Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Halls - Kidderminster Phone: 01562 309925
An impressive and highly individual country residence, offering beautifully proportioned and exceptionally versatile accommodation over two floors.<br/><br/>Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Dark Lane for sale by Private Treaty.<br/><br/>A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and highly individual country residence, distinguished by its impressive proportions, characterful accommodation and exceptional degree of versatility.<br/><br/>Arranged across two floors, the combination of four generous bedrooms, impressive reception and entertaining spaces, dedicated home-working facilities and established gardens creates a wonderfully adaptable home, ideally suited to modern family life, visiting guests and relaxed country living.<br/><br/>Its peaceful setting in Rock, together with convenient access to Bewdley, Kidderminster and the beautiful surrounding Worcestershire countryside, further enhances the appeal of this distinctive residence, offering an enviable balance of rural tranquillity, generous living space and everyday accessibility.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b> - Brook Lodge occupies an attractive position along Dark Lane, close to the village of Rock and surrounded by the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. The setting combines a pleasing sense of privacy with convenient access to the neighbouring towns of Bewdley and Kidderminster.<br/><br/>The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation, whilst the historic riverside town of Bewdley offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Kidderminster provides a more comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and transport facilities, including railway services towards Birmingham and Worcester.<br/><br/><b>W3w</b> - ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/painted.escapades.incline">painted.escapades.incline</a><br/><br/><b>Directions</b> - From the agent's office on the Franche Road DY11 5AP, Head towards Bridgnorth at the first round about turn left onto Habberley Lane then onto Habberley Road B4190, towards Bewdley ,then turn right onto A456. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Long Bank/A456. Continue to follow A456 before turning left onto Blissgate Road. Turn right onto Dark Lane where the property will be on your right.<br/><br/><b>Schooling</b> - The property is conveniently located for a range of schooling options, including Far Forest Lea Memorial C of E Primary School, Bayton C of E Primary School and Cleobury Mortimer Primary School. Secondary education is available at The Lacon Childe School in Cleobury Mortimer and The Bewdley School. Independent schooling within travelling distance includes Heathfield Knoll School and Nursery near Wolverley.<br/><br/><b>Property</b> - The property is approached through its principal entrance, opening into a particularly impressive and generously proportioned reception hall. Creating an immediate sense of arrival, this elegant space sets the tone for the scale and character of the residence, with the principal accommodation flowing naturally beyond.<br/><br/>At the heart of the home is a generous lounge, providing ample space for both relaxed family living and entertaining. The room enjoys excellent natural light and provides access onto the impressive decked entertaining area.<br/><br/>The kitchen/breakfast room is a wonderfully generous and sociable space. It is fitted with an extensive range of cabinetry complemented by ample work surfaces, a breakfast bar and space for a selection of appliances. A door opens directly to the side of the driveway providing convenient access to the spacious parking area.<br/><br/>The separate dining room is equally well proportioned, enjoying excellent natural light and providing an elegant setting for both family gatherings and more formal entertaining. A glazed door opens directly onto the decked garden area, allowing the room to flow naturally into the outside space.<br/><br/>A separate study provides a quiet and dedicated environment for home working, while its proportions and position within the house lend themselves equally well to use as a snug, reading or hobby room.<br/><br/>The bedroom accommodation is thoughtfully arranged across the lower ground floor, creating a distinct and private area of the residence. Four generously proportioned bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom, with French doors leading directly onto the garden. The remaining bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for family, guests or alternative uses, complemented by two well-appointed bath and shower rooms and a useful utility area.<br/><br/><b>Outside</b> - The gardens provide an attractive and established setting for Brook Lodge and form an important part of the property's overall appeal.<br/><br/>The principal garden areas are predominantly laid to lawn and are complemented by a variety of mature trees including an oak tree, shrubs and established planting, creating a wonderfully leafy backdrop and a pleasing degree of privacy. A picturesque brook frames the length of the garden, inspiring the name of the property. <br/><br/>Immediately adjoining the property are generous paved areas, providing excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Mature boundaries and established greenery create a peaceful, private setting, complemented by a summer house and greenhouse.<br/><br/>An elevated decked area provides a generous and versatile space for entertaining and relaxation, enjoying an attractive outlook across the surrounding gardens.<br/><br/>A large double garage provides secure parking and useful storage, complemented by generous off-road parking on either side of the property providing space for four to five cars with the addition of side access which could be used for motorcycle storage.<br/><br/><b>Services</b> - We understand that the property benefits from mains water, electricity, and drainage and oil fired central heating.<br/><br/>None of the services, appliances or electrical systems have been tested by Halls.<br/><br/><b>Tenure</b> - The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.<br/><br/><b>Local Authority</b> - Wyre Forest District Council, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7WF<br/><br/><b>Council Tax</b> - The property is being shown as being within council tax band G on the local authority register.<br/><br/><b>Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks</b> - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £36 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.<br/><br/><b>Viewings</b> - By appointment through Halls, Gavel House, 137 Franche Road, Kidderminster DY11 5AP<br/><br/>
