Birmingham, West Midlands

HEANOR

Heanor is a stunning Arts & Crafts-inspired luxury property located in the heart of the British countryside. Built in 1905 by the renowned Birmingham architects Cossins Peacock & Bewlay for Edward Cadbury, it offers a truly exceptional living experience. The house sits at the top a secluded private plot, set behind its own private gated driveway that sweeps down to the property, ensuring privacy and tranquillity. Surrounded by seven acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Heanor provides breath-taking views with year-round sunsets across the Worcestershire countryside. The expansive grounds allow for outdoor activities, relaxation, and enjoyment of the natural beauty of the area.

The property spans an impressive 7,000 square feet, offering generous living spaces and luxurious accommodations. The current owners have undertaken a complete renovation, bringing the house up to a very high standard of modern comfort and style while preserving the charm and character of the original architecture.

With seven bedrooms, Heanor provides ample space for family and guests. Each room is thoughtfully designed and decorated to create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. The attention to detail is evident throughout the property, from the elegant interior finishes to the carefully curated furnishings and decor.

Heanor represents a unique opportunity to own a historic and exquisitely renovated residence in a picturesque countryside setting. Its combination of architectural beauty, luxurious amenities, and idyllic surroundings make it a truly exceptional property.

When entering the ground floor, you are met by a contemporary-themed entrance porch with Victorian floor tiling and a feature mosaic wall. This leads into the ground floor hallway with a staircase leading up to the galleried first floor. The ground floor comprises a large family living area with panoramic views through wall-to-wall bifold doors, a double family lounge, a snooker room, a cinema room, a spa room with a WC, a large kitchen with a centre island with a hob, integrated appliances, and a breakfast bar with views across the rear gardens through bi-fold patio doors, and staff quarters with a shower room and a trade entrance to the rear.

Some of the kitchen highlights:

• Substantial base and wall cabinets for storage

• Corian Centre Island with breakfast bar

• A range of Miele appliances

• Centre hob with large overhead extractor

• 2 separate sinks

Seller Insight

The thing that most attracted us to Heanor was its location, on top of a beautiful hill with the most spectacular natural scenery all around,” say the current owners of this spectacular 8-bedroom home in the West Midlands. “I remember our first visit even now, in particular the jaw dropping views when we walked into the lounge area. It was gently drizzling on the day, but it was still so pleasing to watch two buzzards hovering and circling the valley.”

Since then, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “We have literally transformed and uplifted the property to match contemporary lifestyle needs,” they say, “with LED lighting throughout and automation where necessary. We have added a large new 4k cinema room and snooker room, extended the reception lounge and kitchen, as well as adding a new porch.

We have also doubled the parking space and created a substantial patio to enjoy the outdoor living the location provides. Indeed, we have regularly enjoyed sharing our space with our friends and family and have hosted some music and poetry events in our garden.”

The outdoor space is part of what makes this property so special. “We will miss so much about living in Heanor,” the owners say, “from the all day sun to the spectacular sunset pretty much every evening (our golden hour), and daily walks in our own private garden forest. Being nature lovers, this is like heaven on earth, especially during bluebell season. The setting of the house is stunning throughout the seasons: the garden is a riot of colour in autumn and spring, and the snow scenes on the hills across the valley are simply breathtaking. A plethora of wildlife visits us here, including deer, badgers, rabbits and so many birds. We can enjoy the great outdoors from inside the house, too, as every room has a beautiful view, though the main reception room with a 10m bifold door is our favourite.”

Besides its beauty, the local area also has much to offer in terms of amenities and leisure. “There are local schools for all ages and two local train stations, Barnt Green and Longbridge,” say the owners. “Also within easy reach are a number of shopping centres, including Longbridge town centre, Kingfisher shopping centre and Merry Hill shopping centre. For golfers, the 18 hole Licky Hill golf course is less than a mile away, while the Licky Hills attract over half a million visitors every year. Providing the perfect escape from the urban grind, it truly is a tranquil oasis.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

On the first floor, there are six double bedrooms, a music room or further bedroom, five with en-suite facilities. The principal bedroom features a large walk-in dressing room with French doors leading to the large rear balcony. On the second floor, there is another large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Additionally, there is a separate sitting area/office with a large wardrobe/storage room. From this area, there are exceptional views across the Malvern Hills and the Worcestershire countryside, extending as far as the Black Mountains.

Outside

Beautifully landscaped gardens to the front and rear with lovely walks around the seven-acre plot, a Zen Garden, a temperature-controlled poly tunnel, a summer house, a double garage, and ample parking for multiple vehicles.

LOCATION

Beacon Hill is one of the most affluent and highly sought-after areas located within the more southern parts of the West Midlands conurbation on the borders of Worcestershire and Birmingham. It is situated 11 miles southwest of the centre of Birmingham, 3 miles northeast of Bromsgrove, 3.75 miles southeast of Redditch, and 9.75 miles from Solihull, which it serves as a commuter village. It serves as a major route to the M5 and the M40 Motorways, with ease of access from the Barnt Green village train station to Birmingham, Bromsgrove, and Redditch rail stations, with ease of access for the NEC, Birmingham Airport, and rail stations with access to London within an hour. Ease of commute onto motorways for the M42, M5, M6 & M40.

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Services

Mains Water, Electricity, Gas & Telephone

Gas Central Heating

Tenure – Freehold

EPC – D

Council Tax – G

Local Authority – Birmingham City Council

Viewing Arrangements: Strictly via the vendor’s sole agents. Please contact Matthew Lowe at Fine & Country Solihull & Redditch.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 20.07.2023

MATTHEW LOWE PARTNER AGENT

Fine & Country Solihull

07709 998 555

email: matthew.lowe@fineandcountry.com

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