7 Linthurst Newtown Blackwell | | | B60 1BP 7 LINTHURST NEWTOWN

An imposing and generously proportioned period family home lying within the heart of one of Worcestershire’s most sought after villages. The beautifully finished accommodation, over two floors, provides for three reception rooms, modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom and five bedrooms with two en- suites and a family bathroom. The property sits on a wide and deep plot boasting an “in/out” driveway with generous parking and side access to a substantial timber framed garage incorporating a covered outdoor entertaining space to the rear. There are enclosed, predominately lawned rear gardens with a summer house and split level patio.

Ground Floor • Reception Hall • Family Room/Study • Sitting Room 1 • Sitting Room 2 • Kitchen/Breakfast room • Utility • Cloakroom

First Floor • Landing • Master Bedroom with En-suite • Bedroom Two with En-suite • Bedroom Three • Bedroom Four • Bedroom Five • Family Bathroom

Seller Insight

Located in the heart of the sought-after North East Worcestershire village of Blackwell, this sizeable family home offers a quiet semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to , Bromsgrove, Worcester and , major road networks, excellent schools and good amenities. Dating back to the 1930s, the property is indicative of its period and offers generous sized rooms, characterful bay windows and an abundance of natural light – it was further extended 20-years ago. Sitting on a large level plot it boasts a garden perfectly geared to the requirements of family life, a new 30-foot-long timber frame garage with outdoor entertaining space and an in-and-out driveway. The current owners have lived here for nine-years; ‘we were hugely attracted to the good-sized plot in the heart of a village with a strong community spirit. The easy access to towns and road networks is excellent, as are all the things you’d associate with a semi-rural lifestyle; good walks, cycling routes, country pubs etc. It’s a fully-modernised home with lots of space, it really is ideal for the needs of a family.’

‘The house has a warm traditional feel and is wonderfully spacious – it also has excellent broadband! The large garden – all on one level – is private, quiet and low- maintenance. There’s plenty of space for games of football and cricket and a large trampoline.’

‘The spacious open-plan kitchen is flooded with light and has direct access to the garden. It’s perfect for indoor to outdoor living. The addition of the new garage alongside lots of patio space makes it perfect for entertaining.’

‘Blackwell is a picturesque village with a great sense of community and we enjoy friendly, sociable neighbours – it’s a fabulous place to live. The position of 7 Linthurst Newtown is quiet, with both house and garden feeling very private due to high hedging and mature trees which fully enclose the garden.’

‘There are some great local schools to choose from, including Blackwell First School which is rated ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED. The village has a handy shop for those last- minute essentials as well as Blackwell Golf Club, which is listed is in UK’s top 100. Barnt Green train station offers services to Central Birmingham, Bromsgrove and the South West.’

‘This will be such a hard house to leave as everything about living here is fantastic.’*

* 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.

Outside recreational/entertainment space to the rear. There are predominately lawned rear The property is approached via a double access “in/out” driveway with a sweeping gardens with established hedged boundaries and a summer house. The large paved patio gravel parking area and gated side access to the detached garage incorporating a covered provides for further space to entertain or relax.

BLACKWELL

Linthurst Newtown lies within Blackwell, a village situated in the North East of Worcestershire and comes under the jurisdiction of and Blackwell Parish Council, within the district of Bromsgrove. This thriving village gives its name to the highly regarded golf club, that was founded in 1904, and is served by a local shop, church and first school, all of which combine to create a vibrant community.

Little over a mile to the North East may be found the larger settlement of Barnt Green which has a wide range of local shops, gastro pubs, cricket club and village amenities. This imposing and substantial family country home sits only 3 miles North East of Bromsgrove, 6 miles North West of Redditch and 13 miles from Central Birmingham.

Birmingham is a city of International importance, both commercially and culturally, as defined by its magnificent Library, Town Hall and Symphony Hall; the home of The Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

The County Town and Cathedral City of Worcester, lying on the banks of The River Severn, is some 19 miles South West providing for high street and boutique shopping, and characterised by one of ’s great Cathedrals, its Racecourse, County Cricket Ground, Premiership Rugby Club, Racecourse and University.

The M5 motorway (accessed via J4 of The M5 at Lydiate Ash or J1 of the M42 at ) provides for ready access to the North and South West, West Birmingham and the surrounding industrial and commercial areas as well as Cheltenham and its Racecourse (41), Gloucester and Bristol (79 miles). The M42 also offers access to Birmingham International Airport (22 miles) and the North East. Road travel to London (120) is best via the M40 or M6/M1, both accessible from the M42.

The Parkway railway station at Warwick enables fast access to the capital and the electrified “Cross City” line, stopping at Barnt Green, offers access to central Birmingham for fast onward travelling around the UK and to London. The newly opened Worcestershire Parkway Railway station, situated to the east of Worcester, off junction 7 of the M5, is also intended to increase the capacity to London as well as reduced journey times. This will have a significant impact on Worcestershire’s accessibility to the Capital and other regional centres.

If education is a priority then Worcestershire is blessed with an enviable mix of schooling at all levels, including a variety of independent establishments, allowing parents to select the right environment for their children’s needs. These include Bromsgrove School (4 miles), Malvern College (29 miles), The Kings Schools and Royal Grammar School at Worcester (19 miles), The King Edwards Schools in Birmingham and the Alcester Grammar School at Alcester (14 miles) in Warwickshire.

For days out and recreation Linthurst Newtown is well placed for ready access to the North Cotswolds and Broadway (29 miles) as well as Stratford-upon-Avon (22 miles), Great Malvern (29 miles) and The Malvern Hills, and Ludlow (36). The West coast of Wales, at Aberdovey, is 108 miles.

Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are all connected to the property. There is a BT connection providing for Broadband.

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority Council Council Tax Band G

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