Detached house for sale in Buckeridge Bank, Buckeridge, Rock, Kidderminster DY14

A charmingly modernised cottage with exceptional equestrian facilities

Description

• The charming stone-built cottage with high-quality modern enhancements seamlessly blends character and modernity, offering spacious living areas and an inviting kitchen extension on the ground floor.

• The contemporary kitchen harmoniously blends modern design with traditional charm, providing breath taking views of the surrounding countryside through its bi-fold doors and glazed full-height windows.

• A premium oak-framed pagoda houses an amazing outdoor kitchen that features a barbecue and pizza oven and is ideal for alfresco dining and gatherings with family and friends.

• Outstanding equestrian facilities include four stables a manège and five acres of expansive paddocks and grounds.

• The gardens offer a picturesque escape, featuring expansive lawns, tranquil seating areas and stunning views of the encompassing countryside.

• Nestled between Bewdley and Cleobury Mortimer, the property enjoys an idyllic location, providing serene countryside living with convenient access to local amenities and excellent schools.

Ankretts Farm is accessed from the lane via electric gates that open on to an extensive gravel driveway and offers ample parking space for numerous vehicles and turning space for horse boxes and trailers.
There is also sufficient space available for the potential construction of garages but would be dependent on gaining the relevant planning approvals.

The kitchen
The contemporary kitchen features full-height glass sliding doors that flood the space with natural light and provide panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Bi-fold doors to the side seamlessly connect to the outdoor kitchen and barbecue area and enhance the overall flow and functionality of the space.

Central to the kitchen is a generously sized quartz-topped island, complemented by matching quartz work surfaces, shaker-style wall and base units, down lighters and ‘Neff’ appliances that include a double oven, dishwasher and wine fridge.

This stunning contemporary extension is exquisitely finished to a high standard throughout and when coupled with the outdoor kitchen, creates an idyllic space for family gatherings and informal entertaining.

The living room
This quintessential country living room offers warmth and charm, perfect for cosy winter evenings by the fire. It features a delightful Inglenook fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove, complemented by exposed beams, down lighters and Karndean flooring.

The playroom
This versatile playroom is perfect for families with children, featuring exposed beams, dual aspect windows and a doorway that leads to another generously sized ground floor bedroom.

The ground floor bedroom
This fourth bedroom is a generously sized double, and with down lighters and a window that overlooks the front aspect, could easily be reconfigured to serve as an additional office space.

The office
The French doors that open onto the side gardens ensure this office is a bright and airy room in which to work, whilst down lighters and ‘Karndean flooring combine to add functionality to this space.

The utility room & cloakroom
The utility room and an adjoining cloakroom/WC complete the ground floor accommodation and features flagstone flooring, quartz worktops, an inset ‘Belfast’ sink, wall and base kitchen units and space for a washing machine, tumble drier and additional fridges.

The master bedroom suite
This superb master bedroom suite features a generously sized dressing room and an adjoining en suite wet room. Dual aspect windows and down lighters ensure the dressing has a bright and airy atmosphere.

The master wet room
Meticulously fitted to an impeccable standard, the sophisticated and luxurious en suite wet room features twin washbasins, contemporary lit mirrors, a low-level WC, a shower and a chrome radiator.

Bedroom two
The second bedroom is a generously proportioned double room, benefiting from dual aspect windows that flood the room with natural light.

Bedroom three
Bedroom three is a bright and spacious single room with a window that looks out to the east, enjoying the morning sunshine.

The family bathroom
The family bathroom is generously sized and tastefully appointed, featuring a large free standing bath, a shower cubicle and contemporary fixtures that include down lighters and a large chrome radiator with a towel rail.

The gardens & grounds
Ankretts Farm occupies a picturesque setting amidst secluded grounds that extend to approximately five acres and offer an idyllic haven for equestrian and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

While much of the outdoor space is dedicated to paddocks, the sellers have ensured ample garden area, particularly to the west, providing an ideal spot for enjoying evening sunsets.

The outdoor kitchen
The formal gardens are thoughtfully designed, with the focal point being a paved seating area complemented by a premium outdoor kitchen and dining space.

Perfect for those who enjoy hosting, this area features an oak-framed pagoda that houses a barbecue and pizza oven, ideal for alfresco dining and gatherings with family and friends.

The manège
Complimenting the paddocks and stables, the manège has been thoughtfully positioned in a discreet corner behind the stables and provides a dedicated space for various training and exercise sessions.

The stables
The impressive stone-built stable block is accessed from the driveway via a concrete roadway and is equipped with power and lighting. It features four loose boxes, with one currently serving as feed store and tack room.

Location

Ankretts Farm enjoys a coveted location nestled between Bewdley and Cleobury Mortimer. Set within five acres of secluded paddocks and grounds, this is tailor-made for those with an interest in equestrian pursuits.

The property benefits from excellent access to numerous riding trails and bridleways that lead to local beauty spots and include the renowned Wyre Forest Nature Reserve. As England’s largest protected area, the Wyre Forest has an abundance of splendid bridleways that offer riders many scenic routes to the nearby Bewdley, Arley and Button Oak.

The village of Far Forest is the closest settlement and has a recently upgraded village store, a vibrant village hall, a popular country pub/restaurant and a highly regarded primary school.

Just under 5 miles away lies the charming town of Bewdley, renowned for its picturesque riverside setting, rich history and unique attractions such as the Severn Valley Steam Railway and the West Midlands Safari Park. Bewdley School and Bewdley Sixth Form was the 2019 winner ‘‘Secondary School of the Year’ at the Worcestershire Educational Awards.

Ankretts Farm is in the enviable position of being surrounded by rural tranquillity yet less than 15 miles from Worcester City, where transport links are served by the mainline railway stations and the motorway network via the M5.

Services

This property benefits from mains electricity and water, lpg central heating, a newly upgraded private drainage and a security alarm system. Broadband is also available at this property.

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.