Summerfield Lane
Kidderminster
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- Extended period cottage
- Semi-rural location
- Picturesque views
- 0.71-acre plot bordering fields
- Three double bedrooms
- Master bedroom with balcony
- Multiple outbuildings
- Extensive rear garden
- Gated driveway
- Substantial parking
Guide price
1303 sq. ft.
Tenant Info01384 370 232
Please quote reference number JHE240135
An extended period cottage on a substantial 0.71-acre plot bordering fields, perfectly positioned in a serene semi-rural location between Kidderminster and Hartlebury. This home features three double bedrooms, including a master suite with a private balcony.
- Extended period cottage
- Semi-rural location
- Picturesque views
- 0.71-acre plot bordering fields
- Three double bedrooms
- Master bedroom with balcony
- Multiple outbuildings
- Extensive rear garden
- Gated driveway
- Substantial parking
This is a rare chance to own a detached cottage with expansive grounds nestled between Hartlebury and Kidderminster. This charming period residence has undergone significant extensions, providing spacious rooms throughout. The first-floor hosts three superb double bedrooms, with the sizeable master bedroom boasting a delightful rear balcony that offers stunning views of the countryside. The ground floor is well-appointed with two distinct living areas, a kitchen, utility room, a ground floor shower room and a convenient rear lobby.
Outside, the property features a substantial gravel driveway, multiple outbuildings and exceptionally large gardens that stretch approximately three-quarters of an acre. The gardens, flanking fields on the side and rear, present a peaceful rural setting and picturesque views towards Hartlebury.
Description
Entrance Hall
Upon entering through the front door, one finds themselves in a welcoming entrance hall, complete with a convenient under-stairs cupboard and doors that lead to the various rooms on the ground floor.
Living Room
To the left of the hall lies a charming living room, anchored by a striking working fireplace with a cast iron inset and ornate surround. The room also offers delightful views over a paddock at the front, adding to its appeal.
Kitchen
Situated at the front of the ground floor, the kitchen boasts similarly pleasing rural views. It is well-equipped with a breakfast bar, matching wall and base units, downlighters and built-in appliances including an oven, hob and extractor, with additional space and plumbing ready for a dishwasher.
Utility Room
Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate utility room that provides extra space and plumbing for additional appliances.
Shower Room
There is a fully tiled ground floor shower room featuring a pedestal washbasin, low-level WC and shower cubicle.
Second Sitting Room
At the back of the ground floor, a cosy second sitting room seamlessly connects to the property's rear through French doors. This inviting space is further enhanced by a fireplace containing a living flame electric fire set within.
Boot Room
Completing the ground floor is a useful boot room, which houses the Worcester central heating boiler and offers access to the back via a door.
First Floor
Landing
The first floor is accessed via a landing featuring a loft hatch and stunning rural views to both the front and rear.
Master Bedroom
The large master bedroom is notably bright, with sliding doors leading out to a balcony that overlooks the surrounding countryside. The balcony, covered with astro turf and including wrought iron balustrades, provides a perfect spot to enjoy the vistas.
Bedroom Two
Bedroom two, located at the rear of the first floor, enjoys wonderful rural views and includes built-in storage space.
Bedroom Three
Bedroom three faces the front fields and is a spacious double room equipped with loft access.
Family Bathroom
All three bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom that includes a tiled shower cubicle, panelled bath, pedestal washbasin, low-level WC and downlighters.
Gardens and Grounds
The outdoor space accompanying this property is exceptional, ideal for those seeking expansive gardens and ample parking. Access to the rear is via a gated driveway that runs alongside the cottage, leading to a large gravelled area suitable for multiple vehicles, including caravans and motorhomes.
The extensive grounds, totalling approximately 0.71 acres, offer a delightful array of features. These include a small orchard with a variety of fruit trees, sweeping lawns that could serve as paddocks and a secluded wooded copse. At the far end of the property, a summerhouse provides optimal views, complemented by a gravelled seating area.
The property also includes several substantial and versatile outbuildings, including a concrete garage with an inspection pit that could serve various purposes, such as a workshop, storage, or even a small stable. Additionally, there are multiple sheds and two greenhouses, enhancing its appeal for families, garden enthusiasts, and animal lovers alike.
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Private solar electricity.
Broadband is available at this property.
Council tax band D
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 highlighted in a survey that 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.
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.
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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