Lower Rochford, Tenbury Wells

A long private tree lined drive opens up to a charming Grade II timber-framed home with a large car parking area, versatile outbuildings including a significant garage/workshop space. The property is in its own secluded setting with picturesque countryside and panoramic views across to Clee Hill and beautiful scenery from every aspect of the cottage with the benefit of modern comforts, all surrounded by over three acres of gardens and paddock.

A private Grade II listed timber-framed home with four bedrooms, cellar and study.

Impressive open plan kitchen and dining area with exposed beams.

Spacious living room with large fireplace and woodburner.

Brick-built garage and Dutch barn with workshop potential.

Gardens to the front and rear with patio area.

Expansive driveway providing ample parking space.

Peaceful Lower Rochford location close to Tenbury Wells and amenities.


The approach
The property is reached along a private driveway lined with mature trees, which creates a picturesque entrance and sense of seclusion. The drive opens into a large gravelled forecourt that provides ample parking and access to the double garage, Dutch barn and house itself. The setting is framed by established planting and hedgerows, giving a welcoming introduction to the home.


The kitchen
The kitchen and breakfast room is the heart of the home, offering a generous open plan layout that works well for everyday family living. A central island provides preparation space and informal seating, complemented by a run of fitted units, a range cooker and a Belfast sink positioned beneath the window. The room is finished with tiled flooring and exposed timbers which highlight the heritage of the building.

A bar creates a social focal point, while the design allows for both cooking and entertaining in one large, practical space. The breakfast area flows naturally towards the dining room, enabling direct connection between the kitchen and the reception rooms. A door from the kitchen leads to the utility room and cloakroom, adding further function and storage.


The dining room
Located between the kitchen and living room, the dining room provides an ideal setting for family meals or formal occasions. Exposed beams add character and a window brings in natural light.


The living room
The living room is a spacious and inviting reception with a large fireplace and woodburning stove as its centrepiece. Exposed beams and stonework highlight the age of the building, while dual windows frame views over the garden. From here there is access to the cellar which has the potential for other uses.


The utility and cloakroom
The cloakroom is fitted with a WC and sink, while the separate utility room includes further storage, sink and space for laundry appliances. This practical area offers direct garden access.


The principal bedroom
The principal bedroom is generously sized and benefits from triple aspect windows with attractive views across the grounds. Its proportions and outlook create a restful retreat, with built-in wardrobes and a walk-in wardrobe adjacent for added convenience.


The second bedroom
A well-proportioned double with views to the rear, this bedroom provides ample room for furniture, with built-in wardrobes maximising the floorspace and makes an excellent guest or family room.


The third bedroom
Another good-sized double, this bedroom is positioned adjacent to the second bedroom. Exposed beams add character and the room is served by the family bathroom.


The fourth bedroom
Located on the upper floor, this bedroom includes its own WC and washbasin. The setting provides privacy and character, with convenient under eaves storage, making it a flexible additional space.


The study
Also on the upper floor is a study area with large Velux windows that draw in natural light. It provides a comfortable workspace with elevated views over the garden and fields.


The bathroom
The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead shower, WC and washbasin with storage beneath. Its layout is practical and serves the first-floor bedrooms effectively, with a large window overlooking the surrounding countryside.


The garden and grounds
The property enjoys gardens to both the front and rear, with sweeping lawns framed by mature trees and established planting that provide privacy and a beautiful outlook in every season. A generous patio area sits beside the house, creating the ideal setting for dining and entertaining outdoors.

Extending to over three acres, the grounds are a true highlight, with a self-contained paddock directly behind the property offering excellent potential for equestrian or smallholding use. The land is fully enclosed, gently sloping and easily accessible. Additional features include a tranquil pond, gravelled areas, ornamental statues and a long tree-lined approach, all of which add to the sense of charm and rural character.


The driveway and parking
A long private drive leads through mature trees to the house, creating a charming sense of arrival. The drive opens to a large gravelled area providing ample parking. The brick-built double garage is complemented by a larger Dutch barn, both internally boarded, offering excellent workshop and storage potential.

Location
Lower Rochford is a peaceful rural hamlet centred around its historic church, creating a traditional village atmosphere. The property enjoys a quiet setting surrounded by countryside, yet is within easy reach of nearby towns. Tenbury Wells, just a short drive away, provides a full range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, a theatre and leisure centre. For wider services, the historic market town of Ludlow and the cathedral city of Worcester are both accessible.

Families are well served by local schools, with a choice of primary and secondary education in Tenbury Wells and independent schools available in Ludlow and Worcester. The surrounding countryside is ideal for outdoor pursuits, with walking, cycling and horse riding opportunities.

Despite its rural charm, the property is well connected. The A456 provides straightforward links to Kidderminster, Worcester and beyond to the M5 motorway network. Train services are available from Ludlow and Worcester, offering direct routes to Birmingham, Hereford and London.

This balance of countryside tranquillity, community character and excellent transport connections makes Lower Rochford an attractive location for both families and commuters.

Services
The property benefits from mains electricity and water. There is oil-fired central heating and drainage is supplied by a private septic tank.

Council tax band F

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.