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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DY10 4LJ
For saleListed 44 days
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About
A substantial and characterful four-bedroom period residence offering spacious and versatile accommodation with three reception rooms and three bath/shower rooms, complemented by generous gardens and a wealth of attractive original-style features, conveniently situated in Harvington.
Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Worcester Road for sale by Private Treaty.
An impressive and highly individual period residence, a home of considerable character and historic interest, incorporating the original Smithy building and displaying an appealing combination of traditional red-brick elevations, exposed timbers and original-style features.
The property is included on the Chaddesley Corbett Local Heritage List, although it is not understood to be a statutorily Listed Building.
Situation - The property occupies an appealing semi-rural position at Harvington, surrounded by attractive Worcestershire countryside whilst remaining conveniently placed for everyday amenities.
The sought-after village of Chaddesley Corbett provides a useful range of local facilities, whilst Kidderminster offers more extensive shopping, leisure and transport connections.
Despite its rural character, the property remains well connected, with convenient access towards Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Worcester and the wider West Midlands, offering an excellent balance of country living and everyday convenience.
W3w - ///months.splinters.forklift Directions - From the agent's office on Franche Road head towards Proud Cross Ringway, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Proud Cross Ringway/A442.
Keep left to continue towards Park Butts Ringway/A456, use the left lane to merge onto Park Butts Ringway/A456.
Continue to follow A456, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto The Ringway/A456, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto The Ringway/A451, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Comberton Hill/A448.
Continue to follow A448, taking the second exit at the roundabout to remain on the A448.
Take the first exit at the next roundabout onto Worcester Road/A450, continuing for half a mile where you will find the property on your right.
Schooling - Winterfold House School, an independent co-educational day school and nursery, together with Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary & Pre-School and Comberton Primary School.
Secondary education is available at King Charles I School, whilst further independent options include Holy Trinity School and Heathfield Knoll School.
Property - An impressive and highly individual period residence, displaying an abundance of character throughout and providing substantial, versatile accommodation.
The interior successfully combines the warmth and charm of the original building with comfortable, generously proportioned living spaces, with exposed structural timbers, traditional brickwork and carefully retained architectural details providing a recurring reminder of the property's history as a former Smithy.
The property is principally accessed through a covered entrance, opening into the main accommodation and immediately establishing the character found throughout the house.
The ground floor provides an excellent arrangement of reception and entertaining spaces.
The kitchen is a particularly characterful room, fitted with a comprehensive range of traditional-style base and wall units complemented by contrasting work surfaces.
There is space for a range of appliances, whilst a useful breakfast bar provides an informal place for morning coffee or casual dining.
Substantial exposed ceiling timbers add warmth and architectural interest to the room, whilst an adjoining pantry provides valuable additional storage.
The principal reception room is a comfortable and generously proportioned living space, providing ample room for a variety of seating arrangements.
Its proportions make it particularly well suited to family living, whilst the outlook towards the established gardens creates an attractive connection with the property's more rural surroundings.
A further dining room is especially rich in character and provides an atmospheric setting for both family meals and more formal entertaining.
Exposed brickwork and substantial ceiling timbers contribute considerably to the room's traditional appearance and reinforce the historic origins.
The garden room/conservatory, an attractive and light-filled addition with extensive glazing overlooking the gardens. Two separate ground-floor WCs complete the accommodation on this level.
The first floor continues the generous proportions of the ground floor and provides four well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, creating excellent accommodation for a family and visiting guests.
The principal bedroom is a particularly appealing room, enjoying generous proportions and its own private balcony overlooking the rear garden.
This is a lovely feature of the house, providing an elevated outlook across the established grounds and a quiet place from which to enjoy the property's garden setting.
The remaining three bedrooms provide comfortable and flexible accommodation. Together with the two bathrooms, they complete a particularly versatile first-floor arrangement.
Overall, the accommodation has a distinctive sense of individuality, with the combination of generous room proportions, exposed timbers, traditional brickwork and the surviving character of the original Smithy creating a home which feels intrinsically connected to its history and semi-rural Worcestershire setting.
Outside - The property is complemented by a particularly generous and established garden, enhancing its appealing semi-rural character.
Predominantly laid to lawn, the gardens feature mature trees, shrubs and established planting, providing excellent space for recreation and outdoor entertaining.
A covered seating area adjoining the property provides an ideal setting for alfresco dining, whilst a further seating area beneath an attractive pergola overlooks the gardens.
There is also a dedicated vegetable and planting area with greenhouses, adding to the property's attractive country lifestyle appeal.
Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains water, electricity, gas, and drainage. None of the services, appliances or electrical systems have been tested by Halls.
Tenure - The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority - Wyre Forest District Council, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7WF Council Tax - The property is being shown as being within council tax band F on the local authority register.
Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers.
Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £36 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required.
This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
Viewings - By appointment through Halls, Gavel House, 137 Franche Road, Kidderminster DY11 5AP
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