Farley Lane, Romsley, Halesowen

A charming terraced cottage with family heritage, beautifully balanced living spaces, countryside views and a private courtyard setting, offering spacious accommodation and exceptional parking within peaceful surroundings.

Paddock Cottage is a charming terraced home on Farley Lane in Romsley, owned by the same family since 1945. Combining traditional character with modern comfort, it offers generous living space with a sitting room, open-plan kitchen and dining area, garden room, utility and cloakroom. Upstairs are three double bedrooms including a primary suite with en suite, plus a family bathroom. Outside, a private courtyard terrace provides an inviting outdoor area, while a large gravel driveway offers ample parking. This well-balanced home enjoys a peaceful rural setting with convenient access to nearby towns and transport links.

Character cottage with spacious and well-planned accommodation.

Open-plan kitchen and dining area and an attractive sun room.

Generously sized courtyard terrace providing a private outdoor setting.

Large gravel driveway with extensive parking.

Peaceful Romsley location with countryside views and excellent local connections.

The kitchen
The kitchen forms the heart of the home, thoughtfully designed to offer practicality and space for everyday living and entertaining. Fitted cabinetry in natural wood is complemented by granite work surfaces, providing ample preparation areas and generous storage.

A range cooker and central island create a focal point, while the open plan layout flows effortlessly towards the dining area, encouraging a sociable and inviting atmosphere. Natural light from the rear window enhances the warm tones throughout, making this an ideal setting for both family life and hosting guests.

The dining room
The dining room provides an inviting space for family gatherings and entertaining. Its generous layout flows naturally from the kitchen, creating a comfortable and practical setting for daily use. A feature wood-burning stove adds warmth and character, while exposed beams and tiled flooring enhance the cottage’s charm and connection between traditional style and modern living.

The living room
The living room provides a comfortable and welcoming space, perfect for relaxing or spending time with family. A feature fireplace with a brick surround and timber beam creates a focal point, while natural light enhances the inviting atmosphere. Double doors open towards the garden room, offering an easy flow between the main living areas.

The garden room
The garden room provides a bright and airy space with wide bi-folding doors that open directly onto the terrace. A skylight enhances the natural light, creating a calm setting that connects the interior with the outdoors. This versatile room is ideal for relaxing while enjoying views across the private courtyard.

The utility and cloakroom
The utility provides a practical workspace with fitted cabinetry, work surfaces and a sink, along with space for laundry appliances. A window allows natural light, creating a bright and efficient area for everyday tasks. The adjoining cloakroom includes a WC and wash basin, offering convenience and completing the functionality of this well-designed part of the home.

The primary bedroom
The primary bedroom is an impressive and restful space featuring generous proportions and a peaceful outlook. Natural light fills the room, enhancing its bright and tranquil feel. Positioned for privacy and comfort, it provides direct access to the en suite shower room, creating a practical and inviting retreat within the home.

The primary en suite
The primary en suite is finished to a high standard and features a corner shower enclosure, wash basin and WC. Natural light from a skylight enhances the room’s fresh and bright feel, while tiled walls and flooring provide a practical and stylish finish. This private en suite offers comfort and convenience within the primary bedroom.

The second bedroom
The second bedroom is a bright and comfortable double room offering a pleasant outlook through a rear-facing window. Its well-proportioned layout provides ample space for a range of uses, making it ideal for family, guests or as a versatile home office. The room’s position ensures privacy and a calm atmosphere within the upper floor accommodation.

The third bedroom
The third bedroom is a bright and versatile double room, its thoughtful layout makes it suitable for use as a guest or further family bedroom. Positioned close to the family bathroom, it forms part of the well-planned first floor and provides a comfortable and inviting space within the home.

The bathroom
The family bathroom is well appointed with a fitted bath and overhead shower, wash basin and WC. Finished with tiled walls and flooring, it provides a bright and practical space for everyday use. Conveniently located on the first floor, it serves the additional bedrooms and complements the home’s comfortable and well-planned accommodation.

The terrace
The private terrace offers a peaceful and inviting setting for outdoor dining and relaxation. Enclosed by character brick walls, it provides a sheltered space that connects directly with the garden room and kitchen. This generous area is perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet moments outdoors while taking in the tranquil surroundings of this charming cottage.

The driveway and parking
The property is approached via a gated gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles. Enclosed by character brick walls, it offers a practical and private entrance to the home.

Location
Paddock Cottage is set on Farley Lane within the sought-after village of Romsley, surrounded by beautiful Worcestershire countryside. The village offers a welcoming community atmosphere with a local shop, traditional public houses and easy access to the Clent Hills, providing excellent walking and outdoor recreation.

The nearby towns of Halesowen, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge offer a wider range of shops, services and leisure facilities. Families benefit from access to well-regarded schools including Romsley St Kenelm’s CE Primary and Haybridge High School in Hagley.

For commuters, the area is exceptionally convenient with easy access to the M5 and M42 motorways, while Hagley and Bromsgrove railway stations provide regular services to Birmingham, Worcester and beyond. Birmingham city centre and the international airport are within comfortable reach, making Romsley an ideal location for those seeking rural living with excellent connections.

Services
The property benefits from oil-fired central heating, mains electricity and mains water. Drainage is supplied via a septic tank.

Council tax band D

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.