Maidsmere Lower Gambolds Lane | Finstall | | | B60 3BP

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“Both the house and garden are exceptionally conducive to entertaining and over the years we’ve had some wonderful parties and celebrations here. In fact, my wife and I both had our 50th Birthday parties in marquees in the garden with 150 in attendance each time.”

Maidsmere Cover.indd 4 25/09/2020 12:14 Maidsmere Pages.indd 1 25/09/2020 12:04 A rare opportunity to purchase a country estate on the fringe of Bromsgrove within the Parish of Finstall. A long driveway provides access to the principle residence, triple garage, barn, gardens, grounds, woodland and paddock extending to circa 9 acres. Four reception rooms, seven bedrooms. Strategically important location for the railway station at Bromsgrove and motorway network (M5/M42).

Ground Floor • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Family Room • Drawing Room • Sitting Room • Dining Room • W/C and Cloakroom

First Floor • Games Room • Main Bedroom with en-suite • Bedroom Two with en-suite • Bedroom Three • Bedroom Four • Bedroom Seven • Family Bathroom

Second Floor • Sitting Room • Bedroom Five • Bedroom Six • Attic Storage • Family Bathroom

Outside • Barn • Triple Garage • Woodland • Paddocks • Circa 9 acres • There will be an uplift clause in respect to any future development of the two fields.

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Built in the early 20th century, this beautiful country home, which boasts around nine acres of spectacular gardens and grounds, enjoys a splendid position on the rural fringes of the leafy market town of Bromsgrove. “For us, one of the biggest selling points was definitely the fantastic setting,” says the owner. “The house sits beautifully right in the middle of the plot, and the long drive up from the quiet lane gives the property a wonderful sense of seclusion. However, it’s by no means isolated. It’s within walking distance of the new Bromsgrove railway station, from where it’s just two stops into Birmingham, and it was a superb location for sending our children to Bromsgrove School. In terms of the house itself, it offered us all the space we could possibly have wished for, both inside and out. In short, it’s a wonderful large family home, right up there with the very best in Bromsgrove.”

“This is a house with great architectural merit and it retains some lovely internal features, such as impressive fireplaces and some really beautiful stained glass. However, it’s also exceptionally comfortable and well laid out for modern family living. The previous owners significantly extended the property to provide a three-car garage, above which is a large games room/office with bathroom and kitchen area, and they’d looked after the house very well so it was in great condition when we came here. However, we’ve made our own improvements here and there, which we feel have made the property both more livable and attractive, but there’s still potential to enhance it even further. As part of the planning permission obtained by the previous owners, plans were drawn up for a large oak conservatory. It was never constructed but the foundations were put in to secure the permission – they have since been covered with timber decking to provide a great entertaining and seating area overlooking the croquet lawn.”

“The house is just stunning and it’s framed by the most spectacular gardens and grounds; our own private parkland,” continues the owner. “They had been carefully designed and beautifully laid out by previous owners, and they incorporate a number of special and specimen trees. A pretty wooded area was also created at the back of the property, as well as a fantastic large pond which is home to hundreds of fish, and during our time here we’ve planted an orchard as well as a 10,000 willow coppice, which provides the fuel for our log burners. The landscape is very varied and extremely beautiful, and it’s a stunning environment to live in.”

“Each to their own, but we particularly like the living room with its beautiful period features, the dining room where we’ve enjoyed countless wonderful dinner parties with family and friends, and of course the large games room/gym over the garage.”

“There’s just so much to love about this fabulous location. We’re within walking distance of all amenities, including the train into Birmingham University and city centre; the house is perfectly located for those wishing to send their children to Bromsgrove School, and we’ve relished having mile upon mile of open countryside on our doorstep. We have so many footpaths in close proximity, including around Lake, along the canal and one of our favourites is a twenty-five minute scenic footpath walk overlooking Bromsgrove, down to the Queens Head, which is a fantastic pub that serves delicious food.”*

* 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.

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Maidsmere lies within Finstall, a “village” neighbourhood within the Eastern side of Bromsgrove, situated in the North East of Worcestershire and comes under the jurisdiction of Finstall Parish Council, within the district of Bromsgrove. This thriving community, along with neighbouring , has become a focal point for a lifestyle of Gastro eateries, local shops and sports. The cricket, tennis & hockey club are in close proximity, as is the thriving Bromsgrove Rugby Club. The village of Blackwell, which gives its name to the highly regarded golf club, that was founded in 1904, is only 3 miles away.

This imposing and substantial country estate is under 2 miles from the centre of Bromsgrove, 6 miles from Redditch and 15 miles from Central Birmingham.

Birmingham is a city of International importance, both commercially and culturally, as defined by its magnificent Library, Town Hall and Symphony Hall; the home ofThe Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

The County Town and Cathedral City of Worcester, lying on the banks of The River Severn, is some 15 miles South West 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 motorway (accessed via J4 of The M5 at Lydiate Ash, J5 at Wychbold, or J1 of the M42 at End) provides for ready access to the North and South West, West Birmingham and the surrounding industrial and commercial areas as well as Cheltenham and its Racecourse (36 miles), Gloucester and Bristol (73 miles). The M42 also offers access to Birmingham International Airport (23 miles) and the North East. Road travel to London (118 miles) is best via the M40 or M6/M1, both accessible from the M42.

The Parkway railway station at Warwick enables fast access to the capital and the electrified “Cross City” line, stopping at , offers access to central Birmingham for fast onward travelling around the UK and to London. The newly opened Worcestershire 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 will have 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 Bromsgrove School (2 miles), Malvern College (24 miles), The Kings Schools and Royal Grammar School at Worcester (15 miles), The King Edwards Schools in Birmingham and the Alcester Grammar School at Alcester (14 miles) in Warwickshire.

For days out and recreation, Maidsmere is well placed for ready access to the North Cotswolds and Broadway (31 miles) as well as Stratford-upon-Avon (22 miles), Great Malvern (23 miles) and The Malvern Hills, and Ludlow (34). The West coast of Wales, at Aberdovey, is 106 miles.

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