House For Sale £750,000
A unique spacious home with the potential for development and multigenerational living set in glorious gardens with mature trees, a paddock and stable block and period outbuildings.
Description
The Spinney represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own what is a completely unique property in this hugely well-respected part of town, on the market for the first time since it was constructed circa 1952. There are a number of factors that make this home so individual, not least the extensive grounds which equate to around 1.7 acres, which is extremely rare for a suburban location.
The property commands a superb position in the centre of these amazing gardens which wrap around the property on all sides, giving a country feel despite the town location. There are several useful outbuildings which come with the house, including a substantial detached triple garage with a large pitched roof giving plenty of scope for a loft room.
There is also an extensive period outbuilding currently being used for storage which presents great scope to be utilised as a workshop or converted into a studio or home office.
The property itself has a classic traditional appearance and offers an extensive footprint of accommodation including five first-floor bedrooms, a spacious living room, a useful games room adjoining the kitchen and a lobby which offers fantastic scope to knock through and make an open plan space.
The house needs general updating and modernisation, presenting an exciting project for somebody to put their mark on this grand traditional residence.
Approach
The property is approached from St Johns Avenue via a gated entrance, leading to a splendid winding driveway that sweeps through the large fore-gardens and culminates in a large parking area. There is plentiful parking here which can cater for many vehicles including motorhomes, caravans and the like.
Tucked away at the side of the property is a substantial detached triple garage which has two doors to the front, one electrically operated, and benefits from power, lighting and a huge loft space. The latter offers substantial storage space and great scope for conversion into a games room or office, subject to any relevant permissions.
Entrance
From the driveway, the property is accessed via an enclosed porch which features useful built-in storage space and leads to the impressive reception hall.
The impressive main hallway boasts delightful parquet flooring and a useful cloakroom with an adjoining WC. Doors radiate from here to the living rooms and kitchen, and stairs rise to the first floor.
Living room
The fantastic living room is an excellent feature of the ground floor, with multi-aspect windows providing plenty of light and various viewpoints of the fantastic grounds. At the heart of this room is an attractive art deco style brick fireplace whilst French doors flow nicely out to the gardens. Bi-fold doors to one wall allow access to the adjoining dining room which is excellent for family occasions and has lovely views of the gardens.
Kitchen
The kitchen has traditional wall and base units, quarry-tiled flooring, space for various appliances, a window to front aspect and a walk-in pantry.
A door from the kitchen leads to a collection of rooms comprising a lobby, coal room and boiler room which in turn give way to a large games room, formerly the garage. Together these rooms could be made open-plan if prospective purchasers wanted to create a contemporary family living kitchen.
Games room
The aforementioned games room is substantial in size and has multi-aspect windows overlooking the gardens.
First floor
The first-floor accommodation radiates nicely from via an impressive light and airy gallery landing which has two windows to the rear aspect and a loft hatch accessing the roof space.
Bedroom one
Bedroom one is a light and airy double room with multi-aspect windows affording various views across the grounds. This room has access to a Jack and Jill bathroom which features a pedestal wash basin, a panelled bath and a window to the side. Next door is a separate WC accessed from the landing.
Bedrooms two and three
Bedroom two is the largest of the five bedrooms and is an impressive double room which runs from front to back, with dual aspect windows and a vanity unit in one corner which could come in handy should the new owner wish to create en suite facilities for this room.
Bedroom three can cater for a double bed and has fitted wardrobes, a wash basin and dual-aspect windows.
Bedrooms four and five
Bedroom four is a good-sized double and has fitted wardrobes and a wash basin. Bedroom five is a single room with fitted wardrobes and a window to the front aspect.
Family bathroom
A family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation, featuring a walk-in bath, pedestal wash basin, built-in storage and airing cupboard plus a window to the rear aspect.
Gardens and grounds
The extensive grounds belonging to The Spinney are truly amazing, equating to around 1.7 acres which wrap around the house on all sides. These superb gardens are well-tended and very mature, affording a leafy oasis and a fantastic degree of privacy and seclusion considering the suburban location.
To the front of the property are extensive sweeping lawns, incorporating a vegetable patch, bordered by mature trees and hedging.
To one side of the house is a paddock which features a wooden stable block with power and water, although the structure needs renovation. The side paddock leads into the rear lawns with a fantastic copper beech tree standing majestically in the centre.
At the far end of the rear garden is what used to be a tennis court, which could be reinstated if desired. The water supply from the stable block runs down to this area.
Outbuildings
Also located at the rear are some extremely useful brick outbuildings which consist of a gardener’s WC, storage shed and large period barn. The latter is extensive in size and great for storage or workshop space and provides great scope to convert into ancillary accommodation such as a studio or home office.
