School Lane, Bretforton, WR11 7JG

This Grade II listed, thatched cottage in Bretforton is offered as a renovation project, with the thatch reported to have been renewed last year. The period features include exposed timber framing, ceiling beams, inglenook fireplaces and a steep cottage staircase. The ground floor has two reception rooms, a kitchen and utility area, and a bathroom with a separate WC. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one accessed through the other, and a further bathroom with separate WC. The structured listing data records one bedroom, while the description refers to two upstairs bedrooms. Outside, there is a rear courtyard with a lean-to or sun room, as well as garden space at the front. The cottage faces St Leonard's Church in the village centre. Bretforton is around six miles east of Evesham and has a village store, mobile Post Office and banking service, school, pre-school, clubs and the Fleece Inn. Listed-building status and the traditional construction should be considered when assessing the scope and method of any proposed work.