Full Property Description

Location

There are several exceptional schools in the surrounding areas, with Blackwell First School being in the heart of the Village. There are numerous local shopping facilities close by, with Blackwell being served by a Village Shop for those everyday essentials. Just a short distance away the neighbouring village of Barnt Green offers a wide range of shops to include a Tesco Express, butchers, florist and general store. For the larger weekly shop, Bromsgrove has Waitrose, Morrisons and Asda, with Sainsbury's being in nearby Redditch.

The stunning Lickey Hills are just a short distance, offering wonderful walks that enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

Blackwell has excellent access to the M5 and M42 motorways and to the A38. There are train stations in Barnt Green and Alvechurch with regular services to Birmingham and Redditch, and there is also a bus service running through this well-connected Village.

Property

Upon entering you are welcomed into a spacious and bright entrance hallway with doors leading into all areas of the home.

The separate living and dining room is a bright and spacious reception area. Wall-to-wall aluminium tilt-and-turn windows bring in an abundance of natural light. There is oodles of space for both comfortable seating and a dining area, making this a versatile room for everyday family life or entertaining.

One of the highlights of this home is the recently extended kitchen, dining and orangery area. This impressive open-plan space has been designed with family living and entertaining in mind.
A large roof lantern allows plenty of natural light into the room, while aluminium bi-fold doors open onto the garden, bringing together the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The kitchen itself has been finished to a high standard, with an extensive range of floor-to-ceiling units and a large stone-topped island. Appliances include a full-height fridge and separate freezer, integrated hob, double oven, warming drawer, microwave and hot-water tap.
The adjoining family area provides plenty of space for seating and dining, with a wood-burning stove creating a warm focal point to the room for cosy evenings with family and friends.
Just off the kitchen is a useful laundry and boot room, finished in keeping with the rest of the property. The room benefits from underfloor heating and fitted sink units, with access through a double-glazed door to the garage.

A further guest WC is also located within this area and also benefits from underfloor heating.

The bedrooms are accessed from the main entrance hall, oak veneer doors lead to four generously sized double bedrooms, the guest WC and separate family shower room, which is finished in a contemporary style with underfloor heating.

The principal bedroom enjoys views over the garden and benefits from its own spacious en-suite. This is fitted with a walk-in shower, twin wash basins and WC, with a side window providing natural light.

Bedroom Two overlooks the lawn and has the added advantage of Jack and Jill access to the main shower room, effectively providing en-suite facilities.

Bedroom Three has double-glazed French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, making this a particularly bright room and giving easy access to the outside space.

Bedroom Four is positioned towards the front of the property and provides excellent built-in sunken storage, together with a window overlooking the landscaped front garden.

Outside

The property is approached through secure gates onto a generous tarmacadam driveway edged with block paving, providing plenty of off-road parking. To the front is an attractive shaped lawn and seating area, while established and newly planted boundaries help create a good degree of privacy.

The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped by the current owners to create a combination of lawned and seating areas. Two separate stone-chipped areas provide ideal spaces for outdoor furniture and summer entertaining, while the generous lawn offers plenty of room for children, pets or general relaxation. With laurel borders adding greenery and will offer increasing privacy as the planting matures.

To the front, the shaped lawn and grassed seating area complement the property's contemporary appearance. The gated tarmacadam driveway provides generous parking for several vehicles and leads to the existing single garage.

Agents Note

Owned solar panels are installed on the roof, helping with the property's energy efficiency while also providing a financial return.

Lapsed planning permission to extend upwards and create a substantial principal bedroom suite with its own bathroom. There is also planning permission for a detached double garage.