CHARLTON MILL CHARLTON HARTLEBURY DY11 7YE

CHARLTON MILL CHARLTON, HARTLEBURY KIDDERMINSTER WORCESTERSHIRE DY11 7YE

A wonderful opportunity to breathe life back in to this grand non-Listed historic Mill House, now to be sold for the first time in over 40 years! - a very large detached village Period property extending to over 5,000 sq.ft. with APPROXIMATELY 2.3 ACRES including paddock land to front and magical water gardens plus a water wheel Kidderminster Stourport-on-Severn Tenbury Wells Cleobury Mortimer Lettings itself, in an idyllic and sheltered valley setting, forming part of the Hartlebury Conservation area amidst an 01562 822244 01299 822060 01584 811999 01299 270301 01562 861886 ancient landscape with this site reputedly the home to a Mill since the 11th Century! Now requiring complete PHIPPS AND PRITCHARD WITH MCCARTNEYSView is aall trading our name of properties McCartneys LLP which ison a Limited the Liability web…. Partnership. www.phippsandpritchard.co.uk REGISTERED IN & WALES NUMBER: OC310186 modernisation with huge potential and a very rare opportunity on this scale! Energy Rating: G REGISTERED OFFICE: The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AA.

MEMBERS: J Uffold BSc(Hons), MRICS, FAAV, FLAA, MNAVA, Chairman. C Rees MRICS.. N Millinchip DipSurvPract, MNAEA. GJ Fowden FNAEA. GR Owens FRICS, FAAV, FLAA. CC Roads FLAA. MR Edwards MRICS, FASI, FNAEA, FCIOB. CW Jones FAAV, FLAA. GR Wall Dip AFM, DipSurv, MRICS, MBIAC, MNAVA, MRAC, FAAV, FLAA. JG Williams BSc (Hons), MRICS. JM Layton Mills BSc (Hons), MRICS, FAAV, FLAA. DA Hughes BSc, MRICS, MCIOB, MASI. DA STOURPORT OFFICE 01299 822060. Anderson MNAEA.TW Carter BSc (Hons), MRICS, MNAEA. MW Thomas ALAA, MNAVA. M Kelly. DS Thomas BSc(Hons), MRICS, MNAEA

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: K H Morris BSc (Hons), MRICS, FAAV. A Kirk, LJ Morris BSc (Hons), PG Dip Surv MRICS, MNAEA. SW Edwards, BA (Hons), PgDipSurv, MRICS, IRRV (Hons). GO Jones BSc(Hons), MRICS. PP Blackman-Howard To be offered for sale by Public Auction subject to prior sale, special conditions and reserve at Hogarths Stone ANAVA. MA Fish. JM Tulloch MNAEA, MICBA. PARTNERSHIP SECRETARY: Dawn Hulland PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTANT: Matthew Kelly Manor Hotel, Stone, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 4PJ on Tuesday 12 September, 2017, at 6pm

CONSULTANTS: CJ Smith FRICS. RS Gwilliam FRICS, FAAV, FLAA. LD Thomas FRICS, FAAV. TW Jones BSc (Hons), FRICS. RR Williams BSc, FRICS. PE Herdson DipEstMan, FRICS

REGIONAL OFFICES: Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn, , Craven Arms, Tenbury Wells, Brecon, Builth Wells, Hay-on-Wye, Kington, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Ludlow, Newtown, Presteigne, Rhayader, Welshpool, Worcester (market). ASSOCIATED OFFICE: Mayfair, London

PRICE: AUCTION GUIDE PRICE £450,000- PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT: We have not tested services, fittings and appliances such as central heating, immersion heaters, fires, wiring, security systems and kitchen appliances. Any Purchaser should obtain verification they are in working order through their Solicitor or Surveyor. We have not verified details of tenure. The Solicitor acting for any purchaser should be asked to confirm full details. Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys for themselves and the vendors of the property whose Agents they are, £550,000 give notice that these particulars although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied on as statements or representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. MEASUREMENTS: Quoted room sizes are approximate & only intended for general guidance. They have been rounded up/down to the nearest .076m (3”). You are www.phippsandpritchard.co.uk particularly advised to verify all dimensions carefully, especially when ordering carpets, built-in furniture or fittings. Land areas are also subject to verification through legal advisors.

