5 bed detached house for sale

Rock Cross, Rock, Kidderminster DY14

An extraordinary historic home of architectural significance, Bower Court offers expansive living space, stunning landscaped grounds and a private setting close to beautiful countryside.

Description

- Impressive period property with expansive accommodation on grounds stretching approximately 4 acres.

- Exceptional great hall with vaulted ceiling.

- Five large bedrooms and three bathrooms.

- Characterful farmhouse kitchen with aga and adjoining pantry.

- Landscaped gardens, pool room and mature woodland, incorporating historic fish ponds and a medieval moat, both designated as scheduled monuments.

- Large driveway with ample parking and detached 18th century triple garage with a long-term let apartment above.

- Peaceful rural location within easy reach of Bewdley and Kidderminster.

The approach
Bower Court is set along a quiet country lane, approached via a shared track that winds between trees and open countryside. A gated entrance leads into a sweeping gravelled driveway, which opens out to the house and the detached triple garage.

The property enjoys excellent privacy with surrounding woodland and mature planting offering a natural buffer from the outside world. The frontage is framed by a mix of lawns, ornamental borders and traditional red-brick elevations beneath a pitched tiled roof, with a striking conservatory to one side.

The entrance hall
A timber front door opens into the entrance hall, where the original character of the home is immediately evident with tiled flooring, exposed beams and timber staircase. A door leads down to the useful cellar through a walk-in pantry, ideal for storage or wine. The hallway connects directly to the kitchen, dining room and sitting room, with stairs rising to the first floor. A ground floor cloakroom is located off the hallway.

The kitchen
The kitchen is filled with charm, centred around a classic green aga. There are painted base units and timber worktops, with ample space for informal dining around a central farmhouse table. Beamed ceilings, quarry-tiled floors and leaded windows enhance the period atmosphere. A door connects directly to the conservatory and the dining room sits adjacent.

The dining room
With exposed wall timbers and oak flooring, the formal dining room is ideal for entertaining. It is spacious enough for a formal table and additional furnishings. A wide entrance leads through into the snug, creating a natural flow for social occasions. This elegant space reflects the character of the home. From here, there is also access back to the main hallway and kitchen.

The snug
A more intimate reception room, the snug is ideal for quieter evenings. Beamed ceilings and traditional plasterwork frame the space, while a large fireplace houses a distinctive iron stove. Leaded windows overlook the gardens and the room links directly to the dining room, giving it excellent flow and flexibility. It’s a perfect retreat for reading or enjoying a wood fire.

The conservatory
The conservatory is a true highlight, with a gothic arched glass design offering stunning garden views and year-round enjoyment. With tiled floors and French doors leading outside, it can be used as both a dining and sitting area. Filled with natural light, it serves as a calming and picturesque extension of the home, directly accessed from the kitchen.

The sitting room
Situated to the West wing of the house are the great hall and sitting room. The sitting room is a welcoming and peaceful space, with generous proportions and views over the gardens. An original brick fireplace creates a natural focal point. Heavy beams and period detailing feature throughout, with space for multiple seating arrangements. From here, there is direct access to the music room.

The great hall
The great hall at the heart of Bower Court is one of its most remarkable spaces. Originally designed as a music room, it features a soaring vaulted ceiling with exposed cruck beams, evoking the grandeur of a medieval banqueting hall. The scale of the room is impressive, with ample space for multiple grand pianos, seating and a library of books.

Full-height windows flood the room with natural light and frame views of the gardens, while a woodburning stove set into a large inglenook fireplace provides warmth and focus. This room is perfectly suited to musical performance, entertaining on a grand scale, or quiet reading and reflection. Its exceptional proportions and architectural detailing make it a defining feature of the home and a rare find in the local area.

The first floor landing
The spacious first floor landing acts as an additional reception space, currently used as a reading or study area. It showcases the home’s timber frame beautifully, with wide floorboards and exposed beams. Natural light floods in from the stairwell and adjacent rooms, creating a welcoming central space from which three of the bedrooms are accessed.

The principal bedroom suite
The principal bedroom is a generous and light-filled room, positioned to the rear with views from triple aspect windows over the gardens. It includes space for a super-king bed and additional furniture, with exposed timbers adding to the historic atmosphere. The room is located close to the main staircase and benefits from its own private en suite.

The principal en suite
The en suite to the principal bedroom includes a corner shower, WC and vanity basin, alongside mirrored storage and a jacuzzi-style bath. It is finished in keeping with the character of the home, with plastered walls and timber accents and provides a well-appointed private space for the principal suite.

The second and third bedrooms
Positioned off the first floor landing, this double bedroom features exposed beams, leaded windows and built-in shelving. It offers excellent space and natural light, with views across the front gardens. Accessed from the second bedroom, the third bedroom enjoys views to the side and features period beams and architectural details. It is a versatile space, suitable for use as a guest room or study.

