7 bed detached house for sale

School Lane, Alvechurch B48

Summary
An exceptional detached residence offering an impressive 3,500 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation arranged over three floors, occupying an enviable approx. 0.76-acre south westerly plot on one of Alvechurch’s most desirable roads. Significantly improved and refurbished by the current owners, the property successfully combines modern family living with a wealth of retained character features, including a stunning extended open-plan kitchen/dining/family room with a high-quality kitchen and impressive sky lantern, alongside a separate lounge, five double bedrooms and three contemporary bathrooms. A further selling point is the superb self-contained annex within a separate timber clad building, finished to an excellent modern standard and comprising two bedrooms, shower room and open-plan breakfast kitchen/lounge. Ideally positioned within easy reach of Alvechurch village amenities and the railway station, this is a truly impressive family home offering exceptional versatility, space and grounds.

Description
The property is approached via an enclosed porch, featuring four original feature stained glass windows and a charming stable door opening into the inviting entrance hall. The hall provides access to the principal reception rooms and includes a generous guest cloakroom. The living room is centred around a decorative stone fireplace, with a door providing direct access onto the garden and wooden bi-folding doors to the kitchen.

A particular highlight of the home is the stunning extended open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, which forms a superb hub for everyday family life and entertaining. Beautifully appointed with a high-quality kitchen suite, the kitchen features a substantial breakfast island and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, including two eye-level electric ovens, a combi oven, warming drawer, electric hob with downdraft extractor, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The generous layout provides ample space for a large dining table and chairs alongside a relaxed family seating area, while an impressive sky lantern floods the kitchen and lounge areas with natural light. Sliding doors open directly onto the garden, creating an excellent connection between the house and its magnificent grounds.

From the kitchen there is access to a large utility room, offering an excellent amount of storage and workspace, together with a separate WC. The utility room also provides convenient internal access into the garage.

To the first floor, the impressive principal bedroom enjoys exceptional views across the garden and features fitted wardrobes extending along one wall, together with a modern en suite shower room. There are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, one benefiting from open wardrobes, alongside a luxurious family bathroom. The landing provides useful additional storage in the form of a walk-in storage cupboard.

The second floor provides further versatile accommodation, with a spacious landing featuring a Velux window, two generous double bedrooms enjoying fabulous countryside views, a bathroom and substantial eaves storage.

Self-Contained Annex

Positioned within a separate timber-clad building at the front of the main residence is a superb self-contained annex, offering excellent flexibility for dependent relatives, guests, older children or those working from home. The accommodation opens into a bright breakfast kitchen/lounge with vaulted ceiling, fitted with a range of integrated appliances including an eye-level electric oven, electric hob and dishwasher, together with space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. An inner hall leads to two well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern shower room, creating a fully independent and highly versatile living space.

Outside
The property occupies a beautiful approximately 0.76-acre plot, with the principal gardens offering an exceptional degree of privacy and space. To the rear is a truly impressive south-westerly facing garden extending to over 100 metres in length, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a stunning tiled patio, mature trees and established shrubs. The garden provides a wonderful backdrop to the house and offers considerable scope for outdoor entertaining, family enjoyment and simply appreciating the peaceful surroundings.

To the front, the property is well screened by mature hedging and trees, creating a private and secluded approach. A substantial driveway provides extensive off-road parking for both the owners and their guests, with access to the garage and the separate annex.

Location
School Lane enjoys a highly convenient position within the popular Worcestershire village of Alvechurch, placing everyday amenities and village life close at hand. The village centre offers a good range of independent shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants and local services, together with community facilities and recreational spaces. Families are particularly well served by local schooling, including Crown Meadow First School and Nursery and Alvechurch C of E Middle School. For commuters, Alvechurch railway station is conveniently situated 0.3 miles from the property and provides regular Cross-City Line services towards Birmingham and Redditch, while the A441 and M42 provide excellent road connections to Birmingham, Bromsgrove and the wider motorway network.

Alvechurch is surrounded by an extensive network of public footpaths and country walks, while the towpath of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal provides a particularly attractive route for walking and cycling, with Alvechurch Marina adding to the waterside character. The parish is renowned for its well-maintained walking routes and has around 28 miles of footpaths, making it easy to enjoy the surrounding rural landscape.

A little history

Alvechurch is an historic village with origins dating back to at least the 8th century, with its name traditionally meaning “Ælfgyth’s church.” The village was granted a market charter in the 13th century and, for several centuries, was home to a palace belonging to the Bishops of Worcester. Today, its historic character can still be appreciated in the village centre, which is a designated Conservation Area and includes a number of listed buildings, while the Grade II* listed St Laurence Church dates back to the 13th century.

EPC Rating: E

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room (7.25m x 7.42m)

Living Room (6.08m x 4.54m)

Utility (5.04m x 1.97m)

Garage (6.11m x 2.66m)

Bedroom 1 (6.08m x 4.55m)

En Suite (2.28m x 2.48m)

Bedroom 2 (3.65m x 5.08m)

Bedroom 3 (3.65m x 4.02m)

Bathroom (2.31m x 3.90m)

Bedroom 4 (3.28m x 5.30m)

Bedroom 5 (3.28m x 4.55m)

Bathroom (1.24m x 3.99m)

Annex Breakfast Kitchen/Lounge (4.53m x 5.18m)

Annex Bedroom 1 (3.80m x 5.43m)

Annex Bedroom 2 (3.68m x 2.97m)

Annex Shower Room (3.00m x 1.12m)

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