Old Williams, Bliss Gate, Rock, Kidderminster DY14 9SX For Sale By Public Auction 01562 820880 ADDRESS FOR SALE BY AUCTION Guide Price £485,000 2/3 Reception 2/3 Bedrooms 1 Shower 2.53 Acres Rooms Room Mileage (all distances approximate) Bewdley 3.5 Miles Kidderminster 6.5 Miles Cleobury Mortimer 4 Miles Worcester 16 Miles Birmingham 26.5 Miles DIRECTIONS There is M5 Motorway Junction access via 5 at The driveway ends at a the cottage itself with both From Bewdley proceed in a westerly direction on the Wychbold and 6 & 7 to the north and south of hardstanding and turning space for vehicles, opening into Cleobury Road B4190. At the roundabout take the Worcester. beautiful gardens surrounding the cottage to all sides, second exit onto Longbank A456 and proceed for a with exceptional rural views across the rolling hills and short distance before turning left just past the Royal DESCRIPTION generous lawned gardens including a small orchard and Forester Inn onto Bliss Gate Road and continue onto Old Williams is approached over a driveway off feature garden pond with an aptly placed raised decked Heightington Road and after approximately ½ mile Heightington Road onto a private driveway and a seating area benefiting from the beautiful and peaceful the property will be found on the right hand side as gravelled and gated hard standing parking area. garden setting with outstanding long-distance views. indicated by the agents pointer board and identified Double timber doors open to an initial hardstanding by the For Sale boards. area currently housing the well-maintained mobile home with a ramped, timber walk way and a decked LOCATION seating area. Here can be found the access into the Old Williams Cottage is set in a most attractive MOBILE HOME as well as the separate timber clad position in the north west Worcestershire DETACHED BARN. The timber walkway continues to countryside within beautiful gardens, grounds and the rear into the initial picturesque, formal garden woodland with majestic long-distance views. Local areas which are beautifully presented and fabulously amenities can be found in the nearby village of Rock, kept, with generous lawned areas and attractive, Far Forest which is less than 1½ miles away and well stocked shrub and flower beds and a range and includes a Post Office, General Store and public variety of mature trees. house. The historic Georgian riverside town of Bewdley is 3.5 Miles distant providing a Two pathways meander through the private gardens comprehensive range of local amenities including with well placed seating areas offering plenty of light both junior and senior schools. Birmingham is about and space with dappled shade leading down to a 26 miles. The Cathedral city of Worcester is second vehicular driveway with an independent five- The pathways and tracks continue through the wonderful approximately 16 miles distant which provides direct bar timber gated access. The driveway leads via the grounds, fully bordered at all sides via a mixture of rail connections to both London Paddington and western boundary down to the DETACHED STONE fencing, mature hedgerows and trees. A raised vegetable Birmingham. COTTAGE, with mature tree and hedge lined borders plot/allotment beyond the cottage can be found with a and passing a fenced paddock/garden area. generous timber potting shed with external water supply. The two-tiered allotment offers stunning views over the cottage and beyond, with large potting shed having a timber deck and benefitting from a power and lighting offering a fabulous garden getaway. The garden trails continue into a beautiful secluded woodland area having been well tended, whilst retaining its natural environment. There is an additional five bar timber gated directly onto Heightington Road with a hard-standing area and a generous timber clad detached workshop/store with part pitched roof/part sloping roof, external lighting, double timber doors allowing for useful and essential land and garden maintenance, ideally placed and essential for access to all parts of the grounds. • A Rare Lifstyle or Investment Opportunity • Assortment of Useful Outbuildings/Stores • A Picturesque Detached Cottage • Detached Barn & Mobile Home • Potential to Develop/Extend or Replace • Beautiful & Sought-After Rural Location The enchanting woodland offers a host of wonderful flora and • Spectacular Gardens & Grounds 2.53 Acres • Woodland, Orchard, Meadow & Gardens fauna including a carpet of blue bells and a stepping stone path leading down into a wonderful woodland garden • Outstanding Countryside Views • A Unique Opportunity Not to be Missed currently housing a chicken