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LOWER SHEPLEY FARM
“I have always loved this house. It has so many original and beautiful features with its old beams and beautiful rooms and moving on is a hard thing to do. I have lived here for many years with my own family, but it is time to move on and let the house live again with new occupants.�
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ACCOMMODATION A substantial period farmhouse including beams and inglenook fireplace. The generous accommodation currently comprises; seven bedrooms and three reception rooms, over three floors. This family home presents a tremendous opportunity for improvement and personalisation. Sweeping driveway with mature gardens to front and rear. Ground Floor • Hallway • Cloakroom/WC • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Access to Lean-to • Snug • Garden Room First Floor • Master Bedroom Suite with mezzanine, en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe • Three double bedrooms, one with en-suite • Family Bathroom Second Floor • Three double bedrooms, one with en-suite WC • Separate Shower Room with sink and WC • Roof Space Outside • Mature gardens front and back • Garden pond • Gravel driveway and parking • Ample space for erection of garaging, subject to the necessary planning approval
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SELLER INSIGHT I loved the farm from the very first moment my husband and I viewed it in 1989. It had a warm feeling with lots of room for our children to play safely on our own land and we knew it would be a great place for them to grow up. With four children and lots of wider family, we thought the farm was great as it was big enough to fit us all in, and more,” recalls the current owner. “We extensively renovated the house and land when we first moved in, including taking the walls back to bare brick and creating extra bedrooms and a shower room on the top floor. Imagine our delight when we removed the wallpaper covering the inglenook fire in the main lounge only to find the original bread ovens! We renovated a characterful but old and tired farmhouse into what is now a fantastic family home where my children have all grown up.” “The house is in a wonderful location. The garden is South facing, and it is very private and not overlooked, ideal for relaxing and enjoying BBQs on the raised deck. There are many lovely walks accessed directly from the house and we are also within walking distance to The Lickey Hills which is a favourite area for hikers and mountain bikers. There is a good choice of shops and restaurants within the local area, as well as golf courses and other recreational activities. The area is quiet but also conveniently close to the motorway network and Birmingham Airport. My children and grandchildren have all attended the excellent schools in the immediate area and we have so many lovely outside areas to enjoy.” “Lower Shepley Farm is a great home for a family who enjoy entertaining. We have celebrated so many special occasions over the 30 years that we have lived here. The snug sitting room and large lounge with the inglenook fireplace make winter get togethers quite magical, whilst the formal dining room is home to our convertible dining/snooker table which has seen loads of fun over the years. We also have a large kitchen and breakfast room and plenty of accommodation for friends and family to sleep over.”
* 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.
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LOCAL AREA Lower Shepley Farm lies on the fringes of Lickey End, a small village within the district of Bromsgrove in the popular county of Worcestershire. It is situated close to the nearby villages of Blackwell, Barnt Green and Marlbrook. Local First Schools include Blackwell Infants School and Lickey End First School (both with “Outstanding� Ofsted Status) and Secondary Schools including North and South Bromsgrove High, as well as Bromsgrove Independent School. Barnt Green and Bromsgrove provide an extensive array of facilities including train stations, health clubs, shops and a range of leisure amenities. The property is also conveniently located near the M5 and M42 motorways, bringing within reach Central Birmingham, London and beyond. As well as a bustling town centre with numerous shops and eateries, Bromsgrove boasts a rich architectural heritage which is evidenced by buildings like the Parish Church of St John, Grafton Manor and Perry Hall, former home of the famed poet A. E. Houseman, to whom a local trail and town centre statue are dedicated. The popular North Worcestershire villages of Blackwell and Barnt Green are a short drive away adding to the mix of services that may be found within the vicinity providing village shopping. Bromsgove itself is well served with a recently improved pedestrian high street, supermarkets, professional services, and a wide mix of eating establishments. Destination gastro pubs may be found on the outskirts of Bromsgrove and the town is well placed for country walks and rural recreation.
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INFORMATION Services Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage, oil fired central heating and LPG gas. Local Authority Bromsgrove District Council Council Tax Band E Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01905 678111. Website For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com Opening Hours: Monday to Friday Saturday
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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 26.09.2019
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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, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa 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.
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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.
The production of these particulars has generated a ÂŁ10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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