For sale: Shepley Grange, a magnificent Victorian country house in Barnt Green. Currently 3 apartments, potential for reversion to family home or business opportunity. Set in over 2 acres of stunning gardens and woodlands.

Summary
For the first time in almost 50 years, Arden Estates are proud to offer for sale the magnificent Shepley Grange, a majestic testament to architectural splendour in a 'Tudor Revival' style and located in arguably the most beautiful and unspoilt location of Barnt Green. Built in 1890, this 3 storey Victorian country house of almost 6,500 sq. feet is nestled in over 2 acres of private and manicured gardens together with woodlands.

Currently arranged as three spacious and elegant apartments, the property has immense potential, not least it reverting back to a very impressive family home. For those looking for a business opportunity, the three current apartments could be rented out, the oversized 4 car detached garage could be converted into a separate detached dwelling, and the outbuildings and loft space could add additional accommodation or separate apartments (subject to relevant permissions).

Description

Apartment 1 - 275.7 sq. m (2,969.76 sq. ft)
4 Bedrooms
The ground floor apartment exudes an inviting charm with wonderful high ceilings and many period features. Upon entry via it's own porch, the imposing grand hall provides access to two generous reception rooms with large windows offering picturesque views of the surrounding gardens, utility room/WC and modern kitchen with integrated oven, hob, extractor fan and dishwasher. 

Two regal double bedrooms benefitting from a jack and jill en suite shower room. 
A long hall leads to a further impressive bedroom suite which is found within the south easterly wing of the property complete with walk in wardrobe and lower level en-suite bathroom. 

The lower ground floor has been converted to a fantastic heated space which is large enough to accommodate both a bedroom and living area as well as featuring a shower room. 

Apartment 1 also benefits from an original courtyard with three outbuildings, log store, garden room and garage with two sets of double doors.  

Room Dimensions
Porch 1.69m x 1.74m (5'6" x 5'8")
Living Room 5.07m (into bay) x 6.67m (16'7" x 21'10")
Dining Room 5.71m (into bay) x 6.41m (into bay) (18'8" x 21'0")
Kitchen 4.49m x 2.34m (14'8" x 7'8")
Utility Room/WC 1.76m x 2.96m (5'9" x 9'8")
Grand Hall 4.5m (max) x 6.52m (max) (14'9" x 21'4")

Bedroom 1 4.85m x 5.39m (into bay) (15'10" x 17'8")
En Suite 1.11m x 2.97m (3'7" x 9'8")
Bedroom 2 4.52m x 4.57m (14'9" x 14'11")
Bedroom 3 3.85m x 3.36m (12'7" x 11'0")
Wardrobe 2.52m x 1.25m (8'3" x 4'1")
En Suite 3.02m x 1.82m (9'10" x 5'11")
Bedroom 4 4.3m (max) x 7.14m (max) (14'1" x 23'5")
En Suite 2.82m x 1.03m (max) (9'3" x 3'4")

Garage 4.89m x 6.21m (16'0" x 20'4")
Outbuilding 2.48m x 3.04m (8'1" x 9'11")
Outbuilding 1.36m x 3.06m (4'5" x 10'0")
Outbuilding 1.01m x 3.06m (3'3" x 10'0")
Garden Room 2.23m x 3.06m (7'3" x 10'0")
Courtyard 7.56m x 4.72m (max) (24'9" x 15'5")

Apartment 2 - 173.7 sq. m (1,869.69 sq. ft)
3 Bedrooms
From a separate entrance (solely for Apartments 2 and 3), a sweeping staircase leads to the second floor apartment which embodies a different yet equally captivating aesthetic. This level combines modern elements with classical accents and features delightful views of the gardens from all windows. The accommodation offers two fantastic reception rooms, kitchen, utility room and walk in linen cupboard. A generous hallway provides access to a shower room, three spacious bedrooms (all with built in wardrobes and one with an en suite shower room). 