The fourth bedroom
Situated on the second floor, the fourth bedroom is a substantial space with high ceilings and excellent light. Its large proportions make it suitable for a principal guest suite, with access to eaves storage and a nearby bathroom. The room retains beams and period details, with views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

The fifth bedroom
Also on the second floor, this large and airy room features vaulted ceilings and exposed roof timbers. It is currently set up as a bedroom but could serve a variety of uses, including studio, hobby space or office.

The family bathrooms
The first floor bathroom is a bright space featuring a panelled bath, WC, bidet and pedestal basin, all set beneath a wide window with garden views. Wall tiling surrounds the bath area, with a central mirror above the basin. The second floor bathroom includes a panelled bath with traditional tap fittings, WC and pedestal basin, all set beneath a pitched ceiling, with exposed timbers lending subtle character to the room.

The barn
The barn is a characterful brick and timber building with a pitched tiled roof, echoing the architectural heritage of the main home. It sits neatly within the courtyard setting, adjacent to the main residence and driveway, with its own dedicated entrance. The building’s aesthetic charm, substantial footprint and defined purpose make it a highly valuable and versatile part of the Bower Court estate.

The barn accommodation
The first floor of the barn presents a spacious self-contained annexe layout, currently accessed via an external staircase and offering tremendous potential for multi-generational living, guests, or independent use. At the heart is a striking vaulted sitting room with exposed timbers and triple-aspect windows, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. Off the central living space lies a bright fitted kitchen and a separate dining area, both with charming pitched ceilings and countryside views.

There are also two bedrooms, a shower room, a practical landing area and an additional store. While not formally linked to the main house, the layout provides excellent autonomy, with a configuration that suits private living, creative use or future lettings. Its proportions and independence offer considerable flexibility for lifestyle needs.

The courtyard gardens
To the north-west elevation is a beautifully kept level lawn framed by manicured hedging and mature shrubs. This area provides a peaceful and private setting with a pathway leading the length of the building. Beyond, a walled courtyard garden features a central ornamental pond surrounded by paved terracing and climbing foliage. This tranquil space offers a sheltered spot for outdoor dining or relaxation and connects seamlessly to further garden sections, enhancing the flow around the house.

The formal lawns
Arranged as a formal parterre, with four shaped lawns arranged around a central gravelled feature containing a stone fountain. This classical layout is softened by curving gravel paths and shaped topiary planting and framed by stone walls and tall clipped hedges. A mix of herbaceous planting and flowering shrubs add seasonal colour. A paved seating terrace lies directly outside the house beneath an impressive wall of mature wisteria, offering a superb spot for al fresco dining with a stunning backdrop of timber framing and red brick.

The summer house
Tucked into one corner of the formal garden is a delightful brick and timber summer house with a pitched tile roof and glazed elevations. Positioned within its own pocket of mature planting, this charming structure provides a quiet retreat in all seasons and could be used as a garden office, artist’s studio or reading room. A separate seating area with gravelled surface and low box hedging sits just outside, ideal for afternoon tea or evening drinks surrounded by greenery.

The conservatory lawns
The conservatory opens onto a further lawned area tucked along the western elevation, bordered by flower beds and laid to grass, offering a secluded and sheltered spot for morning coffee or planting displays.

The woodland
A footpath leads from the rear lawns through a gateway into the extensive woodland that forms a key part of Bower Court’s 3.8 acre setting. This large, private area is richly planted with native trees, seasonal wildflowers and mature hedgerows, creating a peaceful natural haven ideal for nature lovers. This enchanting area feels a world away from modern life and creates a perfect contrast to the more formal landscaping nearer the house.

The driveway and parking
The property is approached via a long private drive, which opens into a generous gravelled parking area with space for multiple vehicles, offering easy turning and access to both the garage and house. The triple garage is a large open area on the ground floor of the barn, providing covered parking, workshop space and secure storage. A separate pool room building is also set within the grounds, presenting an opportunity for restoration or repurposing, subject to any necessary permissions.

History of Bower Court
An early mention of Bower Court appears in Nash’s History of Worcestershire (1799), which records:

“There is in Rock, near the church, a place called The Bower from who Mr Fitzwilliam Coningsby deceased. It is now the property of Mr Gorge of Eye who is supposed to have a manor here and is one of the principal landowners of the parish.”

This elegant period home stands on a site of long-established significance within the parish, its name and presence woven into the story of the landscape.

Location

Bower Court enjoys a peaceful setting just outside the village of Rock, in the picturesque Worcestershire countryside. The nearby town of Bewdley offers a range of shops, cafés and restaurants, alongside the River Severn and the Severn Valley Railway. Kidderminster lies approximately 7 miles away, providing wider amenities, supermarkets and direct rail links to Birmingham. The local area is popular for walking, riding and rural pursuits, with the Wyre Forest and Cleobury Mortimer both close at hand.

Rock village itself has a church, pub and primary school, while the nearby B4202 provides good road access to Tenbury Wells and the A456 to Kidderminster and Worcester. The M5 and M42 motorways are accessible for commuting, and Birmingham Airport is approximately an hour’s drive. Despite its seclusion, Bower Court is well connected and offers the rare combination of rural tranquillity with convenience.

Services

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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.