The Barn Scarfield Hill, Alvechurch

Summary
Utterly charming and brimming with character, this delightful barn conversion offers versatile accommodation including three DOUBLE bedrooms (one located on the ground floor with en suite) and occupies an impressive 0.29-acre plot (approx.) behind secure electronic gates, with an attractive wrap-around south-easterly garden. An additional highlight is the separate annex, providing a large open-plan room with kitchen, shower room and mezzanine bedroom, ideal for guests, extended family or those seeking additional living or working space. Further benefits include an adjoining garage, excellent storage both inside and out, including particularly useful eaves storage, while the location is equally appealing, being within walking distance of Alvechurch train station, The Weighbridge Inn and Alvechurch Marina, with the village centre approximately 0.7 miles away.
Description
A charming entrance hall welcomes you into the main house, featuring useful understairs storage and access to a guest WC. The kitchen is located directly off the hall and is fitted with a range of units, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer, together with a freestanding oven and extractor fan. Also accessed from the hall is the lounge/dining room, a lovely characterful space enjoying wonderful views across the garden. The room features a fireplace surround, as well as a built-in storage cupboard and sliding glazed door opening directly onto the garden.
The principal bedroom is located off the lounge/dining room and provides excellent storage, with several built-in wardrobes, together with access to a luxurious en suite shower room.
Beautiful exposed beamed ceilings run throughout the ground floor, adding considerably to the charm and character of the home.
The first floor is a particularly bright and airy space, with an abundance of Velux windows drawing natural light into the accommodation. The landing features a striking exposed wooden beam on the wall, adding an impressive architectural detail. There are two further double bedrooms, positioned at either end of the first floor, both benefiting from Velux windows, with one also enjoying a long picture window providing delightful views. A family bathroom serves the bedrooms, while each of the first floor rooms benefits from an abundance of useful eaves storage.
Situated just opposite the main house, the separate annex building provides wonderfully versatile additional accommodation and is a particular feature of the property. The main room is an impressive open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen space, featuring an outstanding vaulted ceiling and wood burning stove. The kitchen is fitted with an integrated fridge/freezer, oven and hob, while a modern ground floor shower room, complete with useful storage cupboard, is also provided. Paddle-tread stairs rise to a bedroom mezzanine, making this an ideal space for guests, extended family or those requiring independent living or working accommodation.
Outside
The property occupies an impressive plot of approximately 0.29 acres, with a beautiful south easterly wrap around garden. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden is enhanced by a plethora of interesting planting, a generous patio area and pond. The property is approached through electronic gates onto a driveway providing parking for several vehicles, while two useful storage buildings adjoin the annex, each with convenient door access from the driveway.
Please note:
- The property is located within the curtilage of a Grade II listed building.
- A wayleave payment is received for the utility pole within the boundary
Location
Scarfield Hill is a particularly attractive and distinctive part of Alvechurch, enjoying a wonderful semi-rural setting on the western approach to the village. The area retains much of its historic character, with a mixture of traditional properties, open green spaces and attractive countryside views. Scarfield Hill itself follows the route of an historic ridgeway, while the surrounding landscape forms part of a beautifully preserved rural setting incorporating the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch Marina and the historic Scarfields Farmstead. The area has a notably peaceful and countryside feel, yet remains exceptionally well connected to the village and its amenities.
For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, the location is particularly appealing, with canal-side walks and a network of countryside footpaths providing excellent opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding landscape. The nearby Alvechurch Marina sits alongside the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, while Alvechurch railway station provides Cross-City Line services towards Birmingham and Redditch. The village itself offers a good range of everyday amenities, shops, places to eat and community facilities, with the historic village centre forming a designated Conservation Area.
The area is also well served for schooling, with a number of established schools within the wider Alvechurch area. Crown Meadow First School and Nursery provides education for younger children, while Alvechurch C of E Middle School caters for pupils through the middle-school years.
Lounge/Dining Room 13' 11" x 20' 7" (4.23m x 6.28m)
Kitchen 9' 6" x 10' 2" (2.90m x 3.10m)
Hallway 6' 7" x 10' 0" (2.00m x 3.06m)
Bedroom 1 13' 11" x 9' 10" (4.23m x 2.99m)
En Suite 6' 7" x 7' 2" (2.00m x 2.19m)
Bedroom 2 13' 7" x 10' 2" (4.14m x 3.10m)
Bedroom 3 13' 7" x 9' 11" (4.14m x 3.01m)
Bathroom 5' 7" x 10' 0" (1.70m x 3.06m)
Annex 15' 1" x 26' 4" (4.61m x 8.03m)
Shower Room 7' 4" x 7' 9" (2.24m x 2.37m)
Mezzanine Bedroom 15' 1" x 7' 10" (4.61m x 2.39m)
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