3 bed terraced house for sale

High Street, Bewdley DY12

A Grade II listed home with character features, flexible living spaces and a generous south west facing garden in historic Bewdley.

Description

Dating from 1419, this Grade II listed home blends medieval character with modern comfort. A welcoming dining hall with exposed beams leads to a cosy sitting room and a generous living room where sliding doors open to the deck. The well equipped kitchen includes cream cabinetry, a range style cooker and breakfast bar, with a stable door to the patio. Upstairs the main bedroom enjoys dual-aspect views, alongside two further bedrooms. All are served by two stylish shower rooms. Outside, a pergola, gravel paths and a long lawn create an inviting south west facing garden oasis.

• Late medieval home offering over 1,500 sq ft of characterful accommodation

• Exposed beams and versatile reception rooms

• South west facing walled garden with pergola topped deck, paved courtyard, lawn and workshop

• Set on Bewdley’s historic High Street within a conservation area close to shops and the river

The kitchen
The kitchen functions as the hub for preparing meals and casual breakfasts. Cream coloured cabinetry and dark worktops house a range style cooker, integrated appliances and a double sink beneath twin windows, while a pot rack and breakfast bar add practicality. A stable door opens to the courtyard and garden, and tiled flooring makes it ideal for everyday use.

The dining room
Used as a dining hall or second sitting room, this front reception room welcomes guests from the entrance. Exposed ceiling beams and a wood floor frame ample space for an assortment of furniture. Stairs rise to the first floor and doorways leads to the sitting room and living room, creating an easy flow for entertaining.

The living room
The generous living room is perfect for relaxed gatherings. A beamed ceiling and central timber post speak to the home’s medieval origins. Sliding doors open to the decked terrace and garden, and an internal door connects back to the dining hall, with another to the sitting room, creating an ideal flow around the home.

The sitting room
The additional sitting room offers versatility as a snug, study or playroom. Exposed timber framing, contemporary lighting and wood flooring blend period charm with modern comfort. A doorway opens to the dining hall and a window overlooks the decked terrace, making this a useful retreat away from the main living space.

The primary bedroom
The spacious primary bedroom provides a restful retreat. Original timbers add character, while an airing cupboard provides storage and houses the hot water tank. There is space for a seating area or desk, and dual windows look out over both the frontage and gardens.

The second bedroom
The second bedroom is a generous double suited to guests or family members. An exposed ceiling beam and a bank of mirrored wardrobes enhance the sense of space and light. Two windows overlook the rear garden, and the room enjoys easy access to the contemporary family shower rooms across the landing.

The third bedroom
The third bedroom offers flexible accommodation for children, guests or a home office. Timber cross beams and twin windows lend charm and a built-in double wardrobe with shelving completes the space. Positioned close to the family shower room, it completes the sleeping arrangements on the first floor.

The shower rooms
Two contemporary shower rooms serve the home. Each features a generous glazed enclosure, white sanitaryware and vanity storage set against sleek tiled walls.

The garden
Immediately outside the living room French doors is a timber deck sheltered by a pergola, leading to a paved courtyard with an area for seating, barbecue area and space for alfresco dining.

Beyond the courtyard, gravelled paths meander past colourful planters and a green workshop to a long south west facing lawn bordered by mature shrubs and hedging, offering sunshine and seclusion.

Agent Note
The vendors have informed us that they currently rent a parking space close by.

Location

Location
Bewdley is a picturesque Georgian riverside town on the River Severn, known for its independent shops, cafés and historic architecture. The house sits on the High Street within the conservation area, placing everyday amenities, eateries and the waterfront on the doorstep. The Severn Valley Railway and the Wyre Forest provide outdoor leisure, while local primary and secondary schools and road links to Kidderminster and Worcester make the town popular with families.

Services

Services
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Broadband Speed: Superfast broadband available. Download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile Coverage: Likely available from EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (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.

Compliance and Verification Fee

A Compliance and Verification Fee of £85 plus VAT (£102 inc VAT) per individual purchaser or related party requiring anti-money laundering, identity, source and proof of funds or financial verification checks is payable upon acceptance of an offer and receipt of the reservation fee.

This fee represents the cost of compliance administration and verification services undertaken in connection with the proposed purchase including anti-money laundering checks, sanctions screening, source of funds verification, proof of funds checks and associated compliance procedures.

The Compliance and Verification Fee shall be deducted from the reservation fee monies held by Andrew Grant.

No compliance or verification work shall be commenced until the reservation fee has been received in cleared funds.

The Compliance and Verification Fee becomes due immediately upon acceptance of the offer and receipt of the reservation fee and shall become non-refundable once any compliance or verification work has commenced, irrespective of whether the transaction subsequently proceeds to Exchange of Contracts or completion.

Where all or part of the reservation fee is refundable under the reservation fee terms, any Compliance and Verification Fees incurred shall first be deducted from the monies returned.