Detached house for sale in Bewdley DY12, 4 Bedroom

Oaklands, st johns lane, bewdley, worcestershire DY12 2QY price guide: £699,999

general information and approach Hayden Estates are absolutely elated, to be able to bring to the market, one very special family home. Ten years ago, they were given the opportunity to sell this house, then it was special, now it is a class above!

Fed up with the rat race, the hustle and bustle of daily grind? Crave the idyllic countryside, yet do not want to add miles and miles onto that commuting journey ? Worried that the children will want you taxiing them around? This location is no more than a couple of miles from Bewdley, with all the amenities on offer there including schools. Want that good life, where you can have the vegetable plot, the chickens, a couple of dogs roaming free and the children safe to explore the tranquil forest, learning so much about the flora and fauna. It's here, this tranquil slice of heaven and it can be your next home....

Whilst not confirmed, Oaklands was believed built in around 1890 by a Clara Bell. The Bell family it is understood came from Bewdley. Even the track down to the house was known as Bell Lane! The house would have been a lot smaller then, was to be used for the workers of the forest, therefore known as a forestry house.

In more recent times, its claim to fame is that it was once owned by Rusty Lee, the larger than life television chef with the infectious laugh!

Oaklands is situated at the end of an unadopted track which meanders down, passing grazed fields and woodland. You would be forgiven in thinking the agent is trying to get you lost. Not so! Slowly with the parting of the forest canopy, Oaklands comes into view and you begin to see your first glimpse of all that is on offer. An impatience now to see more!

Unless you have been before, the seclusion is superb, one would never find it. And that's what drew the present owners here. That feeling of peace and tranquillity, the slow pace of life after a stressful day at work. The children being able to play without irritation to the neighbours and quite safe and sound within this wonderful setting.

Yes, this is a real family home, not a show home, but a comfortable one, where you can be yourself. Curl up on the settee in front of the log burner on a frosty winters evening, or watch the deer gingerly approach at dusk. Enjoy the changing seasons. All this, yet only five minutes from the town centre of Bewdley. Pure magic!

You really cannot fail to be impressed. Go on, allow yourself the privilege of exploring, it will be well worth it. Honest! Just allow ample time to indulge! As we found out, you'll not want to leave and the grounds are extensive to investigate.

Oaklands is a unique detached four bedroom residence with the Wyre Forest embracing all sides. A perfect name for a house surrounded by oak trees. An enviable position. South facing formal gardens with large patio, wildlife pool, decking to two sides, sheds, greenhouse, garden home office with power and lighting, large man cave, (Wooden workshop with power!), well stocked mature beds, hard standing for triple garaging or open oak framed carport perhaps. Three further acres of natural woodland, covered under sssi. A magnificent haven for wildlife. Indeed the deer were spotted as the details were being taken!

Extended some years ago, there is scope to extend again subject of course to the usual planning and building consents. The current occupants converted the double garaging into living accommodation. (Building regulation approval gained)

The single storey building has a pitched tiled roof, has been completed to current building regulations. Normally one would suggest this wouldn't be a good idea, however this has certainly enhanced the house and there not a negative in sight!

The plot extends to over three acres in all. Within the land is a well. Continuing with the theme of water, there is a seasonal stream which meanders through the territory. The children will enjoy making dams, paddling and fishing with their nets. What a perfect way to keep them outside and off the television and computer games!

There is outside lighting, water and power. Access can be gained on foot all around the property. Mature shrubs act as natural boundary to the lane. Gravel driveway affording good parking. Mown footpaths access the woodland, with large walk in wood store and concealed lpg tank.

In more detail the Oaklands comprises; reception hall, cloakroom, lounge with wood burning stove, dining kitchen, lobby, beautiful orangery, dining room, ground floor bedroom with en suite. This area could easily be made self sufficient for dependent/holiday let for instance. Three further bedrooms on the first floor with main bathroom. Original features such as flooring, doors are complimented by period style fittings such as window furniture for instance. In the kitchen and the dining room are fitted usb plug sockets.

Park up the car and begin the journey.

Attractive part glazed door allows access into:

Reception hall Stairs rising to the first floor accommodation, old style radiator, ceiling light point and old style panel doors with period door furniture. Doors radiating off into cloakroom, kitchen and access into the lounge.

Cloakroom Wood window, close coupled wc suite, pedestal wash hand basin, tiling to walls providing splash back, sensor ceiling light point, exposed wood floor boards, space and plumbing for washing machine with wooden plinth over and wall mounted heated towel rail.

