Habberley Golf Club
Low Habberley
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 5RF
A mature, beautifully positioned nine hole
golf club established in 1924.
A picturesque, undulating nine hole 5401
yard parkland golf course.
Welcoming club house. Two bedroom steward’s bungalow. Green keepers cabin.
Large carpark.
In All About 43 Acres.
Situation
Habberley Golf Club is a hidden gem in North Worcestershire.
From its elevated setting it commands stunning views from the
Clent Hills around to the Malvern Hills. It lies off the B4190
and is about two miles from the large Wyre Forest town of
Kidderminster. Birmingham is approximately 20 miles.
Kidderminster has direct rail links to Worcester, Birmingham
and London. There is M5 motorway access via junctions 3 at
Quinton, 4 near Hagley and 5 at Wychbold.
The property lies within walking distance of the Habberley
Valley local nature reserve.
Description
This is a challenging golf course owned and run by the members
for the benefit of all golfers. It is renowned for the quality of
its greens and very attractive tree lined fairways. The Club
presently has in excess of 70 members and offers considerable
potential for further commercialisation. There is also a foot
golf course at the club.
There is potential for other uses, subject to any appropriate
consents.
The single storey clubhouse with ancillary storage buildings
extends to approximately 2960 sq.ft. It includes the
Lounge/Bar, Dining Room, Spike Bar/Snooker Area, Ladies and
Gents locker rooms with showers, Kitchen, Small Office and
Cellar. In addition there is a separate detached bungalow
which is presently occupied by the steward. This has a floor
area of approximately 753 sq.ft. as indicated on the attached
floor plan.
Planning
Wyre Forest District Council have confirmed that the site is
within the West Midlands Green Belt. However, policy
SAL.PDS1 of the adopted Wyre Forest Site Allocations and
Policies Local Plan reflect national policy in allowing
redevelopment of previously developed sites in the Green Belt
being appropriate. They have indicated that within the
developed area of the clubhouse, including the steward’s
bungalow, Pro shop and store there is potential for
redevelopment opportunities. These could include a number
of different uses such as holiday lets, lodges or residential along
with the existing club and golf course. They have indicated that
if unfortunately the golf club is no longer operational and
redevelopment of the developed area should be undertaken
residential development would be considered acceptable.
Agent’s Note
Please note the property will be subject to an uplift clause
reserving 50% of any uplift in value arising from a later planning
permission for change of use, redevelopment or new
development for a term of 25 years.
Services
Club House and Bungalow – mains water and electricity. LPG
Central Heating. Private Drainage.
Rateable Value
The valuation office agency confirms that the rateable value of
the golf course and premises is £10,750.
Website
The golf club website is www.habberleygolfclub.webs.com.
Tenure
The club is Freehold.
There is an area occupied by a telecoms mast on a 50 year
lease. This was sold in exchange for a premium in 2011. A
copy of the lease is available via the Agents.
The cabin/container which is currently used by a part-time
professional golfer as a professional shop is leased on a one
year rolling tenancy.
Fixtures and Fittings
Any items of this nature not specifically mentioned within the
confines of these sales particulars are to be excluded from the
sale price.
Viewing
Via the Sole Agent’s Great Witley Office Tel: 01299 896968.
Directions
From Kidderminster town centre take the A442, signposted to
Bridgnorth and Telford. Proceed until reaching the
roundabout in Franche before taking a left hand turn by the
Esso garage onto the B4190 signposted to Habberley. Upon
reaching the next roundabout take a right hand turn towards
Low Habberley and proceed, continuing around a sharp right
hand turn and proceed up the bank. The golf club will be
located ahead on your right hand side.
Sales particulars produced September 2016
AGENTS NOTE The Agents would stress that these particulars have been written as a guide to the prospective purchaser and that
measurements are approximate. If a prospective purchaser requires clarification on any point mentioned within these particulars they are
asked to contact the Agents. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the Vendor
nor the Agents of the Vendor, are responsible for any such faults or defects or for any statements contained in the general remarks,
summaries or particulars of sale of the property prepared by the said Agents. The purchaser shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has
not entered into this contract in reliance of any of the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the correctness of each of the
statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the Vendor or the said Agents in relation
to, or in conjunction with, the property. The plan and quantities are based on the last Ordnance Survey sheets as revised by the Agents.
Where fields or enclosures have been divided, the areas have been estimated by the Agents and the quantities are believed to be correct
and shall be so accepted by the purchasers. G Herbert Banks LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with
registered No. OC344076. G Herbert Banks LLP is a member of The Property Ombudsman.
G.Herbert Banks
The Estate Office, Great Witley
WORCESTER WR6 6JB
Tel: 01299 896 968
Email [email protected]
www.gherbertbanks.co.uk
The Bungalow EPC graph
The Clubhouse EPC graph