4 bed detached house for sale

Alveley, Bridgnorth WV15

A grand country home in a secluded Alveley setting, with panoramic views, landscaped gardens and potential for annexe accommodation.

Description

• A substantial four-bedroom detached residence set in approximately 1.2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

• A detached double garage and an office above, offering an ideal opportunity for conversion to a self-contained annexe.

• Featuring a sitting room, snug, kitchen and dining room, the home offers flexible and sociable living, with French doors opening directly onto the gardens.

• The grounds including formal lawns, herbaceous borders, rose-covered pergolas, ponds and a summer house positioned to enjoy sunsets over Clee Hill.

• Electric gates lead to a large gravel driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. An enclosed brick courtyard links the house to the detached laundry room and garage.

• Set on the edge of Alveley, the property enjoys both tranquillity and accessibility. Surrounded by rolling countryside, yet within easy reach of village amenities.

The approach
Applecross House sits in an elevated and private setting off a quiet country lane, behind electric gates. A long gravelled driveway curves past mature hedging and trees before arriving at a large parking area, providing ample space for multiple vehicles with ease of access. The property’s handsome red-brick frontage and pitched tiled roofs offer a warm welcome, complemented by the detached garage and courtyard.

The kitchen
The kitchen and breakfast room is a generous, dual-aspect space ideal for everyday family life. It features granite work surfaces, a 'Lacanche' range cooker, extensive fitted cabinetry and a central island, with ample room for a dining table. A door leads through to the pantry, offering excellent storage for dry goods and kitchen essentials.

The dining room
Positioned centrally at the rear of the home, the dining room connects to the kitchen, garden room and the sitting room through French doors. It offers an elegant space for entertaining, with parquet floors running through to the sitting room. Windows into the garden room flood the room with natural light.

The sitting room
The main sitting room enjoys dual aspect windows overlooking both the gardens and the front of the property. A fireplace with a wood burning stove provides a central focal point and there is plenty of space for comfortable seating. From here there is access to the study and a convenient store room.

The garden room
The garden room enjoys a lovely outlook over the rear terrace and grounds. Its French doors allow for easy access to the garden, creating a natural link between indoor and outdoor living. This room is flooded with light and offers a peaceful place to relax.

The snug
The snug is a cosy retreat situated off the kitchen and provides an additional reception space. It has direct access to the external courtyard and is filled with natural light from two large windows overlooking the approach to the property and the French doors to the courtyard.

The study
The study is located at the end of the house and is accessed from the sitting room. It is fitted with extensive shelving and storage. French doors open directly to the garden, making this a calm and inspiring place to work.

The reception hall
A welcoming reception hall features parquet flooring and high ceilings. The staircase rises ahead, while doors open to the principal reception rooms. A useful cloakroom with WC and wash basin is located just off the hall.

The principal bedroom
The principal bedroom overlooks the front of the home through two large windows, taking advantage of the glorious countryside views. It is a spacious double room, with ample room for additional furniture and access to its own en suite.

The principal en suite
The en suite features a large walk-in shower, tiled bath, integrated wash basin with ample storage, WC and attractive tiling. It is a bright, well-appointed room with a side-facing window.

The second bedroom
A good-sized double, the second bedroom faces the rear, with views over the manicured gardens and views beyond. It benefits from built-in storage and offers ample space for a variety of furniture layouts.

The third and fourth bedrooms
The third bedroom is currently used as a single but could easily serve as a double bedroom or nursery. It has a pleasant garden outlook and a quiet position. The fourth bedroom is positioned at the front and is a comfortable double and offers flexibility for sleeping or working space.

The family bathroom
The family bathroom serves the bedrooms well and is fitted with a bathtub with mixer taps and shower head, a separate shower with cubicle, wash basin and WC. It is finished in neutral tones, with a large window providing natural light and ventilation.

The laundry room
Housed in a separate building across the courtyard, the laundry room is generously sized and includes plumbing, power and heating. It features fitted units, worktops and a built-in fridge, providing practical utility space that could be reconfigured for other uses if desired.

The grounds
The grounds at Applecross House are a standout feature of the property. Extending to just over an acre and beautifully landscaped, they include rolling lawns, ornamental planting, mature specimen trees and two ponds. A large wildlife pond sits in a peaceful corner, attracting birds and other species, while a smaller pond nearby adds charm and variety. A rose-covered archway leads through to an orchard-style avenue with a range of fruit trees. The layout balances openness with privacy, framing views towards Clee Hill.

The summer house
Positioned to capture the afternoon and evening sun, the timber summer house is elevated on a large decked terrace with space for seating, dining and entertaining. From here, the view stretches across the lawn to the house and far beyond into the countryside. This spot is ideal for hosting or simply enjoying the changing seasons in total privacy, with mature hedging offering seclusion and shelter.

The terrace
Leading directly out from the garden room and snug is an elegant paved terrace with stone balustrades, urns and ornamental steps rising to the main lawn. This area makes an ideal place for morning coffee or al fresco dining, with access to multiple parts of the garden and full views of the wider landscape. Further seating areas are set in private corners, allowing peaceful moments throughout the day.

The vegetable plot
Tucked away behind screening hedges, a secluded and productive vegetable garden offers raised beds and a Hartley Botanic Victorian-style glasshouse with brick plinth. This area is ideal for keen gardeners or those looking to enjoy a more sustainable lifestyle, with pathways leading from the main garden and back around to the drive and courtyard. The area has also been considered for future reconfiguration, offering space for further landscaping or outdoor leisure features.

The double garage and courtyard
Between the house, detached laundry room and garage sits a charming walled courtyard laid with brick. A brick-built fish pond is surrounded by formal planting. The detached garage is built in red brick, with power, light and its own central heating and water supply. Above the garage is a spacious studio/home office accessed via an external staircase. This building offers excellent potential to create an annexe, subject to any necessary permissions.

Agent Note
Please note that the postcode does not bring you directly to the property and will lead only to the top of Vicarage Bank. For accurate navigation, we recommend entering ‘Applecross House, Alveley’ into Google Maps, which will bring you directly to the gates of the property.

Location

Applecross House enjoys an elevated position above the Severn Valley, with magnificent views across the Wyre Forest and towards the Clee Hills, perfectly balancing rural charm with accessibility.

The property overlooks the Severn Valley Country Park, ideal for walking and wildlife, with direct access to the Severn Valley Railway via the nearby Country Park Halt.
Alveley is a thriving village with a strong community and a good range of amenities, including a primary school, doctors surgery with in-house pharmacy, village shop, takeaways, sports clubs and several public houses and eateries.

The village is located above the River Severn, equidistant from the riverside towns of Bridgnorth and Bewdley, both around 7 miles away. Bridgnorth offers historic charm and the famous cliff railway, while Bewdley features Georgian streets, riverside walks and the West Midlands Safari Park. Kidderminster is nearby for mainline rail and broader shopping.

This area of Shropshire and north Worcestershire is known for its natural beauty, outdoor pursuits and strong transport links.

Services

The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and water. Drainage is provided via a private BioDisc treatment plant, which does not require annual emptying.

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 highlighted in a survey that 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.

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.