Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, DY12 1JE

Having a commanding position, this property known as the corner house, is actually aptly named, as it abuts both Kidderminster and Habberley Roads. Fabulous history and only two owners since built in the 1830s, although I am not suggesting my clients are that old!!! Although they have been here since late 1980s. It was known as Corner House, however in more recent times has been Corner Cottage.

With an abundance of fascinating and most interesting information about this property, its hard not to become besotted. The land known as the shoulder of mutton was offered at auction at the Bewdley Inn (formerly The Black Boy Hotel on Kidderminster Road) on 6th February 1816 and this piece of the land was purchased by the Jones family. It was a grocery shop for many many years and there is evidence of this on the external wall and in the sandstone cellar, which they obviously used for storage.  Next door was a bakery, so quite a community atmosphere.   

The property is not listed, although of local interest. Having gardens to front and two sides. There is ample parking off Habberley Road with carport and pedestrian access. In further detail the accommodation comprises Porch, kitchen with the original solid fuel range cooker, two reception rooms, one having wood burning fire and the original bow window and French doors to garden. (This was the main shop entrance) Rear utility area having access to further garden. The cellar is spacious with several areas providing great storage. The sandstone floors and walls are a great talking point! To the first floor with three bedrooms and family bathroom.  Majority sash windows having secondary glazing fitted. Gas fired central heating via combination boiler. where possible pitched pine doors remain. The gardens are enclosed and mainly low maintenance, partially walls and with privacy. There's even the brick built outside toilet still in working order ideal when in the garden!        

Catchems End has its own history. The area around this location was bog land and it was said that any criminal who was being chased from Bewdley by the police would get away with the crime as the authorities would not venture into this dangerous area.  Hence the phrase 'catchems end'

The current occupiers are now off to pastures new since the family have all flown the nest! However have very fond happy memories here. 

Ideal location for amenities, commuting and the countryside. 

Viewings are highly recommended for those of you pining for a period home.  

APPROACH

Mature hedging with pedestrian wrought iron gate gives access to the front garden. Wooden door leads into the porch.

PORCH

Of wooden construction with pitched roof, tiled flooring and ceiling light point. Door leads into the kitchen.

KITCHEN

Having slate effect floor tiles, radiator with TRV, inset ceiling spot lights, front facing window, door to cellar and another to the second reception room. The focal point of this room being the original solid fuel range within brick faced fireplace. Having a range of cream fronted units to both wall and base with the latter boasting complementary granite counter tops over. Inset circular stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. Electric four ring induction hob having extraction over. Built in electric oven, integral fridge and slimline dishwasher. Please note kitchen sink drainage is via a Saniflo system.

CELLAR

Spacious cellar having several areas built into the sandstone. With power and lighting.

RECEPTION ROOM

Currently set up as a dining room and having front facing sash window with secondary glazing. Engineered oak flooring, radiator with TRV and ceiling light point.

RECEPTION ROOM

This room forming part of the original shop with its deep bay window and French doors to side elevation this was the main entrance for the customers. Engineered oak flooring, radiator with TRV, ceiling light point, aerial point and the focal point being the fireplace and surround. Door leads on to the utility.

UTILITY

With rear facing door and window. Ceramic tiled flooring, ceiling light point, radiator with TRV, built in storage, inset circular sink unit and space and plumbing for white goods.

STAIRS RISING TO THE FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION AND LANDING

Having inset ceiling spot lights with doors off.

BEDROOM

Front facing sash window having secondary double glazing. Radiator with TRV, inset ceiling spot lights, picture rail, original fireplace and a range of fitted wardrobes. Further built in cupboard.

BEDROOM

Front facing window with secondary double glazing. Original fireplace, radiator with TRV, ceiling light point and built in storage.

BEDROOM

Having side facing sash window, with secondary glazing. Picture rail, original fire place, radiator with TRV and ceiling light point.

BATHROOM

Of ample size and comprising window, Oak flooring, ceiling light point, heated towel radiator and built in airing cupboard housing Worcester Bosch combination gas boiler, which provides the domestic hot water and central heating requirements for this property. Panelled bath with mixer, close coupled wc suite, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and shower cubicle having electric shower fitted. The entrance door here is believed to be from the entrance of the property and repurposed to this room.

OUTSIDE

The garden is broken up into separate interesting areas, most being private. Original brick built wc having pitched roof. Having working toilet, storage with power and lighting. Gravel patio with stocked borders, wooden shed and further seating area. Mature grape vine clings to the spacious carport, thus providing covered parking and storage. Pedestrian access to the parking area, which is ample for up to four family size cars. This parking is off Habberley Road. Brick based. To the side of the property is further garden being paved with shed, power and water. Fenced again for privacy. Ideal seating with space for tubs and planters. At the front of the house is a mature garden with gravel borders and established planting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A charming period home full of character. Viewings necessary to appreciate.