Newlands Aqueduct Lane | Alvechurch | Worcestershire
NEWLANDS An imposing, sympathetically extended detached family home being built circa 1936, having many original features. Situated in a highly regarded semi-rural location, between the Worcestershire villages of Alvechurch & Barnt Green, yet still within very easy reach of the local road network and public transport, including M42 (Junction 2) and both Alvechurch & Barnt Green train stations. This lovely home would perfectly suit a growing family and the commuter who wishes to enjoy peaceful, village living, but still retaining superb, accessible links to Birmingham City Centre, Bromsgrove, Redditch and beyond.
The property boasts spacious accommodation of approximately 2,900 square feet in total and is approached via a generous sweeping driveway with well-established, attractive fore gardens having a separate patio area where the peaceful surroundings can be truly enjoyed. The recessed storm porch gives access into a welcoming reception hall, which offers stripped oak flooring and a guest wc/cloakroom. The spacious lounge has a bay window looking onto the fore gardens, as does the formal dining room. The study is fitted with a range of furniture to make the most of the available workspace and storage.
The superb, bespoke fitted kitchen was handmade by Humphrey Douglas, having a range of integrated appliances and a double Belfast sink. There is a separate breakfast area which has a patio door leading to the delightful rear gardens, which with the spacious conservatory, makes for a fantastic entertaining area.
When it came to designing our kitchen/breakfast room, we separated the two functions with an archway between, says Brian. This has proved ideal for our needs, especially with the large doors in the breakfast area opening out onto the large patio. Our kitchen units are truly bespoke. These were built by a local artisan who purchased a large ‘felled’ oak tree, stored it for a number of years whilst it weathered and constructed our, timeless, kitchen units from this tree. Utilising our kitchen/ breakfast room, together with our large conservatory we can create a brilliant space with an exceptional sociable flow, and have made use of this facility to welcome over two hundred guests for special occasions.
Seller Insight Set in a delightful, semi-rural location, equidistant between the convenient villages of Barnt Green and Alvechurch, this highly impressive home, built around 1936 has been stunningly renovated and extended to create an impressive, spacious, and family home. “Having received a generous offer on our previous home, we were living in temporary accommodation in this area whilst we looked for our new home. We loved the area and, one day whilst walking along a quiet lane, we discovered this house for sale. It was in somewhat of a ‘pickle’, but its quiet setting was perfect, plus we recognised its amazing potential.” “We undertook a massive project involving many practical tasks, but we also extended the house to create what has been our ideal family home for the past 21 years. Visitors often describe our home has having a ‘traditional cottage’ atmosphere but it does have natural friendliness and welcome to all. Our children had more or less flown the nest when we came to live here but they, along with their children, regularly visit and, having plenty of available space, such visits easily accommodate everyone.” “Once we tamed our very large garden, it became an oasis of peace and tranquillity. It has matured beautifully throughout the years and, although spacious, it is easy to manage. We have a summer house and we do enjoy sitting here in the shade and enjoying the variety of visiting wildlife.” “We can easily walk down our lane to reach the towpath of the Birmingham & Worcester Canal. We often visit a lovely pub along here for a meal. A tradition of living here is to visit this pub on New Year’s Day when the local Mummers come along to perform.” “The time has come to downsize and we are moving to be closer to our family. This is a special home in an outstandingly quiet location and yet it is so easy to access road and rail links, together with every conceivable amenity.”
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.
The first floor accommodation offers five bedrooms, with the master bedroom having a range of fitted furniture and an en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubical. There is a modern family shower room with feature cubical, and a separate wc. The loft space offers potential for further development, subject to the usual planning permissions, being partially boarded with lighting and a Velux window.
Outside, there are delightful, extensive, well established and private gardens where one can truly enjoy the tranquil surroundings, with a summer house and workshop. The driveway leads to an integral double garage which gives access into a vestibule – currently used as a fitness room – and a utility room with a range of fitted furniture and recently re-fitted Worcester Bosch boiler. An additional, impressive feature are the PV panels, which provide extremely economical running costs for the gas and electricity. The owner states current costs of under £250 a year, which for a property of its size, demonstrates outstanding energy efficiency.
BARNT GREEN Barnt Green sits adjacent to open countryside and the rolling Lickey Hills, ideal for those wishing to pursue rural leisure pursuits, including walking and riding, whilst the Worcester and Birmingham canal also lies close at hand. The village boasts an extensive range of shops, medical and dental practices, as well as a highly regarded and Ofsted Outstanding primary school, sports and recreation ground, two churches, together with popular public houses and restaurants. Barnt Green also gives its name to both a long established cricket club and sailing club. Barnt Green provides an excellent rail link into Worcester and Birmingham city centres, whilst the nearby motorway network allows ready access to a variety of destinations both local and regional, making this delightful location ideal for the modern day commuter.
