Lea End Lane, Hopwood, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
‘Piglet’ is a timeless barn conversion situated within a private gated development, surrounded by beautiful open countryside. Finished to a high standard, this charming property enjoys contemporary living, with a particular emphasis on energy efficiency and eco-friendly features.
The accommodation includes a delightful dual-aspect lounge/dining room with a feature log burner, a fully fitted kitchen and a garage
‘Piglet’ is a beautifully presented barn conversion situated within a private gated development, surrounded by open countryside. Finished to a high standard, the property enjoys contemporary finishes and a range of eco-friendly features.
The open-plan lounge/dining room is a particularly impressive space, enjoying plenty of natural light and dual-aspect views across the courtyard and private rear garden. An attractive inglenook fireplace, lined with Porcelanosa tiles and housing a log-burning stove, provides a wonderful focal point to the room.
The contemporary kitchen features a range of high-gloss units and integrated Neff appliances, including an oven, microwave and dishwasher. There is also an American-style fridge/freezer and wine fridge, together with a useful separate utility area and guest WC.
The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and a well-appointed en-suite bathroom, complete with freestanding bath, walk-in shower and floor-to-ceiling tiling.
A further double bedroom has built-in wardrobes and its own en-suite shower room, providing comfortable accommodation for guests or family.
The property also benefits from a range of environmentally conscious features, including a solar hot-water system, solar panels, harvested rainwater system and Klargester sewage treatment system.
Outside, the property enjoys a private rear garden with paved area ideal for alfresco dining. The remainder of the garden is prodominatly laid to lawn.
GARAGE
Benefiting from being wide enough to house a 4x4 car, having power, electric and boarded eaves storage.
PARKING
There is ample parking to the front of the property, with a gravelled gated driveway.
SERVICES
Water Solar System, Solar System, Harvested Water System & Klargester Sewage Treatment
SERVICE CHARGE
£50 per month
LOCATION
Hopwood has excellent commuter access to junction 2 of the M42. The property is only 1.9 miles from the village of Barnt Green, and only 1.5 miles from the Alvechurch Junior and middle schools.
The village of Alvechurch has a varied shopping area with many amenities which include a doctor’s surgery, dentist, opticians, butchers, coffee shops, and tearooms, and a highly recommended Gastro pub.
Hopwood lies about 10 miles to the south-west of Birmingham city centre, is bounded by greenbelt offering wonderful walks that enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
The stunning Lickey Hills are just a short distance away. Good commuter access to the M5 and M42 motorways and A38. There are train stations in Barnt Green and Alvechurch with regular services to Birmingham and Redditch.
THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
These details are for guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular importance, verification should be obtained before viewing. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose intended. Items in photographs are NOT necessarily included. All measurements are approximate. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. The Agent has not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property or that necessary planning permissions have been obtained. Interested parties are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Under government regulations we are required to carry out prescribed identity checks on all purchasers and also obtain precise details of funding for their purchase. This must be done before agreeing a sale. We will carry out these checks, electronically and as soon as you make an acceptable offer on a property. There is a charge of £36 for one person and £54 for two or more. Prices are inclusive of VAT and are non-refundable.
FLOOR PLANS
Where shown, the plan is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale. The floor area shown is taken from the EPC calculations and is therefore approximate and will include only habitable areas.
PROPERTY INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE
A copy of the Property Information Questionnaire is available about this property at our office. This has been completed by the Seller to provide comprehensive information about the property which will be of relevance to any intending Purchaser.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other items are excluded.
GENERAL ADVICE
All interested parties should check availability and explore the situation of a property on Google Earth/ Google Street Maps Street View before viewing. Viewings are via the Agents.
REFERRAL FEES
Referral fees may be paid to us for referring clients to mortgage, insurance, surveying and conveyancing services which can range from £50 to £200.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-25
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Ask Agent
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Hawkesley Church Primary Academy1.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 219
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England/Methodist
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 206
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Cofton Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 408
- Type
- Foundation school
- Ark Kings Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Pupils
- 739
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Crown Meadow First School & Nursery1.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 337
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Ark Kings Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Pupils
- 739
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Alvechurch CofE Middle School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 451
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Turves Green Boys' School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 592
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Gender
- Boys
- King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 740
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,193
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Listing content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history originate from the marketing materials of the advertising estate or land agent. LandSale does not author this content and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.3 - August 2026
Listing agent
Oulsnam, Barnt Green
79 Hewell Road, Barnt Green, B45 8NL









