• Three Double Bedrooms

• Commanding Views

• Parking

• Town Centre

Offers In Region Of

£229,950

Borough House, 6 Load Street,

Bewdley, DY12 2AF

GENERAL INFORMATION AND APPROACH

There are, I have found, countless hidden gems in and

around Bewdley town centre. Numerous still lie

undiscovered. Yet this is one little piece of heaven, I

discovered a few years ago and, to this day I remain in

awe of it. An absolute delight, truly.

If I have tempted you enough to begin the journey with

me, I can, without hesitation, say you won't be

disappointed. So come take a peak you will be so

delighted you did!

Hayden Estates are honoured to proudly offer this

period property and its superb landscaped walled

gardens for sale.

The exterior of the main building isn't pretty. It is clean

and tidy having been repainted in the last couple of

years, but its not a building that grabs your attention.

Indeed you would be forgiven to have walked passed it

hundreds of times and never really wondered or were

concerned what lay behind the peripheral. However,

as I always say 'never judge a book by its cover'

Borough House. This is the building I am describing. A

little bit of history. It is true a building stood on this site

in the 1300s. Today it boasts a Georgian façade,

which, as stated above, only recently has undergone

substantial works.

A listed building, which, had been a gentlemans

abode, for, at one time a doctor no less. He was in

residence until he lost the property gambling! Another

usage was that of a wine merchants.

The cellars to this property were extensive, however

now long unusable. Gossip also recalls it was used as

a house of ill repute!

Probably for the many boat men who came into

Bewdley and frequented the copious amounts of ale

houses!

It was renamed Borough House when owned by the

Borough Council. Well what else could they have

called it after its previous occupants?! The council kept

it until they moved all business to Kidderminster.

The building once unoccupied, was divided up into

apartments. However with the appearance of offices

still very apparent in the entrances. However, the

individual apartments retain many original features,

with the high ceilings, decorative cornices and coving,

wide doors and sash windows.

Today, Borough House is owned by Wyre Forest

Community Housing Group. There are five apartments

within the building. Some privately owned.

Number five is the property being sold today. This one

being on the top floor, boasts a large loft and an

exquisite large landscaped garden. Although there

was a garden with this flat originally, it was far smaller

then. However the council wanted to sell off the

communal garden areas, so the then owner of

apartment five purchased the extra ground for himself.

That was indeed an excellent wise move!

There is a locked communal entrance off Load Street

into a stone flagged floored hallway. At the end of this

hall, go through the door and outside. Turn right and

into another reception area.

Climb the impressive carved staircase to the top floor

and apartment five.

Having been redecorated, replaced gas boiler, fire and

one radiator. The carpets were also replaced.

This is an extremely spacious three double bedroom

apartment. Larger than most three bedroom semis!

Super roof top and countryside views. An enviable

vantage point in the heart of the town with views up

and down Load Street. Yet you could be anywhere!

For those wanting town centre living this is a splendid

purchase!

And so, the expedition begins. Are you ready?

Part glazed door with glazed side panelling into the

reception hall.

RECEPTION HALL

Having deep skirting boards, decorative cornicing,

radiator, ceiling light point and access to the roof void,

which although not inspected has a fitted ladder.

Plenty of storage here! Wall mounted consumer unit.

Rooms radiate off from here.

LOUNGE

18'1 max x 17'1 max (5.502m x 5.215m)

A real sense of space! One is immediately drawn to

the two rear wooden sash windows, overlooking roof

tops towards Burlish Top and High Street. This is a

light room and benefits a sunny position.

Coving to the ceiling, modern electric fire with wood

effect surround, Four wall light points, ceiling light

point, deep skirting boards, radiator with TRV and

aerial point.

KITCHEN

17'1 max x 9' max (5.219m x 2.746m)

A range of units to wall and base, with the latter having

complimentary roll edged working surface over.

Inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit having

mixer tap over. Partial tiling to the walls providing

splash back. Space for slot in range style cooker,

having wall mounted extractor hood over. Further

space for further white goods. Two windows to two

elevations, one being sash and one so placed to enjoy

the view! Three ceiling light points, radiator, laminate

floor covering, room for small table and chairs. Wall

mounted Valliant combination gas boiler, which

provides the domestic hot water and central heating

requirements for this property.

BATHROOM

10'6 max x 6'5 max (3.220m x 1.966m)

Rear facing sash window, panelled bath having

electric shower over and fitted shower screen. Close

coupled wc suite, pedestal wash hand basin with pillar

taps, partial tiling to the walls providing splash back.

Wall mounted heated towel radiator, exposed timber,

ceiling light point and concealed hot water cylinder.

INNER HALLWAY

Having coving to ceiling, ceiling light point, wall

mounted central heating thermostat and bedrooms

radiating off.

BEDROOM

17'4 max x 15'10 max (5.290m x 4.845m)

Two sash windows with secondary glazing. Coving to

the ceiling. ceiling rose, ceiling light point, radiator,

deep skirting boards.

BEDROOM

17'6 max x 14'4 max (5.324m x 4.377m)

Two sash front windows with secondary glazing,

radiator, coving to the ceiling and views over roof tops

to countryside beyond.

BEDROOM

12'11 max x 9'11 max (3.945m x 3.031m)

Front sash window fitted with secondary glazing and

providing roof top countryside views. Ceiling light

point, coving and radiator.

GARDEN

When they say we've saved the best until last, this

couldn't be more true! The piece de resistance!! The

garden, owned and used exclusively by apartment

five. It is accessed via a paved pathway. Passing

other small private gardens.

A lockable wrought iron gate allows access into what

can only be described as wonderland!

Meticulously maintained landscaped gardens, with

something for everyone! Majority walled. This is a

considerable space. Heaven created here in the very

heart of Bewdley. Paradise it actually is! Private and

so peaceful!

Brimming borders which tumble over and soften the

pathways as they meanders through the garden.

Mainly laid to lawn which is close cut, with large

shaped patio. Countless spaces for tubs and planters,

table and chairs, barbeque etc.

Ideal perhaps, for a fire pit or chimenea on the patio

for entertaining evenings on cooler nights. Just

perfect!

A substantial wooden shed, with power and outside

lighting. Ideal for the bar perhaps!

Mature planting including various fruit trees, with

several different areas to enjoy, being cleverly

designed, yet sit so comfortably together. Climbing

shrubs such as Clematis, Wisteria and Roses for

instance adorn the walls. Reclaimed brick walling with

arch and decorative wrought iron railings separates

another area. Fruit bush beds for Raspberries and

Strawberries.

Two greenhouses, ideal for potting on. A concealed

composting area. Hidden at the one end of the garden

is the Hen house. So very self sufficient if you wished

to be!

Then, when you thought it was all over, with nothing

else left to excite you, you stumble across the large

pool with water fall feature, water lilies and water

loving plants. Further crazy paved patio, perfect to sit

and listen to the sound of the water.

Covered store, ideal for wood. Further composting

area and vegetable plot.

Concealed storage space with hard standing base.

Two further wooden sheds. There is access to the side

from Load Street alongside McColl's.

This is somewhere you won't want to leave. Full of

sunshine. Hardly any noise disturbs the peace and

tranquillity here, tantalising flora and fauna. The birds

and the occasional 'toot toot' of the steam train as it

begins to leave Bewdley station, the chug, chug, as

the heavy old engine gains momentum occasionally

bring you back to reality.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There is no parking at the property, however a parking

space is included in the sale.

The secure parking is situated in a carpark at the end

of Westbourne Street and is available with the property

until October 2019. Another great incentive to

purchase this property.

Please note that all measurements are approximate

and measured to the maximum. Therefore do not rely

on the sizes if purchasing furniture and carpets etc.

