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A traditional family home with a large garden adjoining countryside at the rear, being sold on a part-buy, part-rent basis.
Description
This property is being sold on a part-buy, part-rent basis, with purchasers having the option at this stage to purchase anywhere from 50-75% shares and the option to buy more later. This excellent and affordable housing scheme is provided by the Community Housing Group, ideal for first-time purchasers or those with a limited budget who want to get on the property ladder. The flexible scheme allows the owner to increase owned shares after one year up to the full 100% ownership, with the rental amount payable diminishing pro rata. On a 50% shared basis, the rental per calendar month is £381.94, which includes buildings insurance and administrative fees. Below is information pertaining to eligibility and how to apply.
Qualification eligibility criteria
Applicants are not eligible to join the Home Choice Plus housing register unless they met the qualifying criteria of a close association outlined below;
In determining whether the household has a close association we will agree a connection exists in the following circumstances;
- Where the local connection arises due to residency the applicant(s) must have lived in the partnership area (by choice) for a minimum period of two years.
- Where the applicant(s) meets any of the statutory homelessness definitions included in the allocations policy.
- Where the local connection arises due to employment and the applicant(s) have been in permanent, paid employment for a minimum period of six months, within one of the Local Authority areas included in the Partnership, immediately prior to the application (please see further information below).
- Where the applicant(s) has a close (immediate) family member living in the hc+ partnership area and has done so for a minimum period of five years, immediately prior to the application (please see further information below).
- Where the applicant has resided in the Partnership area for three out of the last five years at the point of application.
Eligibility
To be eligible for shared ownership you:-
- Need to be over the age of 18
- Be unable to buy on the open market
- Not already own a property (unless in exceptional circumstances)
- Be able to raise a mortgage to cover the share you wish to purchase
- Be able to afford to pay the remaining rent and bills etc.
- Have enough saved to cover the mortgage and legal fees and any additional moving costs
- Have no more than £15,000 unsecured debt
- Be registered on HomeChoice plus Housing Register. You can apply online at
How to apply
To apply for this property, you need to complete an application form and an income and expenditure statement.
You need to provide documents to support your application, please use the checklist to ensure you have provided everything that is applicable.
Be registered on HomeChoice plus Housing Register. You can apply online at
Once the above is completed, email your supporting documents to:
The Community Housing Group will then assess your application. This normally takes around a week.
Please note
Applications are taken on a first come, first served basis and incomplete applications cannot be accepted. You do not need to provide a homechoiceplus or orbit reference number.
Also, a financial assessment will need to be undertaken by Louise Grant at The Financial Advice Centre before an application can be made.
Description
18 Briar Hill is approached via a paved fore garden neatly framed by a low-level hedgerow, leading to the front entrance door. A wooden gate at the side conveniently connects to the rear garden.
Entrance Hallway
Upon entering, you are greeted by an inviting and spacious hallway. A staircase ascends to the first floor, while doors lead to the reception room and kitchen.
Reception Room
Pleasantly spacious and filled with light, the reception room offers lovely views over the rear garden and countryside beyond.
Kitchen
The kitchen features wall and base units with ample worktop space, incorporating a stainless-steel sink with a drainer. There is space for a slot-in cooker and space for an additional appliances under the countertop. With dual aspects, this room enjoys a delightful outlook to the front and side, allowing natural light to flood in. Quarry tiled flooring adds charm.
Rear Lobby
Accessed from the rear of the kitchen, this useful lobby connects to a pantry/store, a WC and the outside. Quarry tiled flooring seamlessly flows throughout this area.
First Floor
Landing
Ascending the staircase, you will discover a landing illuminated by a front-facing window. Doors lead off to the bedrooms, bathroom and an airing cupboard.
Master Bedroom
Light-filled and spacious, this dual aspect room is a generously sized double bedroom with windows to the rear and side offering astonishing views over the garden and countryside towards Chaddesley Woods.
Bedroom Two
Another well-proportioned double room, the second bedroom boasts captivating views towards the woods through its rear-facing window.
Bedroom Three
A comfortable double room, the third bedroom enjoys a pleasant outlook to the front through its window.
Family Bathroom
This well-equipped bathroom features a modern white suite comprising a low-level WC, washbasin, and bathtub with a shower over. Tiling to the walls around the bathtub and an obscure-glazed window complete the ensemble.
Gardens and grounds
The rear garden offers an extensive lawn, perfect for family enjoyment. Enclosed by a combination of fence panelling and mature hedgerows along the borders, it ensures privacy and security. The garden boasts a variety of specimen trees, mature plants and shrubbery, enhancing its natural charm. A paved pathway leads down the side, providing convenient access to the front of the property through a gate. What sets this garden apart is the exceptional feature that it backs onto fields at the rear, providing breathtaking views over the adjoining countryside and Chaddesley Woods.
Location
This traditional semi-detached home boasts an enviable position, nestled directly alongside picturesque countryside at the rear, offering expansive views across fields to Chaddesley Woods. Situated on the outskirts of Chaddesley Corbett, Briar Hill is within easy walking distance of the village centre, which presents a myriad of amenities for its residents.
Chaddesley Corbett stands as a highly esteemed Worcestershire village, boasting an abundance of country pursuits within arm's reach, alongside stunning countryside, reputable schools and superb transport connections.
This lively village is adorned with a selection of esteemed pubs, farm shops, a church, a village hall, a doctor's surgery, garden centres and an Ofsted-rated 'good' primary and preschool.
Additionally, commuting from this location is exceptionally convenient, with the village offering excellent access to the M5 and M42 motorways.
Services
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
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 levels are as follows:
An agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat
The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive 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 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.

- Shared ownership
- Affordable family home
- Desirable village location
- Directly bordering countryside at the rear
- Uninterrupted views towards Chaddesley Woods
- Ground floor WC
- Three double bedrooms
- Modern family bathroom
- Extensive rear garden
- 99 years remaining on the lease