4 bed detached house for sale

Birmingham Road, Marlbrook B61

Set within the sought-after residential suburb of Marlbrook, 528 Birmingham Road is a substantial four-bedroom detached freehold home offering generous family accommodation, two well-proportioned reception rooms, a spacious kitchen/diner, integral garage, driveway parking and an exceptionally generous rear garden with a useful detached outbuilding. Combining characterful details with the space required for modern family living, the property will particularly appeal to growing families looking for room to spread out, as well as buyers who want a semi-rural feel without sacrificing straightforward access to Bromsgrove, Birmingham and the wider motorway network.

Upon entering, the home immediately establishes a sense of character through a welcoming reception hall, where timber flooring, dark painted joinery and an attractive staircase create a distinctive first impression. From here, the accommodation flows naturally into the principal ground-floor living spaces.

To the front is a comfortable lounge, a well-proportioned room centred around an exposed brick fireplace with a stove, creating an inviting setting for quieter evenings and everyday family life. A second reception room sits towards the rear of the house and provides another generous living space, complete with a feature fireplace and wide glazed doors opening directly onto the garden. The connection with the outside makes this a particularly enjoyable room during the warmer months, while also giving families the flexibility to create separate areas for entertaining, relaxing or children's space.

The kitchen/diner forms a practical heart of the home and has been arranged with family life firmly in mind. A comprehensive range of fitted cabinetry provides plentiful storage and preparation space, complemented by a central island and breakfast seating. There is room for informal dining alongside the kitchen, creating an everyday space where cooking, conversation and family time can naturally come together. Windows and a door towards the rear draw in plenty of natural light and provide a further connection with the garden.

An integral garage completes the main ground-floor arrangement and provides valuable additional storage and practical space alongside the driveway parking to the front.

The first floor continues the sense of space, providing four bedrooms suited to the changing needs of family life. The principal bedroom is particularly generous and benefits from a bright dual-aspect feel, while the remaining bedrooms offer versatility for children, guests or those working from home. The bedrooms enjoy pleasant outlooks across the surrounding area, with some taking in views towards the greener landscape beyond the neighbouring homes.

The family bathroom has been finished in a contemporary style, incorporating both a bath and a separate glazed shower enclosure, alongside a wash basin and WC. Neutral tiling gives the room a clean and modern finish.

Outside is where 528 Birmingham Road truly comes into its own. The rear garden is notably generous, with a broad expanse of lawn providing an impressive amount of usable outdoor space. For families with children, those who enjoy gardening or buyers simply seeking more breathing room around their home, the scale of the plot is a significant part of the property's appeal.

A paved terrace immediately behind the house creates a natural space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while mature hedging and established boundaries provide definition to the garden. Beyond, the lawn stretches towards an attractive greener backdrop, reinforcing the property's pleasant semi-rural feel.

A detached brick-built outbuilding sits within the garden and, according to the floorplan, incorporates a store and WC. Together with the additional lean-to area, integral garage and extensive outside space, there is a level of practicality here that should work particularly well for a busy household.

To the front, the property is approached over a substantial driveway providing off-road parking and access to the garage. The traditional detached frontage gives the house an established presence along Birmingham Road, while the scale of the accommodation and garden behind make this a home with plenty to offer for the longer term.

For families wanting generous internal and external space while remaining exceptionally well connected, 528 Birmingham Road represents an appealing balance. The five-bedroom accommodation gives everyone room of their own, the choice of reception spaces suits both everyday living and entertaining, and the substantial garden creates the kind of outdoor environment that can become a genuine extension of family life.

Location

528 Birmingham Road occupies a well-connected position in Marlbrook, a popular residential suburb to the north of Bromsgrove town centre. The area combines an established family setting with a noticeably greener, semi-rural atmosphere, making it particularly attractive to buyers who want access to open countryside while remaining within easy reach of everyday amenities and major transport routes.

For commuters, Marlbrook is especially conveniently placed for access to the M5 and M42 motorway networks, providing connections towards Birmingham and across the wider West Midlands. Rail services are available from both Bromsgrove and Barnt Green railway stations, with connections into Birmingham New Street, adding further flexibility for those travelling into the city.

Families are also well served by a choice of educational options in the surrounding area. These include Catshill First School, Lickey End First School and Lickey Hills Primary School & Nursery, alongside secondary options including Fairfield High School, Waseley Hills High School and North Bromsgrove High School. Bromsgrove School provides a well-known independent option within the wider town.

For time spent outdoors, Lickey Hills Country Park is within the surrounding area and offers extensive woodland, walking routes and open spaces. Bromsgrove town centre provides a broad selection of shops, supermarkets and everyday services, together with leisure facilities including David Lloyd and Bromsgrove Golf Centre. Marlbrook and the surrounding villages also offer a choice of local shops, pubs and restaurants, allowing the property to combine convenient day-to-day living with easy access to countryside and recreation.

Store (2.38m x 0.96m)

WC (2.05m x 1.44m)

Garage (4.89m x 4.16m)

Reception Hall (4.06m x 2.57m)

Lounge (5.02m x 3.63m)

Sitting Room (3.96m x 3.64m)

Kitchen / Diner (6.69m x 3.45m)

Lean To (9.98m x 2.63m)

Master Bedroom (7.75m x 2.85m)

Bedroom 2 (5.02m x 3.63m)

Bedroom 3 (3.94m x 3.63m)

Bedroom 4 (2.51m x 2.01m)

Bathroom (2.52m x 2.15m)

Parking - Garage

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