Listed for £300,000
November 15, 2024
A spacious three-bedroom semi-detached home offering a peaceful rural setting with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
8 Kenswick Mill Cottages benefits from a shared driveway and a rear garden, complete with a patio and lawn, provides a relaxing space with rural views. Though some modernisation would enhance the home, it holds huge potential for an idyllic rural lifestyle close to Worcester’s amenities and transport links.
• Three good sized bedrooms, including a master with en suite.
• Sizeable garden with beautiful countryside views.
• Spacious interiors with scope to modernise and personalise.
• Well-equipped kitchen, utility room and cloakroom for added convenience.
• Generous shared driveway for off-road parking.
• Close to Worcester City amenities and transport links.
The kitchen
The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with ample wall and base units, extensive countertop space, and essential appliances, including an integrated hob, oven and extractor fan. The tiled flooring adds durability and a large window frames lovely views of the garden and surrounding countryside. With direct access to the rear garden, the space holds great potential for personalisation.
The sitting room
One of two spacious reception rooms, this generously sized area features a focal fireplace with a tiled and wooden surround. The large front-facing window allows plenty of natural light to fill the space, enhancing its bright and airy atmosphere.
The living room/ dining room
Also situated at the front of the house, the living room features a large recessed window that frames picturesque views. This versatile space, further enhanced by a corner fireplace with a brick surround, offers flexibility for various uses, whether as a dining room, home office, or additional family room. A staircase leads conveniently from this area to the upper floor, adding to its functional appeal.
The utility and cloakroom
A sizable utility room equipped with additional units, a one-and-a-half bowl sink and provision for under-counter appliances. A rear-facing window and a side door provide access to the garden. Additionally, there is a conveniently located cloakroom featuring a low-level WC, washbasin and an obscure-glazed window to the rear.
The primary bedroom
The primary bedroom is a generous ‘L’-shaped double room with dual-aspect windows offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. This bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom for added privacy and convenience.
The en suite is fully tiled, equipped with a low-level WC washbasin, shower cubicle and an obscure glazed window.
Bedrooms two and three
The second bedroom is a well-proportioned double room with ample wardrobe space and a front-facing window that overlooks rolling countryside.
Bedroom three is a comfortably sized space with a window to the rear, also providing lovely scenic views.
The bathroom
This spacious family bathroom features a bath with an overhead shower, low-level WC, washbasin and tiling to splash backs. An obscure-glazed window offers privacy and fills the space with natural light.
The garden
The garden offers an inviting space for relaxation and outdoor entertainment, with a patio ideal for alfresco dining, a spacious stretch of lawn, mature plantings, and scenic views of the surrounding countryside. At the rear, a shed and greenhouse are thoughtfully positioned, along with a charming picket gate that opens directly to the expansive rural landscape beyond.
8 Kenswick Mill Cottages is nestled within the charming village of Lower Broadheath, known for its peaceful countryside atmosphere and community-oriented lifestyle. Lower Broadheath offers a range of local amenities, including two popular public houses that are well-regarded by residents and visitors alike. The village is conveniently located just a short drive from Worcester, which provides an extensive array of shopping, dining, and leisure options.
Worcester city centre offers everything from high street shops to independent boutiques, as well as a variety of eateries, cafés, and traditional pubs. For those interested in culture, Worcester features historic sites such as Worcester Cathedral, the Commandery Museum, and the Tudor House Museum, providing insight into the area’s rich heritage. There are also several parks and green spaces within the city, ideal for leisurely walks and outdoor activities.
The property benefits from excellent transport links, making it ideal for commuting or day trips. Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station provides direct train services to Birmingham, London, and other major cities. For those travelling by car, the M5 motorway is easily accessible via Junctions 6 and 7, providing convenient connections to the wider West Midlands and Southwest regions.
The property benefits from mains water and electricity.
Council tax band C
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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