Hall Lane, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 9LL

Birch Cottage is a truly unique stone-built property, reputed to have once been the cattle counting house for Hagley Hall in the 1700s, and possibly one of the oldest surviving houses in the village.

Rich with history and charm, this remarkable home combines period character with scope for enhancement, making it an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking something special.

On the ground floor, a welcoming porch leads into the hall, setting the tone for this characterful cottage. The cosy lounge provides a perfect retreat, complemented by a separate sitting/dining room.

The kitchen with breakfast area offers everyday practicality, alongside a utility and WC.

To the rear, a large sun room — equally suited as a grand formal dining space — floods the home with natural light and frames views of the gardens.

The property also benefits from a cellar, offering exciting potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents.

Upstairs, there are three good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the added bonus of a useful loft room.

Outside, the cottage sits within charming wrap-around gardens, beautifully in keeping with its heritage. A driveway provides ample parking and leads to a double garage, completing this rare home.

Steeped in history, yet with exciting potential to further develop, Birch Cottage offers the chance to own a truly individual piece of Hagley’s heritage, tucked away in one of its most desirable settings.

Extension Potential Planning permission was granted in April 2010 (now lapsed) for a two-storey extension that would have reconfigured the ground floor to create an open-plan kitchen/living space and a separate dining room in place of the current kitchen.

The approved plans also included the addition of a master bedroom with en-suite facilities on the first floor.

Interested parties are advised to make further enquiries with Bromsgrove District Council regarding the renewal or reinstatement of this permission.

Location Birch Cottage is tucked away in one of Hagley’s most treasured settings, just off Hall Lane—a picturesque lane steeped in character and charm.

The cottage enjoys a serene village ambience while being surprisingly well-connected, allowing you to soak up rural tranquillity without forgoing modern convenience.

Nestled among established homes and gardens, the property lies within easy reach of Hagley village centre, with its selection of shops, cafés and amenities.

The local area is also well served by excellent schools, including Hagley Roman Catholic High School on Brake Lane.

Wikipedia For commuters, Hagley railway station offers regular services to Stourbridge and Birmingham, making it a practical base for travel across the region.

Wikipedia One of the most compelling draws of this location is its proximity to the grounds of Hagley Hall, a historic estate and focal point for walks, follies and parkland scenery.

Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2 Together with nearby green belts and open countryside, you’ll be steps from nature, yet never far from the pulse of village life.

In short: Birch Cottage offers the very best of Hagley living—a prime village address with heritage, peace, green outlooks and connectivity all wrapped into one.

What3words ///stones.glue.wasp MATERIAL INFORMATION IN PROPERTY LISTINGS Council Tax Council Tax Band: F Local Authority: Bromsgrove CC. Tenure The property is Freehold.

Materials Used In Construction The property is constructed using traditional materials and techniques. Services The property is connected to mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

The central heating system is gas. We have not conducted any tests of these services. Broadband According to Ofcom, standard, superfast, and ultrafast broadband are available in the area.

Mobile Signal/Coverage According to Ofcom, mobile coverage is likely outdoors on all major networks. For more information, visit Ofcom Mobile and Broadband checker. Parking Driveway and double garage.

Restrictions And Rights We are not aware of any onerous rights or restrictions. Your legal adviser should verify this.

Flood Risk According to the Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Authorities, the property is not in an area that is vulnerable to flooding.

Coal Mining The property is outside of the Coal Mining Reporting Area.

Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 It is a legal requirement for estate agency businesses to comply with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.

To do this, we must undertake robust biometric ID verification, PEP and sanctions checks on any successful purchasers upon offer acceptance.

The cost of this service is £30.00 per individually named purchaser. This cost is non-refundable and is paid to our third-party supplier by the successful purchaser.

The check must be completed and recorded as satisfactory before issuing sale notifications.

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