Listed for £500,000
April 23, 2025
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The living room
With exposed beams and a central fireplace housing a log burner, the living room offers warmth and character. This inviting space is positioned to the front of the property, with views over the drive. It serves as a relaxing retreat from the busier areas of the home.
The study
Situated next to the living room and staircase, the study provides a versatile space for home working. A window to the rear allows for natural light and provides beautiful views over the garden. The layout makes efficient use of the available floor area.
The conservatory
Positioned at the rear of the house, the conservatory connects the dining room to the garden. Surrounded by glass and topped with a vaulted ceiling, it captures views of the lawn and fields beyond. French doors open to the patio, making this an ideal spot in warmer months.
The primary bedroom
The principal bedroom is situated on the first floor. With views to the front and side, it enjoys a peaceful position and includes access to a private en suite and dressing room. A large archway leads from the bedroom into the useful dressing area. This space is well lit by a side window and can accommodate a substantial wardrobe and additional storage options.
The primary en suite
Fitted with a large walk-in shower, WC and pedestal basin, the en suite is fresh and well-appointed. A large window provides natural light, ventilation and views over the rear garden.
The second bedroom
A comfortable double room overlooking the front of the home. The room is well-proportioned, offering excellent floorspace for freestanding storage and bedroom furniture. It features characterful wooden flooring and a decorative cast-iron fireplace, adding warmth and charm. This bedroom is ideal as a comfortable double or a stylish guest room, offering a calm and welcoming environment with countryside glimpses enhancing its rural appeal.
The third bedroom
A single bedroom with a rear-facing window, this room would suit a child, visiting guest or could be adapted for other uses, such as a hobby or reading room.
The bathroom
The main bathroom is fitted with a modern suite including a shower-over-bath, WC and vanity unit. Tiling around the bath and window adds a clean, contemporary finish.
The garden
The garden at Whitford Bridge Cottage is a true highlight, offering an impressive outdoor space with far-reaching views across open fields. A substantial patio spans the rear of the property, creating a wonderful area for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, the lawn stretches away from the house and is edged by well-established shrubs, flowering borders and mature trees providing structure and privacy.
At the centre, a raised bed brings the opportunity for planting or a kitchen garden, while a circular seating area towards the end of the garden offers a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the rural surroundings. The garden is fully enclosed, largely level and thoughtfully landscaped, with ample space for play, planting and relaxation. A timber shed and productive growing beds are tucked to the side, enhancing the home’s practical appeal.
The driveway
Set behind a wooden gate, the gravelled driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles. A low-maintenance finish makes this a practical and tidy arrival point.
Stoke Prior is a desirable village nestled just outside Bromsgrove, known for its welcoming community, traditional pub and proximity to attractive countryside. The location is perfect for those seeking rural charm with practical access to local amenities and transport links. Bromsgrove town centre is a short drive away and offers a variety of shops, restaurants and services.
The area is also well regarded for schooling and is close to key road networks including the M5 and M42, making it convenient for commuting to Worcester, Birmingham and beyond. Surrounded by open fields and farmland, the setting feels peaceful and secluded, ideal for families or buyers with outdoor interests.
The village also supports equestrian lifestyles, which may appeal to those seeking a property with potential to support horses, either here or through local facilities nearby.
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and sewerage.
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.