Property description
Robert Oulsnam & Company are delighted to offer for sale 'The County Suite'. A Penthouse Apartment located in the grand converted residence of Lord Austins former home. Offering Three bedrooms, delightful southerly aspect with multiple balconies overlooking 26 acres. NO UPWARD CHAIN! EP Rating: C
Entrance hallway, formal lounge with balcony, kitchen with integrated appliances, Master bedroom with balcony & en-suite bathroom, guest bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom, dressing area & balcony, bedroom three/study, shower room/w.c, garage, allocated parking, lift to all floors, set in an attractive 26 acres.
LOCATIONBROMSGROVE TOWN CENTRE Approximately 3 miles
BARNT GREEN VILLAGE Approximately 3 miles
BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE 11 Miles
BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT 21 Miles
ACCOMMODATIONThe County Suite is located on the second/top floor on this impressive development, with stair and lift access to all floors. The building is entered via a secure main entrance and foyer.
HALLWAYApproached via a wooden paneled front door. Video entry intercom system, storage cupboard with light and airing cupboard which houses the hot water tank. With central heating radiator, fitted shelving to the alcoves, ceiling light point and further doors radiating off to
KITCHEN 15'1 x 12'4 (4.6m x 3.76m)Fitted with a range of modern farmhouse style wall drawer and base units with display shelving and plate rack incorporated with wooden work surfaces fitted over, central island work unit with granite work surface over,Integrated one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit, integrated dishwasher, integrated washer dryer, electric oven hob with extractor fan fitted over,central heating radiator, wall mounted boiler concealed behind cupboard door, wood effect flooring, space suitable for table and chairs and double glazed window overlooking the grounds and ceiling spot lights.
LOUNGE 26'2 x 17'5 (7.98m x 5.31m) Max 13'9 (4.19m) MinimumDouble Glazed french doors lead out onto BALCONY which boasts a southerly aspect with picturesque distant views and views over the grounds. The Balcony has cast iron balustrades and space for seating. The lounge has a central feature fireplace with gas living flame effect fire, stone hearth and mottled steel flue with brass rim and two central heating radiators.
MASTER BEDROOM 17'1 x 11'9 (5.21m x 3.58m) Maximum dimensionsDouble glazed french doors lead to a rear BALCONY. Fitted with a range of wardrobes to one side of the room, fitted bedside tables and dressing table, central heating radiator, video entry intercom, ceiling light point and door leading off to
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 8 x 6'10 (8 x 2.08m)Fitted with a white suite which incorporates paneled bath, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush w.c, enclosed shower cubicle with plumbed mixer shower,tiling to splash-back areas,Wall mounted central heated ladder style towel rail, extractor fan, electric shaver socket, wall mounted cupboards and shelving and ceiling spotlights.
GUEST SUITEA generous sized room which comprises of
BEDROOM AREA 18'2 Max x 11'2 (5.54m Max x 3.4m )Double glazed french doors lead out to a generous sized side BALCONY which affords views over the delightful grounds and offers excellent seating/outside dining area with cast iron railings.The room is fitted with a range of book cases and shelving and cupboards, central heating radiator and ceiling light point.
DRESSING AREA 12'2 x 10'9 (3.71m x 3.28m) Max reducing to 5'5 (1.65m) MinimumOffering fitted wardrobes with shelving and hanging space, central heating radiator, ceiling spot lights and two stairs lead down to bedroom area.
EN-SUITE BATHROOMFitted with a white suite incorporating paneled bath, low level flush w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with tiling to splash back areas surrounding, fitted shelving and wall mounted cupboard, central heating ladder style towel rail, wood effect flooring, extractor fan and ceiling spot lights.
BEDROOM THREE/STUDY 9'1 x 8'8 (2.77m x 2.64m)Currently utilised as an office with a range of fitted office furniture. Double glazed velux style window, central heating radiator and ceiling light point.
SHOWER ROOM/W.CComprising of enclosed shower cubicle with plumbed mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush w.c, tiling to splash back areas, fitted shelving and cupboard. Also having central heating ladder style towel rail, wood effect flooring and ceiling spotlights.
OUTSIDEPARKINGThe Apartment benefits from a marked allocated parking space. There is ample visitors parking available.
GARAGEThere is a single located garage in a nearby block
GENERAL INFORMATION/HISTORY/FACILITIESThe Grange is a building of great significance being the former home of Lord Herbert Austin of Longbridge. Situated on the south facing slopes of the Lickey Hills, just 10 miles from the centre of Birmingham and approximately one mile drive from the M5 and M42 motorway connections.
The imposing building commands spectacular views from its setting in approximately 26 acres of managed grounds, just off Old Birmingham Road, Lickey. The building started life as Lickey Grange in 1876 and was bought by Lord Austin in 1910 and was reported as being the setting for famous Austin designs conceived in the billiards room. On Lord Austins death in 1941 Lickey Grange was bought by the Austin Motor Company and donated to become a school for the blind.
In 1997 the building was restored and converted into an exclusive apartment complex and is at the head of an exclusive managed estate behind security gates from Old Birmingham Road. The nine apartments are named after Austin cars or the spectacular views from the building: the Orchard, County, Malvern, Worcester, Healey, Wolseley, Garden, Fountain and Austin. Each one has its own distinctive flavour. Ground, first and second floor levels are served by an eight person lift (with wheelchair facility) and emergency telephone, and a principal staircase.
Ownership also allows access to an impressive leisure facilities including a three-hole golf course, jogging and fitness trail and exercise area, two hard court tennis courts, barbeque area, a professionally designed adventure playground for children and a resident Estate / Security Manager.
The Grange is entered via a splendid entrance hall which has also undergone impeccable restoration particularly bringing back to life the original canvas work around the ceiling (thought to be the work of Burne Jones), the stained glass panels in the interior doors and the Minton floor tiles.
SERVICESAll main services are available to the property and the central heating is provided by gas fired boiler located in the kitchen.
TENUREThe agent understands the property is LEASEHOLD.
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