Fantastic opportunity to purchase what is a little piece of Belbroughton history The Old School House has been here since the 18th Century, built as a single storey dwelling enlarged in approximately 1850 and remained in use as a school until 1963. Property restored to its current splendour by the well known Narbett family in approximately 1997.

The property comprises of fantastic sandstone gothic style reception, welcoming hallway with oak floor, downstairs w.c. facilities, study with under floor wine cellar, extensive lounge with dual aspect windows and feature stone fireplace, open plan dining space into kitchen with Aga cooker further door leading off to boot room/garden room with French doors leading to courtyard, further access to downstairs shower room. On the first floor there is a large master suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room having dual aspect windows, family bathroom, second bedroom with fabulous views towards Belbroughton Church. Stairs lead from landing to mezzanine bedroom with beautiful views over rear courtyard and is a tranquil oasis in the centre of Belbroughton Square.

This wonderful home is beautifully presented and offers with no upward chain, the property has not been on the market since 1997. EPC-F DG V1 19/08/22

History - A Brief History

As the population of the village increased it became clear that a larger school was necessary, in 1870 a committee was set up by Squire Noel and the Rev. Harry A Woodgate. Squire Noel presented the site which was then occupied by the Old Queen's Head Inn. The school was paid for by the local inhabitants and was built of Belbroughton red brick ornamented with blue strings, according to the Bromsgrove Messenger report of Saturday 26th June 1875, the week the school was officially opened. There were delays in completing the school due to lack of funds to carry out the original plans, the death of Rev. Harry A Woodgate and dissent within the Committee, but the school was completed in 1874.

The Belbroughton Almanack 1874 wrote: " This is a handsome brick building. It offers in every respect a pleasing contrast to the venerable, though unsightly, old "Queen's Head" which it has superseded. The interior appears to be both commodious and convenient, and will supply a want long felt here, a good room for public meetings, entertainment etc.

Mr Chatwin, Birmingham is Architect, and Mr Thomas Baylis, Belbroughton builder. Mr Bayliss's agreement for clearing the site, and building this school and a new school at Fairfield totalled £785 - £565 for Belbroughton and £220 for Fairfield.

(Source Belbroughton history booklet).

Approach - Via pavement, main gothic sandstone arch is approached by a few steps you can picture yourself walking in through the school doors and still have the old graffiti etched into the sandstone brick from the school days. Solid oak front door leads to;

Reception Hall - Oak flooring, stairs ascending to first floor accommodation, two central heated radiators, large storage cupboard, doors radiating to;

Study - 3.0m max 2.1m min x 2.4m max 1.50m min (9'10" max - Double glazed window to front elevation with leaded inserts and stone surrounding, oak flooring, coving to the ceiling, storage is located in the floor of this room giving access to the cellar, used for wine cellar or storage room all with lights.

Lounge - 4.8m x 7.7m max 7.5m min (15'8" x 25'3" max 24 - Feature stone fireplace, with large quarry tiled hearth and gas fire insert this is the focal point of this beautiful room, dual aspect windows with three double glazed leaded windows and stone inserts to front, wooden framed windows, French doors opening to courtyard, central heated radiator, coving to the ceiling.

Downstairs W.C. - Double glazed window, w.c. with high flush cistern, wash hand basin, quarry tiled flooring, complementary part tiling of walls.

Open Plan Dining Room - 4.6m x 4.2m (15'1" x 13'9") - Two wooden double glazed windows over looking the courtyard with leaded insert, quarry tiled floor, central heated radiator, coving to the ceiling. This room is set off by a Maconey cabinet, available to purchase at separate negotiations, certainly enhances this room. Archway giving access to;

Kitchen - 4.6m x 2.8m max 2.0m min (15'1" x 9'2" max 6'6" mi - Double glazed leaded window over looking courtyard, Aga gas cooker to warming plate, recently fitted dishwasher, range of hand painted Shaker style base units with granite worksurfaces over, sink with mixer tap, feature exposed brick wall. Entrance to:

Boot Room/Garden Room - 4.1m x 5.0m (13'5" x 16'4" ) - Fantastic room at the rear of the house, solid oak door to rear and side passage way also giving access to storage cupboard housing electric meters and gas boiler, this room also has the light switch for the internal cellar. Two double glazed French doors also lead to courtyard, exposed beams to ceiling, quarry tiled flooring, central heated radiator, part exposed brick wall, period window to rear with oak surfaces, matching base units with granite work surfaces, large butler sink with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine. Door leading to;

Downstairs Wet Room - Double glazed window to rear courtyard, w.c., heritage sink, electric shower, quarry tiled room, central heated radiator part wood panelling to walls.

Landing - Large arched style stained glass window and doors radiating to;

Large Master Suite - 4.8m x 4.8m (15'8" x 15'8") - Dual aspect windows, two sets of double glazed leaded windows, one to front and one to rear, feature beams to ceiling, three central heated radiators and door giving access to;

En-Suite Bathroom - 2.8m x 4.1m (9'2" x 13'5") - Double glazed leaded window set in stone surround, central heated radiator, w.c., claw foot roll top bath, separate shower cubicle, wooden flooring, skylight windows to rear flooding this room with light, complementary tiling to walls.

Dressing Room - Dual aspect windows to front and rear, two fitted pine wardrobes in keeping with the style of this beautiful home.

Landing - Access via lockable door with large storage cupboard, double glazed window to side. Stairs to mezzanine bedroom and family bathroom.

Family Bathroom - Double glazed leaded window to side, bath, heritage wash hand basin, w.c., complementary tiling to walls, central heated radiator, oak flooring.

Bedroom Two - 4.6m x 2.2m min 4.3m max (15'1" x 7'2" min 14'1" m - Double glazed window to front and side overlooking courtyard and in view of the beautiful Belbroughton Church.

Mezzanine Bedroom - 4.5m x 2.2m min 4.2m max (14'9" x 7'2" min 13'9" m - Skylight windows to roof, double glazed window to rear, central heated radiator, exposed beams, door to walk in storage room, beautiful rear courtyard.

Courtyard - Tranquil oasis and private garden area, mature borders, raised brick built fish pond with waterfall, large flagstone paving and in earshot of the chiming bells of Belbroughton Church.

Council Tax Banding - Tax Band is F.

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