Could this Dutch-style barn become your future home?
If you’ve ever dreamed of converting a barn, we’ve found the perfect opportunity for you on Plotfinder.
Surrounded by idyllic countryside views and bordered by mature woodland, this Dutch-style barn near Kidderminster is waiting for someone to put their own stamp on it.
Whether you’d add a wildlife pond to the expansive grounds or create a scenic patio for enjoying long summer evenings, we can think of countless possibilities for this plot. Find out everything you need to know below, including local insights from our editor.
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Plot details
- Location: Chaddesley Corbett, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire
- Price: £450,000
- Plot size: Three acres (approx)
- Flood risk: Very low
- Services: Mains electricity via an existing on-site connection and mains water
- Broadband speed: Download speeds up to 14 Mbps, upload speeds up to 1 Mbps
- Mobile coverage: Likely available from EE, Three, Vodafone and O2
- Agent: Andrew Grant
(Image credit: Andrew Grant via Plotfinder)
What is the plot?
This rural plot in the village of Chaddesley Corbett in Worcestershire is set on three acres of land and includes a rare Dutch-style steel frame barn. These buildings were primarily used to store and protect hay, straw, food and machinery, and feature a curved roof designed to help with water runoff.
Dutch-style barns are popular with architects thanks to their unconventional structure, which is ideal for creating stunning vaulted ceilings, open-plan living spaces and large glazed features – not to mention their industrial charm.
Mature woodland wraps around the large paddock and pasture, helping this secluded spot feel private and tucked away. However, it’s still easily accessible, with an existing gated driveway leading up from the lane, level access and plenty of parking.
What makes this such a good opportunity is that you wouldn’t necessarily need to worry about securing planning permission to turn it into a dream home – it already benefits from Class Q prior approval to create a single dwelling of around 149.5m².
Where is the plot located?
Despite its secluded feel, this plot is located just two miles from Chaddesley Corbett, a historic village in Worcestershire’s Wyre Forest District.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to create your own slice of rural life in a great location,” says Beth Murton, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating. “The Worcestershire village of Chaddesley Corbett was on my previous route to work and I’ve always loved its quaint high street with its mix of timber-framed period architecture.
“There are a couple of pubs, a butcher, a primary school and a 12th century church. You’re surrounded by open countryside here, but also only a short drive from the towns of Kidderminster and Bromsgrove for any other amenities you may require.”
How can you buy the plot?
The freehold site is currently being marketed with a guide price of offers in excess of £450,000.
The listing is available through Plotfinder, a land and renovation finding service featuring opportunities for sale across the UK.
If you like the sound of this plot, but want a bit of inspiration first, take a look inside this Dutch barn conversion in Kent. Or, read our complete guide on Dutch barn conversions, which answers all the questions you need to know.