1 bed barn conversion for sale

Boat Lane, Whitbourne, Worcester WR6

A charming character home blending period features with modern convenience, set in a tranquil village location with private parking and a secluded garden retreat.

Description

- Charming period home with flexible living across three levels, thoughtfully combining original character with practical modern touches.

- Beautifully crafted kitchen with skylights and central island, offering an airy, sociable space with direct access to the rear garden.

- Spacious open-plan living and dining area, featuring exposed beams, wooden flooring and a naturally zoned layout for versatile use.

- Secluded walled garden surrounded by mature greenery, creating a private outdoor haven ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

- Private gravel driveway set back from the road, providing secure off-road parking in a peaceful, tree-lined approach.

- Located in the desirable village of Whitbourne, offering countryside charm with excellent access to local amenities and transport links.

The kitchen
This bespoke kitchen is flooded with natural light from overhead skylights and large windows, creating an inviting, practical space. It features wood cabinetry with dark stone effect worktops, an island offering additional surface and storage, and ample room for culinary preparation. The rear stable-style door opens to the garden, offering easy access for outdoor dining and entertaining. The open layout enhances flow into the dining area, ideal for everyday living and hosting guests.

The living room
A spacious yet cosy room with exposed ceiling beams and original wooden floors. This space offers a peaceful atmosphere and is naturally zoned for both relaxing and entertaining. A staircase to the upper floors and cellar adds character and functionality. Large windows to the front bring in plenty of daylight, making the space feel open yet comforting.

The dining area
Perfectly positioned with views over the front of the home, the dining area benefits from exposed timber beams and generous ceiling height. There’s a sense of warmth and continuity thanks to the natural wood flooring, with enough space for a substantial table and storage. It forms part of the open-plan layout, making it ideal for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings.

The master bedroom
The master bedroom is a tranquil retreat nestled in the eaves of the house, featuring exposed beams, angled ceilings and dual windows that allow light to pour in. There’s generous floor space for wardrobes and furnishings, with natural tones creating a calm, restful ambience. Accessed via a landing shared with the bathroom, it offers convenience and privacy.

The bathroom
A spacious bathroom showcasing both a freestanding roll-top bath and a separate walk-in shower. Exposed beams frame the ceiling while skylights introduce natural light, enhancing the sense of space and relaxation. Finished with classic white sanitary ware and wood flooring, the room balances contemporary functionality with heritage charm.

The cellar
Fully tanked and finished, the cellar provides a versatile space suitable for a gym, storage or hobby area. With built-in lighting and wall sockets, it’s practical and ready for immediate use. Its location below the main living space ensures it remains cool year-round, ideal for those requiring dedicated space away from the main household areas.

The garden
A private, enclosed walled garden wraps around the rear of the house, offering a mix of gravel, paving and greenery. With mature planting and leafy screening, it’s a peaceful outdoor space perfect for entertaining, relaxing or al fresco dining. There’s direct access from the kitchen, making it practical for day-to-day enjoyment.

The driveway
The property is accessed via a private gravel drive lined with mature hedging and trees, which leads to ample off-road parking. Set well back from the main road, the approach ensures peace, privacy and a welcoming sense of arrival.

Location

Nestled on the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border, Whitbourne is a picturesque village with a strong sense of community and a rich rural heritage. Surrounded by rolling countryside, the area is ideal for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Despite its peaceful setting, Whitbourne offers excellent local amenities including a village shop, pub and primary school.

Transport links are convenient, with easy access to the A44 connecting to Bromyard and Worcester. Worcester offers rail services to Birmingham and London, while the M5 is accessible for wider travel. The nearby market towns of Bromyard and Tenbury Wells provide a range of shopping, dining and leisure options, making Whitbourne a highly desirable location for those seeking village life with access to modern conveniences.

Services

This property benefits from mains electricity, water and sewage, along with a Kerosene oil tank in garden, central heating and broadband.

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.