Welcome to 12 Merganser Way, Kidderminster, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the DY10 4EQ area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This modern and well-kept property was built 1983-1990 and has a reported internal area of 188 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £442,000 and a rental potential of £2,873 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to May 25, 2025. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"An incredibly special home, which surely cannot fail to impress. In terms of both the location, outside space and presentation, it is hard to find anything to match on the Spennells or even Kidderminster as a whole.
Set in a highly desirable and rarely available position, this home directly borders a beautiful nature reserve with uninterrupted views and access to scenic walks.
The property has undergone an extensive and thoughtful renovation, finished to the highest standard throughout.
Designed for modern living, the open plan layout flows beautifully between kitchen, dining and living areas. This light filled space is perfect for entertaining and everyday family life.
The large, south facing garden spans around a quarter of an acre and is bathed in sunlight throughout the day.
A spacious driveway provides parking for several vehicles with ease, offering practicality and convenience for families and visitors.
Detached double garage offering secure parking and excellent storage space. It also holds potential for conversion into a gym, workshop or home office, subject to planning permissions.
The kitchen area
The kitchen is fitted to a high standard, including quartz worktops and a central island, an AEG induction hob, a built in microwave, two ovens, an integrated warming draw, an integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, plus a fantastic butler s pantry. The kitchen also benefits from French doors out to the garden and an internal door to the adjoining utility room, which features the same quartz work surfaces along with wall and base units.
The dining area
The dining area is conveniently in the middle of the living area and the kitchen area, making the room flow with ease. That flow is then aided by the easy access to the garden via multiple French doors, this is the perfect space for hosting and for daily family life. Behind this area there is a conservatory room which since photographing has had bi fold doors fitted, separating it from the main living area and a newly added insulated plastered roof with inset down lighters.
The living area
The living area has the most wonderful contemporary virtual fire along with a built in media station, useful decorative recesses, surround sound, and French doors out to the garden. The open plan of this room creates a wonderful flow between areas and makes spending time with family or guests all the more easy.
The study
Tucked away on the ground floor is the peaceful and private study. This room is ideal for those who work from home or who appreciate a moment of quiet. The room benefits from a large window that provides a lot of ample light. There is room for storage and furniture depending on your needs.
The cloakroom
The cloakroom is stylishly finished with stone effect tiling and a sleek modern suite. It features a compact vanity unit with integrated basin and matte black tap, complemented by a matching mirror above. The close coupled WC is positioned beneath a frosted window, allowing natural light while maintaining privacy. A practical yet elegant space, ideal for guests and everyday use.
The master bedroom
The expansive master bedroom is nothing short of outstanding, flooding with light from a large picture window and French doors which lead out to a Juliet balcony. This room also has downlighters, a designer radiator, and a door to the accompanying ensuite.
The en suite
The en suite is tastefully styled to a lovely standard with attractive tiling, a shower cubicle, fitted furniture incorporating a wash basin, storage, a low level WC and underfloor heating.
Bedroom two
A well proportioned double bedroom enjoying a peaceful outlook over mature trees, offering a calming and private atmosphere. The large window allows plenty of natural light to fill the room, enhancing the sense of space. This room includes space for wardrobes and other furnishings, making it both comfortable and practical.
Bedrooms three & four
Bedroom three is a generous double bedroom also benefits from a beautiful leafy aspect through a wide rear facing window. With ample floor space and a light, airy feel, it s an ideal guest room. There is room for freestanding furniture and the layout lends itself to versatile use.
Bedroom four is a slightly smaller room perfect for a dressing room, children s room or walk in wardrobe. Its bright and airy and is filled with natural light.
The bathroom
The bedrooms are serviced by a luxurious family bathroom, which is incredibly spacious and styled to the most excellent of standards. Comprising underfloor heating, beautiful tiling, a designer vertical radiator, a large walk in shower cubicle in addition to a free standing bathtub, along with a stylish wall mounted sink incorporating storage beneath.
The garden
An outstanding property such as this is not complete without quality outside space, and the gardens, totalling 1 4 acre, could not get much better. Including a newly laid porcelain paved patio and a vast lawn area. Spennells Valley Nature Reserve provides the backdrop and off to the left through the trees is Captains Pool Lake, together making for the most tranquil of settings more akin to a country home.
Larchwood enjoys a rare position on the Spennells, tucked at the end of a quiet cul de sac on a third of an acre plot, directly bordering a nature reserve with views through the trees to Captains Pool Lake. It offers a peaceful, semi rural lifestyle without being isolated from nearby towns and amenities.
Ideal for animal lovers or outdoor enthusiasts, the setting provides a tranquil, wooded backdrop filled with birds and wildlife. Numerous rights of way lead through the surrounding fields and Spennells Valley Nature Reserve, perfect for walking without needing the car.
Spennells offers local shops including a Tesco Express and takeaways within walking distance of Merganser Way. Heronswood primary school is 0.6 miles away, with senior schools nearby on Comberton Road.
Kidderminster town centre is just 2 miles away, offering a variety of shops, restaurants and supermarkets, while the train station provides direct services to Worcester, Birmingham and London.
Mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage. Broadband is available at this property.
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."
