4 bed cottage for sale

Grange Lane, Rushwick, Worcester WR2

A superb detached cottage, featuring four generous bedrooms, including a luxurious principal suite and a versatile ground-floor suite, ideal for multi-generational living.

Description

• A beautifully designed open-plan kitchen flowing through to a vaulted living area with full-height glazing.

• A spacious, light-filled sitting room centred around a stone fireplace, ideal for formal entertaining, complemented by a relaxed lounge for everyday living.

• A broad private driveway providing secure access and parking for multiple vehicles.

• Thoughtfully planted garden with established borders, lawned areas, climbing wisteria and outbuilding, enjoying uninterrupted vistas towards Bredon Hill and Malvern Hills.

• Located in sought-after Rushwick, with easy access to local amenities, countryside walks and transport links.

The approach
White Cottage sits in an elevated and private position, approached via a gated gravelled drive. The home is surrounded by neatly kept stone walls, established planting and wisteria, with multiple seating areas offering both privacy and open views. A charming oak-framed storm porch provides an inviting entrance into this peaceful countryside retreat.

The kitchen/breakfast room
The kitchen is a beautifully appointed and functional space, designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind. A bespoke arrangement of hand-crafted cabinetry offers generous storage, while a central island provides ample preparation space and a casual breakfast bar. The range-style cooker is set into a characterful surround, flanked by polished granite worktops that continues around the room.

A deep twin Belfast sink, fitted with a swan neck tap, sits beneath one of several dual-aspect windows, flooding the kitchen with natural light. With integrated appliances, under-cupboard lighting and flagstone flooring throughout, this kitchen is ideally equipped for family life and informal entertaining alike.

The sitting room
This superb principal reception room provides a spacious and refined setting for entertaining or relaxing. A central feature is the elegant stone fireplace with inset log burner, creating a warm and inviting focal point. High ceilings with decorative coving and multiple chandeliers enhance the sense of scale and formality. Full-height glazing to the rear offers a connection to the outdoors and frames picturesque rural views.

Opening from the main sitting area, this striking extension features a vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling glass that draws in an abundance of natural light. The garden room captures panoramic views across open countryside, including a clear line to Bredon Hill. Bi-fold doors lead out to the patio, making it ideal for summer gatherings.

The living room
The living room offers a quieter, more informal reception space ideal for reading, relaxing or private conversation. This comfortable room enjoys garden views with triple arched windows and French doors opening to the courtyard. With direct access to fourth bedroom, this room is particularly well suited for use by guests or multi-generational family members. The layout lends itself to practical day-to-day living while still offering a peaceful retreat from the main living areas.

The reception room
To the rear of the property, a generous reception room links the various wings of the home with elegance and ease. This well-proportioned space provides an inviting setting, with room for both seating and decorative pieces. Thoughtfully designed to balance flow with comfort, it leads directly into a practical utility room with external access, the living room and cloakroom. A discreet door conceals the staircase rising to the principal suite, adding to the room’s seamless design.

The cloakroom
This beautifully appointed space serves as both a practical and attractive feature of the home. Located conveniently off the reception room, it includes a fitted WC and wash basin set within a bespoke vanity unit, with additional built-in storage. A charming built-in seating nook adds both practicality and character. Thoughtfully designed and generously proportioned, it provides both functionality and style, catering effortlessly to guests and family alike.

The principal suite
Located on the first floor, this generous double bedroom features a pitched ceiling with exposed beams and a dormer window framing beautiful views to Malvern Hills. The room includes a built-in wardrobe and access to further attic space. An additional room offers potential for a dressing room or office space. A glazed internal gallery looks down over the main sitting room, creating a striking architectural connection between the levels.

The principal en suite
The en suite features a large walk-in shower with glass screen, a contemporary vanity unit with inset wash basin and a WC. Finished with elegant tiling and a side-facing Velux window for natural light, the space is both stylish and practical.

The second bedroom
Located on the ground floor, adjacent to the family bathroom, this well-sized double room features stunning views over the garden and surrounding countryside through dual aspect windows. It is conveniently positioned for access to the bathroom and makes an excellent guest bedroom or office space.

The third bedroom
Located to the other side of the family bathroom, the third bedroom also enjoys peaceful views to the rear. This sizeable double provides ample space for furniture arrangements and would be ideally suited as a guest room.

The fourth bedroom
A substantial ground floor bedroom with the benefit of its own en suite and dressing room. With views to the courtyard and easy access to the living room, this bedroom offers privacy and comfort, making it ideal for guests or multi-generational living.

The fourth bedroom en suite
The en suite features a striking design, with a deep panelled bath set against marble-effect tiling and finished with brushed gold fittings. Built-in alcove shelving provides a stylish and practical space. The room also includes a contemporary vanity unit with a countertop basin and wall-mounted tap.

The family bathroom
The family bathroom is finished to a high standard with warm, full-height tiling and clean modern lines. It features a freestanding bath with chrome mixer tap, a large walk-in shower with rainfall head, a wall-mounted basin and a WC. A large mirror and window create a bright, open feel and the neutral tones ensure a timeless, elegant design.

The garden
The garden is beautifully maintained and thoughtfully landscaped, designed for both visual appeal and practicality. Neatly striped lawns extend from a raised entertaining terrace, which is perfectly placed for al fresco dining and relaxing in the sun. At one end of the home, a tranquil pond area with surrounding shrubs adds charm. The entire garden enjoys a private, sunny aspect with open views towards Bredon Hill, creating an idyllic outdoor haven.

The courtyard
To the front of the property lies a beautifully crafted Cotswold stone courtyard, enclosed by a walled boundary that provides both privacy and character. This elegant space is enhanced by mature planting, sculpted topiary and vibrant climbing roses, perfectly suited for outdoor entertaining or relaxation. Decorative urns and a turreted dovecote contribute to the aesthetic, while direct access from the driveway and entrance makes it as practical as it is picturesque.

The driveway and parking
The sweeping gravel drive offers ample parking and turning space, bordered by colourful planting and mature trees. Secure timber gates open onto a private courtyard. The combination of stone walling, landscaped beds and thoughtful planting makes this more than just a practical feature, it is a beautifully considered entrance to the home.

Location

White Cottage is ideally situated in Rushwick, a charming village close to both Worcester and Malvern. This prime location offers access to a wide array of amenities, excellent schools and convenient transport links.
The city of Worcester, just a 10-minute drive away, offers extensive shopping, diverse dining and numerous leisure facilities such as sports centres, theatres and parks. The city is notable for its excellent primary and secondary schools, as well as the University of Worcester.
Transport links include two railway stations with regular services to major cities and easy access to the M5 and M50 motorways.
Approximately 5 miles away, the town of Malvern is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. The town offers boutique shops, cafés, restaurants and attractions like the Malvern Theatre and magnificent Malvern Hills. Malvern is also home to excellent schools, including The Chase School and Malvern College.

Services

The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.