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MERCER GROVE 18 Stunning Contemporary Homes MERCER GROVE 18 stunning contemporary homes. Bromsgrove ESTABLISHED 1880 Behind the name of Kendrick Homes lies over a century of craftsmanship, commitment to quality and pride in a job well done. William Kendrick founded the company in 1880 and over the years it has completed many prestigious projects – from housing to industrial, hospitals, schools and municipal buildings. Today, the fifth generation continues to guide the company and the founder’s principle of quality craftsmanship is still demonstrated through the work of Kendrick Homes. Combine this with a skilled in-house design team, high quality, energy-efficient materials and a superb specification and you will find a home of distinct quality, perfect for modern day living. Computer generated image of Mercer Grove Mercer Grove is a beautiful collection of homes in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, with easy access to the M5 and M42 motorways. Modern living, near MERCER beautiful countryside Mercer Grove is a delightful new development of 18 homes. Surrounded by beautiful Worcestershire GROVE countryside, this is a perfect location no more than a mile from the vibrant town of Bromsgrove and with easy access to the motorway network. There are a range of house types to choose from, including 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes with a style to suit everyone. Whether you are looking for your very first home or somewhere to raise a growing family, Mercer Grove offers well-planned, energy-efficient accommodation with a superior and stylish interior specification. Local amenities are within easy reach, while Redditch, Worcester, Birmingham and Solihull are just a short distance away. Bromsgrove Town Centre Note. 0.8 miles All distances are approximate Bromsgrove Train Station 1.9 miles M42 junction 1 2.5 miles M5 junction 5 4.5 miles Redditch 7.6 miles Clent Hills 8 miles Worcester City Centre 14.1 miles Birmingham City Centre 17.1 miles Solihull 19.1 miles Birmingham Airport 21.4 miles Rural tranquility but close to town with excellent local amenities and transport links Located close to the motorway network and only 17 on and alongside the water. Winding through the famed poet A E Houseman, to whom a local trail and miles from Birmingham, Bromsgrove is a thriving town, countryside, the canal starts at the River Severn in town centre statue are dedicated. Just outside the town, ideal for commuters travelling to nearby towns and cities, Worcester and passes through Tardebigge locks; the close to The Meadows is the award-winning Avoncroft which are easily accessible by car and train. Formerly longest flight of navigable locks in the country, with Museum of Historic Buildings housing over 25 historic a centre for both the wool and nail making industries, 30 locks climbing 217 feet (66m) before reaching buildings including a 1940s prefab, a windmill and the Bromsgrove now offers countryside walks, shopping, Birmingham. national collection of telephone kiosks. In keeping with dining, culture and sports facilities – there is something to the artistic theme, the Bromsgrove Music Festival is a keep everyone entertained. There is also a good selection Shopping and amenities must for music lovers covering the musical spectrum, of private and state schools including the highly regarded This area of North Worcestershire enjoys ever-increasing from jazz to classical. For those who enjoy the arts, The Bromsgrove School and South Bromsgrove High School shopping facilities and amenities: From Redditch, with Artrix in Bromsgrove offers something for all tastes rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. its market and the Kingfisher Centre, and the Georgian including cinema screenings, live music, comedy and a riverside towns of Bewdley and Stourport, to Droitwich dance studio. Hills and canals where you will find a Waitrose supermarket and It’s the blend of rural tranquility and close proximity to Marks and Spencer. Meanwhile, back in Bromsgrove, Sporting options Bromsgrove town centre that makes Mercer Grove an you have all the local amenities you require with Bromsgrove also has an excellent range of sports ideal place to live. To the south you can visit Hanbury Morrisons supermarket and a selection of local shops facilities including rugby, football, cricket, hockey and Hall, a beautiful country house built in 1701 and now on Bromsgrove High Street including Boots and a tennis. Sanders Park, a large open green space which owned by The National Trust, with 20 acres of recreated Cooperative supermarket as well as regular open air is