Neen Sollars, Kidderminster

A magnificent Grade II listed family home with five bedrooms, period charm and generous gardens in rural Shropshire.

• Exceptional Grade II listed family home with five bedrooms and stunning period features

• Extensive driveway with triple carport and planning permission (25/02346/FUL) for a one bedroom annexe including a single storey extension

• Bespoke Mark Wilkinson kitchen with granite worktops and integrated appliances

• Dual aspect drawing and sitting rooms with inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams

• Landscaped patio lawn woodland and orchard totalling just over one acre

• Gravelled driveway and extensive parking behind gated entrance

• Peaceful Shropshire village setting near Tenbury Wells Cleobury Mortimer and Abberley

The kitchen
A generous open plan kitchen sits at the heart of the home and is designed for serious cooking and relaxed entertaining. Bespoke Mark Wilkinson cabinetry with solid timber fronts and granite work surfaces house a SMEG oven with six ring induction hob integrated Miele microwave dishwasher and a coffee machine. An island with breakfast bar Belfast sink and slate flooring provide practical workspace. A brick fireplace with woodburner anchors the room and Velux roof lights flood the adjoining dining space which opens directly to the living and dining area.

The living and dining area
Flowing from the kitchen this dual aspect space has been designed for dining and informal relaxation. A run of Velux windows set into exposed timber rafters illuminates the slate tiled floor while glazed doors open onto the rear patio for seamless indoor outdoor living. The dining section comfortably accommodates a large table and chairs and the seating zone provides a cosy spot for conversation all set beneath characterful beams and adjacent to the study.

The living room
Formerly the drawing room this impressive reception room is full of period character. Exposed wall and ceiling timbers frame the space and a substantial stone inglenook fireplace with log burning stove forms a striking focal point. Dual aspect windows bring views of the grounds and a combination of stone and carpeted flooring defines separate sitting areas.

The sitting room
This welcoming second reception room offers a more intimate setting for family time. A large stone fireplace with heavy timber mantel provides space to house media equipment and oak floorboards run underfoot. Exposed beams and posts speak to the home’s heritage and French doors open onto the terrace linking the room to the gardens.

The study
Tucked off the kitchen and dining area the study is fitted with extensive bespoke shelving and corner seating creating a comfortable environment for work or study. A window overlooks the side of the home and built in bookcases line one wall while a second area offers a built in bench with storage beneath.

The utility and cloakrooms
A useful utility room provides plentiful storage with a full run of shaker style units work surfaces stainless steel sink and plumbing for laundry appliances. It enjoys its own external access for muddy boots and dogs. Adjoining cloakrooms offer further convenience one features panelled walls vibrant tiles and heritage sanitaryware while the other provides a simple WC and hand basin. Together they support everyday family life and entertaining.

The entrance hall
The reception hall and landing provide a warm welcome combining oak floors and stairs with original panelled walls and exposed beams. A turned oak staircase rises to the first floor where the landing wraps around to link the principal suite and further bedrooms. On the upper level vaulted ceilings with dark timbers contrast with pale plasterwork and multiple doors lead off to the bedroom accommodation. Generous windows illuminate the stairwell and hall.

The principal bedroom
The principal bedroom is a spacious retreat overlooking the front garden. Characterful ceiling beams and timbers frame the space and a deep window invites views across the grounds. A dressing area adds convenience and there is ample floor space for additional furniture.

The principal en suite
Serving the principal bedroom the en suite bathroom features rich blue brick style tiling a traditional white suite and exposed beams. A tiled bath features a shower attachment while a pedestal basin and separate bidet sit alongside a low flush WC. A stained glass feature panel oak flooring and a large window overlooking the garden add further charm. The room is finished with fitted mirrors and shelving.

The second bedroom
This large double bedroom enjoys dual aspect views across the gardens. Character timbers and a pitched ceiling create a cosy atmosphere and a built in wardrobes provides generous storage. The room is carpeted and well proportioned making it ideal as a guest suite or teenager’s bedroom.

The third and fourth bedrooms
The third bedroom is currently arranged as a double with a wall of sliding frosted glass wardrobes providing extensive storage. A dormer window draws in natural light and there is space for a desk or dressing table. The fourth bedroom has a pitched ceiling with exposed beams and a deep window overlooking the rear patio. It is presently configured as a single room and would work well as a nursery hobby room or additional study.

The fifth bedroom
Located on the second floor the fifth bedroom offers flexible accommodation under the eaves. Exposed timbers and sloping ceilings create a cosy atmosphere and dual aspect windows provide views over the surrounding grounds. There is ample space for a dressing area making this an ideal guest or teenage suite.

The shower room
A beautifully redesigned shower room serves the upper bedrooms. The walls and floor are finished with natural stone mosaic tiles and a walk in shower with rainfall head occupies one end of the room. A vessel basin sits atop a matching tiled vanity and there is a heated towel rail low flush WC and inset shelving. A rear facing window ensures light and ventilation.

The gardens
The gardens are a true highlight extending to around an acre in total and offering a variety of spaces for recreation and relaxation. A patio to the side of the house accessed from the sitting room provides an inviting spot for outdoor seating while a further patio at the rear reached from the kitchen creates a natural setting for dining and entertaining. The gardens then extend beyond with areas of lawn mature trees and shrubs and a series of terraces and seating areas that offer flexibility for both quiet enjoyment and larger gatherings.

Beyond the formal gardens the land rises into orchard and woodland with young fruit trees raised beds and gravel paths leading to secluded seating areas hammocks and swings. A large mown flat area has been created along the top of the bank taking in full advantage of the far reaching views over rolling countryside. The grounds provide a wonderful balance of cultivated garden and natural habitat ideal for families and nature lovers alike.

The driveway and parking
Fern Cottage is approached through a gated entrance onto a long gravel driveway flanked by stone walls and mature trees. The drive opens out into a generous parking area in front of the home. A triple oak framed car port provides covered parking and storage with existing foundations to the right designed to retain planning permission (25/02346/FUL) for conversion to a one bedroom annexe including a single storey extension and alterations to the carport. There is also ample space for visitors and turning.

Location
Neen Sollars is a picturesque village surrounded by rolling countryside. Local amenities include a parish church village hall and welcoming public house and the network of footpaths offers excellent walking. Nearby Tenbury Wells Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster and Bewdley provide shopping leisure and schooling while the historic towns of Ludlow and Worcester offer a wider range of facilities. Abberley with its well regarded independent school is within easy reach and the area is well placed for commuting to larger Midlands centres.

Services
The property benefits from mains water and electricity. Drainage is supplied via a private septic tank and there is oil fired central heating.

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 Three Vodafone and O2 source Ofcom checker.

Flood Risk Long term forecast According to the Environment Agency’s long term flood risk data the property is currently at low risk for river flooding and very low risk for surface water flooding.

Council tax band G

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.