Old Birmingham Road, Lickey

A beautifully presented 4 bedroom family home with an additional 1 bedroom annexe located between the popular village of Barnt Green and the Lickey Hills.

Accommodation in brief: Sitting room, dining room, lounge/ entertainment room, guest WC, conservatory, basement / use for gym or study, principal bedroom with dressing room & en-suite, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom & 1 bedroom annexe with sitting room/kitchenette and WC & hand basin.
Full Description A truly rare and unique triple fronted property built in approx 1924, consisting of a four-bedroom family home and 1 bedroom annexe totalling a square footage of approx 2905 square foot. The property is beautifully presented and has undergone a refurbishment/redevelopment by the current owner giving it contemporary functionality whilst keeping its traditional charm. The ground floor accommodation offers a sumptuous lounge/ entertainment room which has stairs down to the cellar (which could be used as gym/ study or playroom) and a door that leads to the rear hall, which in turn leads to the guest WC, stairs to the first floor and further door to the sitting room. The sitting room is light and bright with cosmetic feature fire place and French doors to the light & airy conservatory. There is a further constantine internal door from the sitting room that leads to the dining room and open plan kitchen. The dining room is beautifully presented with triple bi fold doors leading out to the decking area overlooking the garden. The kitchen is well appointed with a range of wall and base units all beautifully finished by a work surface over along with space for a Range cooker, integrated dishwasher & washing machine as well as space for free standing fridge freezer. There is a window overlooking the garden as well as a breakfast bar facing into the dining room. To the first floor is the principal bedroom with dressing area & en-suite with WC, hand basin and shower cubicle. There are 2 further good-sized double bedrooms and a house bathroom with matching white suite. To the second floor is the fourth bedroom. In addition, the property benefits from having a versatile self-contained one bedroom annexe with its own front entrance door, plus an integral door from the main properties front lounge/ entertainment room. The annexe briefly compromises of a good size single bedroom and modern bathroom with WC and hand basin, along with an open plan lounge/kitchenette. The annexe would make ideal accommodation for either an elderly relative or multi generational families , or alternatively could be used as space to work from home.
Outside: The rear garden has a decking seating area perfect for alfresco dining & entertaining along with stairs to a good sized lawned area with established trees and shrubbery offering privacy. The front of the property is block paved with security bollards with parking for up to 4 cars.
Location: The stunning Lickey Hills are just a short distance away offering wonderful walks that enjoy beautiful views over the surrounding countryside the property is also within walking distance to Lickey Hills Country park, Lickey Hills Golf Club and the well respected Lickey First and Middle school as well as the nursey on minutes away. The area enjoys excellent motorway transport links good commuter access to the M5 and M42 motorways and A38. The property also offers easy access to Junction 1 on the M42 motorway and Junction 4 of the M5 with Bromsgrove approximately 5 miles. There are train stations in Barnt Green and Alvechurch with regular services to Birmingham and Redditch; there is also a bus service running through the village.
Tenure: The vendor advises us the property is freehold but this will need to be verified by a solicitor.
EPC: E
Council Tax Band E
Agent Notes: Planning permission has been granted for Change of use to single dwelling with annex, single storey & 2 storey rear & side extension including extended raised terrace and new detached garage to the rear which can give it big scope. All plans can be found on Bromsgrove District council, REF: 23/00039/FUL
Vendor View: Known locally as 'Little Switzerland', The Lickey's boasts beautiful scenery in the winter months and its the most tranquil setting for long,chilly walks. Its just as stunning in the summer months too. We purchased this character property for its fabulous ' location location location'. Situated on the top of Rose Hill, Lickey, it is an idyllic and picturesque setting. Its perfect for long walks centred around nature, yet close to all the amenities we require, so it really is the best of both worlds here. We wanted a home and business and knew with vision and a lot of very hard work; it would be all that and much more. We favour older, more traditional building and embarked on an extensive refurbishment and redevelopment project which has given it contemporary functionality whilst still retaining the traditional character and charm. We kept the original features where possible, including the beautiful staircase. Bi fold doors bring the garden indoors and creates a great space ideal for relaxing and entertaining. We enjoy al fresco dining on the decking area which is extremely private and offers views down to the end of the garden and the roses and honeysuckle. There are different seating areas to make the most of the sun and we enjoy sunbathing on the loungers on the decked area or relaxing with friends and family on the lower patio area. The kitchen diner is ideal for socialising and day to day life, whilst sitting room offers a cosy retreat in the winter months when the open fire is lit. The conservatory/sunroom is another popular room as its filed with natural light. It has a lovely Mediterranean feel to it and has a really uplifting vibe. The upstairs rooms are full of quirky little spaces and the double bedrooms are a great size. We currently use the space in the loft as a dressing room, but it could also be used as a home office. We have loved the journey here but it is time for us to expand our businesses so we need larger premises in the local area. We are positive that the new owners will enjoy the life style, the business opportunity and the lovely home afforded by this absolute gem.