House For Sale £875,000
Settled within an ample plot of approximately 0.5 an acre (with approximately 1.5 acres available to purchase or rent by separate negotiation), located in the well-regarded location of Marlbrook, Bromsgrove, The Honeypot is an executive, five double bedroom, detached family residence, offered with an additional, versatile, self-contained, annexe and outbuildings with the opportunity for a revenue stream (subject to planning consent). Offered with no onward chain the property has been thoughtfully extended over the years and lovingly redecorated by the current vendors to a high specification, enjoying spacious accommodation throughout, including three reception rooms, three en-suites, a large open plan kitchen/diner/conservatory and an impressive sized rear garden.
The attractive and imposing frontage is approached via a block paved driveway providing off road parking for up to eight vehicles with gated side access to the rear garden. Double front doors lead into the welcoming entrance hall with a handy storage cupboard situated under the stairs and doors off to: Generous lounge with a contemporary wall mounted fireplace and skylights; fantastic open plan bespoke kitchen/diner/conservatory with French doors out to the gardens, and bespoke kitchen area with granite work surfaces, Belfast sink, breakfast island, inset Range cooker and integrated dishwasher and coffee machine. In addition, there is a formal dining room with a large bay window to the front aspect; and a cosy snug/sitting room with a feature fireplace and door providing access to the rear garden. An impressive staircase, with inset lighting and an emergency power cut light, lead up from the hallway and split off to: Executive and generous master bedroom suite, with French doors opening onto a feature balcony overlooking the rear garden, a good-sized dressing area and an impressive en suite with a vanity basin, W/C, bidet, freestanding roll top bath and separate shower enclosure with remote controlled radio.
A further staircase splits off to the first-floor landing with doors off to; double bedroom two with fitted Hammonds wardrobes and furniture and a modern en suite shower room; double bedroom three with fitted Hammonds wardrobes and furniture and a modern en suite shower room; double bedroom four with a fitted Hammonds wardrobe; well-appointed family bathroom with a shower situated over the bath; and a large airing cupboard store space with plumbing for a washing machine. All en suites and the family bathroom are complete with Karnedean flooring.
In addition, the property benefits from having a versatile, self-contained, one-bedroom annexe with its own front entrance door, plus an interlocking integral door from the main property’s lounge. The annexe briefly comprises: Entrance hallway; open plan lounge/kitchen with a sliding patio door to; a conservatory with further French doors to the rear garden; double bedroom; and a modern four piece bathroom suite having bathtub and separate shower enclosure. The annexe would make ideal accommodation for either an elderly relative or teenager, or alternatively could be used as space to work from home/run a business from home.
Further benefits include an in-built vacuum system all around the home, a brand new Worcester Bosch boiler and tank (fitted February 2022), two good-sized loft spaces and lapsed planning permission for a two storey extension to create an open plan kitchen/diner/family room to the ground floor with a further bedroom to the first floor (expired December 2021).
Moving outside, the property enjoys an impressive garden, briefly comprising of a formal rear garden with initial paved and gravelled sitting/lounge areas with steps up to a raised decking area with a Julian Christian barbeque house having heating and fitted electrics – ideal for al fresco entertaining with family and friends throughout the summer months and into autumn; a paved path which leads to an attractive bridge over a natural running brook and to further grounds mainly laid to lawns with mature trees and an outbuilding/office with power and lighting. The grounds benefit further from having security lighting to the front and back of the property.
Situated in the desirable area of Marlbrook, the property enjoys a picturesque position, whilst benefiting from being within catchment area of Lickey Hills Primary School, walking distance of Tesco Express and Miller and Carter Steak House, and easy distance from Lickey Hills Country Park. Nearby, the town centre of Bromsgrove offers a new leisure centre, a David Lloyd Gym,, Bromsgrove Golf course, and a range of eateries, supermarkets as well as doctors, dentists, Health Centre and professional services. In addition, there are middle and high schools, including the prestigious Bromsgrove School. The area also provides easy access to the national motorway network and commuting to the West Midlands conurbation (from M5 and M42 junctions)
Entrance Hall
Lounge - 19' 8'' x 11' 7'' (5.99m x 3.53m)
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Conservatory - 30' 10'' x 23' 6'' (9.39m x 7.16m) both max
Dining Room - 12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.65m x 3.65m)
Snug/Sitting Room - 12' 0'' x 14' 0'' (3.65m x 4.26m)
First Floor Landing
Master Bedroom - 24' 9'' x 12' 4'' (7.54m x 3.76m) both max
En-suite Bathroom - 7' 3'' x 11' 3'' (2.21m x 3.43m)
Bedroom Two - 13' 2'' x 12' 4'' (4.01m x 3.76m) max
En-suite Shower Room - 5' 9'' x 4' 11'' (1.75m x 1.50m)
Bedroom Three - 12' 7'' x 12' 0'' (3.83m x 3.65m) max
En-suite Shower Room - 5' 1'' x 5' 2'' (1.55m x 1.57m)
Bedroom Four - 11' 6'' x 12' 0'' (3.50m x 3.65m) max
Family Bathroom - 6' 0'' x 6' 11'' (1.83m x 2.11m)
Self Contained Annexe:
Hallway
Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge/Diner - 14' 8'' x 14' 2'' (4.47m x 4.31m) max
Bathroom - 7' 8'' x 7' 4'' (2.34m x 2.23m)
Bedroom - 11' 11'' x 8' 2'' (3.63m x 2.49m)
Conservatory
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