Lounge 18'7 max x 11'2 max (5.674m x 3.393m) A calming peaceful feel to this room with an abundance of natural light, courtesy three double glazed wood windows to two elevations, with a further part glazed door to another elevation and allowing access to the garden. The focal point to the room is the brick fire place, having recessed wood burner upon raised brick hearth. The current owners use this as their primary heating source, (it is a Biomass neutral) There is no excuse here for not having a fire or indeed running out of wood here! Inset ceiling spot light, ceiling light points, aerial point, telephone point and radiator having decorative cover.

Kitchen/breakfast room 18'4 max X 16'8 max (5.584m X 5.089m) Measured over all and at the widest points.

This is a great family space. A must for modern day living and ideal for entertaining too! Old meets new here yet they sit side by side perfectly. Natural light floods into this room through four wood double glazed windows to three elevations. Thus providing an excellent view over the gardens and woodland. Feature glazed door leading into the Orangery. Hand crafted bespoke solid wood kitchen units to wall and a base sink unit. Having inset Butler style sink unit with mixer tap over. Space for further free standing kitchen units, which can be purchased, if required at an additional cost. Space for slot in Range style lpg cooker having modern style extractor hood over. Ample room for white goods and dining table. Partial tiling to wall behind providing splash back. Exposed polished wooden floor boards, two ceiling light points, one old style radiator, one further radiator having a decorative cover, with old style door into:

Rear lobby Great under stairs storage cupboard with power and lighting. Radiator, tiled flooring, two ceiling light point, double glazed window to side elevation, with part glazed door allowing access out onto the patio.

Orangery 17'2 max x 9'1 max (5.234m x 2.771m) An absolutely first class addition to the property! Allowing exceptional panoramic views of the gardens and woodland beyond. Constructed in wood having double glazed units therein. Glass roof with roof opening windows. Deep opening windows too all around. French doors to frontage. Exposed brick walling, old style quarry tiles to floor, with under floor heating. To keep your feet warm on even the coldest of days! Having power and lighting. Two fixed tall book shelves. Part glazed wood door into;

dining room 15' 5" x 10' 0" (4.7m x 3.05m) This used to be part of the double garage. Converted to fabulous living accommodation and an excellent addition to the property. Hardwood double glazed French doors to rear opening directly onto the decking. Two double glazed windows abut the French doors and allow natural light in and the view you can never tire of over the garden and woodland beyond. Radiator with trv, ceiling light point, wood flooring, attractive full width wood bi fold doors to bedroom. If that is what you wish to use it as. It offers flexibility as to how you want to use the accommodation and space.

Bedroom 16' 9" x 11' 9" (5.11m x 3.58m) Flooring continues from the dining room. Three windows to two elevations, ceiling light point, two wall light points, radiator with trv and door to en suite.

Ensuite 11' 1" x 4' 11" (3.38m x 1.5m) Modern design for this washroom. Wooden window, attractive ceramic tiling to floor, ceiling light point, ceiling extractor fan and wall mounted heated towel radiator. Full width shower cubicle having both fixed rainfall and movable shower heads. Pedestal wash hand basin with electric tap over. Hot and cold water even if the boiler fails and close coupled wc suite.

First floor accommodation Galleried landing with wood double glazed window overlooking the garden, deep airing cupboard, ceiling light point, radiator and access to roof void, which was not inspected.

Bedroom 11' 2" x 10' 11" (3.4m x 3.33m) Having a double glazed wood window overlooking the garden, original fireplace, ceiling light point and radiator.

Bedroom 18' 5" x 13' 7" (5.61m x 4.14m) An L shaped room and boasts four windows to two elevations allowing views and natural lighting. Two radiators both with TRVs and one with attractive cover. A good range of bespoke built in wardrobes, two ceiling light points and inset ceiling spot light.

Bedroom 11'2 max x 7'5 max (3.401m x 2.250m) With a radiator, ceiling light point, telephone point and double glazed wood window.

Bathroom 8' 8" x 6' 2" (2.64m x 1.88m) Having P shaped panelled bath with fitted curved shower screen. Side bath mixer taps, wall mounted power shower having large rainfall and directional shower heads. Partial tiling to walls providing splash back. Useful niche for storage, colour washed, part panelled walls, wall mounted heated towel radiator with trv, ceramic floor tiles, ceiling light point, double glazed window, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled wc suite.

Outside and gardens There is just so much to take in and no words come close to fully describing all that is on offer. A visit is a necessity. To see, hear and smell!

Detached wooden workshop 20' 0" x 15' 0" (6.1m x 4.57m) Having a rear double glazed wooden window, power and lighting. A brilliant man cave.

Detached wooden home office 11' 8" x 7' 8" (3.56m x 2.34m) Ideal home office or craft room. With double opening doors onto large front decked area. Power, lighting and useful shelving. Who wouldn't want to work in this environment, however not sure how much work would get done though!