less than half a mile from Mercer Grove, provides early 18th-century gardens and 400 acres of park. To the markets. For a more sophisticated shopping experience, formal and informal sports facilities including two north of Bromsgrove, just outside Birmingham, you will the Touchwood Centre at Solihull features a large tennis courts, a putting green, outdoor skate park and find the Clent Hills – one of the most popular areas for hill John Lewis and all the popular High Street brands and state-of-the-art children’s play area. The town’s golfing walking locally. You can explore many miles of footpaths, Birmingham Bullring is approximately 17 miles away. facilities are recognised as being amongst the finest bridleways and trails offering panoramic views over the in Worcestershire. Bromsgrove Golf Centre provides a Cotswolds, Shropshire Hills and Welsh borders. Culture challenging and exciting venue for players of all abilities Bromsgrove boasts a rich architectural heritage, including an 18-hole course with sweeping views over If you find water more appealing, the Worcester and evidenced by buildings like the Parish Church of St John, Worcestershire and a modern driving range for practice. Birmingham canal runs close to Bromsgrove and is an Grafton Manor and Perry Hall - former home of the ideal destination for numerous leisure activities both Kinlet C 18 Hanley B 17 Birley A Elstow F 16 Claydon G Ashton J 15 14 Melford E 13 5 11 12 Ki 10 d 1 4 6 Kinlet C Cloverley H d Kinlet C e Kinlet C r 9 m Bourne D i 3 nst 2 Hanley B Hanley B er 7 R Birley A o ad Birley A 8 Kinlet C Elstow F Kinlet C Elstow F Claydon G Hanley B Claydon G Hanley B Claydon G Birley A Ashton J Site plan Birley A Ashton J Kinlet C Elstow F Melford E TheKinlet Kinlet C TheElstow Elstow F TheMelford Melford E 3 bedroom home 3 bedroom home 3 bedroom home The Hanley TheClaydon Claydon G The Cloverley Hanley B Claydon G Cloverley H 3 bedroomHanley home B 3 bedroom home 2 bedroomCloverley home H The Birley The Ashton The Bourne Site plan not to scale 3 bedroomBirley A home 4 bedroomAshton homeJ 4 bedroom home Birley A Ashton J Bourne D Bourne D Elstow F Melford E Elstow F Melford E Claydon G Claydon G Cloverley H Cloverley H Ashton J Ashton J Bourne D Bourne D Melford E Melford E Cloverley H Cloverley H Bourne D Bourne D Plots: 1, 9, 10, 12 & 14 Ground Floor Lounge 3385 x 4564mm (11’1” x 15’0”) Kitchen/Dining The Kinlet Garage 4635 x 3718mm (15’2” x 12’2”) WC A stylish, thoughtfully plannedKINLET three bedroom home. - Type C plot1157 14 x 1708mm (3’10” x 5’7”) Garage (Plots 10, 12 & 14) Kitchen Dimensions vary, please /Dining check with sales negotiator First Floor ST Bedroom 1 3442 x 3225mm (11’4” x 10’7”) Lounge En-suite WC 1100 x 2950mm (3’7” x 9’8”) Bedroom 2 2435 x 3194mm (8’0” x 10’6”) Ground Bedroom 3 Floor 2107 x 2114mm (6’11” x 6’11”) Bathroom 2435 x 1770mm (8’0” x 5’10”) En-suite Bedroom 1 AC Bathroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Please note: plots 9 and 12 are handed First Floor Floor plans not to scale. All dimensions are approximate maximum room sizes and should not be relied upon for floor or furniture placement. Computer generated image only. Details may vary. Plot: 2 Ground Floor Lounge 3225 x 5400mm (10’7” x 17’9”) Kitchen /Dining The Hanley Kitchen/Dining Lounge HANDLEY - Type B plot 24775 x 3275mm (15’8” x 10’9”) WC A delightful three bedroom home, superbly specified throughout. 1000 x 1975mm (3’3” x 6’6”) WC ST First Floor Ground Floor Bedroom 1 2792 x 3782mm (9’2” x 12’5”) En-suite 2476 x 1525mm (8’1” x 5’0”) Bedroom 2 2916 x 3005mm (9’7” x 9’10”) Bedroom 2 Bathroom Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 2471 x 2302mm (8’1” x 7’7”) Bathroom AC 2256 x 2375mm (7’5” x 7’10”) Bedroom 3 En-suite First Floor Floor plans not to scale. All dimensions are approximate maximum room sizes and should not be relied upon for floor or furniture placement. Computer generated image only. Details may vary. Plots: 3 & 4 Ground Floor Lounge 5296 x 3817mm (17’5” x 12’6”) Kitchen/Dining Kitchen The Birley /Dining 2810 x 5296mm (9’3” x 17’5”) BIRLEY - Type A plot 4 Utility ST 1878 x 1657 (6’2” x 5’5”) A fantastic three bedroom home offering both Lounge style and comfort. WC 1727 x 1508mm (5’8” x 4’11”) Utility WC First Floor Ground Floor Bedroom 1 3793 x 2972mm (12’5” x 9’9”) En-suite 1410 x 2972mm (4’8” x 9’9”) Bedroom 2 2704 x 2889mm (8’10” x 9’6”) Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2898 x 3183mm (9’6” x 10’5”) En-suite Bathroom Bedroom 3 2436 x 2020mm (8’0” x 6’8”) AC Bedroom 1 W Bedroom 2 W W First Floor Please note: plot 3 is handed Floor plans not to scale.
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