SALE METHOD - The freehold of Charlton Mill is to be sold by Public BASEMENT CELLARAGE - comprising of three areas, one of which a wine SEPARATE ADDITIONAL BATHROOM FIXTURES & FITTINGS: Any fixtures and fittings not mentioned in these Sale Auction, subject to prior sale, special conditions and reserve, on Tuesday 12 store – some with restricted head height and also having a passage giving Particulars are excluded from the sale. Certain fixtures and fittings may be September, 2017 at Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel, Stone, Kidderminster at direct access to and from outside. SEPARATE WC available by separate negotiation with the vendors. 6pm. The sale is being handled by the Stourport on Severn office of Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys LLP on 01299 822060 or CLOAKROOM / WC - 10' 4'' x 5' 10'' (3.15m x 1.77m) [measurements LARGE ATTACHED GARAGE - 41' 4'' x 9' 4'' (12.60m x 2.85m) with VIEWING: By appointment with the agent’s offices. [email protected] including partition wall] with low level flush wc and pedestal hand wash basin. electricity meter and fuse board plus door to WORKSHOP / COAL STORE - 15' 7'' x 12' 0'' (4.75m x 3.66m) [max measurements] DIRECTIONS TO THE PROPERTY: Charlton Mill is very easy to find, being VIEWING - Only via prior appointment with the sole selling agents. KITCHEN - 21' 8'' x 8' 9'' (6.60m x 2.66m) with "Esse" range style cooker and in the centre of historic Hartlebury accessed off the main road which runs doors off to two walk-in pantries, a large utility room and rear porch as OUTSIDE - The main entrance to Charlton Mill comes off Hillditch Lane and through the Village (namely B4193) connecting Hartlebury with Stourport and PLANNING - The land is sold subject to any development plan, tree follows:- the property stands some way back behind a long tarmacadammed driveway the A449. The property actually has three access points but the main preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be also incorporating a railway sleeper bridge. driveway is to be found off Hillditch Lane and located almost immediately after or become to be in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement PANTRY ONE - 6' 8'' x 5' 10'' (2.04m x 1.77m) tiled with traditional cold slab. the entrance to the Lane, as indicated by our ‘For Sale’ board. schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or bylaws without any LARGE OPEN LAWNS / PADDOCK - This area, flanking the driveway to the obligation on the vendors to specify them. PANTRY TWO - 6' 8'' x 4' 8'' (2.03m x 1.41m) left, and also with a frontage to Hillditch Lane. A good, level open space which Find us on the following websites: subject to appropriate fencing, could serve as a paddock for horses and, www.phippsandpritchard.co.uk BOUNDARIES - The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all LARGE UTILITY ROOM - 14' 0'' x 10' 6'' (4.27m x 3.19m) full wall tiling and indeed, has – we are told – been historically used for horses. www.onthemarket.com boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible twin bowl sink. www.rightmove.co.uk for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof. The included plan is for ADDITIONAL ‘VALLEY-LIKE’ WATER GARDENS - Hence the bridge OFFICE REF: NM.JR.PSP06162/16.290.030717 identification purposes only. REAR PORCH - approach from the driveway, the other land to Charlton Mill is at a lower level creating a ‘valley-like’ setting with a wealth of trees, also lawn, and water WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY – The property is sold From the reception Hall a door opens to BAY FRONTED SITTING ROOM gardens which with time, care and investment, and returned to their former subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and - 17' 11'' x 17' 3'' (5.47m x 5.25m) [max measurements also including alcove glory, could be absolutely blissful! The sluice from the pool on the other side rights of way, declared and undeclared and whether mentioned in these and max in to bay] with 4-bar fire with LPG back boiler, a square arch leads of the main road feeds the water consisting of two ponds plus an ornamental particulars or not. There is a Public Right Of Way which runs through the to: water wheel albeit not turning and now in need of some attention. The water grounds. then continues to form a meandering stream with pathway. Furthermore, and BAR ROOM - 10' 5'' x 8' 10'' (3.18m x 2.70m) with fitted bar and ancillary adjacent to the house, is an ‘L’ shaped derelict swimming pool plus there are LOCAL AUTHORITY - District Council, Queen Elizabeth Drive, shelving, door to: also sandstone caves and dilapidated greenhouses. By it’s incredibly diverse . WR10 1PT. Tel: 01386 565000 character the landscape of Charlton Mill is quite difficult to describe in the DINING ROOM - 21' 7'' x 9' 11'' (6.58m x 3.01m) with door giving direct confines of this short text and requires personal inspection to best appreciate. DESCRIPTION - Charlton Mill is set within an acutely sought after North access to and from the Reception Hall, half wall panelling and fireplace with There are also some outbuildings including a stable which externally Worcestershire location central to historic Hartlebury; an ancient Conservation 'Aarow Fires' burner. This room also includes a large dark wood dining table measures 6.85m x 2.90m. Village, especially known for its Mediaeval Castle which was formerly home to and chairs which will transfer with the sale, as was also the case when the the for more than 1000 years. Hartlebury is the most property was purchased some 40 years ago. Equally, the oil painting of the REAR GARDEN - Being primarily lawned and with a separate vehicular gated northerly Parish in the district of Wychavon and borders Kidderminster and house which hangs in the dining room is also included as is the framed access straight off the B4193. This area also includes the propane tanks and Stourport in the Wyre Forest District. Domesday extract in the hall. Double sliding doors open to: a large garage/barn as follows:-