This is more noticeable in older properties.

Hayden Estates have been told that the property is

leasehold; however this and any other information

included within should be verified through Solicitors.

There are approximately 100 years remaining on the

lease.

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.

Ground rent is a peppercorn rent, approximately £10

per year.

There is a service charge of £800 per year, payable

monthly. This was higher prior to the extensive works

being completed.

Mains services including gas, electric, drainage and

water, are connected to the property.

A telephone line is installed at the property and is

subject to the usual transfer regulations. Broadband is

available.

The heating is provided by gas to radiators.

The council tax banding is currently a C band payable

to Wyre Forest District Council.

Waste collections are by bins and are emptied weekly

on a alternating collection with recycling.

Bewdley is a Georgian riverside town attracting many

visitors each year. There are several eating houses,

shops to browse in and the Museum. There are so

many architectural buildings of great interest.

Cleobury Mortimer, Ludlow, Bridgnorth are all ideal

places to visit and shop and are within 15 miles from

Bewdley.

The golden age of steam can be enjoyed at the

Severn Valley Railway, which is adjacent to

Kidderminster's main railway station.

This railway has stations alongside the river Severn in

Bewdley, Arley and Bridgnorth. Several events are

hosted by them throughout the year and draws hoards

of visitors to the town.

These include the Santa Special and 1940s

weekends. Many films have been staged on the

platforms. The West Midlands Safari Park is on the

outskirts of Bewdley with many endangered features.

The park was recently featured on mainstream

television.

Kidderminster was once the capital throughout the

world for its carpet manufacturing industry has

survived the decline of this major employment and

business and diversified into a thriving town. Old

buildings which were in times gone by, full of workers

and a hive of activity had fallen into disrepair. Now

they have been brought back to life to provide us with

some history and a new generation of occupants and

usage.

The canal was used for the transport of goods and fuel

for these large factories, yet now provides the back

drop for the eating houses and shops etc which nestle

beside the water.

Many visitors will use the waterways on their narrow

boats which are navigable between Kidderminster,

Wolverley, Stourport and Birmingham. Change has

happened yet the town is bustling again with vibrant

appealing shops and eating establishments.

Wolverley Arboretum, Kinver Edge are both well

visited beauty spots, so you are never far away from

grand scenery and wide open spaces. The Wyre

Forest boasts wonderful wildlife and many miles of

footpaths.

There is a train station in Kidderminster which provides

a service to Birmingham, London and Worcester and

beyond which is ideal if one works in the city. There is

a bus service too which runs regularly.

For supermarket shopping etc, Kidderminster Town

Centre has Tesco, Sainsburys, Aldi and Morrisons, Co

operative store and Asda. With many more top high

street stores. There is a small cinema and leisure

facilities as well as a wide selection of eating houses.

There are two main retail parks just off the town centre

which have varied larger stores with good parking

facilities too.

Stourport is a well visited riverside town with many day

and holiday trippers. The town has a wide selection of

shops and amenities and is worthy of a stopover.

Ideal location for commuting, with a good road network

to M5, M6, M42, Birmingham, Stourbridge and

Wolverhampton and Worcester all within travelling

distance. As we have already mentioned the

Kidderminster railway station provides good frequent

travel.

FIXTURES AND FIXTURES

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

From our office, proceed down the town towards the

bridge. Borough house will be found on the right hand

side of the road. Please note, there is no for sale

board in situ. You will be met by a representative of

Hayden Estates here.

%epcGraph_c_1_239%

COUNCIL TAX BAND Tax band C

TENURE Leasehold LOCAL AUTHORITY

Wyre Forest District Council

Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare

these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes

only. All measurements are approximate are for general

guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been

taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied

upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the

measurements

HAYDEN ESTATES 33 Load Street Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2AS

T: 01299 405062 E: admin@hayden-estates.com W: www.hayden-estates.com