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Out & About


 Step out the front door and explore the                                                 Tucked away in rural Churchill you are
 abundance of nature on your doorstep.                                                   surrounded by fields, but for a change of scene
                                                                                         only a mile down the road is Blakedown station
 The eponymous pool is watched over by
 National Heritage, and is home to the oldest                                            with direct rail links to Birmingham. Ideal for a
 working forge in the UK…a mere 300 yards from                                           night in the city.
 House By The Pool.                                                                      For nearby amenities, Blakedown offers public
                                                                                         houses, a hairdresser, a bridal shop and a village
 Pull on your walking shoes and head to the right,
 down the bridle path and over the fields or turn                                        shop, which offers a newspaper delivery service.
 left at the bottom of your front garden and stroll                                      For the ‘big shop’, Tesco and Sainsbury’s can be
 over to the other side of the pool. Keep your                                           found in Kidderminster only five miles away. Of
 eyes peeled for herons, swans, kingfisher and                                           course, delivery is always available.
 carp, all of which call the pool home.                                                  Only seven miles away, enjoy a day out browsing
                                                                                         the aisles at the Merry Hill Centre.
 Also within walking distance are Blakedown
 and Belbroughton. Or why not stroll through                                             Laden with your new purchases, head home
 the countryside to Iverley and reward yourself                                          happy in the knowledge that you have ample
 with a thirst-quencher at The Crown? They                                               storage space awaiting you.
 also serve food, should you wish to indulge.                                            For a wonderful family home in the heart of
 Refreshed, enjoy the views from the pretty                                              tranquil rurality, with unsurpassed views and
 seated area outside.
                                                                                         easy access to Birmingham, visit us soon at
                                                                                         House By The Pool.
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