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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DY10 4BJ
Listing removedReduced £25k (−7.7%) on 21 JunListed 424 days
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A traditional family home in a peaceful country setting, occupying a large corner plot with gardens, garage and rear aspect directly over fields and woodland.
Description - Well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached home with spacious layout. - Living room with multi-fuel stove and French doors to garden. - Dual aspect kitchen with central breakfast bar.
- Large corner plot with wraparound gardens, decking, patio and storage. - Garage and parking accessed via shared track, plus countryside walks nearby.
A well-presented traditional home set on a generous corner plot backing onto open fields and woodland, offering a superb rural outlook yet close to local amenities.
The ground floor includes a living room with wood panelling, a multi-fuel stove and French doors to the garden, alongside a dual aspect kitchen with a central breakfast bar and further access outside.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, a family shower room and separate WC, with the main bedroom featuring fitted wardrobes and bedroom three enjoying countryside views.
The wraparound gardens provide seating areas, mature planting and a raised deck overlooking fields.
A rear gate leads to the garage and shared parking, completing this attractive home with space, charm and potential.
The kitchen/dining area This dual aspect room forms the heart of the home, combining practical design with a sociable layout.
A central breakfast bar provides a natural gathering point, while a door lead to the garden.
With generous storage, workspace and modern appliances including a range-style cooker, it offers an ideal setting for both everyday meals and entertaining.
The living room The living room extends the full depth of the house, creating a bright and inviting space with both front and rear garden outlooks.
A multi-fuel stove set within a rustic fireplace provides an attractive focal point, complemented by wood panelling to one wall.
French doors at the rear open directly onto the garden, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor living.
The primary bedroom The primary bedroom is a well-proportioned space designed for comfort and practicality.
A wide window allows natural light to fill the room while offering a pleasant outlook across the front aspect.
The room features a recessed area housing a built-in wardrobe, providing valuable storage that enhances both convenience and functionality.
The second bedroom The second bedroom is a bright and inviting space, offering generous proportions for versatile use.
A wide window frames pleasant views across the front aspect while drawing in natural light throughout the day.
Its practical layout provides plenty of room for everyday living needs, making it ideal as a comfortable bedroom, guest room or adaptable home office depending on lifestyle requirements.
The third bedroom The third bedroom enjoys an elevated position with attractive views across the surrounding countryside.
Well sized and versatile, it offers scope for use as a child’s room, guest bedroom or dedicated home office.
Natural light enhances the welcoming atmosphere, making it a practical and flexible space that complements the property’s overall accommodation and adds to its appeal for a wide range of buyers.
The shower room and wc The modern shower room is well designed with a walk-in enclosure, vanity sink and storage, creating a bright and practical space for daily use.
A separate WC, located nearby, adds convenience for family living and visiting guests.
Together, these facilities provide a thoughtful and functional arrangement, ensuring comfort and ease for busy households.
The front garden The generous corner plot gardens are a standout feature of the property, wrapping around the house on several sides to provide excellent outdoor space and far-reaching rural views across the fields to the rear.
At the front, a neat garden is enclosed by mature privet hedging with a gate giving access from the cul-de-sac.
To the side, the lawned garden offers additional space and includes a discreet wooden bin store. The rear garden The rear garden is a highlight, with open views across fields and woodland.
A raised deck offers a perfect al fresco dining spot, while a large patio outside the kitchen and further seating areas, including one beneath a pergola, create plenty of space for entertaining.
Mature borders, a brick store with adjoining summerhouse, plus a shed and lean-to provide charm and practicality. The generous plot also offers excellent scope for extension or future development.
The driveway and parking A shared access track leads to the property, providing a practical approach and direct entry to the driveway.
The arrangement offers convenient off-road parking with ease of use for residents and visitors alike.
This setup combines functionality with straightforward access, ensuring the property is well served for everyday needs while maintaining a sense of privacy and space around the home.
Location Vicarage Road is a small cluster of traditional properties beautifully situated amidst Worcestershire countryside between Kidderminster and Chaddesley Corbett.
The property is nicely positioned on a cul-de-sac, directly bordering fields at the rear, affording a tranquil backdrop and far-reaching views.?
Despite the peaceful rural feel, the location is highly convenient. Kidderminster town centre is only 2.5 miles away, offering supermarkets, high street stores, restaurants and bistros.
The nearby Worcester Road provides easy access to Birmingham via Hagley, while train stations at Hartlebury and Kidderminster are both a short drive away.?
For those who enjoy walking or have dogs, the setting is particularly appealing, with country lanes and bridleways offering endless opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside.
Services The property benefits from The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Broadband: Superfast broadband available.
Download speeds up to 49 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker). Mobile coverage likely available from EE, O2, Vodafone and Three (source: Ofcom).
Flood Risk (Long-term forecast) According to the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk data, the Property is currently at very low for river water and low for 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.
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