Detached house for sale in Kixley Lane, Knowle B93

If you are after a property that successfully combines period rustic charm with stunning modern styling then Kixley Meadows could be the perfect place for you.

Remodelled and extended in 2019 this former Queen Anne period farmhouse has been lovingly restored to it’s former glory while being modernised to incorporate all the features that we love today, such as a large open plan kitchen diner and family room and a wonderful purpose built entertaining space with a bar, living room and gym.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance hallway, library, living room, kitchen diner and family room, home office, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor.

On the first floor you will find four bedrooms, two walk-in wardrobes, two en-suites and a Jack & Jill bathroom.

A further large bedroom with walk-in wardrobe/study area and en-suite, along with an extensive boarded attic can found on the second floor.

Outside there is a large driveway with plenty of parking, three detached garages and extensive gardens to front and rear, which have been landscaped and include a timber built treatment room/office and space for a hot tub.

The property itself is set upon a 4 acre plot with far reaching countryside views and bordering the canal on one side, giving the opportunity for a lovely canal walk to the nearby King’s Arms.

Location

The property is located in a picturesque semi-rural setting with far reaching countryside views to all sides.
Knowle village is around half a mile, down a pretty country lane, meaning that there are still amenities nearby.

Knowle is a flourishing village which retains a strong sense of charm and character, with a range of shops, bars and restaurants including the renowned Cheal’s Restaurant offering British cuisine. Further amenities can be found in nearby Dorridge.

The area is well served by state schools with a Church of England primary school and the Arden Academy secondary school.

The well established market town of Solihull is around 3 miles away offering further opportunities for shopping and dining, as well as prestigious independent schools including Eversfield Prepartory School and Solihull School.

The area is well served by both rail and road transport links with access to the motorway network and direct trains to Birmingham and London Marylebone. Birmingham Airport is also within easy reach, meaning Knowle is the the perfect balance of country lifestyle with the all important amenities we need.

Entrance Hallway

Partially glazed composite front door with glazed transom over opening into entrance hallway with Karndean timber effect flooring with underfloor heating. Ceiling light point, downlights and feature spotlights. Access to ground floor rooms and stairs to 1st floor. A lovely design element of this hallway is the full height jungle mural which certainly adds interest to the space. A practical feature is the range of full height cupboards to the facing elevation provided plenty of storage.

Living Room (5.09m x 8.55m)

Double glazed Oak doors from the hallway open onto the formal living and dining room with a continuation of Karndean timber effect flooring with underfloor heating. Two ceiling light points and downlights. A lovely feature of this room is the contemporary log burning stove. This room benefits from two pairs of triple glazed French doors with matching side panels opening onto the patio and rear garden and triple glazed windows to both sides giving you a multi aspect room that is full of light.

Open Plan Kitchen Diner & Family Room (6.49m x 9.80m)

Oak door into the wonderful open plan, kitchen diner and family room with tiled flooring and underfloor heating. This is the heart of the home and is generous in its proportions. The kitchen area is very well equipped with a range of painted shaker style wall and base units with quartz counters with features including pantry and display cupboards. A large matching island has storage and space for six people to enjoy breakfast, it is fitted with an undermounted ceramic sink and Quooker tap, a Siemens induction hob and Siemens downdraught extractor. Further integrated appliances include two Siemens ovens and matching warming drawers, a Bosch dishwasher, a Siemens dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer. This light and airy space benefits from five triple glazed windows opening onto the front and side elevations and a pair of triple glazed French doors which open onto the patio. Additionally two roof lights in the dining area flood the room with light.

Library (4.20m x 3.99m)

Oak door into the library with a continuation of Karndean timber effect flooring with underfloor heating, ceiling light point and triple glazed window fitted with shutters overlooking the front elevation. Dimplex period style log burner. This room has been fitted out with a range of library shelves and bookcases with corresponding panelling making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a book while taking in far reaching countryside views.

Home Office (4.09m x 3.99m)

Glazed Oak door into the home office with a continuation of Karndean timber effect flooring with underfloor heating, and ceiling light point. Triple glazed windows front and side elevations with a composite partially glazed door opening on the side patio.

Utility Room & Boot Room (3.10m x 4.13m)

Partially glazed Oak door into utility room with a continuation of Karndean timber effect flooring with underfloor heating, downlights and triple glazed window to rear elevation. Partially glazed composite door to side elevation opening onto side patio. The utility room which also doubles as a boot room has been considerately fitted out with a range of painted cupboards providing plenty of storage, with a counter area with quartz worktop with a Villeroy & Bosch under mounted sink and chrome mixer tap.

First Floor Landing

Attractive painted staircase with Oak hand rail and runner carpet to stairs with painted treads rising to 1st floor with feature window overlooking countryside views. Ceiling light point. The landing has a continuation of timber effect flooring, feature period style tower radiator and downlights. Access to bedrooms and Jack & Jill bathroom. Stairs to second floor.

Bedroom One (3.46m x 8.46m)

White painted panelled door into bedroom one suite with a continuation of timber effect flooring, decorative period style radiators and ceiling light points. This wonderful suite has a large bedroom area with triple gazed windows overlooking garden and open plan to a seating area which is dual aspect with triple glazed French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony.

