Beautiful cottage looks normal from the outside - but the inside will shock you
The centuries-old property has been a private family residence for more than 60 years.
A stunning 16th-century cottage in Worcestershire that's up for auction may look fairly normal at first glance, but the façade hides a fascinating feat of design. The property, located near the village of Wolverley outside Kidderminster, dates back to 1511 and is built into a sandstone cave - a fact that's immediately obvious once you step inside.
Pictures promoting the sale show parts of the property's interiors shaped around the exposed natural curves of ancient rock, making for a an unconventional, but nonetheless charming dwelling. According to Town and Country Property Auctions, which is overseeing the auction, says after the house was originally carved into the rock "it was later enhanced with a traditional 18th-century frontage".
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"Its heritage is entwined with the famous Kinver Edge Rock Houses, yet Rock Cottage has remained a private family residence for over 60 years, retaining its originality while being thoughtfully modernised."
Martin and Lorraine Kendall, the current owners, told BBC News that the building is "lovely and cosy, it's lovely and warm, and in the summer time it's lovely and cool".
"I don't think there's anywhere quite like it in the UK," they added.
It's built over four interconnected levels with two to three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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It also comes with a huge amount of land, with the property set within around 2.5 acres of landscaped grounds.
Its new owners will enjoy secluded rural escape that offers panoramic views the surrounding woodland and valleys.
It's large, light-filled lounge with "exposed beams and a wood-burning stove" make it a perfect retreat for cold wintry nights, as well as a great base for exploring the local area and encountering its rich array of wildlife.
The home will go under the hammer with a minimum opening bid of £525,000 from 10am on March 11 with a scheduled end time of 4pm that day.
You can find the listing, the full list of features and amenities, and terms of the auction process, here.
