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Hanley William, Tenbury Wells, WR15

Land size
8 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Set within over 8 acres
  • Exceptional detached country home
  • Character features throughout
  • Detached two-bedroom annexe
  • Excellent equestrian or smallholding potential

Description

Deakins Cottage is an exceptional country home occupying a truly idyllic position within the picturesque Teme Valley, surrounded by rolling countryside and enjoying far-reaching rural views in every direction. Set within over 8 acres of grazing pasture, mature gardens and productive orchards, the property offers a rare lifestyle opportunity combining substantial accommodation, versatile ancillary space and excellent equestrian or smallholding potential.

Approached via a quiet country lane, the property immediately conveys a wonderful sense of peace and seclusion. The cottage sits comfortably within its generous grounds, framed by mature trees, established hedging and open pastureland, creating an enviable rural setting whilst remaining conveniently accessible for nearby towns and amenities.

Internally, the property is rich in character and charm throughout, with exposed beams, original timbers, stone fireplaces and vaulted ceilings combining beautifully with spacious and highly practical family accommodation. The welcoming reception hall leads into the principal living accommodation where the impressive sitting room forms the heart of the home. This space features exposed timbers, attractive stonework and a substantial inglenook-style fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove.

The farmhouse-style kitchen and dining room is particularly impressive, fitted with an extensive range of bespoke timber cabinetry complemented by generous work surfaces and a range-style cooker. The room comfortably accommodates family dining and entertaining, making it a sociable and practical centrepiece to the home. A charming adjoining playroom area with exposed beams and tiled flooring provides additional versatility as a snug, breakfast room or informal sitting space.

The conservatory offers a peaceful additional seating area flooded with natural light and enjoying delightful views across the surrounding gardens and countryside beyond. French doors open directly onto the patio, creating an excellent connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Further practical accommodation includes a useful utility and boot room together with a dedicated study, ideal for home working, and a ground floor cloakroom, perfectly suited to busy family life and countryside living.

The first floor continues the property’s characterful appeal, with exposed beams and vaulted ceilings featuring throughout much of the accommodation. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, offering a spacious dual-aspect layout with striking exposed timbers, fitted storage and lovely views across the surrounding countryside. The vaulted ceiling enhances the feeling of space and light. There are three further well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering individual charm and flexibility for family living, guest accommodation or home working. Several rooms benefit from exposed beams and sloping ceilings, while the family bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite complemented by tasteful tiling and natural light.

A significant feature of Deakins Cottage is the two-bedroom annexe, currently operating as a highly successful holiday cottage business. This beautifully presented ancillary accommodation offers excellent flexibility and income potential whilst equally lending itself perfectly to multi-generational living, dependent relatives or long-term rental opportunities. The annexe itself provides bright and spacious accommodation including a generous open-plan sitting and dining room, well-appointed kitchen, and comfortable bedroom accommodation arranged over two floors. The upstairs accommodation is complimented by a modern bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower. Outside, the annex benefits from its own private garden area enjoying peaceful views across the surrounding grounds.

Externally, the property is exceptionally well equipped for equestrian, smallholding or countryside pursuits. The grounds extend to over 8 acres and include grazing pasture, mature orchards, field shelters and a variety of useful outbuildings providing excellent versatility for livestock, horses or general rural use. The mature gardens surrounding the property create a beautiful and tranquil environment with expansive lawns, established planting and seating areas perfectly positioned to enjoy the picturesque views and peaceful surroundings.

Deakins Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and highly versatile country property offering character, income potential and exceptional outdoor space within one of the region’s most desirable rural locations.


EPC Rating: D

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-23

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 285 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£112,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £91,157 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Yes
Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 30% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Lindridge St Lawrence CE Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bayton CofE Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    95
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Clifton upon Teme Primary School4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    72
    Type
    Community school
  • Burford CofE Primary School4.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    141
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Tenbury CofE Primary School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    224
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Tenbury High Ormiston Academy4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    453
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Lacon Childe School5.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    563
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Chantry School6.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    881
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Queen Elizabeth High School8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    421
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Bewdley School9.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    970
    Type
    Foundation school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Tenbury Wells, Tenbury Wells4.7 miles
Tesco Tenbury Wells Superstore, Tenbury Wells4.7 miles
Spar - Tenbury Wells, Tenbury Wells4.8 miles

GP surgery

Tenbury Surgery4.7 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy4.7 miles

Hospital

Tenbury Community Hospital4.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Ludlow Rail Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Fox Inn0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Bromyard17 min · 9.7 miles
Tenbury Wells15 min · 6.8 miles
Worcester (city)33 min · 17 miles
Cleobury Mortimer27 min · 12 miles
Stourport-on-Severn25 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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