Habberley Road, Kidderminster Dy11 5rj

£795,000

Guide price

One of Worcestershire's hidden gems, a unique architect designed family home with flexible living space, and capacity for up to six bedrooms. Within Wyre Forest, approximately two and a half miles from Bewdley, it sits comfortably within its own grounds, in a tranquil position amidst undulating countryside. Approached via a long private driveway, Middle Habberley has a private position enjoying far reaching views yet having quick and easy access to the West Midlands conurbation, M5 and national motorway network, with a nearby train station in Kidderminster . The house and grounds offer versatile living and are ideal for quiet relaxation, entertaining or, indeed, an active family life style and multi-generational living. Energy Rating D'

Middle Habberley, architect designed, was built in the 1980's using reclaimed bricks to blend into its environment, with all the wood doors glazed throughout the ground floor letting the light flood in, yet still giving ample opportunity to further extend subject to Planning Permissions.

Built in place of the old barn in the former apple and pear orchard, several of the original fruit trees remain. The property sits surrounded by woods and fields within close proximity to Habberley Valley Nature Reserve, home to some fine countryside enjoying rich and diverse woodland and wildlife including raptors with open heathland and is an ideal walkers’ paradise, family playground and with plenty of footpaths and picnic areas. The surrounding area has much to offer with excellent educational facilities, Bewdley and Kidderminster having Primary and Secondary Schools, Sixth Form College and further education within close proximity. However, there are also leading private schools namely RGS, Kings School Worcester being just 30 minutes away and Hawfords Lodge and Abberley Hall approximately 20 minutes. For those wishing to engage in sports either playing or as a spectator, there is a good deal to enjoy with the Pines Golf Club, Bewdley Tennis Club and Bewdley Rowing Club situated nearby, the beautiful picturesque cathedral city of Worcester is approximately 30 minutes away offering superb cricket and rugby clubs. For equestrian pursuits, Worcester racecourse occupies a unique setting alongside the River Severn. Middle Habberley and its grounds offer versatile living ideal for quiet relaxation, entertaining or an active family lifestyle.

The accommodation more fully comprises: Double door entrance opens into the spacious

Entrance Porch

Two front facing feature windows. Low level radiator. Inner panelled glass double doors open to the reception hall. Door to:

Guest Cloakroom/Boot Room

Front facing double glazed window. Central heating radiator, White wash hand basin and w.c. Hanging space for coats and space for boot storage.

Reception Hall with Galleried Landing

13' 3'' x 12' 2'' (4.05m x 3.72m)

Impressive double height ceiling with large velux window. Three low level radiators. The light filled reception hall is the heart of the ground floor with arches to the left and right leading through and giving access to the main ground floor rooms. Looking up there is a galleried landing across the first floor.

Home Office/Snug/Bedroom

13' 3'' x 10' 2'' (4.05m x 3.11m)

Double glazed window with window seat overlooking the garden and a low level radiator.

Dining Room

14' 2'' x 13' 3'' (4.31m x 4.03m)

Formal dining room with two double glazed windows overlooking the front and orchard with window seats, having low level radiators underneath. Two ceiling spotlights facing two built-in display/storage cabinets, the top cupboards being glazed. Double panelled and glazed doors lead out towards the lounge opposite featuring matching glazed doors which can be fully opened up to create wonderful spaces for entertaining.

Lounge

24' 5'' x 13' 11'' (7.44m x 4.25m)

Dual aspect three double glazed windows with window seats, having low level radiators underneath overlooking the terrace and garden beyond. Open fireplace. Patio door leading to the conservatory.

Kitchen

19' 3'' x 12' 6'' max (5.86m x 3.81m)

Sunny south facing double glazed window overlooking a lovely view and two patio seating areas. Tiled splashbacks and roll top working surfaces with a useful range of cupboarding. Gas Aga with extractor fan and additional built-in electric oven and gas hob. Space for a fridge and plumbing for dishwasher under the worktop. Tiled floors running throughout the kitchen, utility and conservatory. Doors leading to conservatory and utility.

Utility

9' 11'' x 7' 11'' (3.01m x 2.42m)

Double glazed window overlooking the side garden. Roll top working surfaces with a range of base units and wall cupboards. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge and freezer. Door opens to tiled back porch and upper driveway.

Conservatory

18' 0'' x 6' 7'' (5.49m x 2.01m)

Large sunny room of brick and double glazed construction overlooking the garden. Patio door leads into the lounge. Double glazed French doors open out to the enclosed rear gardens with patio and seating areas.

Principal Bedroom with En-suite

16' 6'' x 13' 1'' to front of wardrobes (5.03m x 3.99m)

Dual aspect with one side facing double glazed window and a further two looking out on the enclosed garden with window seating and low level radiators. Bespoke built-in wardrobes. Door through to:

En-suite - Double glazed window overlooking the garden. Two ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. White suite comprising w.c. wash hand basin, bath and separate built-in shower room with two ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom

13' 1'' x 10' 4'' to the front of wardrobes (3.98m x 3.15m)

Dual aspect with front and side facing double glazed windows, one with window seating and low level radiator. Built-in wardrobes.

Bathroom

8' 7'' x 6' 2'' (2.62m x 1.89m)

Family bathroom with front facing double glazed window. Central heating radiator. White suite comprising w.c., wash hand basin and panelled bath with shower over.

From the reception hall stairs rise to the:

First Floor Landing - Ceiling light point. Doors radiate to further living space, storage cupboard and galleried landing.

Galleried Landing

Door to excellent under eaves storage. Door to spacious and undeveloped roof room.

Roof Room

42' 2'' x 19' 5'' max 12.85m x 5.92m)

Impressive large room with two large velux windows overlooking glorious countryside and a further front facing double glazed window. This huge area offers plenty of scope to develop into further wonderful living accommodation and matches inside the already developed area of the upstairs.

Flat/Further Living Space

16' 5'' x 16' 4'' max (5.01m x 4.99m)

This superb Dining Kitchen Sitting room - 16' 5'' x 16' 4'' max (5.01m x 4.99m) Double glazed window looking out over the garden and further velux window, creating a lovely bright space. Central heating radiator. This space enjoys two under eaves storage cupboards and further hanging and storage cupboards.

Kitchen Area – Work surfaces with spotlights over and tiled splashbacks and a range of base units and wall cupboards. Integrated electric oven and hob with brushed stainless steel extractor hood over, fitted fridge. Door to:

Short Corridor

Doors to bedroom and shower room. Double glazed security door to the rear giving external access to grounds via a bespoke metal spiral staircase.

Bedroom

15' 1'' x 7' 6'' (4.59m x 2.28m)

Velux window. Central heating radiator, two under eaves storage cupboards.

Shower Room

Velux window. Three ceiling spotlights. White suite comprising w.c., wash hand basin and shower cubicle.

From the reception hall stairs descend to the

Lower Level opening to the lower driveway - Door to w.c. Double doors to storage cupboard. Secure door to garage. .

W.C.

White wash hand basin and w.c.

Garage/Gym/Storage

17' 2'' x 15' 5'' (5.22m x 4.69m)

Central heating radiator, Coach house style doors to lower driveway. Secure door to wine cellar storage. 'Worcester Bosch' gas condensing boiler. This downstairs area again offers great opportunity to develop into further living or recreational areas, or additional space to work from home.

Wine Cellar and Secure Storage

8' 8'' x 6' 0'' (2.63m x 1.82m)

Bottle racking and an additional area housing a safe.

Library/Recreational Room

16' 3'' x 10' 9'' (4.96m x 3.27m)

Front facing double glazed window. Central heating radiator. There is separate doorway in and another leading out to the lower driveway. Built-in book and storage cabinets. Door to:

Dark Room/Further Secure Storage

8' 7'' x 7' 2'' (2.62m x 2.19m)

Gardens and Grounds

Middle Habberley is approached via a pillared, gated driveway bordered by lawned areas and mature shrubs and trees, which leads through into lower and upper areas, giving spacious parking. The driveway sweeps round firstly to the lower driveway which enjoys access to the integral garage and recreational areas and a further detached open garage.

Detached Double Garage – Brick built open garage under a tiled roof.

Steps lead up to the top driveway and spiral staircase to the Flat/Additional living space. Then continue along via the upper driveway through a further pillared gateway and to the front door of Middle Habberley.

The grounds, which amount to some one and a half acres, enjoy gravelled pathways, established borders roses, magnolias, clematis and peonies. The orchard area includes damson, perry pear and apple fruit trees with access into the woods. To the front of the property close to the orchard there is a solid secure wooden door giving side access to the private and enclosed garden which is set in a brick archway in a beautiful original brick garden wall and leads down to a potting shed and a large modern double glazed greenhouse, enjoying easily accessible pathways, numerous secluded seating areas including a large paved terrace area with steps leading down into the garden, large established borders, some raised, and with grassed areas, having a wonderful variety of mature shrubs and trees, bordered on two sides by beech hedges and the fourth side with another original brick wall.