House For Sale £1,700,000
This charming and elegantly proportioned five-bedroom period family home is located in the heart of stunning countryside and enjoys fabulous views of the Clent Hills and surrounding countryside.
Description
Kitchen
The spacious entrance hall leads through into the a bright and comfortable, country kitchen, with ample space for a table and chairs, the kitchen features a large Belfast sink, a two-oven cream aga and a Rangemaster range cooker.
The extensive, granite topped country style kitchen units provide a good amount of storage and worktop space. There is a generously sized pantry providing additional storage and ample space for a large American style fridge.
Sitting room
This beautifully appointed, dual aspect reception room is located at the rear of the property and features double doors that open out onto a large, paved, sun terrace.
High ceilings and a large bay window with window seat, ensure this is a bright and airy room. An open fireplace with a simple, yet elegant stone surround and mantle, completes this very graceful and opulent room.
The comfortable and cosy sitting room has two large windows overlooking the glorious gardens and countryside beyond. A Victorian tiled, working fireplace with an attractive oak mantel and frame keep the room warm and snug during the winter months.
Bar and billiard room
This extraordinary space has been furnished like a gentleman’s club, complete with oak-panelled walls, moulded ceiling, sumptuous red velvet curtains, Persian style carpeting and leather armchairs.
The bar is situated at the entrance to this space, with a fireplace opposite and there is space for a ¾ size snooker table or full-size billiards table. With several windows and a door leading out to the sun terrace, this spacious room could be reconfigured to suit almost any requirements.
Dining room/front entrance hall
The stunning double height dining room hosts the original front door to the house and has a galleried landing and doors leading into the sitting room and reception room.
This elegant room is bright and airy, and features quite spectacular curtains, that fall from the second story windows pooling upon the wooden floors on either side of the front door.
A period fireplace with black granite hearth and a white wooden mantel, and a beautiful crystal chandelier complete this sumptuous room.
The First Floor
The double height windows flood the glorious galleried landing with light. Access to the master bedroom, bedrooms two and three and a family bathroom are gained from the landing.
A very useful airing cupboard, an additional cupboard and stairs to the second storey complete this space.
Master bedroom
This spacious and bright, dual aspect room has ample space for a king size bed and features bespoke fitted wardrobes and dressing table.
One of the two enormous windows, looks out over the meadow and hillside to the side of the house, whilst the second, overlooks the gardens and amazing views beyond.
Three steps lead down into the large en suite bathroom, which has pink granite floors and work tops, his and hers floating vanity hand wash basins, a bidet, a WC, a large walk-in shower and a roll top bath enclosed in tile and granite.
Bedroom two
Bedroom two is a beautiful room with original beams running across the ceiling, plenty of room for a king size bed and two huge windows that overlook the Clent Valley.
It also boasts a well-appointed en suite with a walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.
Currently used as a home office, bedroom three is a spacious room, with ample space for a double bed and two large windows overlooking the east and rear of the property.
Family bathroom
The family bathroom is spacious and well appointed. It is tiled from floor to ceiling, has a bathtub with power shower, an integrated washbasin and loo with vanity cupboards and a granite surface.
Bedrooms four and five
These two lovely double bedrooms are tucked away at the top of the house in the beautifully converted attic space.
Bedroom four is the larger of the two, with two windows that look out over the views of the Clent Hills.
Bedroom five has ample space to accommodate a double bed and a large window overlooking the gardens with views to the front of the property.
Both bedrooms on this floor, share a well-appointed, walk-in shower room with washbasin and loo, removing the need to venture downstairs in the night.
Both bedrooms on this floor are serviced by a shower room with walk-in shower, washbasin and WC.
The gardens and grounds
To the north west end of the property there are steps down onto a large, paved and balustraded sun terrace.
Surrounded by mature herbaceous borders and sweeping lawns this is the ideal place to enjoy al fresco dining with family and friends.
Garaging
Set on the brick paved driveway, lies an attractive, slate roofed, garage, which has ample room for four cars as well as valuable outdoor storage.
This spacious building has potential to be re purposed for multiple alternative uses, including a gym, workshop or home office.
Services
Farley Cottage benefits from a mains water connection, private drainage and lpg central heating and hot water.
Council Tax Band G
Agent’s note
Some of the land is protected by a Natural Trust Covenant.
Location
Only 11 minutes by car to Hagley train station and surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Clent Valley and Hills, this property presents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a connected, but rural lifestyle. The property sits on a hillside of approximately 14.57acres of land that flows down to Great Farley Wood and a pretty stream which provides beautiful blooms of bluebells in the spring.
The North Worcestershire Equestrian Centre is only minutes away for any horse enthusiasts and there is a good choice of shops, pubs, and other amenities close by, in Bell Heath, Belbroughton, or Romsley.
Farley cottage is an ideal property for anyone looking for a quiet rural lifestyle for their family, but with the convenience of all the major transport networks in close proximity. The M5 and Hagley railway station, with a direct train into Birmingham City Centre taking 35 minutes, are only 10 minutes away.
