Listed for £595,000
September 2, 2024
An excellent opportunity to refurbish an original period property in the prime location of Hagley...
• A great opportunity to refurbish a large period detached house.
• Situated in the prestigious village of Hagley and in close proximity to amenities and top-tier schooling, this is a great opportunity to create a family home.
• With the large driveway, with parking for several vehicles at the front, and the large mature gardens at the rear, this property has the potential to become the ‘forever home’ for a growing young family.
• Available by separate negotiation, the garage and its immediate surrounding garden area are accessed from Long Compton Drive and with planning approved for a four-bedroom detached dormer bungalow, presents an exciting opportunity for redevelopment.
Plans can be viewed at bromsgrove.gov.uk under application number: 22/01592/FUL
The hallway
A distinguished panelled front door, adorned with a canopy and flanked by pillars, welcomes you into a generously sized and inviting hallway.
The hallway retains many original period details, from the stained-glass windows to the decorative coving and deep skirting boards. A split-level staircase to the first floor, and a glazed door accesses the rear garden, while further doors lead to the ground floor accommodation.
The living room
The large and inviting dual aspect living room is characterised by the two deep bay windows that ensure the room feels bright and spacious. The large south facing bay features French doors that opens on to a patio area that connects this grand room to the outdoors.
An open grate gas fireplace with tiled hearth and exposed brick surround provides a warmth to the room whilst original period coving adds to the charm and sophistication of this room.
The sitting room
The bright and airy dual aspect sitting room, features a stone surround fireplace and a bay window that overlooks the rear elevation and ensures the room is flooded natural light. The original period coving and skirting boards create an understated sophistication to this reception room.
The kitchen
The spacious kitchen awaits an update but offers the new owners a blank canvas to create their dream kitchen for family time and informal entertaining. An opening leads through to the dual aspect breakfast room at the rear of the property with enough space to comfortably accommodate a table and chairs.
As well as the breakfast/dining room there are two additional rooms that connect to the kitchen. A small space, currently serving as a study and a generously sized utility room that benefits from convenient access out on to the garden.
Consideration may be given to combining these three rooms in to one, more expansive and substantial space within which to create a large open plan, modern kitchen. A further door from the hallway grants access to a cellar situated beneath the staircase.
The first floor landing
An elegant split-level staircase leads to the first-floor accommodation and is highlighted by a stunning period stained glass window that overlooks the rear of the property and bathes the stairwell in beautiful natural light.
The landing grants access to the family bathroom and four generously proportioned double bedrooms, each offering ample space. Additionally, there is a small room perfectly suited between bedroom two and the family bathroom, currently utilised as a laundry room, but could be remodelled to create an ensuite shower room to serve bedroom two.
The master bedroom
The dual aspect master bedroom features a spacious bay window which bathes this large double bedroom in natural light and provides delightful views of the surrounding area. A traditional fireplace adds a sense of warmth whilst fitted wardrobes provide convenience without affecting the room’s elegant proportions.
Bedrooms two, three & four
There are three further bright bedrooms that all benefit from an abundance of natural light. Among them, two bedrooms are equipped with built-in wardrobes and vanity cupboards whilst the third bedroom provides access to the loft.
The family bathroom and wash room
The family bathroom features a coordinated suite, including a pedestal washbasin, bathtub and a separate shower cubicle. Two original period stained glass windows, along with a distinctive porthole window above the bath ensure the room feels bright and airy. In addition to the family bathroom there is a separate wash room with a WC and washbasin.
The gardens & grounds
The secluded rear garden is complete with paved areas perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. Meandering pathways guide you through the garden, leading to a lawn bordered by vibrant plantings, trees and foliage. Notably, conifers along one side provide a natural screen, ensuring privacy.
Garage with planning approval (Available via separate negotiation)
Towards the rear of the property, a garage stands with its own access from Long Compton Drive and its immediate surrounding garden area. Notably, there is planning approval in place for its transformation into a four-bedroom dormer detached bungalow.
Plans can be viewed at bromsgrove.gov.uk under application number: 22/01592/FUL
Situated amidst the picturesque Worcestershire countryside, the village of Hagley enjoys both rural tranquillity with the benefits of modern conveniences. The village can boast everything from quaint local shops to cosy cafés and traditional pubs.
Outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to the nearby Clent Hills that offer stunning views and many opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Families are attracted to Hagley for its exceptional schooling. Acclaimed institutions within the village include; Haybridge High School and Sixth Form, Hagley Primary School and Hagley Catholic High School.
Hagley also enjoys the benefits of good transport links, notably through Hagley Train Station that provide convenient access to the nearby towns and cities of Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Birmingham and Worcester.
With its close proximity to both the countryside and local amenities, the excellent choice of local top ranking schools and the good transport links it is understandable why the village of Hagley has become such a prime location for house buyers.
The property benefits from connections to the mains gas, electricity, water and drainage networks.
Council tax band G
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.
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