Ivy Cottage,
Hamstead Hill
A rare 1930s character home — beautifully improved, properly maintained, and ready for its next chapter.
Set off a private layby road in the leafy heart of Handsworth Wood, Ivy Cottage is a detached family home with presence, warmth, and genuine character. Built in the 1930s and carefully transformed by the current owners, this 1,884 sq ft home offers five bedrooms, generous living space across three floors, a three-tier cottage garden, and a level of finish that is rarely found without compromise.
Step Inside
From the moment you enter the open hallway, the tone is set. The through lounge runs beautifully from front to rear — dual-aspect windows drawing natural light through the room, a fireplace giving the space its centre of gravity.
The kitchen and dining room is the true heart of the home. A Rayburn AGA cast-iron cooker sits alongside granite worktops, generous storage, and direct access through stable doors to the garage and utility areas. The conservatory connects the house to the garden, creating a natural flow for family life, entertaining, and quieter everyday moments. A guest WC completes the ground floor.
GardenOutside, the garden unfolds across three tiers — lovingly maintained, entirely private. A brick-built wood-fire pizza oven, mature planting, and woodland beyond the boundary. The kind of garden people fall for at a viewing and talk about for years after.
First FloorThe master suite is a considered retreat — refined panelling, dual-aspect views, 22mm engineered oak herringbone flooring, and a private balcony terrace. Bedroom two adds further distinction with a newly fitted Victorian-themed en suite and walk-in wardrobe. The family bathroom has porcelain tiling and underfloor heating throughout.
LoftThe converted loft provides two further bedrooms, both bright and well-insulated. Bedroom four includes a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden. Bedroom five benefits from useful eaves storage. The character of the house runs all the way up: artisan coving, ceiling roses, the finest plasterwork throughout.
Parking & AccessDriveway parking for multiple vehicles, plus unallocated layby space. Well placed for local amenities, schools, parks, a nearby railway station, Birmingham city centre, and wider motorway links. Quote AK0218 when enquiring.
| Room | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance Hall | 4.3 × 1.9m | 14'1" × 6'3" |
| Lounge | 9.4 × 3.4m | 30'10" × 11'2" |
| WC | 2.6 × 1.3m | 8'6" × 4'3" |
| Kitchen / Diner | 6.1 × 4.74m | 20'0" × 15'6" |
| Garage | 4.6 × 2.2m | 15'1" × 7'3" |
| Utility | 7.0 × 2.3m | 23'0" × 7'7" |
| Conservatory | 5.14 × 4.74m | 16'10" × 15'6" |
| Bedroom 1 (Master) | 4.6 × 3.3m | 15'1" × 10'10" |
| Bedroom 2 | 3.9 × 3.3m | 12'10" × 10'10" |
| Dressing Room & En Suite | 4.6 × 2.2m | 15'1" × 7'3" |
| Bedroom 3 | 3.9 × 2.8m | 12'10" × 9'2" |
| Bedroom 4 (Loft) | 3.4 × 3.3m | 11'2" × 10'10" |
| Bedroom 5 (Loft) | 5.0 × 2.6m | 16'5" × 8'6" |
Hamstead Hill, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 1BX
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Ivy Cottage, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B20 1BX · Guide Price £600,000 · Ref AK0218