Detached house for sale in Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster DY14

A superb rural character farmhouse with self-contained attached annexe set in the most stunning countryside location with incredible panoramic views near to the town of Cleobury Mortimer.

Description

Lower Down Farm is an impressive character property consisting of Lower Down Farm House and Lower Down Cottage, an attached self-contained annexe. The farmhouse offers excellent accommodation across the two properties and is situated in the most incredible position with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Entrance
Entering Lower Down Farm House through a tiled entrance porch, the space opens into the large reception hall. From the reception hall there is access to the main living room, kitchen diner, cellar and stairs that lead up to the first-floor accommodation.

Living room
Situated at the front of the property is the beautiful living room. The space is full of period character, with timber beams to the ceiling and an attractive exposed brick fireplace with Clearview log burning stove.

Kitchen
The charming country kitchen is fully fitted with a useful pantry tucked away in the corner and space for a farmhouse dining table and chairs.

Master bedroom
The master bedroom has a beautiful fully vaulted ceiling showcasing fantastic original beams and trusses and a wonderful contemporary ensuite shower room.

Family bathroom
The modern family bathroom is generous in size with a white concealed back to wall toilet, bath with shower and large rectangular vanity basin.

Bedroom two
The second bedroom is a very good-sized double with character beams and a large built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom three
From the landing, stairs lead up to the second-floor landing and a third double bedroom with large built-in wardrobe which then leads through to a study with incredible countryside views.

There is also very useful boarded loft space which is conveniently accessed from the second-floor landing.

Self-contained annexe
The self-contained two-bedroom annexe is a great addition to the property offering the opportunity for multi generation living.

Accessed through its own reception hall with herringbone flooring or via the front conservatory door the accommodation is split between two levels.

Living room
From the entrance hall the spacious living room features exposed timber trusses, a stone fireplace with flagstone hearth and a wood burning stove.

This room is the quintessential country living room and is oozing with charm and character.

Kitchen
Towards the rear of the annexe and flowing from the living room is a modern fitted kitchen, comprising of wall and base units with worksurfaces and sink.

There is plenty of space for a freestanding table and chairs, and additional space for a fridge freezer and dishwasher.

Conservatory
Off the kitchen is the conservatory which takes advantage of the panoramic views and offers a light-filled area to relax.

A set of patio doors leads onto the large terrace which is the perfect place for alfresco dining or entertaining with family and friends.

Utility room and cloakroom room
Just off the conservatory is a generous utility room with space and plumbing for white goods. A further door grants access to a useful wet room with large walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.

Bedroom one
Accessed from the hallway, bedroom one has a large window to the side, an exposed timber beam ceiling and ample room for a double bed. This bedroom also benefits from built-in wardrobes and an ensuite comprising of a WC and wash basin.

Bedroom two
A staircase moves up to bedroom two, another good-sized double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an ensuite comprising of a WC and wash basin. This bedroom has charming features including a lead light window and exposed timber beams.

Shower room
From the hall stairs lead up into the shower room which has a window to the front of the property and comprises of an enclosed shower unit, WC and wash basin. There is also a useful cupboard for storing tall items.

Log store and garden room
Adjoining the annexe is a large useful wood store. Further to this is a garden kitchen with pantry accessed via the terrace. It has been fully fitted with wall and base units incorporating a Belfast sink and there is space and plumbing for white goods.

Entertaining space
Set in an attractive detached stone barn is the gem of this property, a bar and games room offering the perfect place to entertain with family and friends.

Towards the end of the barn is a picture window which frames the spectacular landscape beyond, which also functions as a set of bi-fold doors opening out onto the raised terrace.

The barn has a pitched ceiling with exposed beams and trusses, in the games room there is ample space for a full-sized snooker table and additional tables and chairs. Off the games room there is an attached storage area and cloakroom making this the perfect entertaining space with the potential for a multitude of uses.

Garage and workshop
The detached workshop and garage comprising of three open bays for the triple garage each with timber doors and a separate workshop to the side providing the ideal space for hobbies.

Stairs from the garage lead to the first floor which is currently used as storage space. The space has lighting and power and has the potential to develop or convert into further accommodation subject to planning permission.

Gardens and grounds
Running adjacent to the rear property is the large rear terrace with breath taking views with several seating areas and an outdoor built-in brick barbecue adjacent to the garden kitchen, perfect for alfresco dining or entertaining family and friends.

Services
Mains Electric
Borehole water source with Ecowater Systems uv/Salt treatment plant with water boosters.
Hive Smart Thermostat
Two lpg tanks for the Main house and Cottage
Two lpg Combination boilers for Central Heating and Hot Water
Drainage – Klargester BioDisc - Domestic Sewage Treatment Plant

Council tax bans
House - D
Cottage - A

Location

Lower Down Farm is close to the town of Cleobury Mortimer which has a thriving centre including several local shops, a large Co-op store, cafes, and takeaways plus a variety of pubs and restaurants. There is also a doctor’s surgery and well-respected schooling nearby.

For those who love the outdoors Cleobury Mortimer is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside with numerous rights of way leading out from the town providing picturesque walks along the River Rea and across fields to nearby beauty spots such as the Teme Valley and Clee Hills. Clee Hills is an impressive range of hills between Cleobury Mortimer and Ludlow and is an area of outstanding beauty providing miles of heath land with fantastic views to Brecon, the Long Mynd and the Malvern Hills.

The historic market town of Ludlow, with good rail links, is 10 miles away and is known for its spectacular castle, home to food and beer festivals, and has many restaurants, old pubs, independent shops and a thriving market.

Fees

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 highlighted in a survey that 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 levels are as follows:
An agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive 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 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.

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.