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Riverside
Retreat For Sale
 Suitable for off-grid eco home or holiday chalet
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Located near Ombersley, Worcestershire.
Beautiful, secluded potential
eco home or off-grid holiday let on the banks of the river Severn
surrounded by trees and meadows. Overlooking the river would
make this a very popular holiday let or a peaceful rural weekend
retreat.
The living room and main bedroom
boast views of the river and adjacent woodland and there is an
open fire in the living room. Sale includes a summerhouse on
stilts with veranda, large shed on stilts, garden 75' x 66' with
native hedge and fruit trees and a wooden Jetty on the river
(it does not include mooring or fishing rights).
 The
Severn Way, the country's longest riverside path runs between
the property and the river. Walking downstream is particularly
beautiful as you pass through water meadows and woodland for
some time before seeing any sign of human habitation.
Otters use this part of the
river and there is a Heronry in the woods opposite the house.
The house is a long way from main roads, and is especially peaceful
at night when you can only hear the owls.
Offers in the region of £99,000
-further information at: www.ecohomeforsale.co.uk.
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