coup and run. The woodland walk continues bringing us full circle through the perimeter grounds back to the initial gravelled parking area. • Bullet The mobile home benefits from mains water, electricity (supplied from the cottage) and has a sceptic tank independent from the cottage and is council tax exempt and is perfect additional accommodation for visiting family and guests in general offering comfortable and private accommodation. THE COTTAGE The stone cottage, built circa 1750, is situated within the THE DETACHED BARN heart of the land and grounds with a raised paved patio The detached barn is constructed of blockwork with timber immediately to the rear. The cottage has been well cared for cladding and is 39sq/m in size, particularly useful for a variety but offers enormous potential to develop and/or extend with of reasons with a ‘hay loft' storage area and attached log plenty of original character and offering two bedrooms to the store and dog run with kennels, all of which conveniently first floor with three reception rooms, a kitchen and ground situated next to the main front entrance and parking area. floor shower room. With exposed beams, and quarry tiled floors the cottage is charming with exceptional views. Whilst the cottage is not Listed, any refurbishment and/or development would need to be subject to the necessary planning permissions and consent. There is an abundance of space surrounding the cottage which would be ideal to further develop or potentially replace with an alternative new build property. THE MOBILE HOME The mobile home is well positioned within the grounds and is The mobile home is particularly useful as it is in such good particularly private and to be used on an incidental basis and condition, very tidy and well presented, with a particularly is council tax exempt. spacious accommodation with two double bedrooms each with fitted storage and wardrobes with a separate NB. The mobile home is subject to certain conditions of use, a bath/shower room. copy of which may be obtained from either the vendors solicitor or the selling agent. METHOD OF SALE FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON 22nd JULY 2020 AT HONEYBROOK KENNELLS BRIDGNORTH ROAD DY11 5RR AT 6.00pm. THE SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ON SITE FOR LOT NUMBER 1 WITH PLENTY OF OUTSIDE SPACE FOR PARKING AND TO ADHERE TO RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL DISTANCING UNDER CURRENT GUIDELINES. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON ARRIVAL PRIOR TO THE AUCTION BEGINING AT 6PM. MONEY LAUNDERING Any person buying or bidding at auction must produce documentation to confirm their name and residential address. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO ACCEPT YOUR BID UNLESS YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH US AND PROVIDED SUITABLE ID SERVICES Mains water, electricity and septic tank drainage & oil-fired SPECIAL CONDITIONS central heating. The property also has a well situated in the The property will be sold subject to the Conditions of Sale, garden by the cottage. None of these services have been which are not to be read at the time of the sale but will be tested available for inspection at the auctioneer's offices for a period of 10 days prior to the time of the sale. The purchaser shall be FIXTURES & FITTINGS deemed to bid on those terms and conditions and shall be Only those items described in these sale particulars are deemed to purchase with full knowledge thereof whether he included in the sale. has read the Special Conditions or not. TENURE Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with Halls on 01562 820880 SOLICITOR For the attention of Mr P Simner Mfg Solicitors Adam House Birmingham Road Kidderminster DY10 2SH Tel: 01562 820181 [email protected] BUYERS PREMIUM A Buyers Premium of £500.00 + VAT is applicable and to be paid to the sellers solicitor on the night of the auction. FOR SALE BY AUCTION Old Williams, Bliss Gate, Rock, Kidderminster DY14 9SX Property to sell? We would be delighted to provide you with a free no obligation market assessment of your existing property. Please contact your local Halls office to make an appointment. Mortgage/Financial Advice. We are able to recommend a completely independent financial advisor, who is authorized and regulated by the FSA. Details can be provided upon request. Do you require a surveyor? We are able to recommend a completely independent chartered surveyor. Details can be provided upon request. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a 01562 820 880 contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents.