Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Arden Estates - Barnt Green Phone: 0121 721 9105
<p><strong>Summary</strong><br/>Set discreetly behind a screen of mature trees, this grand and elegant Edwardian residence occupies a stunning south facing plot of approximately 0.6 acres. Rich in character, the home retains a wealth of original features, seamlessly blending period charm with generous proportions throughout its circa 4,200 sq ft of accommodation. The property boasts three impressive reception rooms, alongside a spacious open plan kitchen and dining room complemented by a separate laundry room and walk in pantry. Upstairs, five substantial double bedrooms provide versatile accommodation, including one with its own dressing room, served by a well appointed bathroom and a ground floor wet room. Further enhancing its appeal is a garage, workshop, and additional storage rooms above. Perfectly positioned, the residence enjoys convenient access to Barnt Green village, the nearby train station, and falls within the highly regarded catchment for St Andrews First School.</p><p><strong>Description</strong><br/>The accommodation is both impressive in scale and rich in character, beginning with double doors opening into an enclosed porch, where a beautiful stained glass entrance door, flanked by matching stained glass windows, provides a striking introduction to the home. This leads into a vast and welcoming grand hallway, featuring exquisite tiled parquet flooring with an ornate border, setting the tone for the elegance found throughout. The hallway offers practical understairs storage, an open coat hanging area, and a door providing direct access to the garden.</p><p>The East wing hosts two substantial reception rooms. To the front, the sitting room is a superb space, enhanced by a large bay window and a characterful inglenook fireplace incorporating stained glass windows and a multi-fuel burning stove. To the rear, a separate living room mirrors this charm, with its own inglenook fireplace, stained glass detailing, an open fire, and French doors opening directly onto the garden.</p><p>To the West wing, the formal dining room enjoys a more traditional feel, with a stone tiled floor and built-in cupboards and shelving neatly set within an alcove. The adjoining open-plan kitchen/diner is a wonderfully bright and sociable space, complete with a breakfast bar, ample room for dining, and patio doors leading out to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a Rangemaster cooker and extractor fan, with additional space for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. From here, there is access to a generously sized walk-in pantry (originally part of a stable!) adding both charm and practicality, along with a separate laundry room that provides internal access to the garage.</p><p>Many rooms feature outstanding Edwardian features, including brass light switches and door finger plates, high ceilings, tall skirting boards, large windows, decorative ceiling cornicing, and the signature light and airy proportions of the era.</p><p>Also located off the hallway is a luxury contemporary wet room, complete with underfloor heating.</p><p>The first floor opens onto a beautiful and spacious landing, where a large window frames delightful views across the garden and beyond. From here, there is access to five exceptionally well proportioned double bedrooms, one of which benefits from a walk through dressing room. The family bathroom is particularly distinctive, featuring a striking black and white chequered floor, a roll-top bath, storage cupboard, and a separate WC.</p><p>Further benefits include a Worcester Bosch boiler installed in 2025, with approximately nine years remaining on its warranty.</p><p><strong>Outside</strong><br/>Externally, the property sits within a highly private and mature plot of approximately 0.6 acres, enjoying a desirable south-facing rear aspect. The grounds feature a patio area, an expansive lawn, well stocked planted beds, and a variety of established trees and shrubs, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting. To the front, there is access to a garage and workshop, with stairs rising to generous roof storage rooms, offering potential for conversion subject to the necessary permissions. The property is approached via its own private driveway and also benefits from access across the drive of ‘18A’.</p><p>The residence is situated within a conservation area, and some of the trees are protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).</p><p><strong>Location</strong><br/>Barnt Green is a delightful village offering a variety of amenities including local shopping facilities, cafes, two popular gastropubs, doctor's surgery, two churches, several dentists, St Andrews First School and train station (within walking distance). The property itself is located approximately 0.4 miles from the village centre and conveniently located for many fine walks, including the renowned Lickey Hills Country Park. There are also many sporting facilities including a cricket club, Blackwell Golf Club, Barnt Green sailing club and many other societies including local orchestra, the Midland Sinfonia. There is easy access to M5/M42 motorway links, Birmingham Airport and Birmingham City Centre is approximately 11.3 miles away (less than 30 minutes on the train from Barnt Green). Further local schooling includes Blackwell Infants School, Lickey End First School, Alvechurch First and Middle School, North and South Bromsgrove High as well as Bromsgrove Independent School.</p><br/>EPC Rating: E
