Cofton Church Lane

Barnt Green, Birmingham

  • 8

    bedrooms
  • 8

    bathrooms
  • 6

    receptions
  • Period residence offering modern high end luxury living
  • Mature landscaped gardens and meadow extending to more than 4 acres
  • Two-bedroom detached cottage with potential rental income
  • Two high specification kitchens in main dwelling and one in the cottage
  • Principle bedroom with luxurious en-suite dressing room and balcony
  • Five further bedrooms 3 with en-suites
  • Two family bathrooms and a downstairs shower room in the main dwelling
  • Extensive south-facing gardens with wrap around patio
  • Large driveway with ample parking for the main dwelling with a separate gated driveway and parking for the cottage
  • Fully boarded dry cellar with wine storage

Guide price

8135 sq. ft.

Email the team

01905 734720

Please quote reference number PCP230068

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A substantial family home, meticulously modernised and renovated, featuring a separate two-bedroom cottage, nestled within over 4 acres of gardens and grounds.
  • Period residence offering modern high end luxury living
  • Mature landscaped gardens and meadow extending to more than 4 acres
  • Two-bedroom detached cottage with potential rental income
  • Two high specification kitchens in main dwelling and one in the cottage
  • Principle bedroom with luxurious en-suite dressing room and balcony
  • Five further bedrooms 3 with en-suites
  • Two family bathrooms and a downstairs shower room in the main dwelling
  • Extensive south-facing gardens with wrap around patio
  • Large driveway with ample parking for the main dwelling with a separate gated driveway and parking for the cottage
  • Fully boarded dry cellar with wine storage

This remarkable Victorian family home, constructed in 1882, was originally a vicarage and proudly preserves its original character and charming features. These include its handsome high-pitched gable ends, decorative brickwork with Dentate lines and Plinth. The main residence spans over an impressive 7,000 sq. ft. and is complemented by a separate two-bedroom detached cottage, all gracefully situated amidst sprawling south-facing gardens bordering open fields.

The main dwelling and cottage underwent meticulous renovation and an extension in 2011 to the most exacting and highest standard, including the installation of all new plumbing, heating systems, boilers, radiators, electrical wiring, flooring and underfloor heating.

Additionally, new energy efficient double glazed large picture windows, floor-to-ceiling lights and patio doors have been added to maximise natural light whilst minimising drafts.


Formal lounge
The large formal lounge features high ceilings and three large windows that flood the room with natural light, providing magnificent views of the garden and grounds. French doors lead out to the stone balustrade sun patio, creating an ideal space for summertime entertaining.

Enhancing the ambiance, there are two antique working fireplaces that serve as delightful focal points, adding warmth and character to the room.


Formal dining room and sun lounge
To the rear of the property and accessed through double doors from the kitchen, is a beautiful sun lounge and formal dining room, well suited for hosting large dinner parties. The lounge exudes opulence, featuring a large Regency fireplace, marble pillars and a dropped ceiling.

A spacious walk-in bay window with floor-to-ceiling French doors and windows opens seamlessly onto the patio terrace, offering picturesque views of the garden. Another set of floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors open to the stone balustrade framed patio, bringing the private gardens indoors.


Kitchen
At the heart of this home is a magnificent Rational German kitchen, complete with bespoke Corian and granite work surfaces. The High gloss floor to ceiling units, large deep drawers, top-of-the-range Miele appliances, and breakfast table with seating for six make this space exceptional.

The large Star Galaxy granite island features a five-ring Miele induction hob, a five-ring gas hob, a flush ceiling-mounted extractor, two pop up electric points, drawers, a moulded Corian top with a vegetable preparation sink equipped with waste disposal and a breakfast table for six.

On the far right wall, you will find an additional moulded Corian worktop with a waterfall edge, including two large Mixa sinks with waste disposal, along with a coffee machine, a dishwasher, a washing machine and several storage units with drawers.

There is an extensive selection of integrated Miele appliances, including a fridge, freezer, steam oven, combi oven/microwave, convection oven and a large American-style double oven with plate warmer.

French doors open from the walk-in bay window onto the patio, providing breathtaking views of the gardens and countryside. Natural light floods the kitchen from the bay window and the black granite sills, along with the black granite splash back at the opposite end of the room, which complements the décor beautifully.


Family room
Flowing directly off the kitchen and the internal private hallway is the family room, which boasts a statuary marble fireplace with granite back, gas fire and chimney breast above, dual aspect windows and French doors that open onto the side terrace.

This bright and comfortable room is equipped with a Holtkamp TV unit and surround speakers, making it an ideal cinema room for the family.


Wet bar and reception lobby
Located to the left of the hallway is the wet bar and reception lobby, featuring a marble fireplace. This space is a fantastic addition to the property and serves as the perfect area for evening drinks and music with friends.

The wet bar is well equipped with a pink-beige granite worktop, oak fitted units with inset steel sink, tap, dishwasher and a wine fridge.


Guest WC
The guest WC is fitted with marble floor, wall-to-wall mirrors, a L-shaped granite worktop with inset sink, gold tap, high-gloss storage units and an electric towel rail / radiator.


Second kitchen
The second kitchen is fully equipped with Rational German cabinetry, a high gloss, assoluto-nero granite worktop featuring a four-ring fitted Neff gas hob, two ovens, a Bosch extractor fan, a Franke stainless steel sink, a tap, a double-door American fridge freezer, and plumbing for both a dishwasher and a washing machine.