BIRMINGHAM Lying at the seat of England’s industrial and commercial heartland, the “Second City” is the very model of a beaming cosmopolitan global city that sets the standard for others to mirror. It is home to the world famous City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) based at the iconic Symphony Hall, renowned for its outstanding acoustics and Birmingham Hippodrome plays residence to the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB). Along with a magnificent and striking new library, Birmingham is increasingly recognised as an important cultural hub in the UK. Birmingham also boasts some of the best shopping in Europe with the superb Bullring Shopping Centre containing over 140 shops including a flagship Selfridges department store. The exclusive Mailbox development is host to a range of designer stores including Armani and Harvey Nichols. Grand Central opened in 2015 as part of the New Street Station Gateway re-development. The mall, designed with a glass atrium roof as its centre piece, is home to over 60 stores across 500,000 sq ft with John Lewis as main anchor. Many of the shops, restaurants and cafés are new to the city including Cath Kidston, The White Company, Kiehls and Giraffe. Alongside outstanding museums and galleries you’ll find an increasing number of gastronomic restaurants, cool and/or secret cocktail bars and picturesque canals with waterside bars, restaurants, attractions and cruises. Thriving legacies of Birmingham’s industrial heritage include its Jewellery Quarter, Cadbury manufacturing plant and a former custard factory that’s been transformed into a cutting-edge creative hub. With construction on the High Speed Rail (HS2) line – connecting London with Birmingham in just 45 minutes by 2026 – set to boost employment and the economy, ‘Brum’, as it’s dubbed by locals, is buzzing.
Location Newlands is situated off Aqueduct Lane between the delightful rural villages of Barnt Green and Alvechurch. Alvechurch village centre is a designated Conservation Area and host to a number of listed buildings originating from the 15th century. As well as being conveniently located for commuting to the nearby towns of Bromsgrove and Redditch, it is only 1.5 miles to the newly regenerated Longbridge retail and commercial hub, which incorporates an 85,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s supermarket and one of the largest Marks & Spencer stores in the UK. It is also home to a £66 million state of the art facility, Bournville College, which includes a learning resource centre, business school and construction workshop, alongside leisure and sport amenities for over 15,000 students. Motorways The M42 (Junction 2) is 2 miles away for onward access west to the M5 (South West and North) and east to the M6 (North and South East) and M40 (South East and the capital). Railway Stations Barnt Green Railway Station on the Cross-City Line, which is approximately 1 mile away, provides a direct link to Birmingham New Street, Lichfield and Redditch. Access to London may be reached from Birmingham International (17 miles). Airports Birmingham International Airport is located 17 miles away which, via the M42, is approximately 25 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 52.2 miles away which, via the M42 and A42, is approximately 1 hour drive.
BARNT GREEN WEST MIDLANDS • 116 miles from London • Easy access to M42, M40, M5 M6, M6 Toll • Local train links: Barnt, Green Alvechurch, Bromsgrove
Fine & Country West Midlands Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 04018410 l VAT Reg No: 754062833 Registered Office: Newman Property Services, 1 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE
M40
Agents Notes Gas Fired Central Heating Mains Electric & Water Telephone/Broadband
Newlands, Aqueduct Lane, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7BP Approximate Gross Internal Area = 237.1 sq m / 2552 sq ft Garage = 26.6 sq m / 286 sq ft Workshop = 5.2 sq m / 56 sq ft Total = 268.9 sq m / 2894 sq ft
Local Authority Bromsgrove District Council Council Tax Band G Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0121 746 6400
N = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:30pm
S Conservatory 5.19 x 5.05 17'0 x 16'7 Workshop 2.65 x 1.85 8'8 x 6'1
2.80 x 2.75 9'2 x 9'0
Kitchen 4.56 x 2.85 15'0 x 9'4
Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm Sunday viewings/appointments available
Breakfast Room 5.45 x 3.15 17'11 x 10'4
Approximate Gross Internal Area Study 4.01 x 1.62 13'2 x 5'4
Utility 5.44 x 2.10 17'10 x 6'11
Bedroom 3 4.49 x 3.21 14'9 x 10'6
Dn Up
Bedroom 5 2.79 x 1.71 9'2 x 5'7
Store
Total: 268.9 sq m / 2894 sq ft
Up
Garage 5.42 x 5.35 17'9 x 17'7
Dining Room 4.24 x 3.78 13'11 x 12'5
Garage: 26.6 sq m / 286 sq ft Workshop: 5.2 sq m / 56 sq ft
T
Entrance Hall
Main House: 237.1 sq m / 2552 sq ft
Bedroom 2 4.27 x 3.79 14'0 x 12'5
IN
Ground Floor
Illustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only.
T
Sitting Room 5.48 x 4.08 18'0 x 13'5
Bedroom 4 3.36 x 3.17 11'0 x 10'5
Bedroom 1 4.10 x 3.06 13'5 x 10'0
First Floor
FLOORPLANZ © 2016 0845 6344080 Ref: 172233 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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: 24/08/2016
To view the video of this property visit our website or social media channels
FINE & COUNTRY Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
Fine & Country West Midlands Tel: +44 (0) 121 746 6400 solihull@fineandcountry.com 970 Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 4ED
™