Rock Cottage, The Village, Kidderminster, DY11 7TE

Immaculately maintained and beautifully presented village home with far reaching views which dates back in parts to 1850 with latter day additions, renovated in 2000 with a contemporary extension added in 2008.

Description An attractive period home combining character and modern comfort.

The spacious kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, featuring Farrow & Ball "Elephant's Breath" cabinetry, granite worktops, quality integrated appliances and a contrasting central island, complemented by a separate utility.

A generous living room and cosy snug both feature stoves.

Four first floor bedrooms include a spacious principal suite with en suite and a versatile dressing room/fourth bedroom, served by a modern family bathroom.

A fully tanked basement provides an excellent home office with space for a den or playroom.

Outside, the private west-facing tiered garden enjoys beautiful far-reaching views from its elevated terrace, with all-day and evening sun, while driveway parking includes an EV charging point.

• Beautifully presented village home combining character features with contemporary comforts. • Large breakfast kitchen with central island, range style cooker and separate snug and living room.

• Tiered west-facing garden with patio, lawns, summerhouse and raised decking for panoramic countryside views. • Block-paved driveway parking for two vehicles and Pod Point EV charger.

• Set within a Conservation Area in Hartlebury village close to amenities and countryside.

The kitchen and dining room At the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining room provides a generous, practical space for family life and entertaining.

Painted Shaker-style cabinetry finished in Farrow & Ball "Elephant's Breath" is complemented by granite worktops and a contrasting central island with breakfast bar, creating a stylish focal point.

A Britannia range cooker with double oven and six-ring hob, built-in Miele dishwasher, butler sink with feature high-gloss metro tile splashback and space for an American-style fridge freezer (available by separate negotiation) combine practicality with quality.

Ceramic tiled flooring runs throughout, while the double-aspect design fills the room with natural light and provides attractive views across the garden.

Glazed doors at two ends open directly outside and the layout flows effortlessly into the dining area for relaxed gatherings.

The living room Forming the main reception area, the living room is ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

A striking exposed brick chimney breast houses a gas stove and is framed by a timber arch and beams, giving the room real character.

The principal reception rooms, together with the hall, stairs and landing, were tastefully redecorated in 2024, enhancing the home's immaculate presentation.

The snug A cosy snug provides a quiet place to read or unwind away from the main living spaces. A cast-iron stove sits within a chimney recess on a slate hearth and is paired with elegant wall lights.

A front-facing window brings in light and the room sits just off the hall for easy access.

The office/games room A versatile, fully tanked office/games room occupies the lower ground floor and offers excellent space for working from home, studying or play.

Its distinctive arched ceiling and high-level windows create a characterful atmosphere, while a spiral staircase links this area to the ground floor.

A useful cupboard provides storage and soft carpeting adds comfort.

The generous proportions allow flexibility for a dedicated home office together with a separate area ideally suited as a children's den or playroom.

The cloakroom Located off the kitchen, a handy cloakroom on the ground floor caters for guests and family alike.

It has a modern wall-mounted basin with vanity unit, a low-level WC and a chrome towel rail. An obscure-glazed window provides privacy.

The primary bedroom The primary bedroom is a generous retreat set across the front of the home.

A painted ceiling beam highlights the character of the sloping ceiling and twin casement windows overlook the surrounding greenery.

There is ample floor space for furniture and the room enjoys direct access to its own en suite. The primary en suite Serving the primary bedroom, the en suite is stylish and practical.

It contains a glass-enclosed shower, a contemporary vanity unit with basin and concealed-cistern WC. A heated towel rail and wood flooring complete the space.

The second bedroom The second bedroom is a comfortable double bedroom with plenty of room to relax. A feature timber beam spans the ceiling, while a casement window overlooks the garden.

The generous floor space allows for various furniture arrangements. The third bedroom The third bedroom offers a peaceful space for guests or family members.

A characterful exposed beam adds period charm, while a front-facing window brings in natural light. Its proportions lend themselves to a double or twin arrangement.

The fourth bedroom/dressing room Currently arranged as a dressing room, the fourth bedroom provides useful additional space.

Fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors line one wall, creating an organised dressing area. A rooflight brightens the room and it could easily revert to a single bedroom.

The bathroom The family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms with a combination of style and practicality.

It includes a panelled bath with shower screen, a vanity unit with basin and concealed-cistern WC, all set against travertine-effect tiling.

A skylight draws in overhead light and a chrome towel rail keeps towels warm. The garden Outside, the garden is a real feature of the home and has been carefully landscaped for year-round enjoyment.

Enjoying a private west-facing aspect, the garden provides an excellent degree of seclusion while making the most of the afternoon and evening sunshine.

Stone steps lead from a paved patio up to a level lawn edged by colourful borders and a timber summerhouse, while higher up a raised terrace provides a superb seating area with beautiful far-reaching views across the surrounding village and countryside.

The elevated position makes this an ideal spot to enjoy sunshine throughout the day and into the evening.

The tiers are retained by brick walls and mature hedging enhances the privacy of the plot, with established planted beds providing seasonal colour and interest.

The driveway and parking To the front of the home, the driveway and parking provide practical convenience for residents and visitors.

A block-paved surface accommodates two vehicles and includes a Pod Point electric vehicle charger, with steps rising to the front door beneath a canopy.

A gated pathway provides access to the separate utility room before continuing through to the rear garden, while brick-edged borders planted with shrubs and hedging create an attractive approach.

The exterior of the property was redecorated in 2025, complementing the beautifully maintained appearance of this character home.

Location Hartlebury is an historic Worcestershire village with a sense of community, offering everyday amenities, and good road and rail connections to nearby towns and the wider region.

Residents enjoy a village pub, shop and recreational grounds, along with scenic countryside walks right from the doorstep.

There is a choice of schools for all ages within the surrounding area and regular bus and rail services provide easy access to Kidderminster, Worcester and beyond.

The local landscape also offers opportunities for cycling, riding and exploring the beautiful countryside. The village lies within a Conservation Area, preserving its historic charm and character.

Services The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Broadband Speed: Superfast broadband available.

Download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker). Mobile Coverage: Likely available from Three, Vodafone, EE and O2 (source: Ofcom checker).

Flood Risk (Long-term forecast): According to the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk data, the property is currently at very low risk for river and surface water flooding.

Fees Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract.

The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons: 1.

Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.

2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title. 3.

Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain. 4.

The vendor withdrawing the property from sale. The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over.

This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained.

For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.

The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained.

A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor.

This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.

Compliance and Verification Fee A Compliance and Verification Fee of £85 plus VAT (£102 inc VAT) per individual purchaser or related party requiring anti-money laundering, identity, source and proof of funds or financial verification checks is payable upon acceptance of an offer and receipt of the reservation fee.

This fee represents the cost of compliance administration and verification services undertaken in connection with the proposed purchase including anti-money laundering checks, sanctions screening, source of funds verification, proof of funds checks and associated compliance procedures.

The Compliance and Verification Fee shall be deducted from the reservation fee monies held by Andrew Grant.

No compliance or verification work shall be commenced until the reservation fee has been received in cleared funds.

The Compliance and Verification Fee becomes due immediately upon acceptance of the offer and receipt of the reservation fee and shall become non-refundable once any compliance or verification work has commenced, irrespective of whether the transaction subsequently proceeds to Exchange of Contracts or completion.

Where all or part of the reservation fee is refundable under the reservation fee terms, any Compliance and Verification Fees incurred shall first be deducted from the monies returned.