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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: D*
3,487 sq ft / 324 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Heating: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 - 7 reception rooms
  • 3 - 4 bathrooms
  • 4.85 acres
  • Gardens and grounds extending to 4.85 acres
  • Well equipped home gym
  • Dating back to 1975
  • A pool house complex and separate garage with storage rooms above
  • Sat on the edge of the village of Barnt Green
  • Wonderful garden room
Located 0.9 miles from the desirable village of Barnt Green and sat in the most glorious of private and tranquil settings, Reservoir Cottage offers flowing accommodation with all of the principal reception rooms enjoying a dual aspect.

The current owners carried out a large renovation project in 2013. All of the windows in the main house were replaced along with the electrical system.

This well-maintained, modern home full of character and charm is a must-see and has not been available for purchase since 1975.

Sat in an elevated position and accessed directly from Bittell Road the gated, block-paved driveway sweeps up to the house.

There is a generous block-paved parking courtyard with a central water feature fountain and access to the detached double garage with a separate storage room above.

The front door is set within a pretty, glazed storm porch. There is a useful guest cloakroom/WC accessed from here and an internal door opens to the stunning reception hall where doors radiate to the principal reception rooms.

A feature dual-sided, stone fireplace sits to the left-hand side and is complimented by the pale ceiling beams. The space flows through to the open-plan sitting room. Directly ahead natural light floods in through the garden room and an open tread staircase rises to the first floor landing area where three of the four bedrooms are located.

The large formal dining room is grand in feel. This dual-aspect room is flooded with natural light with four arched windows providing lovely views. There is also a feature exposed brick wall. This is a perfect space for more formal entertaining and larger family gatherings.

The well-fitted kitchen is dual aspect with views to the gardens. Fitted with a comprehensive range of farmhouse style floor and wall mounted cupboards there are complimenting granite worksurfaces with splashbacks. A wooden beam to the ceiling with downward support provides a superb, rustic feature and ties the kitchen together perfectly. There is a full glass panel door out to the rear terrace making this the perfect spot for a kitchen garden.

The large garden room is magnificent! With a fully glazed roof, the space is flooded with natural light and provides a wonderful room to relax and enjoy the garden all year round. French doors open to the patio terrace which provides a great spot for alfresco dining or enjoying the sunshine.

The large sitting room also enjoys a dual aspect with views of the front and rear gardens. Sharing the dual-sided open fire with the reception hall this lovely space is perfect for relaxation.

The accommodation flows onward to the generous drawing room with beams to the ceiling and Wainscote panelled walls this light and bright room enjoys views of the front and rear gardens. Opulent in its feel the feature fireplace with carved dark wood surround adds a further focal point. A second open tread staircase rises to a small landing area where the fourth bedroom with en suite bathroom is located, creating an excellent suite of rooms for visiting guests or relatives.

Flowing through to the games room this superb double-height space draws the eye upward. The A-frame beams are a real feature and compliment the stunning inglenook fireplace with a rough-hewn Oak bressummer beam over. The large ornate log burner adds further charm. This fabulous space is triple aspect and flooded with natural light. A fully glazed panel door provides access to the rear patio terrace and creates a fabulous flow to the ground floor accommodation both internally and externally.

There are superb leisure facilities at Reservoir Cottage. As well as the heated outdoor swimming pool with superb patio terrace area the pool house offers a sizeable and well-equipped home gym, changing room facilities with a WC and wash hand basin and a sauna with a shower.

The gardens and grounds total 4.85 acres.

*For a full property description please refer to the brochure*


Barnt Green 0.9 miles, Barnt Green Railway Station 0.9 miles, M42 (J2) 1.8 miles, Birmingham City Centre 11.3 miles, Birmingham International Airport 17.3 miles, NEC 16.6 miles (all distances are approximate)

Barnt Green is a delightful village offering a variety of amenities including local shopping facilities, cafes, two popular gastropubs, a doctor's surgery, two churches, several dentists, St Andrews First School (with 'Outstanding Ofsted status) and railway station providing direct trains to Birmingham New Street.

The property itself is located approximately 0.9 miles from the village centre and is most wonderfully positioned for the views and many walks around Lower Bittell Reservoir.

The renowned Lickey Hills Country Park offers further outdoor activities and is only 2.4 miles away.

There are many sporting facilities including a cricket club, Blackwell Golf Club, Barnt Green Sailing Club and many other societies including a local orchestra, and the Midland Sinfonia.

There is easy access to M5/M42 motorway links, Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham City centre is approximately 11.3 miles away.

Further local schooling includes Blackwell Infants School, Lickey End First School, Alvechurch First and Middle School, North and South Bromsgrove High as well as Bromsgrove Independent School.

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