Description

THE HOME:

Occupying a delightful position on Earlswood Common, Blythehurst is a beautifully presented, double-fronted Edwardian home believed to date back to circa 1906. Sympathetically extended and enhanced over nearly 30 years of ownership by the current owners, this elegant residence blends timeless character with modern comfort and offers further potential for extension or improvement, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Set well back from the road, the home is approached via a in-and-out tarmacadam driveway with brick edging and a central lawn front garden, framed by mature trees and hedging that provide excellent privacy from the road and neighbouring properties. A single garage with up-and-over door, a side gate to the rear garden, and a welcoming front entrance complete the frontage.

Upon stepping into the home, you are welcomed by a delightful reception hallway, where the staircase rises to the first floor and an understairs cupboard provides practical storage. From here, doors lead into the main living areas, including the dining room and the living room. This warm and cosy room benefits from a bay window to the front, a charming log-burning stove set on a raised hearth with a timber beam mantel, and French doors that flow effortlessly into the kitchen, enhancing the sense of light and connectivity.

The breakfast kitchen is undoubtedly the heart of the home, bathed in natural light and thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining. It features an excellent range of base and wall units, granite worktops, and integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and a Britannia range-style cooker. French doors open directly onto the patio and rear garden, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor connection. From the kitchen, there is further access to a utility room and to the dining room. An additional reception room overlooks the rear garden and offers a versatile space, ideal as a home office, playroom or snug. The dining room, also accessed from the reception hallway, features a second bay window to the front and a charming feature fireplace, adding warmth and character to the space.

The utility room is fitted with matching base units, granite worktops and a sink unit; with space and plumbing for a washing machine. A door provides external side access and also leads through to a ground-floor shower room, which is complete with a corner shower cubicle, pedestal basin, WC, and an obscured rear-facing window.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to the roof space and leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms along with the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a spacious, dual-aspect room featuring fitted wardrobes and views across both the front and rear elevations.

The family bathroom is well equipped with a three piece suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over and glazed screen, a pedestal wash basin, WC, and a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. An obscured window to the front allows for natural light while maintaining privacy.

The rear garden is a particular highlight of Blythehurst. Westerly facing and beautifully landscaped, it backs directly onto the picturesque Earlswood Lakes, offering a peaceful and private outdoor retreat. A spacious block-paved patio provides an ideal entertaining area, with external power and a water tap. Beyond the patio lies a manicured lawn with shaped borders planted with a variety of mature shrubs, plants, and trees. The garden also features a Robinsons Repton greenhouse and a raised vegetable patch.

A superb addition to the property is the detached cedar-clad garden office or home gym, constructed in 2010/11. This versatile building is currently used as a home office and benefits from underfloor heating, UPVC double-glazed bi-folding doors, a UPVC double-glazed window, telephone and TV points, internal power, external lighting, and a water tap. It provides the perfect space for working from home, exercising or simply relaxing.

THE LOCATION:

Earlswood is situated approximately 6 miles South-East of Birmingham city centre and is known for its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty. The area features a number of green spaces and parks, including Earlswood Lakes, which is popular among anglers and walkers. The village itself is small and quiet, with a local pub, post office and convenience store. The area is well connected to local train lines, with Earlswood train station providing frequent services to destinations such as Birmingham, Stratford upon Avon, and Leamington Spa. The nearby M42 motorway also provides easy access to the cities of Birmingham and Coventry, as well as other major motorways.