Larches Road, Kidderminster

An impressive traditional detached property with generous gardens and car parking for several vehicles, together with a detached office building. This property was used as a successful specialist care home for twenty years prior to the owner’s retirement. The entire property offered is freehold.

There is also no VAT element. The property benefits from being designated as a commercial site and is recognised by the local council as a care home.

• 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms & extensive gardens.

• Detached office building.

• Potential care home or large family home.

• Ample scope for expansion.

• Picturesque location.

• Elevated position with park views.

• Expansive mature grounds.

• Secure and not overlooked.

• Close to town centre.

• 3,422 sq ft (317.9 sq m)


The approach
Dating back to the inter-war period, this property exudes a timeless elegance in a classic traditional design. Positioned beautifully and not overlooked, it sits well back and elevated from Larches Road, welcoming visitors with a long driveway that opens up to a generous parking area, providing ample space for multiple vehicles. There is excellent potential to expand the parking facilities further, should the need arise, with ample space available to the front and side of the property.


The accommodation
Upon entering the house, one is welcomed with an abundance of carefully arranged accommodation offering considerable flexibility, affording a future owner the opportunity to customise it according to their needs. The property is presently arranged featuring eight bedrooms across two floors, complemented by seven bathrooms/en-suites, a well-equipped kitchen, utility room, and three reception rooms. Many of these rooms offer delightful views of the garden and woodlands surrounding the property, plus a backdrop of the charming Brinton Park.

The entire property is in excellent condition inside and out, well maintained and in good decorative order. Throughout the buildings, attention to detail is evident, including the installation of double glazed windows and doors (with FENSA certificate) in 2022, enhancing both comfort and energy efficiency. The entire roof covering has been replaced, including new breathable felt, battens & slates in 2024, including a 10-year written guarantee. The modern condensing boiler has benefited from an annual manufacturer’s parts and labour maintenance contract from new and is ongoing.


Detached office building
The generous square footage of the main house is complemented by a modern detached office building situated close to the property. It is equipped with double-glazed windows and benefits from central heating supplied from the main residence. The building consists of three offices together with a WC and two additional storage/filing rooms, enhancing the versatility and practicality of the premises.


Property potential uses
This unique stand-alone property offers a versatile investment opportunity suitable for a specialist care home, a range of commercial uses, or as a large exclusive private residence. Situated on a captivating plot, it enjoys a picturesque, elevated position overlooking Brinton Park and the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. This is a rare chance to acquire prime commercial real estate set in an upmarket residential area within a mile of Kidderminster town centre.

This property, with its spacious layout and serene surroundings, holds the potential to be transformed into an amazing family home. There are plans drawn up for a substantial extension above the existing lounge, around 400 sq ft, indicating the property’s potential for further development and enhancement.

This very attractive site offers immense potential far beyond its previous use. A very convenient location on the edge of this well-populated town, positioned ideally for local amenities and transport links, enhances its appeal and makes it well-suited for a range of uses. This includes the possibility of establishing, for example, a doctor’s or dentist’s surgery, veterinary practice, office-based businesses, childcare facilities, etc.


The gardens and grounds
The property, with its office building, is nestled within expansive mature grounds, providing abundant outdoor space that offers unparalleled privacy with a picturesque leafy backdrop. The grounds are fenced and secure, ensuring a sense of safety and tranquillity.


Property history
Until 2018, the present owner successfully operated a long-established and profitable specialist care home on this site, prior to retirement. Most of the facilities are still intact, allowing for a swift resumption of operations for a new owner. It is still recognised with the local authority as a care home and with the planning department as a commercial site.

Location, links and amenities
Nestled in a commanding position, this property overlooks Brinton Park to the front and side and the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal to the rear. Set within its extensive grounds, with the park and canal as its picturesque backdrop, this property offers a setting far removed from the typical town environment, evoking a semi-rural charm.

Despite its tranquil surroundings, Kidderminster town centre lies less than a mile away, ensuring exceptional convenience for both commercial and residential purposes. Owners enjoy easy access to a host of amenities, including a charming pub/restaurant nestled along the canal’s banks. There is also immediate access to Brinton Park, located yards away from the property. This well-maintained green space provides an array of attractions, from picnic areas to playing fields, perfect for activities like dog walking or leisurely strolls.

Kidderminster town further enhances its residents’ lifestyle with a diverse range of supermarkets, high street shops, pubs, banks, building societies, restaurants, and riverside bistros. Additionally, its central location facilitates travel and commuting, with the town’s railway station serving as a key transport hub, offering seamless connections to nearby cities such as Birmingham and Worcester. The M5 motorway is just a few miles away.

The nearby towns of Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn offer riverside appeal and attractions. Kidderminster’s unique features, the Severn Valley Steam Railway and West Midlands Safari Park, are both less than two miles away, adding to its distinctive character and appeal.

Services
To be confirmed.

Council tax band F

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.