The Village is well watched by regular commuters given its ease of access to LIVING ROOM - 26' 3'' x 19' 9'' (8.0m x 6.03m) [min measurements] with GARAGE/BARN - 6.20m (width) x 5.25m (depth) – external measurements – surrounding major towns and Motorway Links. In particular there is very swift fireplace with burner, door to rear elevation opening to outside and door to: This looks to be of a lapped timber construction with a roller shutter door – access to Junction 6 of the M5, which is about 10 miles to the south, as is the see photo. Cathedral City of Worcester, offering a wealth of employment opportunities, CONSERVATORY - 26' 3'' x 6' 5'' (8.0m x 1.95m) extensive shopping and excellent schools. Hartlebury Village itself has a AGENTS NOTE ONE: A public right of way passes through the gardens. range of amenities including some excellent traditional Pubs, Village Store From the Living Room stairs descend to LOWER GROUND FLOOR - and a Railway Station. AGENTS NOTE TWO: The property is located within the Greenbelt and partly GAMES/GARDEN ROOM - 26' 1'' x 16' 9'' (7.96m x 5.11m) [min within the Hartlebury Conservation Area but even so there is still huge scope So frequently sought but so very rarely found! We are forever asked for highly measurements] for development subject to requisite Consents. accessible properties with land exactly such as this providing the opportunity to create luxury contemporary living hand in glove with the potential – subject Returning to the Ground Floor and the Reception Hall a staircase rises SERVICES: Mains electricity and water are connected. There is LPG central to requisite consents - for the keeping of recreational horses and here it is! to FIRST FLOOR LANDING - doors to: heating supplemented by the coal burners and drainage is to a septic tank. We are also advised that the “Esse” in the kitchen plays a part in the central Charlton Mill is a rambling freehold detached house of unique character set BEDROOM ONE - 26' 3'' x 19' 8'' (8.0m x 6.0m) having a triple aspect with heating and hot water. within an acutely sought after location and inclusive of the attached garage dormer windows to three elevations, access to other side of gallery landing. extends to approximately 5,300 sq.ft. ! This excludes the basement cellar at TENURE: Freehold. We have not verified details of tenure. The Solicitor approximately 294 sq.ft. with this area also having a separate passage giving BEDROOM TWO - 15' 7'' x 11' 11'' (4.75m x 3.62m) [measurements including acting for any purchaser should be asked to confirm full details. CURRENT direct access to and from the gardens. Similar properties on this scale within fitted wardrobes] COUNCIL TAX BAND: G the surrounding Villages areas and with this degree of potential, are few and far between not least because the vast majority would have already long BEDROOM THREE - 16' 0'' x 9' 1'' (4.88m x 2.77m) [measurements including CONDITIONS OF SALE: The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be since been extended and modernised. fitted wardrobe] sold subject to Specific and General Conditions of Sale which have been settled by the Vendors Solicitors. These Conditions may be inspected during Charlton Mill is steeped in history and is also referenced in the Domesday BEDROOM FOUR - 15' 1'' x 9' 9'' (4.59m x 2.97m) [measurements including the 5 days inclusive and exclusive of the day of Sale. The Conditions may Book – however the property is not Listed which, for the purchaser can be fitted wardrobe] also be inspected in the Sale Room at the time of Sale but WILL NOT then be viewed a distinct advantage. In our opinion Charlton Mill is, without question, read. The Purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of such Conditions and one of 'the' most fascinating and exciting properties in North Worcestershire BEDROOM FIVE - 13' 9'' x 11' 11'' (4.18m x 3.63m) [measurements including all the terms thereof and shall bid on these terms whether he shall have to come to the market in recent years and, perhaps, represents a 'once in a fitted wardrobe] inspected the Conditions or not. life-time' opportunity as regards anything to genuinely rival it, not only for its size but also captivating water gardens and just general micro environment BEDROOM SIX – 11' 10'' x 10' 1'' (3.61m x 3.07m) [max measurements in to AGENTS NOTE: The successful purchaser will be required to sign the which, returned to its former glory, could be absolutely blissful! alcove and including fitted wardrobes] Contract of Sale immediately after the Auction and pay a 10% deposit, BY CHEQUE, to the Vendor’s Solicitor. The accommodation comprises:- BEDROOM SEVEN - 11' 1'' x 8' 4'' (3.37m x 2.53m) SOLICITORS CONCERNED: Painters Solicitors, 29 Church Street, PORCH - 7' 10'' x 5' 1'' (2.40m x 1.55m) STUDY / OFFICE - 10' 10'' x 8' 10'' (3.31m x 2.69m) Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 2AR. Tel: 01562 822295. Attn: N. Hughes, Esq. For Identification Purposes Only RECEPTION HALL - with staircase to first floor, door concealing steps which HOUSE BATHROOM - 14' 10'' x 10' 3'' (4.52m x 3.12m) [max measurements] descend to: