2 bed flat for sale

Church Lane, Bobbington, Stourbridge DY7

Elegant second-floor apartment in a Grade II listed hall with generous living space, sweeping views, communal grounds and leisure amenities.

Description

Flat 10 is a second-floor apartment forming part of the grand Grade II listed Leaton Hall. Extending to 1,045 sq ft, it provides an entrance hall, generous reception room, well-equipped kitchen, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms including an en suite. The home combines period character with modern convenience and enjoys panoramic views across the surrounding fields. Residents share a grand staircase, landscaped grounds of about two acres and amenities including a gym and snooker room. The property also benefits from two allocated parking spaces, plus visitor parking.

• Well-presented second-floor apartment within a historic Grade II listed hall

• Spacious reception room with exposed beams and countryside views

• Residents enjoy extensive lawned communal gardens with mature trees and a pond

• Sweeping gravel drive leading to allocated parking for two cars and visitor spaces

• Peaceful semi-rural setting in Bobbington close to village amenities, Wolverhampton and scenic countryside walks

The kitchen
The kitchen serves as a practical hub for daily cooking and dining. It is equipped with wood-fronted base and wall cabinets paired with colourful tiled splashbacks and a built-in electric hob, double oven and extractor. A stainless-steel sink with drainer completes the space, alongside space for additional appliances.

The living room
The living room is a generous reception space for relaxation and entertaining. Character comes from the exposed timber beams, while two sash windows frame far-reaching views across the grounds. Wall lighting and a dado rail add architectural detail, and there is ample space for defined seating and media areas.

The entrance hall
The entrance hall within the apartment provides access to the principal rooms through a long central hallway. Decorative dado rails and architrave mouldings add character, while the extended layout creates a practical flow between the living accommodation and bedrooms.

The primary bedroom
The primary bedroom offers a comfortable and secluded space for rest. A casement window overlooks the gardens and surrounding greenery, while the proportions allow for a range of bedroom furnishings and additional storage. There is direct access to the en suite bathroom, creating a practical and well-connected layout.

The primary en suite
The en suite serves the primary bedroom with classic fittings. It comprises a panelled bath with overhead shower and glass screen, a pedestal wash basin and a WC, all set against tiled walls with a decorative border. A wall-mounted mirror enhances the sense of space and there is an extractor for ventilation.

The second bedroom
The second bedroom is a versatile double room with a sash window overlooking the countryside beyond. The proportions allow for a range of layouts and uses, while the layout provides convenient access to the hallway and bathroom.

The bathroom
The family bathroom serves both residents and visitors. It features a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC with matching brassware, set against half-tiled walls with a decorative border. A wall-mounted mirrored cabinet offers storage and the room is finished with tiled flooring.

The communal entrance hall
Leaton Hall retains an impressive communal entrance with polished wooden flooring, decorative cornicing and a feature fireplace beneath a large wall mirror. A grand staircase rises through the building to the upper apartments, reflecting the hall’s period heritage.

The communal areas
Residents enjoy a range of communal amenities within the building. In the basement there is a well-equipped gym with cardio and weight machines, and a snooker room with a full-sized table and overhead lighting. The grand communal entrance retains period features including a decorative fireplace, polished wooden floor and ornate cornicing, setting the tone for this elegant residence.

The communal garden
The property benefits from access to well-maintained communal grounds extending to approximately two acres, providing residents with attractive outdoor surroundings to enjoy.

Outside, the communal gardens provide idyllic outdoor space for relaxation. Sweeping lawns are dotted with mature trees and shrubs, while a tranquil pond sits within a wooded area. Residents can enjoy views towards the historic hall from the open green.

The driveway and parking
Approaching the property, a long driveway leads to the hall and allocated parking. A sweeping gravel drive encircles a manicured rhododendron bed before opening to a large parking area with two allocated spaces for the apartment. Visitors’ parking is also available, and the gravel driveway is bordered by lawns and mature trees creating an impressive arrival.

Agent Note
The property benefits from a monthly service charge of £260 which includes building insurance, upkeep of communal areas, gated access and gardening. Residents enjoy use of a communal billiards room and gym, secure storage locker facilities and landscaped grounds extending to about two acres.

Location

Bobbington is a small semi-rural village situated southwest of Wolverhampton between Wombourne and Kinver. The area is surrounded by rolling countryside and offers an abundance of walking routes and bridleways. Within the village are a pub/hotel, restaurant and a primary school while more extensive amenities can be found in nearby towns. For leisure there are several golf courses, Halfpenny Green Airport and the popular Halfpenny Green Vineyard with its craft centre, events and tea rooms. Bobbington provides a peaceful yet well-connected setting with access to regional road links towards Wolverhampton and the Midlands.

Services

The property benefits from mains electricity and water. Central heating is provided by Liquid Propane Gas and drainage is supplied via a septic tank.

Broadband Speed: Ultrafast broadband available. Download speeds up to 1800 Mbps and upload speeds up to 220 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile Coverage: Likely available from EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. (source: Ofcom checker).

Flood Risk (Long-term forecast): According to the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk data, the property is currently at very low risk for river and surface water flooding.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.