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Arley, Bewdley

Land size
0.91 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Development Project
  • Full Planning Permission Approved
  • One Executive Barn Conversion (circa 2970 sq ft)
  • Three Bedroom Detached Farmhouse (circa 1614 sq ft)
  • Detached Storage Building/Car Port
  • Gardens & Paddock
  • Site extending to around 0.91 acres
  • Exceptional Panoramic Views of the Severn Valley & Wyre Forest

Description

TRADITIONAL FARM BUILDINGS WITH FULL PLANNING PERMISSION, PLUS A THREE-BEDROOM FARMHOUSE REQUIRING RENOVATION, ALL SET WITH PANORAMIC SEVERN VALLEY VIEWS.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer this exciting development opportunity for sale by private treaty.

The sale provides a rare opportunity for developers to acquire a range of attractive traditional farm buildings with Full Planning Permission for conversion into one executive dwelling, extending, in all, 2970sqft (296 sqm) with parking and garden, along with a three bedroom former farmhouse extending to 1614 sq ft (150 sqm) in need of renovation, with panoramic views over the Severn Valley and Wyre Forest.

Accessed from a small country lane, and set within grounds extending to 0.91 acres, the site provides ample space for parking gardens, ensuring the completed units are extremely saleable.

This development opportunity should be of particular interest to developers or possibly owner occupiers with a potential for a family to live in the barn, and a family member to reside in the farmhouse.

Situation - Duttons Farm House and Barns enjoy a superb rural setting in the sought-after area of Upper Arley, surrounded by the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. The property sits within an attractive and peaceful rural landscape, offering a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity while remaining well placed for access to the surrounding towns and villages.

Upper Arley is renowned for its picturesque rural character, with rolling countryside, woodland and the River Severn contributing to the area's distinctive appeal. The nearby Arley Arboretum provides a particularly attractive local amenity, while the surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors.

Directions - From the agent's office on the Franche Road, head towards Bridgnorth Road A442, stay on the road for approx 4 miles, turn left onto Lion Lane, after a short distance take a left turn following the lane until reaching a metal gate where the property is on the left hand side.

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Schooling - The property lies within a convenient proximity to a number of well regarded state and private schools, including Alveley Primary, Highley Primary School, Upper Arley C of E Primary, Baxter College, Wye Forest School, Heathfield Knoll School, Nurture Learning, and Wribbenhall School.

The Property - Duttons Farmhouse is an attractive three-bedroom detached farmhouse, traditionally constructed of brick beneath a tiled roof and extending to approximately 149.9 sq m (1,613 sq ft).

The property provides well-proportioned accommodation comprising two reception rooms, a kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The farmhouse is in need of some modernisation and updating, but remains in a liveable condition, providing a comfortable home while offering an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to improve and personalise the property to their own taste and requirements.

With its detached position and attractive rural setting, Duttons Farmhouse offers the opportunity to create a charming and characterful country home, with scope to enhance the existing accommodation while retaining the property's traditional farmhouse appeal.

Planning Permission - Full Planning Permission for conversion of one traditional farm building to one detached residential dwelling and all associated works was approved by Wyre Forest District Council on 10th February 2026. A full copy of the planning application and associated documentation can be downloaded from Wyre Forest District Council Planning Portal quoting application 25/0862/FUL.

The Barn - Proposed living accommodation comprises
- Entrance Hall
- Large Family Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Living Room
- Snug
- Utility/Boot Room
- Two Ensuite Bedrooms
- Two Further Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom

Outside - The existing Dutch Barn is to be retained and used as a carport/storage.

Services - We are informed that mains water and electricity are available on site or nearby. Drainage will require a new private system. However, all interested parties should satisfy themselves in respect of provision, capacity and suitability of all services with on or off site.

None of the services, appliances or electrical systems have been tested by Halls.

Tenure - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be give on completion of the purchase.

Local Authority - Wyre Forest District Council, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7WF

Council Tax - The property is being shown as being within council tax band D on the local authority register.

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £36 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, Gavel House, 137 Franche Road, Kidderminster DY11 5AP

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-09-01

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
45 E
84 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
Mains
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

14 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Alveley Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    115
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Highley Community Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    234
    Type
    Community school
  • Franche Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    726
    Type
    Community school
  • Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    220
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Wolverley CofE Secondary School3.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    964
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Baxter College3.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    766
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Bewdley School4.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    970
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Kinver High School and Sixth Form4.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    801
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Holy Trinity School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    723
    Type
    Free schools

* 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

Co-op Highley Food, Highley2.5 miles
Asda Habberley Express Petrol, Kidderminster3.4 miles
Co-op Franche Road Food, Kidderminster3.5 miles

GP surgery

Alveley Medical Practice1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Highley Pharmacy2.4 miles

Hospital

Kidderminster Hospital4.3 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Kidderminster Rail Station5.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Lion Lane Crossroads761 metres

Typical drive times

Bewdley14 min · 7.7 miles
Bridgnorth18 min · 10 miles
Kidderminster11 min · 5.9 miles
Stourport-on-Severn19 min · 10 miles
Wolverhampton (city)34 min · 20 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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