Grange Cottage, Birmingham Road, Hopwood, Alvechurch, B48

Looks like a cottage. Lives like a much bigger home. And there's a three-storey water tower in the garden.


Approximately 2,340 sq ft (217 sq m) sits behind the modest cottage frontage of this detached character home. Offered with no onward chain. It stands on the edge of the city with open countryside a short walk away. Three reception rooms, three double bedrooms, generous private gardens, extensive parking and two garages make it a home with real space and real privacy. And that water tower? We'll come to that.

Why we love the location...

Town and country, in the same postcode. Open fields and countryside walks are close at hand, and Lickey Hills Country Park and Cofton Park are within easy reach for weekend adventures. Longbridge is nearby for shopping and everyday amenities. Restaurants are within walking distance, so a Friday night out doesn't need a car. And when you want to go further afield, the motorway network is right there.

What about the house itself?

The ground floor gives everyone their own space. There's a spacious lounge with a wood-burning stove, a separate dining room with a gas fire and a further sitting room. Each room has its own purpose, so nobody asks one open-plan space to do everything. A garden room links the house to the outdoors.

The 20ft kitchen sits at the heart of the home. It has extensive worktop and storage space, fitted appliances and room for everyone to gather. A large utility room keeps the laundry and the everyday mess out of sight. A ground floor WC completes the downstairs.

Upstairs, all three bedrooms are doubles. The principal bedroom is a real showstopper at approximately 24ft by 16ft at its maximum, and it has its own en-suite shower room. The two further doubles share a spacious, modern family bathroom. Bedroom three also has built-in storage and loft access, so nothing gets lost in the chaos.

Our agents say...

The outside is where this home really comes into its own. The rear garden is arranged into several distinct lawned areas and paved patios. Picture summer barbecues, football with the kids, quiet weekend gardening or a coffee in the sun with nobody watching. It's private, it's generous and it's very flexible.

Then there's the water tower. This brick-built former water tower stands three storeys tall and currently gives you substantial storage across all three levels. It's a fascinating building in its own right, and it could suit imaginative alternative uses, subject to any necessary planning permission and building regulations. An ornamental well adds another reminder of the property's individual character.

Parking and storage are just as generous. There's ample off-road parking for several vehicles, an attached garage and a separate double garage. Use them for cars, a workshop, hobbies or that DIY space you've always wanted.

Space, privacy and individuality this close to the city are increasingly hard to find. Get in touch today and we will show you around.



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