This character barn has an impressive period fireplace in one corner, a wealth of timbers and a window-to-side aspect.
Services
The property has mains gas, mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, and a security alarm system.
Council tax band - D
Location
St Johns Avenue is widely regarded as one of the most pleasant and sought-after roads in Kidderminster, particularly the Blakebrook end of the street where The Spinney is located. It is the classic tree-lined road dating back to the inter-war period and is made up largely of substantial detached homes. The Spinney is no exception and is likely to be the most distinctive and impressive of them all, standing at the centre of almost two acres and set well back from the road behind a long sweeping driveway.
St Johns Avenue forms part of a leafy suburb on the Bewdley side of town, ideal for accessing both town and beautiful neighbouring countryside such as Habberley Valley nature reserve. Both the towns of Kidderminster and Bewdley are conveniently close (1.7 and 2.9 miles away respectively) and have something different to offer the resident. Kidderminster provides an excellent range of services and amenities, including many high street stores and supermarkets and a myriad of pubs and eateries including some lovely bistros on the riverside.
The historic town of Bewdley offers a unique experience, this picture postcard of a place is situated on the banks of the River Severn, with lots of interesting shops and many pubs/restaurants dotted throughout the town and waterfront.
Bewdley is home to many local attractions unique to this area, including the Severn Valley Steam Railway and the West Midlands Safari Park, making this a great place for family days out. The Wyre Forest Nature Reserve is England's largest protected woodland, bordering the town and offers thousands of acres ideal for cycling, walking and horse riding.
For those who love walking and the outdoors, this is a great spot, with nearby pathways heading off through fields to local beauty spots, including Trimpley reservoir and Habberley Valley, the latter is just 0.6 miles away and extremely popular amongst dog walkers and nature lovers.
Fees
Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange
A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, will be payable by the Buyer to Andrew Grant Sales Limited prior to issuing the Memorandum of Sale and marking the property as Sold Subject to Contract. This fee will be reimbursed upon Exchange of contracts. The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant Sales Ltd to cover costs in the event the Buyer withdraws from the purchase other than as a result of:
1. Any structural issues arising from any survey
2. Serious defect in the seller’s legal title
3. The local searches reveal any matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that were previously undeclared or unknown
The reservation fee will depend on the level of your agreed offer for the property:
An agreed offer under £500,000 will be £500 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £1,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £1,500 inclusive of vat
Description
The Spinney represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own what is a completely unique property in this hugely well-respected part of town, on the market for the first time since it was constructed circa 1952. There are a number of factors that make this home so individual, not least the extensive grounds which equate to around 1.7 acres, which is extremely rare for a suburban location.
The property commands a superb position in the centre of these amazing gardens which wrap around the property on all sides, giving a country feel despite the town location. There are several useful outbuildings which come with the house, including a substantial detached triple garage with a large pitched roof giving plenty of scope for a loft room.
There is also an extensive period outbuilding currently being used for storage which presents great scope to be utilised as a workshop or converted into a studio or home office.
The property itself has a classic traditional appearance and offers an extensive footprint of accommodation including five first-floor bedrooms, a spacious living room, a useful games room adjoining the kitchen and a lobby which offers fantastic scope to knock through and make an open plan space.
The house needs general updating and modernisation, presenting an exciting project for somebody to put their mark on this grand traditional residence.
Approach
The property is approached from St Johns Avenue via a gated entrance, leading to a splendid winding driveway that sweeps through the large fore-gardens and culminates in a large parking area. There is plentiful parking here which can cater for many vehicles including motorhomes, caravans and the like.
Tucked away at the side of the property is a substantial detached triple garage which has two doors to the front, one electrically operated, and benefits from power, lighting and a huge loft space. The latter offers substantial storage space and great scope for conversion into a games room or office, subject to any relevant permissions.
Entrance
From the driveway, the property is accessed via an enclosed porch which features useful built-in storage space and leads to the impressive reception hall.
The impressive main hallway boasts delightful parquet flooring and a useful cloakroom with an adjoining WC. Doors radiate from here to the living rooms and kitchen, and stairs rise to the first floor.
Living room
The fantastic living room is an excellent feature of the ground floor, with multi-aspect windows providing plenty of light and various viewpoints of the fantastic grounds. At the heart of this room is an attractive art deco style brick fireplace whilst French doors flow nicely out to the gardens. Bi-fold doors to one wall allow access to the adjoining dining room which is excellent for family occasions and has lovely views of the gardens.
Kitchen
The kitchen has traditional wall and base units, quarry-tiled flooring, space for various appliances, a window to front aspect and a walk-in pantry.
