30 BLYTHE WAYSolihull | West Midlands | B91 3EY

Fine & Country Solihull

Tel: +44 (0)121 746 6402solihull@fineandcountry.comJoseph House, 970 Stratfird Road, Solihull, West MidlandsB90 4ED

Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, The Channel Islands, France, Portugal, Spain, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia, we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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30 Blythe30 BLYTHE WAYIn 2000 Cross and Craig, Knowle architects, designed an extension that was above all to be in keeping with the intrinsic style of the house.

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At the end of a tree lined cul-de-sac in one of Solihull most prime

locations you will find this wonderful detached family home. Built in

the 1930’s, 30 Blythe Way offers four double bedrooms, two lovely

reception rooms, a breakfast kitchen and adajacent snug, family bathroom

and en suite in the master bedroom, a study, a hobby/play room, integrated

garage, cloakroom, private driveway with parking for several cars and

fabulous rear gardens.

Approach and Entrance

Stone steps lead up to the porch entrance and through to the charm of

the inner lobby with its original parquet flooring. There is a useful under

stairs storage cupboard and a cloakroom fitted with a contemporary

white low level wc and vanity sink. There is also tall cloakroom

cupboard for coats and additional storage.

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Blythe Way is now part of a Conservation Area, recognising its historical significance and the harmonious style of the buildings. No 30 is on the west side and a neighbour said long ago

when we first came, ‘you are on the five shilling side’ of Blythe Way.

Although in the mornings the sun streams in through our drawing room

windows our favourite room is the ‘snug’ which adjoins the kitchen and

has French Windows opening onto the patio which is perfect for sitting

out in the evenings. Indeed in the day there are times in the summer

when it is almost too hot to sit in the garden or orchard. We shall miss

the long summer evenings, the range of shrubs and mature trees and the

peace and quiet.

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step inside

Dining Room

With its grated open fireplace and dual aspect windows overlooking the private frontage this space offers the perfectsetting for formal dining and entertaining.

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Sitting Room

Making the most of the beautiful gardens this space offers a relaxing reception room with a tranquil outlook, there is a lovely feature fireplace and the patio door leads directly to the rear patio area.

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Breakfast Kitchen

The main kitchen area has an excellent range

of wall and base oak units with contrasting

work surface offering ample space and storage.

There are several built in appliances including

double oven, dish washer, gas hob, washing

machine and separate under counter fridge

and freezer. The large picture window above

the sink area offers fabulous views across the

beautiful rear gardens.

Snug

From the kitchen an archway leads to the a

charming family snug area, making the most of

the garden this offers a wonderful cosy spot

for relaxing and enjoying the views through

the patio doors. There is additional storage

in this room with louvered doors housing a

convenient airing cupboard, with radiator.

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Study

Leading through from the dining room the study has a high vaulted ceiling, natural wooden flooring, window to the front and additional Velux window all helping to create a lovely light airy

workspace with plenty of storage and a view of the front driveway.

Hobby Room/Play Room

Next to the study and following through with the wooden flooring, high ceilings and Velux, this room has a multitude of uses. It currently houses a rather impressive model railway and has a

door leading directly to the back garden.

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Stairs and Landing

Leading from the parquet flooring in the hallway, the original white panelled staircase with oak handrail is a delightful feature. There are dual windows to the top of the stairs allowing plenty of

natural light to the ample landing space.

Family Bathroom

A well-proportioned room with a white suite consisting of: a separate double shower cubicle, a bath, and a built in vanity unit with drawers and cupboards for storage and housing an inset sink

and wc. There are two front aspect obscured glass windows.

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Master Bedroom

Through the large windows, the mature gardens with secluded views, even in the wintertime, make this room the perfect peaceful master bedroom. There is ample storage with the built in

wardrobes and the room leads through to:

En Suite

There is an obscured glass window to the side of the property and the white fitted suite consists of a separate shower cubicle, bath, low level wc and pedestal sink.

