Springwell Racecourse Lane | Pedmore | | West Midlands | DY8 2RF SPRINGWELL

Springwell is a magnificent seven bedroom detached property in a highly sought after and prestigious location near Stourbridge. This elevated property boasts an exquisite garden designed by Deborah Dean, Chelsea Flower Show winner. Springwell was built in 1927 and has kept many of its period features such as solid oak flooring. These touches of character have been incorporated into the modern finishes of the property, creating a luxurious family home.

Ground Floor Walking through the front door of Springwell takes you into an inner porchway flowing into a grand hall. This leads into a vestibule which further flows into a garden porch. This side of the property has the two principal reception rooms: the drawing room and the sitting room. The drawing room boasts triple aspect windows and an impressive open fire. The formal dining room is located along the hallway to the kitchen, along with a downstairs cloakroom, utility room and access to one of the two cellars. The kitchen is very spacious with a breakfast area and orangery. There are large double doors leading onto the outside patio. The kitchen itself is a beautifully bespoke Winchmore masterpiece made from solid oak. Strategically off the kitchen is a playroom. There are two cellars at Springwell, one giving you access to walk underneath the whole property.

Seller Insight

It was the location of Springwell which first attracted us to the property,” say the current owners of this charming period home. “We had both lived within a minute’s walk of the house as children and still have family nearby. We were keen for our son to benefit from a similarly idyllic upbringing to our own, and have enjoyed watching him grow here since his baby years.”

Since moving in, the owners have made various improvements to the property, whilst remaining in keeping with the historic nature of the original house. “As well as a stunning new family kitchen, we have built an orangery, installed three new bathrooms, and redecorated throughout,” they say. “We also stripped all the painted woodwork and flooring to reveal the original English oak, and had new fireplaces fitted. In addition, we have built a three car garage with a games room and gardener’s WC. Outside, the garden has been relandscaped according to a stunning design created by a Chelsea Flower Show winner, full of colour all year round and enjoying the sun for most of the day.”

The local area has much to offer, too. “There are numerous private schools locally,” say the owners, “including Kings, RGS, Bromsgrove, Heathfield, Elmfield, and all the Birmingham schools, all within 30 minutes’ reach. Merry Hill shopping centre is within 5 miles from the property, Birmingham 12 miles, Worcester 17 miles, and Kidderminster 5 miles, all offering superb shopping and leisure facilities. We also have a golf club just opposite the house, and a prestigious tennis club within one mile. Numerous pubs are nearby too, serving excellent food, with the M5 also within easy reach for commuting and travel further afield.”

“We love the convenience of having everything we need nearby, and the joy of having friends living just next door.”

“The drawing room is a particularly special space, especially at Christmastime, with a 14 foot tree festooned with lights in the orangery.”

“The amazing south facing garden is simply beautiful, having been designed by a Chelsea Flower Show winner.”

“We have hosted numerous festivities here over the years, both indoors and out, with a marquee off the vestibule for my husband’s 40th birthday, and sit-down dinner for 26 people in the dining room for mine.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First Floor The grand staircase leads you to the first floor to which you can find the main bedroom suite. This includes a large dressing room and an en-suite shower and bathroom. There are a further three bedrooms on this floor, including a bedroom with an en-suite shower and bathroom. There is an office which can be used as a further bedroom, and a family bathroom with a large unique wet room. You can also find a storage room on this floor and two shelved airing cupboards, one of which is a walk-in airing cupboard and the other is a linen airing cupboard.

Second Floor The second floor has a spacious bedroom with access to a second bedroom which has a door to the loft, this has plumbing in place for an en-suite and potential to become another suite. The landing also gives you access to two generous boarded loft spaces. Outside The property is approached through two sets of electric gates and has generous parking. There is an oversized triple garage with a gardener’s WC and a large games room above with further loft space. To the rear of Springwell is the unique and charming bespoke private garden which is south facing. There is a patio running across the length of the property, giving lots of entertaining space, which has attractive outdoor lighting.

Clent Hills LOCATION

Springwell is located along the prestigious Racecouse Lane, giving a great transport infrastructure and easy access to all local amenities.

Central Birmingham is 12 miles to the East. It is a city of international importance, both commercially and culturally, as defined by its magnificent Library, Town Hall and Symphony Hall; the home of The Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

The County Town and Cathedral City of Worcester, lying on the banks of The River Severn, is some 16 miles south providing for high street and boutique shopping, and characterised by one of ’s great Cathedrals, its Racecourse, County Cricket Ground, Premiership Rugby Club and University.

The M5 is accessed at Halesowen J3, and provides for ready access to the North, East and South East, as well as greater Birmingham and the surrounding industrial and commercial areas. The M42, accessed via the M5 enables for onward travel to the M40 and London (130 miles). The M5 J6 at North Worcester provides access to the South West, Cheltenham and its Racecourse (42 miles), Gloucester and Bristol (80 miles). The M42 also offers access to Birmingham International Airport (29 miles).

There are two easily accessible railway stations; Stourbridge Town and Hagley. There are direct trains to Central Birmingham and London which offers fast onward travelling around the UK. The newly opened Parkway Railway Station, situated to the east of Worcester, off Junction 7 of the M5, is also intended to increase the capacity to London as well as reduced journey times. This has a significant impact on Worcestershire’s accessibility to the Capital and other regional centres.

If education is a priority, then Worcestershire is blessed with an enviable mix of schooling at all levels, including a variety of independent establishments, allowing parents to select the right environment for their children’s needs. These include The Old Swinford Hospital School at Stourbridge, Heathfield School at Wolverley (6 miles), Bromsgrove School (10 miles), Malvern College (34 miles), The Kings Schools and Royal Grammar School at Worcester (12 miles),and The King Edwards Schools in Birmingham. Winterfold House Preparatory School at Chaddesley is 7 miles South West.

For days out and recreation, there is a golf course opposite the property (Stourbridge Golf Course), the prestigious Stourbridge Lawn Tennis and Squash Club is 1 mile away, and a large park located just 2 miles from Springwell. Racecourse Lane is well placed for ready access to the North Cotswolds and Broadway (38 miles), as well as Stratford-upon-Avon (31 miles), Great Malvern (26 miles) and The Malvern Hills, and Ludlow (26).

Services Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage.

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority Council Council Tax Band H

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