# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (B60 1DF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 131 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, BROMSGROVE, LICKEY END, WORCESTERSHIRE B60 1DF | | Price | £785,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 158 m² | | Last sold | £360,250 Dec 2012 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 06/02/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £2,890/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,750 ### Recommendations - A2 (£900 - £1,200) - B (£900 - £1,500) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2926-3139-1311-8727-1318) ## Description **NO CHAIN – **2,500 SQ. FT OF LIVING SPACE! This impressive five-bedroom detached family home is ideally located in the heart of Lickey End, Bromsgrove. Key features of the property include three reception rooms, a contemporary open-plan kitchen/family/dining room, a large rear garden, two garages, a spacious driveway, and breathtaking far-reaching countryside views. The property is approached via a generous driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles. There is also additional parking in the two garages. There is a well manicure front lawn featuring a pond and waterfall. To the left of the home there is a gated side entrance leading into its vast rear garden. The current vendor has expressed that they will segregate rear garden to reduce if prospective buyer would prefer. An internal porch area is enclosed by the first set of doors and once inside, the entrance hallway is finished with flagstone style flooring and a convenient downstairs w/c and built in cloakroom is situated at the end. There is a doorway from the hallway leading into the large dual aspect lounge with bay window, feature fireplace with coal living flame fire and sliding doors to the rear garden. A further two doors from the hallway leads into the formal dining room with bay window and the modern open plan kitchen/diner/family room. The formal dining room boasts bifold doors opening into this fabulous open plan kitchen/diner/family room which is complete with a generous island, wooden worktops, flagstone style flooring and high-quality integrated appliances including Neff double oven, hob, extractor, dishwasher and two fridge/freezers. There is additional space for either a casual dining area or lounge, with sliding doors leading onto the paved patio and views across the extensive rear garden.  Adjoining the kitchen is a generous size utility/boot room with built in storage, sink and plumbing for washing facilities and extraction for tumble dryer. It has an external door to the rear garden as well as an internal door leading to into the garages with newly fitted garage doors. Stairs to the first-floor landing boasts several doorways to all the five bedrooms, and family bathroom with shower and bathtub. Two of the bedrooms, master and bedroom two, benefit from dual aspect views boasting the fantastic far reaching countryside views. Bedroom two and bedroom three also have large bay windows. The master bedroom has its own its own walk-in wardrobe/dressing room and en-suite bathroom boasting a bath/shower.  Externally, the property boasts a well-maintained front garden with pond and water fall and expansive rear garden with paved patio and stairs descending to the vast L shaped lawn. Both front and rear hosts electrical points as well as outdoor taps. To the rear of the property there is a Belfast sink with both hot and cold-water shower (dog bath). Further down the garden and hidden by the delightful L shape lies a vegetable patch, complete with greenhouse. The garden enjoys far reaching countryside views and is enclosed with hedged/fenced boundaries and has the addition of two sheds. The current owners also have the plans for a loft conversion or self-contained annex (using the master bedroom and garage one) but this would be subject to planning permission.  Lickey End is positioned between Barnt Green and Bromsgrove, located at the bottom of the Lickey Hills. The property is conveniently situated near to the M5 and M42 motorways with an excellent first school and local amenities within close proximity. In addition, the town of Bromsgrove offering a new leisure centre, a David Lloyd Gym, Bromsgrove Golf Course and a range of eateries, supermarkets as well as doctors, dentists, Health Centre and professional services.   **Room Dimensions:** **Garage 1** - 5.45m x 2.46m (17'10" x 8'0") **Garage 2** - 3.92m x 2.76m (12'10" x 9'0") **Lounge** - 7.13m x 4.12m (23'4" x 13'6") max **WC** - 2.11m x 1.82m (6'11" x 5'11") **Dining Room** - 4.71m x 4.28m (15'5" x 14'0") max **Kitchen/Family Room** - 7.61m x 5.32m (24'11" x 17'5") max **Utility Room** - 4.01m x 2.21m (13'1" x 7'3") **Stairs To First Floor Landing** **Master Bedroom** - 5.35m x 4.45m (17'6" x 14'7") max **Dressing Room** - 1.68m x 1.37m (5'6" x 4'5") **Ensuite** - 2.83m x 1.94m (9'3" x 6'4") max **Bedroom 2** - 5.08m x 4.1m (16'8" x 13'5") max **Bedroom 3** - 4.71m x 4.26m (15'5" x 13'11") max **Bedroom 4** - 3.32m x 2.13m (10'10" x 6'11") max **Bedroom 5** - 3.21m x 2.74m (10'6" x 8'11") **Bathroom** - 2.95m x 2.06m (9'8" x 6'9") max EPC Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529570) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529573) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529578) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529581) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529585) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529589) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529593) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529597) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529605) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529610) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529615) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529618) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529625) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529632) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529636) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529639) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529642) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165057608/529645) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/165057608/529648) - All ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #5646002 - **Address:** 131 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey End, B60 1DF - **Certificate Issued:** 05/05/2008 - **Work Completed:** 31/03/2008 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 131 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £360,250 | 20/12/2012 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 27 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD | £785,000 | 26/09/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 77A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £337,500 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 23 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD | £463,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £511,500 | 19/04/2024 | Semi-detached | | 17 HAZELTON ROAD, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0JG | £605,000 | 13/11/2023 | Detached | | 454 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0HR | £389,000 | 24/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 129 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £445,000 | 16/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 153 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DQ | £555,000 | 16/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 97 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £655,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 MARLBROOK RISE, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0HW | £550,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 114 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DH | £624,999 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 91A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £224,000 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 91A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £230,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 STAPLE FLAT, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1HD | £589,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached | | 153A OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DQ | £635,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 3 MARLBROOK RISE, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0HW | £495,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached | | 2 MARLBROOK RISE, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0HW | £490,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 99 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £468,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 MARLBROOK RISE, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0HW | £475,000 | 07/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 101 OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, LICKEY END, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 1DF | £525,000 | 15/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 8 HAZELTON ROAD, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0JE | £415,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | 5 HAZELTON ROAD, MARLBROOK, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0JG | £350,000 | 15/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £424,500 (8 sales) **Area average:** £530,071 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £472,307 (32 Detached, B60, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +66.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bromsgrove). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.12% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,900 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,968/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -11.4% - **10y growth:** 42.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bromsgrove; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 15.9% - **10y growth (index):** 41.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)