Heightington, Bewdley

An exceptional country residence combining substantial and versatile accommodation, approximately 9.5 acres of gardens and paddocks, extensive outbuildings and spectacular countryside views in a wonderfully private rural setting.

Halls are delighted with instructions to offer The Willetts for sale by Private Treaty.

The Willetts is a remarkable country residence of considerable character and scale, occupying an exceptionally private position. Centred around an attractive period cottage believed to date from circa 1820, the property has been considerably extended and enhanced during the current owners’ 39-year tenure. The result is an impressive and highly versatile family home,
combining generous living, entertaining and working spaces with excellent potential for multi-generational living. Carefully maintained throughout, the property also offers exciting scope for sympathetic updating to suit individual tastes.

Situation - The Willetts occupies an enviable rural position on the edge of Heightington, enjoying exceptional privacy whilst remaining convenient for Bewdley, Kidderminster and the wider West Midlands.

Surrounded by rolling farmland and wooded countryside, the area offers excellent walking, riding and cycling opportunities and has both a micro brewery and a 13th
century church under a mile away.

Historic Bewdley, approximately four miles away, provides independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, while Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster offer broader facilities.

The nearby Wyre Forest and Worcestershire Way further enhance the area’s outstanding recreational appeal.

Schooling - Local schooling includes Far Forest Primary, The Bewdley School, King Charles I School, Lacon Childe and Holy Trinity with a wide selection of well-regarded state and independent schools available within driving distance.

Directions - From Halls’ office on Franche Road, proceed towards Bridgnorth and turn left at the first roundabout onto Habberley Lane, continuing onto Habberley Road/B4190 towards Bewdley. Turn right onto the A456 and, at the roundabout, take the second exit onto Long Bank/A456. Continue before turning left onto Blissgate Road, merging onto Heightington Road. Proceed for approximately one mile the property will be found on the left.

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The Property - A magnificent principal sitting room forms one of the defining spaces within the house. Exceptionally generous in its proportions and enjoying a wonderful sense of volume, it provides an impressive yet comfortable setting for everyday family life and entertaining, with attractive views across the gardens and grounds.

Within the original cottage is a further substantial double reception room, presently arranged as a music room and centred around a log-burning stove, retaining a pleasing connection with the property's period origins. Further reception accommodation includes a dedicated dining area and an impressive conservatory/garden room, creating an excellent relationship between the principal living accommodation and gardens.

Further reception accommodation includes a dedicated dining area and an impressive conservatory/garden room, creating an excellent relationship between the principal living accommodation and gardens.

The conservatory also provides an attractive link between the main residence and converted former farm buildings, considerably enhancing the flexibility of the overall arrangement. A substantial dedicated office, complete with security shutters, provides an excellent environment for professional home working, creative pursuits or studio use.

The bedroom accommodation is similarly generous and includes a principal suite benefitting from air conditioning, together with four further bedrooms.

The scale and configuration of the accommodation provide excellent flexibility to adapt the house according to individual requirements, whether for family life, dependent relatives, guests, recreational space or home working.

A range of significant energy-efficient improvements has also been undertaken, including triple glazing, air source heat pumps and solar panels complemented by an impressive 20kWh battery storage system.

An electric vehicle charging point provides a further practical addition.

Gardens And Grounds - The gardens and grounds are outstanding, providing a private and picturesque setting around the house. Expansive lawns are interspersed with mature trees and established planting, complemented by a productive orchard with apple, plum, pear and cherry trees, and areas of wild meadow encouraging wildlife.

A generous paved terrace adjoining the house provides a beautiful setting for outdoor dining and entertaining whilst enjoying the surrounding countryside.

Beyond the gardens lie two paddocks/fields, 4 and 3 acres respectively, offering superb potential for equestrian, smallholding or wider lifestyle interests.

An excellent range of outbuildings includes a substantial dutch barn with workshop, timber clad barn and dedicated office space, providing valuable versatility for storage, vehicles, home working and offer the potential for conversion to secondary accommodation subject to the necessary planning permissions.

A large solar array, a house battery and an electric vehicle charging point provide useful modern additions, whilst three attractive ponds and a natural spring further enhance the character, biodiversity and tranquillity of this exceptional rural setting.

Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains water and electricity, along with water treatment system drainage and air source heat pump heating.

A solar panel system with a battery stores excess electricity.

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

Tenure - The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

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 G 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