Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

ALDHAM HOUSE

Set within its own estate of circa 2.3 acres (not verified), Aldham House is an imposing Grade II Listed country home that has benefitted from a substantial programme of renovation incorporating discreet double glazing, modern heating system and compliant drainage system. This fine family home is an important legacy of the history of the community and is privately located to the south of Bromsgrove adjacent to St. Michael’s Church; which itself has been recently restored at significant expense.

The generous and flexible accommodation, over three floors, has been professionally re-configured to provide for six bedrooms and six bathrooms.

In keeping with a house of such significance there is a handsome vestibule, grand reception hall and four reception rooms. Ancillary accommodation encompasses a utility room, cloakroom and office. The bespoke kitchen and adjoining breakfast room offer potential for creating a more contemporary kitchen/breakfast area (subject to formal consent). Cellarage.

Outside there is landscaped recreational space, lawned gardens and woodland. The property is approached via a private gravelled driveway and has a significant parking area as well as an oak-framed four car garage and ancillary workshop/store.

Ground Floor:

Dining room

Gym

Office

Cloakroom/WC

Sitting room

Kitchen

Breakfast room

Utility Cellar x 2

Seller Insight

It was the kerbside appeal that attracted us initially. My husband has lived in the area all of his life and even he didn’t know that the property was here as it’s so sheltered and tucked away from the road. Aldham House is a wonderful family home situated in the middle of the countryside, yet everything we need is easily accessible and we’re close to the town centre, Worcester, Birmingham, and the motorway, so it really is the best of both worlds here,” say the owners.

“We have some welcoming pubs that serve nice food within walking distance and we enjoy long walks along the canal. There are plenty of opportunities to be outside in the fresh air which is lovely. We have a couple of good gyms nearby, as well as a GP surgery, school, shop, and the local farm has an egg vending machine that sells fresh eggs. There is a nice sense of community here with an active church that hosts a variety of social events and a village Facebook page which is a useful source of information to keep us all up to date with local news and activities.”

“We’ve done a lot of work to the property during our time here, including the addition of a four-car garage and the installation of upgraded fencing, electric gates, and security cameras which all add to the sense of privacy and security. We purchased woodland which is now part of the grounds and opened up the garden to the adjacent field which has really enhanced our outdoor space. We added a new dressing room and en-suites to the bedrooms which is ideal when we have visitors and the house is now much more efficient both economically and in the layout.”

“Aldham House is perfect for day-to-day family life and entertaining. We tend to spend most time in the kitchen/dining area as it’s lovely and light with a good view of the garden. It’s a very social area where we enjoy cooking and informal get-togethers with friends. The garden is a tranquil space where we hear the birds singing all of the time, so it’s great for relaxing and socialising. There’s plenty of room for a marquee if required, so it’s ideal for larger celebratory occasions too.”

First Floor

Main double bedroom with dressing room and ensuite

Bedroom 2 with ensuite

Bedrooms 3 and 4 with shared Jack n Jill ensuite

Family bathroom

Second floor: Bedrooms 5 and 6 both with ensuite Games room/media room Storage area

Outside: Oak-framed four car garage Workshop/store

LOCATION

Aldham House is located on the outskirts of the historic settlement of Stoke Prior, to the south of Bromsgrove dissected by the River Salwarpe which the Romans navigated to Droitwich and beyond. Bromsgrove is a former market town, identified in the Doomsday Book and granted a Royal Charter in 1199. Lying 16 miles to the north east of Worcester and 13 miles south of central Birmingham, it gives its name to the district council, within Worcestershire, that administers the town and surrounding semi-rural landscape, predominately to its north and east, bordering Birmingham, Wyre Forest and Wychavon. The town has a thriving community with well supported football, cricket, rugby, tennis and hockey clubs. There is an increasingly prolific gastro culture with cafes, restaurants and pubs, as well as a variety of high street names including Waitrose.

Droitwich Spa, 5 miles to the south west is a historic Roman town built on the legacy of the salt industry and identified in Victorian times with the “Salt King” John Corbett and his stately Chateau Impney. The town has all the amenities any family would require including, supermarkets, schools, doctor’s surgeries, dentists, shops and a good selection of pubs and restaurants.

The cathedral city of Worcester, lying on the banks of the River Severn, provides for high street and boutique shopping, and is characterised by one of England’s great cathedrals, county cricket ground, premiership rugby club, racecourse and university.

The M5 motorway, accessed via junction 5 at Wychbold is just under 3 miles from the property which makes for quick access to the motorway network for travelling north, south east or west. The M42 also offers access to Birmingham International Airport and the north east. Road travel to London is best via the M40 or M6/M1, both accessible from the M42.

The newly opened Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station (14 miles) is situated to the east of Worcester, off Junction 7 of the M5, and is intended to increase the capacity to London, as well as reduce journey times. This has a significant impact on Worcestershire’s accessibility to the capital and other regional centres.

If education is a priority, then Worcestershire is blessed with an enviable mix of schooling at all levels, including a variety of independent establishments, allowing parents to select the right environment for their children’s needs. These include Bromsgrove School (within the town itself), Winterfold House at Chaddesley Corbett, Malvern College, The Kings Schools and Royal Grammar School at Worcester, The King Edwards Schools in Birmingham and The Alcester Grammar School at Alcester in Warwickshire.

For days out and recreation, Bromsgrove is well placed for ready access to the north Cotswolds and Broadway, as well as Stratford-upon-Avon, Great Malvern and the Malvern Hills, and Ludlow.

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Services

Mains electricity, gas and water. Private drainage system via a sewage treatment plant. Solar panels.

Additional Information

There is a right of way footpath between the garden and woodland.

The Church has rights or arrangements to have disabled access down part of the driveway. Western Power have a wayleave agreement for underground cables and 2 poles on the property.

Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Bromsgrove District Council

Council Tax Band G

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01905 678111

Website

For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Saturday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 02.03.2023

HALINA DAY

Fine & Country Droitwich Spa

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email: halina.day@fineandcountry.com

FINE & COUNTRY

RICHARD HARPER

Fine & Country Droitwich Spa

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CATHERINE NEILSON

Fine & Country Droitwich Spa

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