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Floorplan
Map3 bedroom detached house
Study
Sold STC
Detached house
3 beds
2 baths
1,399 sq ft / 130 sq m
EPC rating: D
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 330Mbps *
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Features and description
Situated in a quiet lane in Hopwood, a well presented, detached, character cottage of approximately 1,400 sq.ft. Sitting room, dining room, study, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, garden, double garaging, horse-shoe driveway with ample car parking.
Penlock Cottage is situated down a quiet lane and approached over a paved horse-shoe driveway which allows parking for several vehicles in addition to the double garage/workshop.
The cottage has spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors; the property has high ceilings and exposed ceiling and wall beams.
There is a striking inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel burning stove with a limestone-hearth. The sitting room is open plan, leading to the dining area.
Adjacent to the sitting room is a good size study/potential 4th bedroom which overlooks the rear gardens.
The kitchen is fitted throughout with a range of modern wall and base units having solid Birch Wood doors and contrasting worktops, tiled floor, Rangemaster cooker and space for a large fridge freezer. A stable doors leads to the decked patio area and colourful mature gardens.
From the sitting room the staircase leads through to three good size bedrooms with the master bedroom having built in wardrobes and en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by a stylish family bathroom.
The gardens are mature and beautifully maintained with a variety of spring and summer flower beds, mature trees and evergreen shrubs providing colour throughout the year, two decked-patio areas and garden shed.
Hopwood has excellent commuter access to junction 2 of the M42. The property is only 1.9 miles from the village of Barnt Green, and only 1.5 miles from the Alvechurch Junior and middle schools.
The village of Alvechurch has a varied shopping area with many amenities which include a doctor’s surgery, dentist, opticians, butchers, coffee shops, and tearooms, and a highly recommended Gastro pub.
Hopwood lies about 10 miles to the south-west of Birmingham city centre, is bounded by greenbelt offering wonderful walks that enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
The stunning Lickey Hills are just a short distance away. Good commuter access to the M5 and M42 motorways and A38. There are train stations in Barnt Green and Alvechurch with regular services to Birmingham and Redditch.
About this agent
Robert Oulsnam and Company was established over 47 years ago since when it has steadily grown and currently has 12 offices throughout South Birmingham and North Worcestershire and is regarded as the biggest and most successful independent agency in the area. With around 100 staff including consultants we are well-placed to best serve our customers. We specialise in residential property, whether it’s buying or selling, letting or renting, together with block management, surveying and valuing, conveyancing services, mortgage services and land and new homes. Our two Directors are both Chartered Surveyors and the company is regulated by the RICS. Many of our staff also have professional qualifications, such as MNAEA and MARLA. Since its inception the company has chosen to make quality of service the foundation on which it is built. Strongly coupled to this are the interests of our customers which must always come before the interests of the company. This is what sets us apart from many of the other Estate Agents in this region. Estate Agency is a people business; people sell and let homes and we always keep this at the forefront of our mind during our daily routines. We have, as our policy, retained all the values of a traditional estate agency whilst at the same time embracing the latest technologies so the customer experience is the best it can be.