The house is well situated for school catchment areas, as there are several ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ primary, secondary and nursery schools within a short distance.
Description
Kitchen
The spacious entrance hall leads through into the a bright and comfortable, country kitchen, with ample space for a table and chairs, the kitchen features a large Belfast sink, a two-oven cream aga and a Rangemaster range cooker.
The extensive, granite topped country style kitchen units provide a good amount of storage and worktop space. There is a generously sized pantry providing additional storage and ample space for a large American style fridge.
Sitting room
This beautifully appointed, dual aspect reception room is located at the rear of the property and features double doors that open out onto a large, paved, sun terrace.
High ceilings and a large bay window with window seat, ensure this is a bright and airy room. An open fireplace with a simple, yet elegant stone surround and mantle, completes this very graceful and opulent room.
The comfortable and cosy sitting room has two large windows overlooking the glorious gardens and countryside beyond. A Victorian tiled, working fireplace with an attractive oak mantel and frame keep the room warm and snug during the winter months.
Bar and billiard room
This extraordinary space has been furnished like a gentleman’s club, complete with oak-panelled walls, moulded ceiling, sumptuous red velvet curtains, Persian style carpeting and leather armchairs.
The bar is situated at the entrance to this space, with a fireplace opposite and there is space for a ¾ size snooker table or full-size billiards table. With several windows and a door leading out to the sun terrace, this spacious room could be reconfigured to suit almost any requirements.
Dining room/front entrance hall
The stunning double height dining room hosts the original front door to the house and has a galleried landing and doors leading into the sitting room and reception room.
This elegant room is bright and airy, and features quite spectacular curtains, that fall from the second story windows pooling upon the wooden floors on either side of the front door.
A period fireplace with black granite hearth and a white wooden mantel, and a beautiful crystal chandelier complete this sumptuous room.
The First Floor
The double height windows flood the glorious galleried landing with light. Access to the master bedroom, bedrooms two and three and a family bathroom are gained from the landing.
A very useful airing cupboard, an additional cupboard and stairs to the second storey complete this space.
Master bedroom
This spacious and bright, dual aspect room has ample space for a king size bed and features bespoke fitted wardrobes and dressing table.
One of the two enormous windows, looks out over the meadow and hillside to the side of the house, whilst the second, overlooks the gardens and amazing views beyond.
Three steps lead down into the large en suite bathroom, which has pink granite floors and work tops, his and hers floating vanity hand wash basins, a bidet, a WC, a large walk-in shower and a roll top bath enclosed in tile and granite.
Bedroom two
Bedroom two is a beautiful room with original beams running across the ceiling, plenty of room for a king size bed and two huge windows that overlook the Clent Valley.
It also boasts a well-appointed en suite with a walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.
Currently used as a home office, bedroom three is a spacious room, with ample space for a double bed and two large windows overlooking the east and rear of the property.
Family bathroom
The family bathroom is spacious and well appointed. It is tiled from floor to ceiling, has a bathtub with power shower, an integrated washbasin and loo with vanity cupboards and a granite surface.
Bedrooms four and five
These two lovely double bedrooms are tucked away at the top of the house in the beautifully converted attic space.
Bedroom four is the larger of the two, with two windows that look out over the views of the Clent Hills.
Bedroom five has ample space to accommodate a double bed and a large window overlooking the gardens with views to the front of the property.
Both bedrooms on this floor, share a well-appointed, walk-in shower room with washbasin and loo, removing the need to venture downstairs in the night.
Both bedrooms on this floor are serviced by a shower room with walk-in shower, washbasin and WC.
The gardens and grounds
To the north west end of the property there are steps down onto a large, paved and balustraded sun terrace.
Surrounded by mature herbaceous borders and sweeping lawns this is the ideal place to enjoy al fresco dining with family and friends.
Garaging
Set on the brick paved driveway, lies an attractive, slate roofed, garage, which has ample room for four cars as well as valuable outdoor storage.
This spacious building has potential to be re purposed for multiple alternative uses, including a gym, workshop or home office.
Services
Farley Cottage benefits from a mains water connection, private drainage and lpg central heating and hot water.
Council Tax Band G
Agent’s note
Some of the land is protected by a Natural Trust Covenant.
Location
Only 11 minutes by car to Hagley train station and surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Clent Valley and Hills, this property presents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a connected, but rural lifestyle. The property sits on a hillside of approximately 14.57acres of land that flows down to Great Farley Wood and a pretty stream which provides beautiful blooms of bluebells in the spring.
The North Worcestershire Equestrian Centre is only minutes away for any horse enthusiasts and there is a good choice of shops, pubs, and other amenities close by, in Bell Heath, Belbroughton, or Romsley.
Farley cottage is an ideal property for anyone looking for a quiet rural lifestyle for their family, but with the convenience of all the major transport networks in close proximity. The M5 and Hagley railway station, with a direct train into Birmingham City Centre taking 35 minutes, are only 10 minutes away.
The house is well situated for school catchment areas, as there are several ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ primary, secondary and nursery schools within a short distance.
