YOU have a chance to "own a piece of history" after an estate agent revealed a Victorian cemetery cottage is for sale.

The grade II-listed cottage in Upton Cemetery is listed for £300,000 by Nicol & Co and offers a unique chance to live inside the cemetery's walls.

BEAUTIFUL: The home is in a very unique setting. (Image: Nicol & Co) The two-bedroomed home was built in 1867 during the cemetery's construction and lies within the gardens of the graveyard.

Eleanor Stallard, sales and valuation manager at Nicol & Co, said: "Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a charming piece of history in a beautiful setting.

LOOK INSIDE: The home comes with a cosy kitchen. LOOK INSIDE: The home comes with a cosy kitchen. (Image: Nicol & Co) “This unique property, which has no onward chain, would be perfect for buyers looking for a home with historic charm and character.

“The lodge lies within the tranquil grounds of this historic cemetery, with a well-kept garden wrapped around the property providing a place to enjoy the peaceful surroundings."

SLEEPY: The home has two bedrooms.SLEEPY: The home has two bedrooms. (Image: Nicol & Co) “This property is ideal for professionals, or anyone looking to downsize while enjoying a home with historical significance, or indeed investment buyers looking for a unique holiday let.”

Inside the home, there are two reception rooms and two bedrooms, with the flexibility to potentially use the second reception room as a third bedroom on the ground floor.

There is a gentle blend of period features and modern conveniences with a modern kitchen diner, a large shower room on the ground floor and an additional toilet upstairs.

Rectory Road is close to the shops and other local amenities in Upton-upon-Severn, a town and civil parish in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire.