# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (DY12 1HY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 HILLTOP AVENUE, BEWDLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE DY12 1HY | | Price | £330,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £310,000 Oct 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 10/06/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £700/year ### Recommendations - A (350) - B (1,500) - W1 (1,200) - C (30) - E (15) - F (400) - G (450) - I (3,000) - N (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9098-2012-7236-7000-4254) ## Description A beautifully improved two bedroom detached bungalow enjoying a generous corner plot in this popular address in Bewdley town. Located within easy reach of amenities in Bewdley and Kidderminster, the property offers an immaculately presented layout, including a fantastic open-plan lounge/kitchen, with an island unit and integrated appliances. The property also includes a large driveway, a large garage, additional rear parking with space for a caravan, and an excellent sized rear garden. There is also immense potential for extension (subject to planning consent). The Accommodation: The uPVC double glazed front door opens to an entrance porch, including uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, tiled floor and a double glazed composite front door to the lounge/kitchen. The lounge/kitchen forms a fantastic open-plan room which is split into two distinct areas. The kitchen is luxuriously appointed with a range of light grey shaker style units, with quartz worksurfaces, incorporating an island unit with an integrated Lamona electric hob, breakfast bar and base cupboards/drawers. The kitchen also includes a double Belfast sink with a mixer tap, integrated appliances including a Lamona double electric oven and a fridge freezer, pull-out larder, carousel and bin cupboards; base cupboards/drawers, wall mounted cupboards, engineered oak wood flooring and a uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. The lounge/dining area has a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, two radiators, engineered oak wood flooring and a door to an inner hallway. The inner hall includes a loft access hatch (boarded loft with a pull-down ladder), door to a laundry cupboard (with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer) and doors to bedrooms one and two and the bathroom. Bedroom one forms a double room including a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted wardrobe, radiator and wood effect laminate flooring. Bedroom two is a versatile double room with a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and a radiator. The bathroom is beautifully appointed with a white suite, including a bath with a shower screen and a fitted mixer shower over (with a large rainfall style shower head and a separate spray), table-top wash basin with built-in light grey high gloss finish vanity drawers below, push-button flush WC, heated towel rail, part tiling to the walls and a tiled floor. Outside: The property occupies a generous corner position and is set back beyond a large tarmac driveway, which provides plenty of off-road parking, together with side approach to the garage. The frontage also includes a cold water tap and a double power point. The garage is entered via a remote-controlled roller-shutter door and includes lighting, power points, window to the rear elevation and a uPVC double glazed door to the rear garden. A separate approximately 4.4m x 6.3m rear driveway (no dropped kerb) provides additional parking for one car or space for a caravan. Gated side access is available on both sides of the property to the excellent sized rear garden, which comprises a side patio, banked lawn, cold water tap, higher tier pebbled patio, attractive rear shrub border and a shed/greenhouse. Viewing is essential for this greatly improved detached bungalow and its pleasant setting to be fully appreciated. Early appointments are recommended to avoid disappointment. Location: Situated on the banks of the River Severn and the edge of the Wyre Forest, Bewdley has been described as “the most perfect small town in Worcestershire”. The town enjoys a good choice of pubs, cafes and restaurants, along with small independent shops, craft studios, a brewery, a local museum, a selection of sports clubs, and a number of churches. Being approximately 20 miles southwest of Birmingham and 15 miles north of Worcester, Bewdley is served by a good motorway network with excellent links to the M5, M6, M40, and M42. Birmingham International Airport is approximately 45 minutes away and the mainline train station in Kidderminster has regular services to and from Worcester, Malvern, Birmingham, and London. Schooling: The town is fortunate to benefit from two primary schools and a high school, all rated as Good by Ofsted in their most recent inspections. The independent sector is also well catered for locally with a fine selection of schools available nearby in Kidderminster, Chaddesley Corbett, Abberley, Bromsgrove, and Worcester. Tenure: Freehold Services: All mains services are connected Local Authority: Wyre Forest District Council Council Tax: Band C ## Property Photos - ![Front Aerial](/listings/photos/162649691/1264139) - Front Aerial - ![Kitchen/Lounge](/listings/photos/162649691/1264140) - Kitchen/Lounge - ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/162649691/1264141) - Lounge/Dining Room - ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/162649691/1264142) - Lounge/Dining Room - ![Lounge/kitchen](/listings/photos/162649691/1264143) - Lounge/kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/162649691/1264144) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/162649691/1264145) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/162649691/1264146) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/162649691/1264147) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/162649691/1264148) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/162649691/1264149) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/162649691/1264150) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/162649691/1264151) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/162649691/1264152) - Bathroom - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/162649691/1264153) - Front Elevation - ![Front Aerial](/listings/photos/162649691/1264154) - Front Aerial - ![Garden](/listings/photos/162649691/1264155) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/162649691/1264156) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/162649691/1264157) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/162649691/1264158) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/162649691/1264159) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/162649691/1264160) - Garden - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/162649691/1264161) - Rear Elevation - ![Rear Aerial](/listings/photos/162649691/1264162) - Rear Aerial ## Floorplans - ![CAM02086G0-PR0681-BUILD01-FLOOR00.png](/listings/photos/162649691/1264163) - CAM02086G0-PR0681-BUILD01-FLOOR00.png ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/162649691/1264164) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 HILLTOP AVENUE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1HY | £310,000 | 02/10/2025 | Detached | | 23 HILLTOP AVENUE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1HY | £185,000 | 22/10/2020 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 71 KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1DG | £387,500 | 31/03/2026 | Detached | | 14 LODGE CLOSE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1DN | £260,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 140 KIDDERMINSTER ROAD, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1JD | £250,000 | 24/10/2023 | Detached | | 14 THRELFALL DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1HU | £650,000 | 18/04/2023 | Detached | | 8 WARSTONE CLOSE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1HZ | £357,000 | 13/02/2023 | Detached | | 47 BELVEDERE CRESCENT, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1JX | £295,000 | 27/01/2023 | Detached | | THE OLD VICARAGE HABBERLEY ROAD, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1JA | £878,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | HOLLYSIDE HABBERLEY ROAD, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1JA | £422,500 | 06/05/2022 | Detached | | 45 BELVEDERE CRESCENT, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1JX | £315,000 | 29/03/2022 | Detached | | 10 MEADOW RISE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1JP | £275,000 | 26/01/2022 | Detached | | 9 CAMPION WAY, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1HW | £350,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached | | 1 BELVEDERE CRESCENT, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 1JX | £316,500 | 19/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £396,375 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £459,997 (19 Detached, DY12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -28.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wyre Forest). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £739/mo - **Realistic:** £821/mo - **Optimistic:** £903/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £82,100 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,593/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -32.4% - **10y growth:** 33.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wyre Forest; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 16.9% - **10y growth (index):** 46.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)