Bear Hill, Alvechurch, B48

Summary
Located in the very heart of Alvechurch village, this charming Grade II Listed cottage dating back to the 15th Century was formerly a nailer's cottage. Arranged over three floors, the property retains some lovely period features, complemented by a welcoming sitting room with gas fired stove, kitchen and downstairs shower room, whilst two double bedrooms occupy the upper floors, with the principal bedroom also benefiting from its own WC. To the rear, a long garden provides a peaceful outdoor retreat and benefits from a brick built outbuilding.

Description
A front door opens directly into the sizeable sitting room, a welcoming room featuring an exposed brick fireplace with bookcases to either side and a gas fired stove. The kitchen features a quarry tiled floor and is fitted with an electric oven, induction hob and sink, with space for a fridge/freezer and plumbing for a dishwasher. A particularly useful feature is the additional side entrance, which opens directly into the kitchen. This provides a far more practical everyday access point than using the front door, allowing residents, visitors and parcel deliveries to come straight into the kitchen without having to pass through the living accommodation. It also means the front door and lounge can remain more private and undisturbed.

Accessed from the kitchen is the downstairs shower room, which also benefits from quarry tiled flooring, space for a washing machine and a useful storage cupboard above.

An open riser staircase ascends from the sitting room to the first floor which offers a double bedroom featuring an understairs cupboard (housing the combination boiler), a double wardrobe and a separate WC. The second floor is home to a sizeable loft double bedroom. Throughout the property, a wealth of charming period features can be found, including exposed beams, latch doors, wooden floorboards, exposed brickwork and quarry tiled flooring, all contributing to its character.

The property is equipped with fibre broadband.

Outside
The rear garden extends to approximately 23 metres/75 feet in length and is currently open to the neighbouring gardens, although it could be enclosed with the addition of fencing, subject to any necessary considerations. The garden features a patio, a brick-built outbuilding and an abundance of cottage garden planting, leading to a summerhouse at the far end. The boundary along one side is formed of a brick wall. A right of way runs along the rear of the row of properties, with access via a gate to the side of this cottage leading out onto Bear Hill. This provides access for garden waste, bin access and access to the rear of the properties.

On road parking is available along Bear Hill itself.

The property is located in a conservation area.

Location
Set in the thriving village of Alvechurch, the property is conveniently positioned within walking distance of excellent local shops, pubs and restaurants (including popular public houses The Swan and The Red Lion) with easy motorway access and only 0.4 miles (9 minute walk) to Alvechurch train station. Local schooling includes two nurseries, First School (Crown Meadow) and Middle School (Alvechurch Church of England School). Further afield are the facilities offered by both Barnt Green (1.9 miles), Redditch (3.7 miles), and Birmingham (11.6 miles). All mileages are approximate.

The property forms part of one of the oldest groups of buildings in Alvechurch, with the village's Conservation Area documentation identifying Nos. 24, 26 and 28 Bear Hill as dating back as far as the 15th century. Although the buildings have been partly rebuilt and altered during the 19th and 20th centuries, their origins provide a fascinating connection to the very early history of the village. Positioned within the historic heart of Alvechurch, this is a home with an exceptional sense of heritage and a story that stretches back centuries.

Sitting Room

4.1m x 4.5m

Kitchen

3.13m x 2.12m

Shower Room

2.13m x 2.12m

Bedroom 1

3.21m x 3.48m

Bedroom 2

4.06m x 4.26m

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