5 bedroom cottage for sale

THIS DELIGHTFUL CHARACTER HOME WAS EXTENDED AND RECENTLY REFURBISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD. VERSATILE ACCOMODATION SUITABLE FOR ONE LARGE HOME OR FOR DEPENDENT RELATIVES / INDEPENDENT FAMILY

POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL BUSINESS USE, HOME OFFICE, WORKSHOP ETC

This unique character home is in a delightful rural location, in a quiet lane close to the Lickey Hills Golf Club, and yet is only minutes from the excellent local amenities, as well as being handy for access to all parts of the Birmingham conurbation and the City Centre itself.

Originally a comprising traditional cottage, it was substantially extended in the 1970’s, and the current owners have completely refurbished it to a high standard throughout. Whilst retaining many lovely original features and much character, it has been brought up to date with leaded light double glazing, gas central heating and even existing installed solar PV panels which reduce the energy bills as well as producing a useful annual income. The kitchens and bathrooms are recently fitted to a high standard throughout.

The property is quite unique in being suitable either for use as one large family home, or due to its arrangement with two staircases, for use as a multi generational home to accommodate dependent relatives, independent family, etc whilst not sacrificing privacy.

The outside area offers considerable potential for additional office / workshop / storage as mentioned above, for a personal business or hobby use for classic cars etc.

An internal inspection is essential in order to fully appreciate this outstanding and versatile property

Entrance porch – with leaded light windows and door. Fully glazed inner door to:

Dining room - with original inglenook style fireplace having beam over and storage recess to side, leaded light widow to front and window to rear, central heating radiator and two wall light points. Stairs off, and doors to:

Refitted kitchen – with ranges of Shaker style units to three sides, having integrated appliances, single drainer Astralux sink unit, Lamona stainless steel oven and hob with cooker hood over. Base cupboards and drawers, tiles splashbacks, full height cupboard with Logic gas fired central heating boiler. Peninsular breakfast bar. Ceramic tiled floor, beamed ceiling

Snug - Exposed ceiling beams, leaded light double glazed windows and door, original fireplace, central heating radiator and wall lights

Rear hall, from which leads:-

Living room with double glazed windows, exposed ceiling beams and high level shelf to wall, two central heating radiators

Inner hall, with door from front, coat hooks, and galley style kitchen with base cupboards, single drainer sink unit, space and connections for built in washing machine, full height fridge freezer, wall cupboards, and laminated floor.

Studio / garden room, with double glazed leaded light windows to side, beams to ceiling and built in storage units.

Large Utility / Shower room – with double shower cubicle having glazed screens, fully tiled walls, low flush WC, wash basin, ceramic tiled floor, and down lights to ceiling.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

Original quarter turn staircase from dining room - leading to landing with leaded light windows and radiator.

Bedroom 1 (middle) windows front and rear, ex[posed ceiling beams, and interconnecting door to new bedrooms.

Bedroom 2 with window to rear, radiator, and steps up and through to Dressing room / occasional children's bedroom, with window to rear.

Family bathroom - White suite of large panelled bath with shower mixer over, low flush WC and pedestal wash basin. Fully tiled walls in limestone and slate effect and floor, and panelled ceiling with down lights. Built in storage shelves. Double glazed window and chrome towel radiator.

To the other side of the house, reached by a second staircase but interconnecting also, is the following spacious accommodation:

Landing with access to roof space

Bedroom 3 Window to front, radiator, and interconnecting door.

Bedroom 4 Windows to side and rear, radiator and built in cupboard over stairs

Bedroom 5, being L shaped, and having windows to front and side, radiator

Cloakroom with low flush WC, wash basin in vanity unit, window to front, half height ceramic tiled walls and floor.

EPC   "C"

OUTSIDE

The property has extensive gardens comprising the original cottage gardens to the front with an iron gate and pathway leading to the front door, lawned areas, shrubbery borders, a raised sun deck, and children's play area. From a corner vehicular entrance with double gates, leads a hard standing driveway, with ample parking space for up to six cars. Beyond this is a fenced off area with services already installed for a home office, or large domestic garage / workshop – all subject to any necessary planning permission.