Buckeridge Bank, Rock, Kidderminster

An idyllic countryside farmhouse, brimming with character.

• Nestled within the scenic countryside surrounding Rock, and extending to over 11 acres, that include expansive mature gardens, a tennis court and three fields, this property is a wonderful country home.

• Characterised by exposed wooden beams, rustic fireplaces and vaulted ceilings, the farmhouse is full of warmth and character.

• Seamlessly blending functionality with style, the spacious and generously sized living accommodation is ideally suited to families with interests in rural pursuits and the country lifestyle.

• Hidden away from the country lane, up a sweeping drive, this secluded property enjoys a high level of privacy whilst maintaining convenient access to nearby amenities and attractions.

• The property is surrounded by rural tranquillity yet less than 15 miles from Worcester City. Here there is access to three mainline railway stations, the motorway network via the M5 and some of the best schools in the region.


The Kitchen
At the heart of the home, the kitchen is brimming with rustic charm. The exposed beams and stonework embody the essence of country living. The generous proportions of this kitchen ensures there is not only ample space for cooking but also for a table and chairs, ideal for family meals and informal entertaining.

The dual aspect nature of the kitchen ensures it is a bright and airy space, whilst built in units with wooden counter tops, provide plenty of storage and workspace, the range cooker adds to the functionality and country charm. Towards the rear, a convenient area for a washing machine and dryer, along with extra counter top space and cupboard storage, overlooks the gardens and grounds of the property.

The Dining Room
The dining room is where rustic elegance meets countryside charm. Windows provide both picturesque views of the garden and ample natural light, whilst the large fireplace ensures the room feels warm, welcoming and comfortable. There is also a wooden staircase from the dining room to the first floor of the property.

The Living Room
This large triple aspect room features glazed doors that open out on to a patio area and ensure the room feels bright and airy for family gatherings in the summer months, whilst the exposed beams and open fireplace create the perfect atmosphere for cosy evenings in the cooler winter months.

The Study
This room features a double-glazed window that overlooks the surrounding gardens and whilst utilised as a study, provides a perfect space for home working, with such a welcoming and inviting ambience, could easily be reconfigured into an additional reception room.

Utility Room
The utility room, currently doubling up as a pantry, provides additional storage space for refrigeration units and built in cupboards. A door that conveniently provides access to the outside further enhances the practicality of this space as a potential boot/dog room. A comfortable and functional shower room with a walk-in shower cubicle, WC and washbasin completes the ground floor accommodation.

Bedroom One
Serving as the principle bedroom within the property and enhanced by vaulted ceilings, this generously proportioned and bright double bedroom enjoys expansive views of the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Bedroom One En Suite
The generously sized en suite shower room that accompanies the principle bedroom includes a WC, wash basin and shower cubicle. A large window ensures this is a bright space with the potential to upgrade and create the perfect shower room to suit the new owners specific requirements.

Bedroom Two
Bedroom two is another generously sized double bedroom with two windows that provide tranquil views of the gardens and the countryside beyond towards Clee Hill.

Bedroom Three
Bedroom three is another generously sized double room, characterised by the vaulted ceiling and abundant natural light the window that overlooks the gardens and grounds.

Bedroom Four
Although the smaller of the four bedrooms, this bedroom is large enough to accommodate a double bed and additional bedroom furniture. A window overlooking the rear garden provides beautiful rural views and plenty of natural light to ensure this room feels bright and airy.

The Family Bathroom
The family bathroom is currently equipped with a coordinated bath, basin and WC and a generously sized window that floods the room with natural light.


Gardens and Grounds
Surrounded by picturesque and well thought out gardens that feature many mature trees and shrubs, this countryside home provides a tranquil seclusion enclosed within the privacy and security of the gated driveway.

The Driveway
A large gated entrance leads on to a well maintained tarmac driveway that flows through the grounds to reveal the front of the property with a parking area that can easily accommodate eight cars or more.

The Tennis Court
The tennis court, although requiring some cosmetic maintenance, is sheltered by the surrounding mature trees and is a feature that adds a touch of luxury to this rural family estate.

Outbuildings
Extending to over 11 acres the gardens and grounds are predominantly laid to grass and feature a significant number of mature trees of various species. Practical outbuildings and storage sheds provide additional storage for lawn care and garden equipment.

The Grove Farm enjoys a coveted location nestled between Bewdley and Cleobury Mortimer. Set within over 11 acres of secluded grounds, this is tailor- made for those with an interest in rural and equestrian pursuits.

The property benefits from excellent access to numerous riding trails and bridleways including the renowned Wyre Forest Nature Reserve that, as England’s largest protected area, has an abundance of bridleways that offer riders many scenic routes to the nearby Bewdley, Arley and Button Oak.

The nearby village of Far Forest has a recently upgraded village store, a vibrant village hall, a popular country pub and a highly regarded primary school.

Just under 5 miles away lies the charming town of Bewdley, renowned for
its picturesque riverside setting, rich history and unique attractions such as the Severn Valley Steam Railway and the West Midlands Safari Park. Bewdley School and Bewdley Sixth Form was the 2019 winner ‘‘Secondary School of the Year’ at the Worcestershire Educational Awards.

The Grove Farm is in the enviable position of being surrounded by rural tranquillity yet less than 15 miles from Worcester City, where transport links are served by the mainline railway stations and the motorway network via the M5.

The property is connected to mains water and electricity. Additionally, it has a septic tank and an oil-fired heating system.

The property has a 20 year overage set at 25%.

Council tax band G

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.