The Cross, Ripple, Tewkesbury, Worcestershire GL20

This charming detached cottage has been thoughtfully extended to create a spacious and well-balanced family home, combining period character with practical modern living. Extending to approximately 2,016 sq ft, with a further garage bringing the total to over 2,200 sq ft, the property offers excellent proportions and flexibility throughout, well suited to modern family life.

The ground floor is centred around an impressive open-plan living and dining room extending to over 29 ft in length, creating a superb space for both everyday living and entertaining, with French doors opening onto the garden. A separate sitting room provides a more intimate reception space with a fireplace, while a further study offers an ideal work-from-home environment or additional living space.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well-appointed and generously proportioned, complemented by a separate utility room. A ground floor shower room/cloakroom enhances the practicality of the layout.

To the first floor, the property continues to impress with four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom and the guest bedroom benefit from en suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and a shower room. The arrangement offers excellent flexibility for family occupation and guest accommodation.

The garden is a standout feature of the property, having been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully organised to create a truly impressive outdoor space. Predominantly laid to lawn and framed by well-stocked borders, mature trees and established planting, the garden offers a high degree of privacy along with year-round interest and colour.

A paved terrace sits immediately to the rear of the house, providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, with direct access from the principal living space. Beyond this, the garden unfolds into a series of well-defined areas, including a productive vegetable garden and a summer house positioned towards the far end of the plot, creating a sense of depth, structure and year round usability.

To the front, a driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a detached garage, offering additional storage and practicality.

Ripple is a highly regarded village situated on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border, offering a strong sense of community along with a village hall, church and pub. The village enjoys a peaceful rural setting, whilst remaining accessible to nearby centres.

A wider range of amenities can be found in nearby Upton upon Severn, Tewkesbury and Malvern, all of which provide shopping, dining and leisure facilities. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking, riding and outdoor pursuits, including the nearby Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The property is well located for commuters, with access to the M5 and M50 motorway networks, providing links to Worcester, Gloucester, Cheltenham and beyond. Rail services are available from Ashchurch for Tewkesbury and Malvern, offering further connectivity.