Apartment 2 also benefits from a double garage. 

Room Dimensions
Living Room 4.87m x 5.44m (15'11" x 17'10")
Dining Room 4.49m (max) x 4.84m (into bay) (14'8" x 15'10")
Kitchen 4.48m x 2.08m (14'8" x 6'9")

Bedroom 1 4.56m x 4.57m (into wardrobes) (14'11" x 14'11")
En Suite 2.55m (max) x 0.97m (8'4" x 3'2")
Bedroom 2 4.86m x 4.53m (into wardrobes) (15'11" x 14'10")
Bedroom 3 4.38m x 4.42m (into wardrobes) (14'4" x 14'6")
Bathroom 2.59m x 2.78m (8'5" x 9'1")
 
Utility 1.95m x 1.68m (6'4" x 5'6")
Closet 1.16m x 2.39m (3'9" x 7'10")
 
Garage 4.89m x 4.8m (16'0" x 15'8")

Apartment 3 - 152.1 sq. m (1,637.19 sq. ft)
3 Bedrooms
The top floor apartment is accessed by a private staircase from the first floor landing and reveals a further collection of rooms that continue the Victorian aesthetic. A huge landing space leads to a living room with original fireplace surround and wood burning stove, sitting room (alternatively a third bedroom), cloakroom, storage cupboard containing the boiler and a dining room with sliding patio door to a balcony overlooking the grounds.  There are also two excellent sized double bedrooms, a traditional style house bathroom and access to a fire escape from the hallway. 

Room Dimensions
Living Room 4.87m x 5.46m (15'11" x 17'10")
Sitting Room/Bedroom 3 4.47m (max) x 4.21m (14'7" x 13'9")
Dining Room 2.71m x 4.42m (max) (8'10" x 14'6")
Balcony 1.66m x 5.99m (5'5" x 19'7")
Kitchen 4.53m x 2.18m (14'10" x 7'1")
 
Bedroom 1 4.54m x 4.09m (14'10" x 13'5")
Bedroom 2 5.01m x 3.75m (max) (16'5" x 12'3")
Bathroom 3.77m x 2.11m (max) (12'4" x 6'11")

Grounds
Only a handful of Barnt Green's original houses have held onto their acres, Shepley Grange being one of the few, boasting incredible formal grounds in excess of 2 acres. The immaculate gardens surround the whole property and feature a substantial formal lawn, a range of mature trees, orchard and woodland, making the grounds an idyllic and private retreat. An original stone plaque is laid into the brickwork of the property stating 'Shepley Grange, 1890'. 

A tree lined driveway with pillars either side opens out onto a large area of parking. 

The property is located in a conservation area. 

Garaging 
Owned by apartments 1 & 2, subject to planning permission, there is potential to convert the garage block into a separate dwelling.

Management Company: Upon purchasing the property, the new owner will also become sole shareholder of Shepley Grange Management Company Ltd. who own the Freehold.

Services: Mains electric, water (separate meters for each apartment) and gas (with each apartment equipped with it's own boiler). Drainage via a septic tank. 

Location
Barnt Green is a delightful village offering a variety of amenities including local shopping facilities, cafes, two popular gastropubs, doctor's surgery, two churches, several dentists, St Andrews First School (with 'Outstanding' Ofsted Status) and train station. The property itself is located approximately 0.8 miles from the village centre and conveniently located for many fine walks, including the renowned Lickey Hills Country Park. There are also many sporting facilities including a cricket club, Blackwell Golf Club, Barnt Green sailing club and many other societies including local orchestra, the Midland Sinfonia. There is easy access to M5/M42 motorway links, Birmingham Airport and Birmingham City Centre is approximately 11 miles away (less than 30 minutes on the train from Barnt Green). Further local schooling includes Blackwell First School, Lickey Hills Primary School, Alvechurch First and Middle School, North and South Bromsgrove High as well as Bromsgrove Independent School.

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