Bedroom Two

Across the landing, is an excellently sized second bedroom, also with lovely views to the rear garden. This room offers a fabulous range of 6 floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes, 8 box storage

cupboards above, a built in vanity unit and inset mirror. The bedroom also has a lovely original 1930’s Art Deco sink to one corner.

Bedroom Three

Another fabulous sized double with dual aspect windows to the front elevation. To the one side are 3 fitted wardrobes with cupboards above and ample space for further storage solutions.

Bedroom Four

A further double bedroom overlooking the rear and housing a range of fitted wardrobes and a vanity sink to one corner.

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No 30 with its large rooms has been an ideal family home which would often accommodate twelve or fourteen at Christmas and other family times. The large main lawn was

perfect for football, badminton and more recently croquet, whilst the orchard, which backs on to St. Martins School, also provided a haven for hide and seek, as well as fruit in due season.

The Bramleys lasted until the end of November and our grandchildren still enjoy Victoria plum crumble.

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Garage

Leading from a door in the kitchen is the integrated garage with its traditional wooden doors and plenty of space for storage.

Gardens

A wonderful feature of this lovely home is the substantial and very private south facing rear gardens. Patio doors leading from the lounge and snug can access the lovely old stone terrace where

heather and wild strawberries congregate in the feature stone work. Clematis and Parthenocissus surround the patio doors, and the dry stone wall rises up to meet the substantial first lawned

area. The depth of mature shrubs and trees creates a secluded garden of Phodedendruns, Acers, Laburnum, Forsythia, Camellia and Viburnum to name just a few. A summer house sits neatly

to one side of the lawn decorated with Honeysuckle in the summer months. On the south side there is a private pathway with neat privet hedges leading up from the main lawn through to the

secret orchard beyond. Rowan and Ash trees intersperse with the Bramleys, Lord Derbys, Victoria Plums, Pear Trees and Blackcurrants, beyond this are the compost boxes tucked away at the

top of the garden.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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 05.03.2015

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Solihull is recognised as being one of the most affluent and highly sought-after area’s located within the more southern parts of the West Midlands conurbation.

In November 2013 the uSwitch Quality of Life index named Solihull as the “best Place to Live in the United Kingdom”. Situated some nine miles from the heart of the city of Birmingham the borough of Solihull also boasts being located on the fringe of the popular county of Warwickshire, which enjoys an abundance of beautiful rolling countryside, whilst offering a wealth of historic landmarks such as Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s birthplace located in Stratford upon Avon.

The town itself offers an excellent range of amenities such as a first class shopping centre which was vastly re-vamped within the last five years and is known as Touchwood, with John Lewis as its cornerstone. The shopping facilities offer all the large high street names and also cater for a large array of eateries, multi screen cinema and various other family entertainment centres such as Tudor Grange swimming pool/leisure centre, park/athletics track, and finally a selection of popular public houses.

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We live in a quiet and safe location, a marvellous spot for children and grandchildren. Within a five minutes walk they could be in Brueton Park with its lake, ducks to feed, open spaces and nature reserve . In less than fifteen minutes one can walk into Solihull town centre or, as is the case with some local children, be at Solihull School. By car Junction 5 on the M42 is five minutes away and it is a fifteen minute drive to Birmingham Airport, Train Station and the N.E.C. We live almost at the ‘Heart of England’ and as theatre goers have the R.S.C. in Stratford and many other theatres almost on the doorstep, let alone the world renowned Birmingham Symphony Hall.

In 2000 Cross and Craig, Knowle architects, designed an extension that was above all to be in keeping with the intrinsic style of the house. The former coal house, scullery and utility room became a modern extended kitchen whilst the original kitchen became our much loved ‘snug’ while the old car port and gardener’s shed became the study and hobby room. Many of Blythe Way’s more recent home-owners have, as we did, added extensions to their homes and number 30 has yet much potential for sensitive development.

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Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0121 746 6400

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Way30 BLYTHE WAYHowever times pass and we do not grow younger whilst the grandchildren in Hampshire grow older so that is time to say goodbye to many, many marvellous memories and move to Winchester.

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