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Guide Price£2,900,000

Owletts, Shatterford, Bewdley, Worcestershire

Land size
17.22 acres
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
6

Description

It's rare to find a property with the blend of character and quality Owletts offers. This exceptional property has been meticulously restored and enhanced to the highest standards by its current owners over the past three decades. Every element has been carefully considered to create a home that's as practical as it is beautiful, and whether you're looking for a country retreat, multigenerational living, a home with space to entertain, or a venue, Owletts offers flexibility and a setting that's hard to match . A striking country home that fuses period charm with thoughtful contemporary design. It is discreetly tucked away within its own stunning grounds offering privacy, tranquillity, enjoying a sense of seclusion without isolation. The main house retains an abundance of original features, including open fires and exposed timbers. The beautifully detailed oak-framed bespoke joinery and cabinetry is by Smallbone and John Nethercote. Owletts occupies a truly idyllic position in the heart of the sought-after village of Shatterford, within the unspoilt Wyre Forest district . The result is a substantial and versatile home, rich in character, light-filled and open, seamlessly blending heritage with modern living.

* A magnificent and exquisitely restored 5-bedroom country residence set within approximately 17.22 acres of breathtaking grounds * Five beautiful reception rooms filled with character, original detailing, and a warm atmosphere * Five bedrooms with smallbone fitted wardrobes * Four luxurious bathrooms, all with underfloor heating * The vaulted spacious kitchen is a bright, welcoming space for cooking with ample room for relaxed seating. It features generous oak-framed, handcrafted cabinetry by Smallbone with Miele appliances * Brimming with period charm including exposed beams, polished hardwood flooring, and majestic open fireplaces * Detached, large, 2-bedroom guest house offering excellent additional accommodation * Fabulous entertainment barn with spectacular vaulted ceilings, fitted bar and games room, perfect for parties , weddings and large gatherings * A leisure complex is an incredible addition comprising of an indoor 13m swimming pool, jacuzzi, his and hers changing rooms, sauna, a well equipped separate gym, yoga deck and bare foot walk * Immaculate formal gardens and enchanting bluebell woodland walk, wildlife ponds, well stocked orchard and a wildflower meadow, children’s play area with magnificent tree house and event parking area * Secure gated driveway and garaging for 5 vehicles * The property has a high level of comfort, with double glazing to to the new parts of the house, stunning single glazed character units, oil-fired central heating complemented by wood burning stoves and an Aga with underfloor heating to all of the bathrooms, the kitchen and boot room .

With Bewdley just four miles to the south, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a lifestyle property of distinction, offering total privacy yet excellent convenience. The immediate area is known for its rural beauty and village charm, with the celebrated Bellmans Cross Inn and Dominique’s French restaurant whcih serves classic french cuisine, just a short stroll away. Kidderminster is only three miles distant and offers direct rail links to Birmingham International and London Euston in around 70 minutes, making this both a tranquil retreat and a viable base for commuting. Excellent schooling and further amenities can be found in nearby Bridgnorth, Stourbridge, and Worcester, all set within an area rich in heritage, natural beauty, and outdoor leisure opportunities.

Property Services
Tenure - Freehold
EPC - D
Council Tax Authority - Wyre Forest
Council Tax Band - G
Flood Risk - Very Low

Mobile Network Coverage
O2 - 60%
EE - 74%
Three - 60%
Vodaphone - 76%

Broadband Network Coverage
Standard -  12Mbps

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-04-12

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 111 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (10+ acres).

This Property£168,409 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £66,703 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Upper Arley CofE Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    220
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Franche Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    726
    Type
    Community school
  • Alveley Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    115
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    417
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Wolverley CofE Secondary School2.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    964
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Baxter College3.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    766
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kinver High School and Sixth Form3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    801
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Holy Trinity School3.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    723
    Type
    Free schools
  • The Bewdley School3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    970
    Type
    Foundation school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Asda Habberley Express Petrol, Kidderminster2.5 miles
Co-op Franche Road Food, Kidderminster2.7 miles
Tesco Cookley Express, Cookley3.2 miles

GP surgery

Wolverley Surgery2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Crest Pharmacy2.8 miles

Hospital

Kidderminster Hospital3.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Kidderminster Rail Station4.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bellmans Cross Inn153 metres

Typical drive times

Bewdley11 min · 6.1 miles
Stourbridge17 min · 10 miles
Kidderminster8 min · 4.3 miles
Stourport-on-Severn16 min · 8.8 miles
Wolverhampton (city)31 min · 19 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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