A door from the kitchen leads to a collection of rooms comprising a lobby, coal room and boiler room which in turn give way to a large games room, formerly the garage. Together these rooms could be made open-plan if prospective purchasers wanted to create a contemporary family living kitchen.
Games room
The aforementioned games room is substantial in size and has multi-aspect windows overlooking the gardens.
First floor
The first-floor accommodation radiates nicely from via an impressive light and airy gallery landing which has two windows to the rear aspect and a loft hatch accessing the roof space.
Bedroom one
Bedroom one is a light and airy double room with multi-aspect windows affording various views across the grounds. This room has access to a Jack and Jill bathroom which features a pedestal wash basin, a panelled bath and a window to the side. Next door is a separate WC accessed from the landing.
Bedrooms two and three
Bedroom two is the largest of the five bedrooms and is an impressive double room which runs from front to back, with dual aspect windows and a vanity unit in one corner which could come in handy should the new owner wish to create en suite facilities for this room.
Bedroom three can cater for a double bed and has fitted wardrobes, a wash basin and dual-aspect windows.
Bedrooms four and five
Bedroom four is a good-sized double and has fitted wardrobes and a wash basin. Bedroom five is a single room with fitted wardrobes and a window to the front aspect.
Family bathroom
A family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation, featuring a walk-in bath, pedestal wash basin, built-in storage and airing cupboard plus a window to the rear aspect.
Gardens and grounds
The extensive grounds belonging to The Spinney are truly amazing, equating to around 1.7 acres which wrap around the house on all sides. These superb gardens are well-tended and very mature, affording a leafy oasis and a fantastic degree of privacy and seclusion considering the suburban location.
To the front of the property are extensive sweeping lawns, incorporating a vegetable patch, bordered by mature trees and hedging.
To one side of the house is a paddock which features a wooden stable block with power and water, although the structure needs renovation. The side paddock leads into the rear lawns with a fantastic copper beech tree standing majestically in the centre.
At the far end of the rear garden is what used to be a tennis court, which could be reinstated if desired. The water supply from the stable block runs down to this area.
Outbuildings
Also located at the rear are some extremely useful brick outbuildings which consist of a gardener’s WC, storage shed and large period barn. The latter is extensive in size and great for storage or workshop space and provides great scope to convert into ancillary accommodation such as a studio or home office.
This character barn has an impressive period fireplace in one corner, a wealth of timbers and a window-to-side aspect.
Services
The property has mains gas, mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, and a security alarm system.
Council tax band - D
Location
St Johns Avenue is widely regarded as one of the most pleasant and sought-after roads in Kidderminster, particularly the Blakebrook end of the street where The Spinney is located. It is the classic tree-lined road dating back to the inter-war period and is made up largely of substantial detached homes. The Spinney is no exception and is likely to be the most distinctive and impressive of them all, standing at the centre of almost two acres and set well back from the road behind a long sweeping driveway.
St Johns Avenue forms part of a leafy suburb on the Bewdley side of town, ideal for accessing both town and beautiful neighbouring countryside such as Habberley Valley nature reserve. Both the towns of Kidderminster and Bewdley are conveniently close (1.7 and 2.9 miles away respectively) and have something different to offer the resident. Kidderminster provides an excellent range of services and amenities, including many high street stores and supermarkets and a myriad of pubs and eateries including some lovely bistros on the riverside.
The historic town of Bewdley offers a unique experience, this picture postcard of a place is situated on the banks of the River Severn, with lots of interesting shops and many pubs/restaurants dotted throughout the town and waterfront.
Bewdley is home to many local attractions unique to this area, including the Severn Valley Steam Railway and the West Midlands Safari Park, making this a great place for family days out. The Wyre Forest Nature Reserve is England's largest protected woodland, bordering the town and offers thousands of acres ideal for cycling, walking and horse riding.
For those who love walking and the outdoors, this is a great spot, with nearby pathways heading off through fields to local beauty spots, including Trimpley reservoir and Habberley Valley, the latter is just 0.6 miles away and extremely popular amongst dog walkers and nature lovers.
Fees
Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange
A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, will be payable by the Buyer to Andrew Grant Sales Limited prior to issuing the Memorandum of Sale and marking the property as Sold Subject to Contract. This fee will be reimbursed upon Exchange of contracts. The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant Sales Ltd to cover costs in the event the Buyer withdraws from the purchase other than as a result of:
1. Any structural issues arising from any survey
2. Serious defect in the seller’s legal title
3. The local searches reveal any matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that were previously undeclared or unknown
The reservation fee will depend on the level of your agreed offer for the property:
An agreed offer under £500,000 will be £500 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £1,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £1,500 inclusive of vat
