Hopton Wafers, Kidderminster, Shropshire

Charming three bedroom detached period cottage with spectacular views.


This charming period cottage, believed to date back to the early 1800s, is rich in character and retains a wealth of original features.

Ground floor
• A farmhouse-style breakfast kitchen featuring bespoke cabinetry topped with granite work surfaces, a traditional Belfast sink, and a central island with granite worktop incorporating a circular cast iron sink. Attractive flagstone flooring continues throughout, whilst a door provides direct access to the gardens.
• A wonderfully characterful sitting room featuring reclaimed wood parquet flooring and an impressive inglenook fireplace with slate hearth, housing a wood-burning stove. French doors open onto the garden, allowing natural light to flood the room.
• A dining room with flagstone flooring and a fireplace incorporating a rare 19th Century Parisian wood-burning stove, creating a wonderful focal point for entertaining.
• A delightful garden room enjoying original terracotta tiled flooring and French doors opening onto the gardens, offering the perfect space in which to relax and enjoy the garden and stunning views.
• Practical utility room fitted with a sink, tiled flooring and external access door.
• Two conveniently positioned ground floor cloakrooms.

First floor
• An original wooden staircase rises to the first floor, where the cottage's charm continues throughout.
• A delightful dual-aspect double bedroom enjoying fitted wardrobes and an attractive cast iron fireplace.
• A generous double bedroom with twin windows overlooking the garden and enjoying far-reaching countryside views.
• A unique dual-aspect study space set upon the landing, featuring part-panelled walls and an exposed brick fireplace housing a log-burning stove, creating a wonderfully atmospheric workspace or reading area.
• A dual-aspect bedroom with lovely views over the surrounding gardens and countryside.
• Family Bathroom in a classic period style, comprising a freestanding cast iron bath, separate shower, high-level WC, Edwardian wash hand basin and bespoke stained-glass shutters. Finished with exposed wooden flooring.

Gardens and grounds
• The South facing gardens have a natural, cottage-style character and provide a delightful backdrop to the property, with a variety of established shrubs, lawns and pathways creating interest throughout the seasons. Features include raised stone-edged borders, a charming octagonal greenhouse with tiled floor, a rose garden enclosed by box hedging, productive vegetable and fruit gardens, a pond, sunken garden, courtyard garden and a number of useful outbuildings including a workshop, timber stores, woodshed and garden shed with stained-glass window. A gate provides direct access onto the Common.
• The property's setting is truly exceptional, enjoying spectacular uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside towards Shropshire, the Malvern Hills, the Cotswold Escarpment, Gloucester and the Welsh borders.
• Nestled within a Protected National Landscape, Rose Cottage occupies a wonderfully peaceful and unspoilt location, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy rural living amidst some of the country's most beautiful scenery.

Situation
Rose Cottage enjoys a wonderfully secluded rural setting within the small hamlet of Whatsill, on the edge of the village of Hopton Wafers in the south east corner of Shropshire, surrounded by some of the county's most attractive countryside.

The nearby market town of Cleobury Mortimer offers a good selection of independent shops, cafés, public houses and everyday services, together with schooling for all ages. The historic riverside town of Bewdley and the larger centres of Kidderminster, Ludlow and Bridgnorth are all within comfortable travelling distance, providing a wider range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities.

The area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, with an extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes providing excellent opportunities for walking, riding and cycling. Nearby attractions include the Wyre Forest, Clee Hills and the picturesque Severn Valley countryside.

A particular feature of Rose Cottage is its position within a Protected National Landscape, surrounded by land owned and managed by the Shropshire Wildlife Trust, and enjoying breathtaking far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside towards the Malvern Hills, the Cotswold Escarpment, Gloucester and the Welsh borders.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired heating. Private drainage via two septic tanks. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 44 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 09/10/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 09/10/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Shropshire Council

Council Tax Band E

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – DY14 0NX

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