Walk-In Wardrobe

A large and well equipped dressing room with wall to wall built-in cupboards by Hammond creating the perfect walk-in wardrobe.

Ensuite Bathroom (2.30m x 3.34m)

A spacious ensuite shower room with a tiled floor, heated towel rail and downlights. Two handbasin into built-in furniture, WC with concealed cistern and a large shower enclosure which incorporates a tiled seat, heated towel rail and thermostatic shower with overhead shower feature.

Bedroom Two (4.39m x 4.12m)

White painted panelled door into bedroom two with a continuation of timber effect flooring, contemporary radiators, ceiling light point and two wall light points. Three triple glazed windows with shutters to side elevation and rear elevation overlooking the garden. Access to walk in wardrobe.

Walk-In Wardrobe (2.39m x 1.98m)

White painted panelled door to walk in wardrobe with a continuation of timber effect flooring, contemporary radiator and downlights. Double full full height wardrobe and matching fitted drawers with shelves by Hammonds. Access to ensuite.

Ensuite Bathroom (2.82m x 1.91m)

Opening to ensuite with tiled flooring, heated towel rail and downlights. Two obscured triple glazed windows to side elevation. Handbasin into wall mounted vanity furniture, WC with concealed cistern and large contemporary glazed walk in shower enclosure with thermostatic shower overhead shower feature.

Bedroom Three (4.22m x 3.82m)

White painted panelled door into bedroom three with a continuation of timber effect flooring, feature radiator and ceiling light point. Triple glazed window with shutters to front elevation with far reaching countryside views.

Bedroom Four (3.97m x 3.86m)

White painted panelled door into bedroom four with a continuation of timber effect flooring, decorative feature radiator, ceiling light point and wall light points. Triple glazed windows with shutters to front elevation and side elevation with far reaching countryside views. Access to Jack and Jill bathroom.

Jack & Jill Bathroom

The Jack and Jill bathroom can also be accessed off the landing and features a decorative tiled floor, feature combined radiator and heated towel rail and downlights. Obscured triple glazed window to side elevation. Handbasin into vanity unit, WC with concealed cistern and bath with glazed screen and thermostatic shower with overhead shower feature.

Second Floor Landing

Staircase with painted balustrade and timber handrail and runner carpet to stairs with painted treads leading to 2nd floor landing. Access to bedroom and attic.

Bedroom Five (5.38m x 5.70m)

White painted panelled door into bedroom five as a continuation of timber effect flooring, contemporary radiators and ceiling light point. Two triple glazed windows to rear elevation with far reaching countryside views and four Velux windows to ceiling, making this a very light and airy space.

Walk-In Wardrobe/Study Area (2.87m x 3.20m)

Open plan to study area which could also accommodate walk-in wardrobes with a continuation of timber effect flooring, downlights and a further Velux window. Access to ensuite.

Ensuite Bathroom

White painted panelled door ensuite with tiled flooring and tiling to all walls, heated towel with built-in radiator and downlights. Velux window side elevation. Handbasin into furniture unit, WC with concealed cistern and large shower with glazed enclosure and thermostatic shower with overhead shower feature.

Attic (3.90m x 9.99m)

White painted panelled door into attic storage which is fully accessible and boarded with an overhead light.

Entertaining Room & Bar (6.56m x 9.64m)

A fabulous purpose built entertaining area with bifold doors to 3 sides with views out onto the landscaped garden and patios. A composite deck wraps around the front of the building and has inset lighting. All bifold doors are fitted with electronically operated full length curtains. Large open plan living area with space for seating and entertaining and accommodating a purpose built fully fitted bar made from Walnut wood. The perfect place for entertaining friends and family. Karndean flooring with underfloor heating and downlights to ceiling. The bar area also benefits from four sun lights. Store cupboard housing fuse board.

Gym (3.95m x 5.93m)

Glazed door into gym with specialist gym flooring and underfloor heating, exposed brick wall and downlights. Bifold doors opening onto the deck to the front elevation and the further double glazed window to side elevation, both fitted with electronically operated roller blinds.

Shower Room

Glazed door into shower wet room with tiled floor with underfloor heating and fully tiled to all walls with feature split face slate wall. Glazed screen to shower area with thermostatic shower and overhead shower, black radiator and downlights.

Cloakroom

Glazed door to cloakroom with a continuation of Karndean flooring with underfloor heating, half height tiled walls and downlights. Partially obscured double glazed window to side elevation. WC with concealed system, vanity sink into furniture and Bluedry hand dryer.

Front Garden

The house is sat back from Kixley Lane behind a pretty landscaped front garden with a wall, planted borders and two lawns. A reclaimed brick pathway leads to the front door with a rustic Oak beamed storm porch with a light and incorporating two wooden seats.

Rear Garden

The garden has been professionally landscaped to include extensive patio areas next to the house, raised beds and feature walls to the side and lawns with space for a hot tub. Adjacent to the house is a kitchen garden with timber raised planters. Included is a useful a timber built treatment room/office which is enclosed by its own fence. A simple farm style fence with picket gate separates a garden from the paddock. The property itself is set upon a 4 acre plot with far reaching countryside views and bordering the canal on one side, giving the opportunity for a lovely canal walk to the nearby King’s Arms.