Barnt Green, Birmingham, Worcestershire

THIRLMERE

Set behind your own private gated driveway on a secluded private plot off an affluent road in the British countryside, surrounded by the Lickey and Malvern Hills is Thirlmere. A unique stylish Scandinavian inspired luxury modern property, completed in 2021, with over 3,800 sq ft of luxury accommodation, designed and built by its current owners, with double height vaulted ceilings, well thought-out open plan family living and social space with six bedrooms, principal en-suite, family bathroom and shower room and a lovely Jack and Jill guest shower room. With mezzanine landing overlooking the open plan dining, living and family area with a stunning quartz centre island breakfast bar, office, gymnasium and cinema room, a large private rear garden with patio, hot tub and a separate garage with shower, storeroom and substantial parking.

Ground floor:

Thirlmere welcomes you in with an eye-catching double height vaulted ceiling in the spacious grand entrance hall with a hidden cloak room to the left behind the floor to ceiling larch clad wall. Feature steel and oak staircase to the right leading up to the first floor and a gorgeous contemporary light as the centrepiece, above the herringbone styled Karndean flooring that leads you through to the beautiful open plan vast sitting, dining and kitchen area. The kitchen features a huge stunning waterfall quartz centre piece island containing the Bosch induction hob with down draft extraction fan, affording stunning views through the aluminium triple sliding doors across the terraced area to the garden. Behind the larch clad wall to the left of the kitchen is the hidden pantry and to the right of the grand entrance is the tastefully decorated cinema room, gymnasium with polyflor rubber flooring, spacious office, utility room and ground floor WC. The whole ground floor also benefits from underfloor heating throughout.

Thirlmere is a fantastic, modern, spacious, and elegant home bathed in natural light. It was built in 2021 by the present owners, who could not start the project until they found a suitable location. They were thrilled to discover a secluded plot in rural Barnt Green village. Cocooned by a soft border of trees and greenery, it has a safe and calm setting. It was perfect and they say it has been a joy to live there.

The existing bungalow was demolished, and the new home emerged. Its exterior is an attractive combination of Scandinavian and Industrial Design, with a mix of warm larch cladding and natural materials. The eco friendly home has kerb side appeal and an interior where everything is the best of the best.

From the moment you enter the front door into the double height hallway, with its vaulted ceiling, you are struck by the generosity of space, and the light drenched welcoming ambience which generates a positive atmosphere throughout the property. The ample open plan L shaped living area is perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Whether you are cooking, having a coffee at the central island, gathered round the dining table, or just relaxing, the six meters of sliding doors and numerous windows allow both charming postcard and panoramic views into the landscaped garden. House and garden are one delightful zone, where it is a contentment to spend your days.

The delights continue in the cinema room for relaxed downtime, whilst the well equipped gym looks after your physical health. The unique principal bedroom has a wall to ceiling window, and with its electric blinds you simply press the button to wake up to a beautiful garden view. A superb sanctuary, you might also choose to settle in a chair by the window to watch the busy bird life in the garden. Thirlmere easily accommodates guests, and the guest wing ensures easy overnight hosting. The garden is an outside living room where you can eat al fresco, enjoy the sunken hot tub, or simply sit and savour the idyllic green oasis around you.

Barnt Green is a pleasant, community minded village with shops for everyday needs. The local area has much to offer with the popular recreation area, Lickey Hills Country Park on the doorstep and Birmingham, Worcester, the M5 and M42 motorways all easily accessed. The owners will miss Thirlmere which has been a superb family home, but they take away many happy memories.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Kitchen specification:

• Matt charcoal units

• Waterfall quartz island

• Integrated full height fridge and freezer

• Franke double sink with ‘InSinkErator’ food waste disposal

• Franke 3 in 1 instant boiling water tap

• A range of Bosch appliances including: two built-in ovens, microwave oven, warming drawer, induction hob with downdraft extractor, and dishwasher

First floor:

As you ascend the steel and oak staircase you arrive at the feature gallery landing, with all first floor rooms leading off. To the right the hallway leads to three spacious double bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom comprising of a freestanding bath, with views across the garden, and separate shower area. The left of the staircase leads onto the mezzanine area with steel balustrades stretching and opening up the length of the landing overlooking the vast dining area below, and behind are the two guest bedrooms with vaulted ceilings separated by the tastefully designed Jack and Jill en-suite shower room.

When entering the landing from the stairs you are met by the entrance to a tastefully designed sumptuous principal suite. Entering through the dressing room with vanity desk nestled between the built-in wardrobes, and double access through side walkways to the principle en-suite shower room and then through to the bedroom area with stunning picture window and triple aspect views across the gardens. The entire first floor also benefits from underfloor heating.

Outside: Thirlmere is situated within Ashley Court set back off Plymouth Road, accessed via its own private driveway leading to a secure aluminium electric sliding gate with intercom, opening onto a considerable parking area for up to six or more vehicles. The garden can be accessed from both sides of the property and via the large glass sliding doors leading from the dining area out onto the decking area. A hot tub is nestled in the corner at the side of the steps leading up to the completely secluded private garden with a separate area for children or could be used for the keen gardener.

BARNT GREEN

Barnt Green is recognised as being one of the most affluent and highly sought-after areas located within the more southern parts of the West Midlands conurbation on the borders of Worcestershire and Birmingham. It is situated 7.5 miles south west from the centre of Birmingham, 3 miles north east of Bromsgrove, 3.75 miles south east of Redditch and 9.75 miles from Solihull to which it serves as a commuter village.

Barnt Green is situated on the B4120 next to the A38 which runs from Birmingham, West Midlands to Bromsgrove and Worcester, Worcestershire and serves as a major route to the M5 and the M40 Motorways. Today, in the centre of the village is the shopping centre where Bittel Road joins the Birmingham Road situated on the outskirts of Barnt Green, with ease of access from the Barnt Green village train station to Birmingham, Bromsgrove and Redditch rail stations, with ease of access for the NEC, Birmingham Airport and rail stations with access to London within an hour. Ease of commute onto motorways for the M42, M5, M6 & M40.

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Underfloor heating throughout the property. MVHR (mechanical ventilation heat recovery) system providing fresh air circulation.

Additional Information

Partial garage conversion commenced (Bromsgrove Building Control ref 20/0007/OTHBND) but work not complete/signed off. This gives buyers the flexibility of deciding how they wish to use this space.

Tenure: The property is Freehold

Local Authority

Bromsgrove Council Council Tax Band G

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents, Fine & Country Solihull & Redditch on 0121 746 6400 and Matthew Lowe on 07709 998555

Website

For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Agents Notes

There are covenants on the property. The building is timber framed with external render and cladding. Please ask the agent for further information

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 23.12.2022

MATTHEW LOWE

PARTNER AGENT

Fine & Country Solihull 07709 998 555

email: matthew.lowe@fineandcountry.com

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