5 bed detached house for sale

Popes Meadow, Astwood Bank, Redditch B96

A modern village residence combining expansive living spaces and quality finishes with a landscaped garden and scenic rural views.

Description

• Substantial five bedroom family house with flexible living spaces

• Stunning open plan kitchen with island and integrated appliances

• Spacious living room with fireplace and doors to the garden

• Three en suite double bedrooms plus luxurious family bathroom

• Landscaped tiered garden bordered by open countryside

• Integral double garage and ample gravel driveway parking

• Set within an exclusive gated development in Astwood Bank

The kitchen
At the heart of the home, the kitchen forms part of a generous open plan living area. A large central island with integrated hob and breakfast bar commands the space and is complemented by a wall of cabinetry housing ovens and a wine fridge. Pendant lights, herringbone flooring and doors to the garden emphasise its contemporary style while wide openings flow into the family and dining areas. A separate utility room provides additional storage, fitted cabinetry, space for appliances and direct access outside.

The family room
Adjacent to the kitchen, the family room provides a relaxed seating area within the open plan arrangement. Full height bi-fold glazed doors open onto the terrace and recessed lighting and herringbone flooring tie the space together, while its open layout encourages conversation with the kitchen and garden.

The dining room
The separate dining room provides an inviting setting for family meals and entertaining. A trio of pendant lights hang above the dining area and dual windows with fitted blinds ensure natural light. The herringbone flooring continues the cohesive design while flowing openly from the kitchen.

The living room
Designed for more formal occasions, the living room stretches the full depth of the house and provides ample space for various seating arrangements. It features a modern fireplace set within a contrasting mantel and glazed doors lead directly to the garden.

The hallway, cloakroom and office
The impressive entrance hall sets the tone for the property with its sense of space and style. A turned staircase with white balustrade and dark handrail rises to the first floor and herringbone flooring leads to the principal rooms. Positioned off the hall, the office provides a quiet work from home space with ample space for shelving or storage. The adjoining cloakroom includes a wall-hung WC, compact basin and heated towel rail, serving guests with ease.

The principal bedroom and en suite
The principal bedroom enjoys a secluded position overlooking the rear garden. French doors open to a Juliet balcony and built-in wardrobes provide practicality. There is space for additional furnishings and a seating area. The adjoining en suite offers a curved glass shower, wall-hung WC and wash basin with distinctive contemporary tiling.

The second bedroom and en suite
Another generous double room, the second bedroom benefits from twin built-in wardrobes set adjacent to two windows overlooking the garden. The en suite provides a large walk-in shower, wall-hung basin, WC and chrome towel rail.

The third bedroom and en suite
The third bedroom provides flexible accommodation for family or guests. Dual windows overlook the garden and there is ample floor space for freestanding furniture. Its own en suite is fitted with a glass-screened shower, wall-hung basin, WC and heated towel rail, ensuring comfort and privacy.

The fourth and fifth bedrooms
The fourth and fifth bedrooms are comfortable doubles arranged around the landing. Each room has two windows overlooking the frontage and ample space for bedroom furniture, with the fifth bedroom benefiting from built-in wardrobes.

The family bathroom
Serving the remaining bedrooms, the family bathroom is appointed to a high standard. A freestanding bath sits opposite a generous walk-in shower with glass screen and chrome fittings. The wall-hung WC, contemporary basin and heated towel rail are set against fully tiled walls with a contrasting border.

The garden
The landscaped rear garden is designed for both relaxation and play. Brick-edged steps ascend from a broad paved terrace to a tiered lawn bordered by post-and-rail fencing. The upper level offers open field views while mature trees provide shelter and the broad patio extends along the rear of the house, accessed from several rooms.

The driveway and parking
Parking is plentiful to the front of the property. A gravel driveway leads to an integral double garage with timber doors and an electric charging point. Gated access at the side connects to the rear garden for convenience.

Agent Note
The development is managed by a residents’ management company, which is owned and operated by the homeowners themselves. On completion of the purchase, the new owner of this property will become a Director of the management company and will therefore have a direct role in overseeing the management and upkeep of the communal areas. There is an annual management charge, which varies depending on the level of maintenance required, and is currently less than £1,000 per annum.

Location

Location
Astwood Bank lies on the Worcestershire Warwickshire border and combines village charm with convenient access to urban facilities. Everyday amenities include a convenience store, eateries and highly regarded schools, while nearby Redditch, Alcester and Worcester provide supermarkets, leisure centres and secondary education. The A441, A435 and M42 link to Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon and the wider Midlands. Rail services from Redditch and Bromsgrove connect to Birmingham and beyond. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore footpaths, bridleways and golf courses amid the surrounding countryside. The village fosters a welcoming community with events and clubs throughout the year.

Services

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

Broadband Speed: Superfast broadband available. Download speeds up to 53 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps source Ofcom checker.

Mobile Coverage: Likely available from EE, Vodafone, Three 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 very low risk for river and surface water flooding.

Fees

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.