Shrubbery Close, Cookley, Kidderminster

A charming village home with parking and a pleasantly private rear garden.

This lovely property in the ever-popular village of Cookley offers excellent family accommodation. Inside, you will discover a hallway, reception room, formal dining room, kitchen and utility room situated on the ground floor.

Upstairs, there is a well-appointed family bathroom and three generously sized bedrooms, two of which are double rooms.

Outside, the property features parking at the front and a private rear garden, cleverly landscaped for low maintenance.


4 Shrubbery Close is approached via a driveway at the front, offering convenient off-road parking.

Upon entering through the front door, you are greeted by an inviting entrance hallway featuring a staircase leading to the first floor, a side window and doors leading to the reception room, dining room and kitchen.

To the right of the hallway, you will find the reception room. This room boasts picture and dado railings, a ceiling rose, wall lights, a fireplace and a window to the front.

The dining room is located at the rear of the property, showcasing quality wooden flooring, a wall light, a side window and French doors to the rear that flood the space with natural light. The centrepiece of this room is a fireplace set upon a slate hearth with a tiled and wooden surround.

Adjacent to the dining room and accessible from the hallway is the kitchen. It comprises wall and base units with worktops, a stainless-steel sink with a drainer and mixer tap, space for a slot-in cooker and room beneath the counter for a fridge and dishwasher. The kitchen also houses the Vaillant boiler and further features include grey wood-effect laminate flooring, tiled splashbacks and a window to the rear aspect.

From the kitchen, a door leads to the rear lobby, which has doors on either side providing access to the outdoors. It also leads to the utility room at the rear, which is a convenient space with base units, room for a washing machine and dryer and a rear-facing window.


First Floor
The landing grants access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Bedroom one is a generously sized double room with two sets of fitted mirror-fronted sliding wardrobes and shelving along one wall. A rear-facing window offers pleasant views of the garden.

The second bedroom is a spacious double room with a window to the front.

Bedroom three is an excellent-sized single room located at the front and featuring a window.

The well-appointed family bathroom completes the accommodation. It includes a low-level WC, washbasin, bathtub and a separate shower cubicle. The walls are tiled, the flooring is wood-effect laminate and there is an obscure-glazed window at the rear.


Gardens and Grounds
The rear garden is a standout feature of this property, generously sized and designed for low maintenance. It includes patios, pathways, gravelled areas and a raised decked area, perfect for al fresco dining. A veranda on the side of the house provides shelter from the elements.

Towards the rear of the garden, there is another deck and patio situated adjacent to a sizable shed, cleverly screened by trellising, offering excellent storage and a peaceful spot to enjoy the garden from.

Additionally, the garden boasts a greenhouse and raised vegetable beds, providing an excellent opportunity for growing your own vegetables.

Cookley is a charming rural village, characterised by a strong sense of community, making it a highly sought-after place to call home. Despite its modest size, Cookley boasts a surprising array of amenities, including an excellent fish and chip shop, a cosy coffee house, three inviting pubs, a convenient Tesco Express, a well-regarded primary school, Cookley Village Hall and recreational playing fields. The playing fields are a vital part of village life, hosting a multitude of events throughout the year. These grounds offer various facilities such as a BMX track, a skateboard park, a children's play area and a welcoming community garden. Additionally, sports enthusiasts can enjoy a cricket pitch and a bowling green.

For those who relish countryside and outdoor pursuits, Cookley proves to be an idyllic location. It is surrounded by picturesque spots, including the nearby Kinver Edge. Moreover, the Staffordshire Worcestershire Canal gracefully traverses the heart of the village, offering delightful waterside walks that lead to neighbouring Wolverley and Kinver.

One of Cookley's unique attributes is its convenient proximity to nearby towns, with both Kidderminster and Stourbridge nearby. These neighbouring towns offer a wealth of shopping and amenities, ensuring residents have everything they need within easy reach.

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Fibre broadband is available at this property.

Council tax band B

Administration Fee - refundable on exchange

An administration 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 highlighted in a survey that 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 administration fee levels are as follows:
an agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The administration fee is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive 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 the administration 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.

Once the administration 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 administration fees outlined above.