Wood store Excellent walk in wood store with two distinct areas.

Further garden information Hard standing area in place for triple garage or open oak carport perhaps. Side barked area with inset plants, screened lpg tank and two further storage sheds. Fruit trees, wooden shelter, additional decking under the Cherry by the wildlife pool. Useable glazed greenhouse, more formal planted beds. The paved patios on two levels perfect for table and chairs, tubs and planters for instance. The patio joins nicely to the wooden decking, having wood and metal attractive balustrade surrounding, so not to spoil any view! Super water feature is included in the sale and can be seen from inside the Orangery. Steps down with gated access to lower decking and hot tub. Completely private. Enclosed area ideal for vegetables and fruit bushes protected a little from the deer!

Delightful south facing mature formal gardens, mainly laid to lawn with well stocked borders and beds, having plentiful plants and shrubs too numerous to mention, This garden will look good in any season I am sure. The shades of green are outstanding and are intermingled with frequent colour. The formal gardens give way to more natural areas and of course the woodland, protected under sssi. This is not to be seen as a concern and ensures that the habitat of wildlife is safe.

Additional information Please note that all measurements are approximate and measured to the maximum. In an older property where no room is square the discrepancy can be larger. Therefore do not rely on the sizes if purchasing furniture.

Hayden Estates have been told that the property is Freehold; however this and any other information included within should be verified through Solicitors.

Please note nothing has been tried and tested and therefore Hayden Estates advise that any such items requiring examination are so inspected by qualified technicians.

Mains services including electric and water are connected to the property. Drainage is via a septic tank. It is understood this is a brick built two chamber design which is working correctly. There is no mains gas in the area, however lpg is available and this provides the central heating, hot water and cooking facilities at the property.

The owners have updated the boiler to a Worcester Bosch Green star Condensing Combination boiler. The heating is further complimented by the wood burner in the lounge.

An electric shower and tap have been fitted in the annex and underfloor heating off the central heating has been fitted in the Orangery.

A telephone line is installed at the property and is subject to the usual transfer regulations and broadband is available.

The property boasts majority double glazing.

Hayden Estates have been told there is no owner for the track and therefore any maintenance needed to it is between the owner of Oaklands and one other. The present owners have stipulated they have spent no more than £200 on it in three years.

A land registry plan is available on request, together with the areas governed by sssi.

A copy of the building completion certificate for the garage conversion is available on request.

Bewdley is a quaint Georgian town having a variety of amenities for locals and the visitor alike. Doctors, dentist, vets, chemists, eating houses, bakery and cakes shop and small food stores. The centre of the town is dominated by St Anne's Church well attended and having a variety of events being staged within it. Hear the bells peel on a Sunday morning as they call the parishioners to church as they have done over so countless years.

There are many places of interest including the museum, library etc. There are markets along the river organised throughout the year and other events. The West Midlands Safari Park is also worth a visit and is within half a mile from the town centre. Don't forget to visit the Severn Valley Railway. With stations along the track from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. Several events are held throughout the year including Thomas the Tank and the Santa special for the youngsters, theme events too for the older enthusiast including the 40s weekends, which brings a lot of visitors to the town, whom dress up and display their 1940s vehicles.

The town also plays host to the carnival which stages events including a great fireworks display. The rowing club which is highly regarded across the country, holds its regatta here and sees visitors and entrants from all over the world.

Each October there is the Bewdley Festival, which stages many events and has some interesting and some quite famous performers. Always worth a visit!

The Wyre Forest with its walks and wildlife is on the doorstep too and shouldn't be overlooked.

Ideal for commuting with major motorway links a convenient drive away.

Stourport around four miles away, has a variety of shops including some small supermarkets. A larger variety of shops are to be found in Kidderminster some four miles away too.

The renowned Merry Hill Shopping complex is around a forty minute drive away and boasts all the leading high street stores.

Fixtures and fittings No item not specified within, will be included in the sale price. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation with the vendor.

Directions Leave Bewdley town centre on the A456 in the general direction of Cleobury Mortimer. Proceed to the island at Wharton Park Golf Club and continue up Long Bank, still in the general direction of Cleobury Mortimer. The road soon levels out. As it does so, take a right hand turn into St Johns Lane. Taking care travel slowly along the track. Having passed a field on your right, you will approach St Johns Farm, again on the right. (They have some tall wrought iron entrance gates) Immediately prior to the side of the gates, turn right along the track. Please note that this track is unadopted and quite narrow. Travel to its end and Oaklands can be found on the left. Please note that all viewings are strictly by prior arrangement only.

Viewings At any reasonable time but strictly through Hayden Estates on or . Please note that full details will be obtained from prospective purchasers as a matter of security.