Arley Tower UPPER ARLEY • WORCESTERSHIRE Arley Tower UPPER ARLEY • WORCESTERSHIRE

Home , Arley railway station, Bewdley, Kidderminster, Severn Valley, Upper Arley, Wyre Forest

Superb views over the River Severn

Sitting room • Kitchen

Master bedroom with en suite Further bedroom/study • Bathroom

Roof terrace

Kidderminster 6 miles • Bewdley 8 miles • Worcester 21 miles Birmingham 23 miles • M5 (J5) 18 miles (All distances are approximate)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Situation • Upper Arley is an idyllic village situated on the banks of the River Severn. It benefits from a post office tea room, local shop and arboretum. A footbridge across the river leads to the village pub and SVR station.

• The neighbouring historic market towns of Bewdley and Bridgnorth offer excellent shopping, restaurants and schools in wonderful positions beside the River Severn. They are also home to Severn Valley Railway stations and fine golf courses.

• Excellent access to the M5 makes Birmingham and its conurbation commutable. Regular trains run from Kidderminster, Droitwich and Worcester with connections to Birmingham and London.

• A range of local attractions and events are on the door step with fishing and boat trips along the River Severn, Bewdley Museum and The West Midlands Safari Park. For sale freehold • Arley Tower is an impressive Grade II listed folly, constructed in 1842 from local Arley stone. Built in a Gothic Revival style by the owner of the Arley Estate, Lord Mountnorris.

• The two storey tower boasts a three storey octagonal stair turret which leads to the accommodation, main living rooms and roof terrace which enjoys spectacular views.

• On the ground floor there is a master bedroom with en suite, leading to a second bedroom which could also be used suitably as an office or dressing room. French doors lead off the master bedroom to the rear courtyard.

• From the spiral staircase the first floor comprises of a vaulted living room and balcony. Also on this floor is a cloakroom and the kitchen. The accommodation is light and spacious.

• The kitchen has modern fittings and wall mounted units. It is housed in the twentieth century extension to Arley Tower and enjoys views across the Severn valley.

• On the final floor, the tower leads to the roof terrace which is a superb spot to enjoy the views over Upper Arley itself and the River severn. This provides a fantastic level viewing platform for outdoor dining. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 73 sq.m/785 sq.ft. (excludes roof terrace) Services This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars Fixtures & fittings All items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded. Local Authority Wyre Forest District council 01562 820505 Directions (DY12 1XA) From Worcester, take the A449 to Kidderminster. Upon reaching Kidderminster take the ring road and leave Kidderminster on the A442 signposted Telford and Bridgnorth. Proceed for a couple of miles passing signs for Wolverley and Bodenham Arboretum, Second Floor passing the signs for Shatterford Lakes, continue into Shatterford itself. After reaching the end of the small village take the next left signposted Upper Arley. Continue along this road ignoring signs for Arley Estate Arboretum and Arley Primary School. There will be a sharp right hand bend as you reach the River Severn, follow the road up the hill. Arley Tower will be found on your left hand side.

First Floor

Ground Floor

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