4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Merton Close, Kidderminster DY10

A well maintained family home offering flexible accommodation, a refitted kitchen, versatile ground floor bedroom and a low maintenance garden with no upward chain.

Description

Offered with no upward chain, this well maintained home provides adaptable accommodation suited to modern family life. A spacious lounge is complemented by a refitted kitchen and dining room with utility and cloakroom. The ground floor bedroom offers flexibility as additional living space or a study, while upstairs are three further bedrooms and a contemporary shower room. Outside, the low maintenance garden includes two sheds and the frontage provides off road parking.

• Flexible four bedroom home offering adaptable accommodation for modern family living

• Refitted kitchen with integrated appliances and adjoining utility room

• Low maintenance rear garden with patio seating areas and two useful storage sheds

• Private driveway providing convenient off road parking to the front of the home

• Well placed for Kidderminster town centre, railway station and nearby countryside walks

The kitchen and dining room
Forming the heart of the home, this generous kitchen and dining room provides an excellent space for everyday living and entertaining. Modern white cabinetry is complemented by integrated appliances including a Bosch double oven, Hotpoint five ring hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. A door leads through to the adjoining utility room, providing additional storage and access to the garden.

The living room
Providing a comfortable setting for relaxation, the living room offers ample space for seating alongside an attractive fireplace that creates a natural focal point. A door connects with the kitchen and dining room, providing a practical layout for everyday living while allowing each space to retain its own distinct character.

The utility and cloakroom
Supporting the kitchen, the utility is fitted with additional cabinetry and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. Patio doors provide further access to the garden, while the adjoining cloakroom is fitted with a WC and wash basin for everyday convenience.

The primary bedroom
Designed as the principal bedroom, this generous room comfortably accommodates a double bed while retaining good circulation space. A comprehensive range of built in bedroom furniture provides excellent storage, and the proportions allow space for everyday comfort.

The second bedroom
Offering comfortable double accommodation, the second bedroom provides flexibility for family members, guests or as a home office. A well proportioned layout allows space for additional bedroom furniture, creating a practical and adaptable room.

The third bedroom
Ideal as a child's bedroom, guest room or home office, the third bedroom offers versatile accommodation to suit a variety of needs. Its practical layout provides flexibility for changing household requirements.

The shower room
Finished as a contemporary shower room, this space is fitted with a corner shower enclosure, wash basin and WC. Practical storage and wall tiling complete a functional room that serves all first floor bedrooms.

The fourth bedroom / study
Currently arranged as a study, this versatile ground floor room could equally serve as a fourth bedroom or an additional reception room if required. Its flexible position within the home allows it to adapt easily to changing household needs.

The garden
Designed for ease of maintenance, the rear garden provides attractive paved seating areas for outdoor dining and relaxation. Well enclosed boundaries create a pleasant setting, while two useful garden sheds offer practical external storage.

The driveway and parking
Providing convenient off road parking, the driveway offers space for multiple vehicles and easy access to the entrance of the home. Its smart, low maintenance finish complements the property's well presented frontage.

Location

Merton Close is situated just off Linden Avenue, approximately half a mile from Kidderminster town centre. The area offers a wide range of everyday amenities, shopping facilities, leisure opportunities and well regarded schools. The nearby railway station provides regular services towards Birmingham, Worcester and beyond, while also serving the Severn Valley Railway. Outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed at Hurcott Pools, with Wolverley village, Kingsford Country Park and extensive canal pathways also within easy reach, providing excellent opportunities for walking and recreation.

Services

The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Broadband Speed: Ultrafast broadband available. Download speeds up to 1800 Mbps and upload speeds up to 220 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile Coverage: Likely available from EE, O2, Three 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 a low risk of surface water flooding, rising to low risk between 2040 and 2060. The risk for river and sea flooding is very low.

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 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.