Church Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2HQ

Character Grade II Listed cottage with arched windows, two reception rooms, two bedrooms, long garden, rear parking and village amenities, with a station nearby.

This charming period cottage combines characterful features with practical accommodation. The front opens into a cosy living room with cast-iron fireplace and gothic-style window. A central dining room with under-stair storage leads to a galley kitchen fitted with wooden cabinets and colourful splashbacks. A ground-floor bathroom sits beyond. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, including a front room with arched window and a rear room with built-in wardrobes. Outside, a long mature garden features lawns, paths and a pergola arch, while a gravelled area to the rear provides parking accessed from a back lane.

• Character property with pointed arched windows, two reception rooms and two bedrooms

• Ornate cast-iron fireplace, built-in storage and wood staircase connecting the living spaces

• Long mature garden with lawn, paths, pergola arch and abundant planting

• Gravelled rear parking area accessible via the back lane

• Close to Oldswinford village, train station, good schools and local amenities

The kitchen At the rear of the ground floor, the galley-style kitchen is a practical workspace for everyday cooking. Wooden base and wall cabinets topped by laminate work surfaces sit beneath a multicoloured tiled splashback framing a twin-bowl sink with drainer. A gas cooker with oven and space for appliances make the most of the well-proportioned layout. A large window overlooks the side, and a doorway connects directly to the dining room.

The living room Entered directly from the front, the living room provides a welcoming sitting area. A pointed arched window with decorative glazing overlook the frontage, while an ornate cast-iron fireplace with tiled inset forms a striking focal point. Built-in alcove cupboards offer useful storage and the wooden floor adds warmth. An opening leads through to the dining room.

The dining room Centrally positioned between the sitting room and kitchen, the dining room serves as a versatile gathering space for meals and work. A wood-panelled staircase with under-stair storage cupboards rises from the room, and a rear window draws light into the space. There is room for a dining table and chairs and a radiator provides warmth. An open doorway links conveniently to the kitchen.

The primary bedroom Occupying the front of the first floor, the primary bedroom offers a peaceful retreat. A pointed arched window with tracery provides an attractive focal point and allows views over the street, while exposed wooden floorboards lend character. A radiator sits beneath the window and there is ample space for a double bed and freestanding furniture.

The second bedroom Situated to the rear of the first floor, the second bedroom makes an ideal guest room or home office. A wide casement window overlooks the garden and built-in mirrored wardrobes provide generous storage without compromising floor space. A radiator ensures comfort and there is room for a double bed or desk.

The bathroom Serving the ground floor, the bathroom is fitted with a white suite for modern convenience. A panelled bath with curved glass screen is complemented by mosaic tiling and a pedestal wash basin, while a low-level WC completes the arrangement. A frosted window admits natural light without compromising privacy, and wall shelving offers space for toiletries.

The garden Beyond the gravel parking, a mature garden stretches out to the rear, offering a tranquil outdoor retreat. A gravel and stone path meanders past lawned areas and herbaceous borders filled with colourful shrubs and perennials, passing under a metal pergola arch between established trees. Hedges and fencing enclose the space, providing a sense of seclusion and plenty of scope for seating, play and planting.

The driveway and parking Accessed via a rear lane, a gravelled area inbetween the garden and home provides off-street parking. Enclosed by mature hedges and trees, this shared space offers room for several vehicles away from the street. A path leads from the parking area through the garden to the back of the home, ensuring convenient access for residents.

Location Church Road lies within the Oldswinford area of Stourbridge, a sought-after neighbourhood known for its period properties and village feel. The address is within easy reach of Oldswinford village shops, cafes and everyday amenities, while Stourbridge town centre offers a wider range of services. Families benefit from nearby schools and there is a train station close by for commuting to Birmingham and Worcester. The area also provides recreational opportunities with parks, green spaces and canal walks on the doorstep, combining convenience with community charm.

Services The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Broadband Speed: Ultrafast broadband available. Download speeds up to 2000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2000 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile Coverage: Likely available from EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone (source: Ofcom checker).

Flood Risk (Long-term forecast):According to the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk data, the property is currently at very low risk for river flooding and low chance of surface water flooding, rising to a medium chance between 2040 and 2060.

Council tax band C

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, subject to a minimum reservation fee of £750. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer.

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.