Rock, Kidderminster

A characterful home with historic roots, generous living space, stylish kitchen extension and a garden near the Wyre Forest.

Forest View Villa is a much-loved home, parts of which are reputed to be over two centuries old. Inside, period features sit comfortably alongside contemporary additions to create versatile living spaces. A generous kitchen/dining room opens to the garden, complemented by cosy reception rooms and a separate study. Three bedrooms include a main suite with its own shower room. Outside, the mature garden offers lawns, pond and useful garden shed, while a gravel driveway and detached garage provide ample parking.

• A charming period home blending historic character with modern improvements

• Generous kitchen/dining room with central island and French doors onto the terrace

• Beautiful mature garden with lawns, pond and patio

• Gravel driveway leading to a detached garage provides off-road parking

• Opposite the Wyre Forest with village amenities and larger towns within easy reach

The kitchen and breakfast room
Ideal for sociable meals, the kitchen and breakfast area form the heart of the home. A central island with integrated drawers faces a long run of fitted cabinets housing a hob and double ovens. Character comes from the exposed stone wall and painted beams, while French doors open onto a stone terrace for seamless indoor-outdoor dining.

The living room
Perfect for unwinding, the living room exudes cosy character. The focal point is an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove set beneath a thick oak mantel and flanked by a log store and stone chimney breast. Original latch doors add to the charm, while a built-in cupboard beneath the stairs provides practical storage. A wide cottage window frames views over the front garden.

The dining room
Gatherings of family and friends are easily hosted in the dining room. A beamed plank ceiling and timber wainscoting create an intimate atmosphere around the cast-iron fireplace, which sits within a carved timber surround. Deep cottage windows bring in views to the front and an original timber door reinforces the sense of history while connecting to the rest of the home.

The study
For home working or quiet reading, the study offers a calming space. A brick fireplace with cast-iron insert provides a period focal point, while exposed ceiling beams and tongue-and-groove panelling give a warm, traditional feel. Dual-aspect windows allow natural light to fill the room and provide pleasant outlooks, and the study sits conveniently near the main living areas.

The cloakroom and utility
Cleverly combining utility and cloakroom functions, this useful room is fitted with cabinetry and work surface space. A contemporary countertop basin sits atop a cabinet next to a concealed cistern WC and there is plumbing for a washing machine beneath the counter. A frosted window ensures privacy and natural light.

The landing
The first-floor galleried landing provides an attractive focal point, combining painted balustrades, exposed timbers and polished floorboards. Generous proportions create a light and welcoming space that connects the three bedrooms and family bathroom while enhancing the property's character and sense of history.

The primary bedroom and en suite
The primary bedroom provides a private retreat at the end of the day. A decorative fireplace with timber surround and panelled wardrobes reinforce the period feel, while a sloping ceiling with exposed timber hints at the property’s age. Adjoining the bedroom, the stylish en suite is finished in natural stone tiles and features a fully tiled walk-in shower, wall-mounted basin, concealed cistern WC and heated towel rail, adding comfort and convenience to the space.

The second bedroom
This second bedroom is generous enough for a king-sized bed with ample additional space, and benefits from a full wall of fitted wardrobes and drawers, providing generous storage. Twin cottage windows overlook the garden and flank a decorative fireplace that adds a traditional touch. The room features a slightly sloping ceiling, emphasising the home’s character.

The third bedroom
The third bedroom has all the charm of the home’s heritage. Exposed timber braces accent the sloping ceiling and a decorative fireplace with wooden surround adds a cosy focal point. A deep-sill window looks over the front and a dark timber door leads back to the landing.

The bathroom
Serving the remaining bedrooms, the family bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath and matching vanity unit with basin, WC and storage. A separate walk-in shower enclosure with curved glass screen sits at one end, while a built-in cupboard provides useful linen storage. Tiled walls and flooring give a cohesive finish.

The garden
The garden is an idyllic oasis with a choice of entertaining areas. Immediately outside the kitchen, a stone-paved terrace edged by a low stone wall offers space for dining, with steps leading up to a lawn framed by colourful borders and mature trees. Toward the far end are raised planters, a rope swing and a timber shed. A pond with waterfall nestles in a leafy corner, and dense hedging encloses the space for privacy.

The driveway and parking
Approached along a wide gravel drive flanked by tall hedging, the home enjoys extensive off-road parking. A timber-framed porch with stone piers shelters the front door and climbing plants soften the façade. The drive continues to a detached brick garage with double doors, providing secure parking or storage and there is space for multiple vehicles in front of the home.

Location
Rock lies in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside and offers a relaxed rural lifestyle. The home sits opposite the Wyre Forest, providing immediate access to woodland walks and cycling trails. Everyday amenities, schooling and a village inn can be found locally, while the nearby riverside towns of Bewdley and Kidderminster provide a wider selection of shops, cafés and services. Road links connect to the A456, giving straightforward access to the wider region and larger road networks.

Services
The property benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. There is also oil-fired central heating.

Broadband Speed: Superfast broadband available. Download speeds up to 63 Mbps and upload speeds up to 12 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile Coverage: Likely available from Three, O2, EE and Vodafone (source: Ofcom checker).

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 D

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.

Compliance and Verification Fee

A Compliance and Verification Fee of £85 plus VAT (£102 inc VAT) per individual purchaser or related party requiring anti-money laundering, identity, source and proof of funds or financial verification checks is payable upon acceptance of an offer and receipt of the reservation fee.

This fee represents the cost of compliance administration and verification services undertaken in connection with the proposed purchase including anti-money laundering checks, sanctions screening, source of funds verification, proof of funds checks and associated compliance procedures.

The Compliance and Verification Fee shall be deducted from the reservation fee monies held by Andrew Grant.

No compliance or verification work shall be commenced until the reservation fee has been received in cleared funds.

The Compliance and Verification Fee becomes due immediately upon acceptance of the offer and receipt of the reservation fee and shall become non-refundable once any compliance or verification work has commenced, irrespective of whether the transaction subsequently proceeds to Exchange of Contracts or completion.

Where all or part of the reservation fee is refundable under the reservation fee terms, any Compliance and Verification Fees incurred shall first be deducted from the monies returned.