Shaw Hedge Road, Bewdley

A modern 50% shared ownership home with an open-plan reception space, smart kitchen and private garden in popular Bewdley.

This well-presented home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers and those seeking a manageable shared-ownership property. The accommodation includes a fitted kitchen, a generous living and dining room opening onto the garden, two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Outside there is off-road parking at the front and an enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn and a useful shed. With a monthly rent of £307.61 on a 50% share, including buildings insurance and services charges, this Community Housing Group initiative supports buyers seeking an affordable route onto the property ladder.

• Two-bedroom home offered for 50% shared ownership.

• Spacious living and dining room opening onto the rear garden via French doors

• Level rear garden with patio, lawn and timber shed for storage

• Block-paved driveway providing off-street parking and access to the front entrance

• Situated in Bewdley with access to local amenities, schooling and transport links

Qualification eligibility criteria
Applicants are not eligible to join the Home Choice Plus housing register unless they meet the qualifying criteria of a close association outlined below.

In determining whether the household has a close association we will agree a connection exists in the following circumstances.

Where the local connection arises due to residency the applicant(s) must have lived in the partnership area by choice for a minimum period of two years.

Where the applicant(s) meets any of the statutory homelessness definitions included in the allocations policy.

Where the local connection arises due to employment and the applicant(s) have been in permanent paid employment for a minimum period of six months within one of the Local Authority areas included in the Partnership immediately prior to the application.

Where the applicant(s) has a close immediate family member living in the HC+ partnership area and has done so for a minimum period of five years immediately prior to the application.

Where the applicant has resided in the Partnership area for three out of the last five years at the point of application.

Eligibility
To be eligible for shared ownership you need to be over the age of 18.

Be unable to buy on the open market.

Not already own a property unless in exceptional circumstances.

Be able to raise a mortgage to cover the share you wish to purchase.

Be able to afford to pay the remaining rent and bills etc.

Have enough saved to cover the mortgage and legal fees and any additional moving costs.

Do not earn in excess of £80,000 per annum.

Be registered on HomeChoice plus Housing Register. You can apply online at

How to apply
To apply for one of the Community Housing Group properties you need to complete an application form and an income and expenditure statement.

Application.pdf communityhousing.co.uk

IncomeAndExpenditure.pdf communityhousing.co.uk

You need to provide documents to support your application please use the checklist to ensure you have provided everything that is applicable.

ApplicationChecklist.pdf communityhousing.co.uk

Register on our housing register

You will then be issued with a letter which we will require sight of then email your supporting documents to

The Community Housing Group will then assess your application. This normally takes around a week. A financial assessment will need to be undertaken by our nominated financial advisor prior to your application being assessed.

The kitchen
Serving as the heart of day-to-day cooking the kitchen is equipped with a comprehensive range of matching wall and base cabinets and work surfaces. It features an integrated oven with gas hob and stainless steel extractor hood together with a stainless steel sink set beneath a front window. The practical U shaped layout provides space for appliances and flows into the entrance hall.

The living room and dining room
Forming the main reception area this expansive space is arranged for both relaxation and dining. French doors open directly onto the rear patio and lawn complemented by a further window to the garden. The generous floor area accommodates distinct seating and dining zones and connects conveniently with the hallway and kitchen.

The cloakroom
Ideal for guests and everyday convenience the ground floor cloakroom includes a low level WC and a wall mounted washbasin. It is located off the entrance hall away from the main living areas.

The primary bedroom
This generous main bedroom provides a comfortable and peaceful retreat on the first floor. Twin front facing windows brighten the room and a built in storage cupboard helps to keep belongings organised. Its substantial footprint easily accommodates a large bed and additional furniture while access to the family bathroom is close by.

The second bedroom
The second bedroom suits guests children or home working equally well. A window looks over the rear garden and the simple rectangular shape allows flexibility for a variety of uses or furnishings.

The bathroom
Serving both bedrooms the first floor bathroom presents a clean white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over and a clear glass screen a pedestal washbasin and a low level WC. Neutral tiling surrounds the bath area and an obscured side window provides ventilation and natural light.

The garden
Extending the living space outdoors the rear garden is designed for low maintenance enjoyment. French doors from the living area open onto a paved patio which leads to a level lawn enclosed by timber fencing. A paved pathway runs down the side and a substantial timber shed provides useful storage.

The driveway and parking
To the front of the home a block paved driveway offers off street parking directly outside the entrance. A small shrub border softens the approach and a gated side pathway gives access to the rear garden.

Agent Note
Please be aware that this property is governed by a Rural Restricted Lease This means that if you purchase all of the property 100% it will still remain a Leasehold property If you have purchased in excess of 80% of the property the terms of the lease state that The Community Housing Group have to buy it back This type of lease is used to ensure that social housing remains in rural areas In addition the property can only be marketed and sold as a shared ownership property.

Location
Bewdley is a sought after riverside town on the edge of the Wyre Forest known for its attractive Georgian streets and independent shops. Residents benefit from a range of local amenities including supermarkets cafés pubs and healthcare facilities as well as primary and secondary schooling within the wider area. Leisure opportunities include walking along the River Severn and exploring nearby countryside while transport links via road and bus connect Bewdley with Kidderminster Worcester and beyond.

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

Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available. Download speeds up to 8000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8000 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile coverage likely available from EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (source: Ofcom).

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.

Council tax band B

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.