High Street, Hampton-In-Arden

A Grade II listed, black-and-white village cottage raised above Hampton in Arden's High Street, with a westerly garden of around a third of an acre that backs onto land owned by Hampton Manor. The oldest part of the cottage is thought to date back to the 17th century.

Millstone Cottage occupies a slightly elevated position above the High Street, and the approach sets the tone: a gravel driveway rises through mature planting to a classic black-and-white timbered frontage beneath tall brick chimneys.
Grade II listed and semi-detached, the house pairs genuine period character with a lighter, later wing to the rear, all set within approximately 0.34 of an acre of exceptional garden.

In simple terms, the original cottage sits at the front of the house, with a single-storey wing wrapping around a private courtyard behind it. The front door opens into the oldest part of the home, where the sitting room and dining room sit side by side. The sitting room is arranged around a broad inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, beneath a beamed ceiling, while the dining room, also beamed, has an open brick fireplace and space for a generous table.

To the rear, a garden hall leads into the newer wing, where vaulted, timber-clad ceilings and long runs of glazing bring the garden into every room. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with cream cabinetry, Quartz work tops, integrated ovens, induction hob, integrated fridge freezer and a tiled floor, with room for a breakfast table and sliding glazed doors straight out to the courtyard terrace. Beyond are a practical utility room, with second integrated freezer, a versatile snug, a downstairs cloakroom, and a separate office, ideal for those working from home.

There are three bedrooms in all, each with its own en suite. A more recent addition is the redevelopment of the ground floor bedroom at the far end of the rear wing: bright and contemporary, with rooflights, fitted wardrobe and an en suite shower room, it makes a flexible space for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, two further double bedrooms are each reached by their own staircase and are full of exposed timbers, with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower rooms. A family bathroom on the ground floor completes the accommodation.

The garden is, quite simply, a gardener's dream. Enjoying a westerly aspect and backing onto land owned by Hampton Manor, it unfolds from the paved courtyard terrace into sweeping lawns, wildlife ponds with marginal planting, mature trees and richly stocked borders, with a rose terrace. For the keen grower there is a greenhouse on a brick base, raised vegetable beds, a fruit cage and cordoned apple trees, together with 2 garden sheds and a generous greenhouse with cold frame. To the front, a lawned garden sits behind established hedging, and the gravel driveway leads up to the carport which includes a log store.

There is an integrated ladder access from the ground floor bedroom to a part boarded loft which has good storage space.

Homes of this age, character and setting rarely come to the market in Hampton in Arden, and Millstone Cottage represents quite the opportunity for buyers seeking a village home with real heart and individuality.

Location - Millstone Cottage sits on the High Street itself, a short walk from the railway station, the White Lion and the village school, with Hampton Manor's grounds lying beyond the garden.
Hampton in Arden is a most picturesque village, maintaining traditional street scenes and a handful of everyday amenities, while also offering the destination landmark of Hampton Manor. Set within 45 acres of gardens and woodland, Hampton Manor is home to not one but three dining experiences: the bakery for an everyday treat, Kynd for wood-fired dining, and Grace & Savour for something more special.
More casual dining can be found at the Soho Tavern and, on the High Street, the White Lion pub.

The Hampton Health and Fitness Club and a bespoke gym on Old Station Road are complemented by the village's nearby Sports Club, with a vast range of activities to offer including tennis, hockey, squash, padel, pickleball and pétanque.

The village has always maintained a loyal population: youngsters who grow up here often want to stay close by, while more mature generations choose to downsize without leaving the village and its amenities behind. Hampton in Arden lies under four miles from Solihull town centre, a superb option for buyers wanting some distance from the bustle without compromising on facilities or lifestyle.

The parish church of St Mary and St Bartholomew anchors the village, its 12th-century chancel overlooking a 15th-century packhorse bridge across the River Blythe, one of Solihull borough's prettiest corners. Families are well served by George Fentham Endowed School directly in the village, taking children from nursery through to Year 6, with Arden Academy in nearby Knowle and Heart of England in Balsall Common providing nearby secondary education.
Day-to-day essentials are covered by the Post Office and shops on the High Street, with Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull a short drive away for a fuller range of shopping.

Hampton in Arden's genuine rarity is its own railway station, sitting on the West Coast Main Line with direct services into Birmingham New Street in around 15 to 20 minutes and to London Euston in as little as 1 hour 20 minutes, while Birmingham International, for the airport and the NEC, is just a three-minute hop away. The M42 is also close by for onward road connections. At weekends, the surrounding Warwickshire countryside invites walking and cycling, with the National Trust's Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House both a short drive away.

What's nearby
•Hampton-in-Arden Station: approx. 0.1 miles. Bus stop to Coventry and Solihull nearby.
•George Fentham Endowed School (primary): approx. 0.2 miles
•Arden Academy, Knowle (secondary): approx. 3.6 miles
•Heart of England School, Balsall Common (secondary): approx. 5.2 miles
•Village shops and Post Office: on the doorstep. Touchwood, Solihull: approx. 4.0 miles
•Meriden Surgery (GP): approx. 3.2 miles
•The Vet Clinic at Birmingham Dogs Home, Catherine-de-Barnes: approx. 2.1 miles

General Information - Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage connected
Listed Building: Grade II
Conservation Area: Yes
Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | Council Tax Band E
EPC: Rating D
Postcode: B92 0AE

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