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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · DY14 9XS
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A charming and characterful four-bedroom detached country cottage, enjoying a delightful rural setting, generous gardens and attractive views across the surrounding Worcestershire countryside.
Oak Cottage is a charming and characterful detached country residence, occupying a delightful rural position amidst the picturesque Worcestershire countryside.
Rich in traditional charm and character, the property offer beautifully proportioned and versatile accommodation, thoughtfully suited to modern family living whilst retaining its distinctive cottage appeal.
Boasting four bedrooms, three reception rooms and a wealth of attractive features throughout, the property is complemented by generous, established gardens and delightful countryside surroundings, creating an idyllic rural retreat with convenient access to nearby towns and amenities.
Situation - Oak Cottage occupies a delightful rural position along Bliss Gate Road, close to the village of Rock, amidst the picturesque Worcestershire countryside.
Enjoying a peaceful and private setting, the property is conveniently situated for access to the historic riverside town of Bewdley and the larger centre of Kidderminster, both offering a range of amenities, shopping and leisure facilities.
The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits, combining rural tranquillity with everyday convenience.
Schooling - The property is conveniently located for a range of schooling options, including Far Forest Lea Memorial C of E Primary School, Bayton C of E Primary School and Cleobury Mortimer Primary School.
Secondary education is available at The Lacon Childe School in Cleobury Mortimer and The Bewdley School.
Independent schooling within travelling distance includes Heathfield Knoll School and Nursery near Wolverley.
W3w - ///imprinted.cocktail.subject The Property - The accommodation at Oak Cottage is both spacious and versatile, offering an attractive combination of traditional cottage character and comfortable family living.
Throughout the property, a wealth of charming features contributes to its distinctive appeal, whilst the well-proportioned rooms provide flexibility for a variety of lifestyles.
The ground floor accommodation centres around a generous Kitchen/Breakfast Room, providing a welcoming space for everyday cooking, informal dining and family gatherings.
Complementing this are three reception rooms, offering considerable versatility for both formal and informal entertaining.
These spaces provide opportunities for use as a principal Sitting Room, Dining Room or additional family accommodation, allowing prospective purchasers to adapt the layout to suit their individual requirements.
The accommodation continues to the first floor, where three well-proportioned bedrooms provide comfortable sleeping accommodation, ideally suited to family life or visiting guests.
Two bathrooms serve the property, offering practicality and convenience for everyday living.
Throughout, the cottage retains a pleasing sense of warmth and character, with the arrangement of accommodation creating an inviting and homely atmosphere.
The generous proportions and flexible living spaces make Oak Cottage particularly appealing to those seeking a characterful country residence without compromising on everyday comfort The accommodation is further complemented by the property's delightful rural surroundings, with established gardens providing an attractive outlook and an enjoyable extension of the living space.
Altogether, Oak Cottage presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a distinctive countryside home in a highly appealing Worcestershire setting.
Outside - Oak Cottage is complemented by generous, established gardens and grounds, providing a delightful setting in which to enjoy the surrounding Worcestershire countryside.
The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees, established shrubs and attractive planting, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion.
Offering ample space for outdoor entertaining, relaxation and family enjoyment, the grounds provide an idyllic extension of the accommodation.
A private gated driveway provides generous off road parking, further benefiting from an electric vehicle charging point.
An additional outbuilding/garage offers useful storage space for garden equipment and other practical requirements.
The attractive rural surroundings further enhance the property's appeal, creating a peaceful countryside retreat with generous and versatile outdoor space.
Services - We understand the property benefits from LPG Heating, mains water and electricity along with a new sewage treatment plant.
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, Finepoint Way, Wyre Forest House, Kidderminster DY11 7WF Tel: 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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