Barnt Green Road, Cofton Hackett

Summary
This attractive mid-century home offers the timeless design features synonymous with the era, including large picture windows that flood the interiors with natural light and well proportioned living spaces throughout. Thoughtfully extended in previous years, the property comprises two spacious reception rooms, one of which enjoys superb views across the beautifully landscaped rear garden and the woodland surrounding Cofton Lake. The home also benefits from a modern kitchen, a separate utility room, two bathrooms, and a stunning two tier rear garden. The property is located within the sought after location of Cofton Hackett opposite the Lickey Hills Country Park and within easy reach of the nearby village of Barnt Green.
Description
Double doors open into a welcoming entrance hall and a further set of double doors leads into the front facing sitting room, which flows seamlessly into the modern kitchen. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the kitchen features a central breakfast island, an excellent range of fitted cupboards and work surfaces, integrated microwave and dishwasher, together with space for a range cooker and an American-style fridge/freezer.
An inner hall provides access to the principal living room, an impressive space that opens directly into a large conservatory. Enjoying superb views across the beautifully landscaped rear garden and the woodland surrounding Cofton Lake, this wonderful open-plan living area is flooded with natural light and benefits from two sets of double doors opening onto the garden. The inner hall also gives access to a ground floor shower room and a useful utility room with direct access to the rear garden.
An open riser staircase ascends to the first floor, comprising a spacious landing with a useful linen cupboard, four well proportioned bedrooms, one of which benefits from a built-in storage cupboard, together with a modern family bathroom.
Outside
The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, thoughtfully landscaped over two tiers to create a variety of attractive seating and entertaining areas. Steps on either side of the house descend to the first level, where a sheltered area beneath the conservatory has been arranged as an outdoor kitchen and entertaining space, adjoining a stone chipped seating area. Beyond lies a generous lawn flanked by mature shrubs and borders, leading to a sunny decked seating area at the far end of the upper terrace. Wooden steps descend to the lower tier, where a peaceful woodland garden provides a tranquil retreat complete with a garden shed and a children's Wendy house.
Subject to the purchase of a share (details below), a gate at the foot of the garden provides direct access to the beautiful surroundings of Cofton Lake.
The front features a driveway and access to the garage.
Cofton Lake
The lake is owned by Cofton Lake Conservation Limited. Residents who have contributed to the lake's purchase enjoy the privilege of walking around its perimeter, immersing themselves in the tranquil environment and observing local wildlife. A share is approx. £1,750 (one time purchase) with an annual maintenance fee of approx. £12. The share may be negotiable within the sale of the house.
Location
Cofton Hackett is an ancient settlement mentioned in historical documents dating back to 780 AD and in the present day provides a wide range of local amenities including an 18 hole golf course, two churches, sought after primary school, village hall, popular public house 'The Oak Tree' and Sunday lunch at 'The Old Rose and Crown' hotel. Barnt Green Road itself is perfectly located for many fine walks within both the renowned 524 Acre Lickey Woods (located opposite) and 135 Acre Cofton Park once visited by Pope Benedict XVI. The bordering village, Barnt Green, is located approximately 1.1 miles away and offers everyday shopping facilities, doctor's surgery, several dentists, St Andrews primary school, the ever-popular Grade II listed 'Barnt Green Inn' and railway station (direct to Birmingham New Street). There are also many sporting facilities including a cricket club, Blackwell Golf Club, sailing and many other clubs and societies. No more than 1.4 miles away is the recently regenerated Longbridge site (former MG Rover car plant), home to the largest Marks and Spencers in the Midlands. Access to the M42 is just 3.6 miles away and the M5 around the same distance.
Sitting Room 15' 10" x 15' 9" (4.83m x 4.81m)
Kitchen/Diner 17' 1" x 11' 9" (5.20m x 3.58m)
Living Room 21' 0" x 18' 2" (6.39m x 5.53m)
Utility 17' 2" x 4' 4" (5.24m x 1.33m)
Shower Room 11' 3" x 4' 4" (3.44m x 1.31m)
Garage 15' 10" x 6' 8" (4.83m x 2.02m)
Bedroom 1 13' 3" x 10' 6" (4.04m x 3.19m)
Bedroom 2 9' 7" x 10' 11" (2.91m x 3.34m)
Bedroom 3 9' 11" x 7' 5" (3.03m x 2.26m)
Bedroom 4 9' 7" x 6' 11" (2.91m x 2.11m)
Bathroom 5' 11" x 7' 4" (1.80m x 2.23m)
Disclaimer
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