Hawkbatch
Bewdley
2
2
2
- No onward chain
- Ideal second home or holiday let
- Idyllic rural location
- Fully renovated
- Open plan living
- Annexe
- Master with ensuite
- Utility room
- Off-road driveway parking
Offers in excess of
1709 sq. ft.
Tenant Info01384 370 232
Please quote reference number JHE220009
Reduced substantially to encourage a quick sale is this recently renovated property in the most amazing location, bordering Wyre Forest Nature Reserve and with incredible views of the Severn Valley including the steam railway.
- No onward chain
- Ideal second home or holiday let
- Idyllic rural location
- Fully renovated
- Open plan living
- Annexe
- Master with ensuite
- Utility room
- Off-road driveway parking
This is a FREEHOLD home with lots of potential for different uses, either as a permanent home, second home or as a holiday let with Bewdley an IDEAL location for this sort of venture.
The Lodge is a wonderful country bungalow that is turnkey ready. The current owners have completely transformed this once dilapidated building. Unlike many other homes in the forest, this property is freehold, making it potentially mortgageable despite the largely timber construction.
The property is externally clad in log lap and is fully insulated inside, making for a very homely and welcoming interior. There is also excellent scope for extension, subject to relevant planning permissions.
In addition to the main property there is a very useful cabin. This would be ideal as a studio, home office or potentially an ancillary annexe for guests or relatives, subject to any relevant permissions. The cabin even has the possibility for Air B&B, which is likely to be very popular amongst visitors with so many local attractions on the doorstep, resulting in excellent revenue potential.
Description
The property is approached from Dowles Road, Button Oak via a woodland track, maintained by the Forestry Commission. The track leads you on a wonderful journey through the heart of the Wyre Forest and culminates at the cattle grid, on your right is a private gated entrance to The Lodge. A long block-paved driveway from here sweeps up to a large flat parking area which can cater for multiple vehicles. A gate from the driveway leads directly into the forest and wooden-decked steps lead to the bungalow. [** please note the property can’t be seen in its entirety from the lane so early on site viewing is essential].
A double-glazed front door opens into the entrance hall with useful space for coats and boots. At the heart of the property is a fantastic open-plan living, dining and kitchen space which is incredibly light and airy and enjoys wonderful views of the valley and forest. The living room is open-plan to the kitchen and has double-glazed sliding doors leading out to a delightful balcony. This room also houses the LPG log Burley burner and there are two separate TV aerials.
The contemporary kitchen is extremely well designed with a comprehensive range of units including large pan drawers, a display cabinet and magic corner cupboard. There is under cupboard lighting and LED plinth lights all remote control activated, quartz work surfaces, a gas hob with extractor above, an electric double oven and integrated fridge and freezer. There is ceramic tiled flooring and the walls are part-tiled with ceramic tile. Adjoining the kitchen is a useful utility room, fitted with wall and base units, an integrated dishwasher, hot water boiler and space/plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom two is a good-sized double room and enjoys lovely views across the Severn Valley. A lovely inner hallway with light tube provides access to the main bathroom and the impressive master suite. The master suite is an incredibly spacious double bedroom with a lovely high vaulted ceiling, down lighters, built-in storage and three double glazed windows. Accessed via double doors is a fantastic walk-in wardrobe/dressing room with down lighters, lots of drawer space and a hanging rail. There is also an ensuite WC with panelled walls, down lighters, a chrome towel radiator and display shelving. The contemporary bathroom is beautifully styled and has been fitted with a tiled double shower cubicle, panelled bath, chrome towel radiator, down lighters, mirror with feature lighting and built-in furniture incorporating storage, wash basin and low-level WC. There is ceramic tiled flooring and the walls are part-tiled with ceramic tile. The bungalow has an abundance of sockets throughout and all the sockets and switches are quality satin chrome. The doors are oak and the skirting and architraves are simulated oak. The curtain poles are all decorative stainless-steel.
Outside
The outside space has fantastic views of the beautiful rural surroundings. There is a fantastic balcony which has composite decking and 10mm safety glass and stainless-steel handrails. The deck is also ideal for use storage, with storage underneath for lawnmowers and garden tools. Steps lead down from the balcony to the rest of the gardens, which are predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by low-level wooden fencing. There is external fencing to all the borders. To one side of the bungalow is a charming replica of a gypsy caravan, ideal for a children's play cabin or private office as it benefits from power and lighting. There is also a large workshop and summerhouse accessed from the driveway.
Services
The property is connected to mains electricity; it has an LPG central heating system and a septic tank.
CCTV has been recently installed.
Agents notes for the Bungalow
There is a new Baxi LPG boiler housed in the outside boiler room. Two steel cage houses the LPG gas containers. The electrics and LPG gas are certificated. chrome. The extension was signed off by building control 29/06/2021. The septic tank is on a regular contract and is 1000 gallons. BT fibre optic broadband is fitted. Three electric linked smoke detectors are fitted in the bedrooms. Gas detector fitted in lounge. water is sub metered from the local farm.
The Cabin
The separate cabin has an open-plan living, kitchen and bedroom space with adjoining shower room.
The kitchen area is fitted with wall and base units topped with work surfaces. There is an oven, hob and fridge. There is laminated flooring in the kitchen and lounge areas. The bedroom section is carpeted and has two double-glazed windows, down lighters, a useful storage cupboard and door leading to the shower room.
The shower room has a skylight, tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and low-level WC. There is also an extractor fan, a heated towel rail and ceramic tiles to the walls and floor.
Agents notes for The Cabin
Only the lights and sockets are connected to the 13 amp supply (the oven and hob are not connected although an armoured cable is in place).
Electric smoke detectors.
Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange
A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, will be payable by the Buyer to Andrew Grant Sales Limited prior to issuing the Memorandum of Sale and marking the property as Sold Subject to Contract. This fee will be reimbursed upon Exchange of contracts. The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant Sales Ltd to cover costs in the event the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or doesn't Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than as a result of:
1. Any structural issues arising from any survey that has not previously been disclosed
2. Serious defect in the seller’s legal title
3. The local searches reveal any matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that were previously undeclared or unknown
The reservation fee will depend on the level of your agreed offer for the property:
an agreed offer under £500,000 will be £500 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £1,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £1,500 inclusive of vat
Tenant information
Permitted payments (inc vat)
- Rent
- Holding deposit equivalent to one weeks rent
- Security deposit equivelent to 5 weeks rent (6 if annual rent is £50,000+)
- Utilities
Default charges
- Replacement keys and other security devices - charged at cost of replacement(s)
- Rent arrears - 3% above the Bank of England base rate
Other possible charges
- Novation of contract (where a tenancy is ended in place of another one following a change of tenant) - £50
- Variation of contract (for example, change of rent date) - £50
- Change of sharer - £50 per tenant
- Surrender of tenancy - tenant liable to pay the rent for the whole period (within reason) as well as landlord costs of re-letting the property as detailed on our landlord fee schedule
Company Lets (Non Housing Act Tenancies)
- £250 per application to include referencing and legal paperwork
- Security deposit equivalent to 6 weeks rent
- Default charges, pet charges and other possible charges as listed above may apply
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