Home office / potential bedroom and library
The marbled floored rear hall leads to a large home office with fitted cupboards, a large window and an external door to the front of the property.

Flowing from the home office through a glass door is the reclusive solid oak library featuring a study desk table topped with leather and drawers underneath, all brightened by overhead skylights and the French doors accessing the side patio.


Downstairs shower room
From the library/study, which can be an additional bedroom, there is a shower room.

This room is fitted with Porcelanosa wall and floor tiles, a modern back to the wall off the floor WC, a wash basin, a vanity unit, a radiator and a shower cubicle with Grohe multi body jets.

There is also an external door which is perfect for outdoor access when hosting parties or managing muddy pets.


First floor
Ascending the stairs to the gallery landing, you will be greeted by an original, ornate leaded glass window, which is a testament to the home’s rich history. The landing area provides access to four of the six bedrooms and the family bathroom. This floor has a secondary set of staircases from the bar as well.

The principal bedroom suite is large and luxurious with a private dressing room and en suite bathroom, enjoying a south east aspect and large balcony with a decorative balustrade.

The impeccably fitted en suite bathroom has a floating WC and bidet, a black quartz floor and worktop with dual wash hand basins, air tub and separate walk in multi-jet shower.

Large walk-in dressing room with two islands and twin granite topped vanity units, wall to wall mirrored wardrobes with storage above.


Bedrooms two, three and four
There are three further large double bedrooms to the first floor, each with room to accommodate a king size bed and boasting fitted mirror wardrobes, desks, side tables and modern fitted en suite shower rooms.

Each en suite is fully tiled and superbly finished with quartz/Corian topped vanity units, shaver points, large windows, extractor fans and shower cubicles fitted with power shower units.


Family bathroom one
The luxurious ambience continues into the spacious and fully tiled family bathroom which features a granite top with sink, useful storage cupboards, a WC and a bath with Grohe shower over. An extractor fan and a large window complete the ensemble.


Second floor
Bedrooms five and six are both generously sized, featuring fitted mirror sliding fitted wardrobes providing ample storage space, separate dressing vanity tables and a run of desks perfect for studying.

The second family bathroom includes a bath with shower attachment, WC, wash basin inset within a granite top and an extractor fan.


Gardens and grounds
The gardens are a true delight with far-reaching south-easterly and westerly views of the picturesque countryside.

The grounds are mainly laid to lawn, with thoughtfully designed seating areas that invite you to savour the natural beauty from sunrise until dusk.

The superb stone balustrade patio, positioned adjacent to the house, offers an idyllic setting for alfresco dining on a summers evening.

The paddock/meadow offer an abundance of space, making it an ideal environment for accommodating horses or other livestock.


Barn Cottage
Adjacent to the main residence and perfectly appointed, Barn Cottage has been superbly renovated, has two-bedrooms, is fully double-glazed and offers additional living space and an integral garage.

With its own private gated access from Cofton Church Lane and ample parking, it currently serves as a tenanted property, providing both privacy and rental potential.

This extremely versatile cottage comes complete with an integral garage providing additional storage space and housing the boiler.


Dining kitchen
Upon entering Barn Cottage through its private front door, there is a charming kitchen diner, featuring a modern comprehensive range of floor and wall mounted German high-gloss units with blue pearl granite work tops incorporating an inset stainless-steel sink and tap.

Integrated appliances include a four-ring gas hob. Further features include splash backs, an extractor fan, a dishwasher and a separate tall space for the provision of a washing machine. This wonderful kitchen provides ample space for all your culinary needs.

The cottage benefits from two bedrooms, the first located on the ground floor and currently used as an office, and the second, a double with attractive windows and wall to wall sliding mirror fronted wardrobes.

The well-equipped bathroom comprises a bathtub, WC, mirrored medicine cabinet, vanity unit and an extractor fan. This bathroom further benefits from full tiling to the walls and floor.

Ascending the stairs, you will find the sitting room with lovely feature windows and overhead oak beams adding to the charm.

The hallway is equipped with sliding mirror wardrobes providing an abundance of storage space.


Description
The current owners have thoughtfully extended and refurbished the property to an impeccable standard, preserving numerous elements of its period architecture. This includes the colour of the bricks, plinths, roof tiles, window surrounds, masonry work, key stones externally and high ceilings, period coving, deep skirting, solid wood architraves, oak doors and brass fittings etc. internally.

Approach the property from Cofton Church Lane via a long sweeping driveway flanked by lawns with a tall fir hedge lining the front boundary, creating a feeling of privacy. In front of the main house, there is a large parking area that provides ample room for several vehicles. Adjacent to this area, there are gates leading to the detached cottage with its own parking.

The front façade features an inviting stucco porch with a pitched roof adorned with decorative pilasters. A characterful fan-light window sets the tone for what lies beyond.

Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity.

EPCs
The Old Vicarage - D
Barn Cottage - E

Council tax
The Old Vicarage - band G
Barn Cottage - band D

Council tax band G

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, will be payable by the Buyer to Andrew Grant Sales Limited prior to issuing the Memorandum of Sale and marking the property as Sold Subject to Contract. This fee will be reimbursed upon Exchange of contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant Sales Ltd to cover costs in the event the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or doesn't Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for any of the following reasons:   

1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title. 
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.  
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee levels are as follows:
an agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from the buyer and a positive completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed. Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason not covered in points 1 to 4 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above. 

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.