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Barkers Lane, Wythall

For Sale | 4 Bed
£550,000
Added 18-06-2026

Property Summary

Built in the 1930s, this charming four bedroom detached dormer bungalow is set on an extensive plot of approx. 0.6 acres and offers huge potential for refurbishment or development (STPP) and no upward chain. It retains many of its original design features, including its original coal shed, has a working kitchen and bathroom for live-in refurbishment if required and features open views across fields to the front and a large attractive garden at the back. The property benefits from flexible living spaces including two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, downstairs bathroom and separate WC. The substantial southerly facing rear garden has a lawned garden, a magnolia garden and fruit and vegetable allotments as well as several brick-based out buildings, old stables, a storage barn, a garage, ample off-road parking, UPVC double glazing (where specified) and gas central heating

Full Details

Built in the 1930s, this charming four bedroom detached dormer bungalow is set on an extensive plot of approx. 0.6 acres and offers huge potential for refurbishment or development (STPP) and no upward chain. It retains many of its original design features, including its original coal shed, has a working kitchen and bathroom for live-in refurbishment if required and features open views across fields to the front and a large attractive garden at the back. The property benefits from flexible living spaces including two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, downstairs bathroom and separate WC. The substantial southerly facing rear garden has a lawned garden, a magnolia garden and fruit and vegetable allotments as well as several brick-based out buildings, old stables, a storage barn, a garage, ample off-road parking, UPVC double glazing (where specified) and gas central heating

Wythall and Hollywood are superb locations providing good transport links to Birmingham City Centre and the M42. Nearby railway stations include Wythall, Earlswood and Whitlocks End offering commuter services between Birmingham and Stratford-Upon-Avon. Local schooling includes Coppice Primary School, Meadow Green Primary School, Woodrush Senior School and Sixth Form all rated ‘Good’. There is the added benefit of the regionally famous Becketts Farm shop, children’s activities and restaurant, local shops at nearby Drakes Cross Parade, May Lane, Station Road and easy road access along the Alcester Road to Sainsburys supermarket. It is a 2 minute drive to Fulford Heath Golf Club, and within easy access of country pubs and cafes. The area is ideal for walking featuring attractive footpaths and a short drive to stunning scenery in Clowes Wood and Earlswood Lakes.

Property Frontage

The property is set back from the road behind a generous stone driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and a paved pathway leads up to double opening frosted single glazed wooden doors leading into:

Porch

Having Parquet flooring, ceiling light and further frosted single glazed door with original window and leaded frosted glazed windows to either side leading through to:

Entrance Hall

With central heating radiator, stairs leading off to the first floor, ceiling light and doors radiating off to:

Reception Room One to Front - 4.2m x 3.6m (13'9" x 11'9")

With a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator, ceiling light, wall lighting and feature Art Deco style open fireplace

Reception Room Two - 4.2m x 3.1m (13'9" x 10'2")

Having a UPVC double glazed door with matching windows to either side looking through to the garden room and rear garden, exposed polished floorboards, inset feature electric fire, ceiling light and central heating radiator

Fitted Kitchen - 3m x 3m (9'10" x 9'10")

With a range of wooden wall, drawer and base units with laminate work-surfaces over, sink and drainer unit, four ring gas hob with electric oven beneath, space and plumbing for a dishwasher,  tiling to splashback areas, tiled flooring, central heating radiator, large pantry having a frosted UPVC double glazed window to the side, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and a single glazed frosted to the rear

Bedroom One to Front - 3.6m x 3m (11'9" x 9'10")

With a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator and ceiling light

Bedroom Two to Side - 3m x 3m (9'10" x 9'10")

With a UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, central heating radiator and ceiling light 

Bathroom to Rear - 2.9m x 1.9m (9'6" x 6'2")

Fitted with a white P shaped bath with glazed screen, thermostatic rainfall shower and separate shower attachment, pedestal basin with mixer tap over, shaver socket, central heating radiator, tiling to splash-back areas, wood effect flooring and a frosted UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation

Separate WC

With a UPVC frosted double glazed window to the rear elevation, low flush WC and ceiling light

Landing

Two doors leading off to:

Bedroom Three - 4.7m (max) x 3.2m (15'5" x 10'5")

With a Velux window to the side, UPVC double glazed window to rear with views across gardens, exposed floor boards, central heating radiator, ceiling light, loft access and further door leading through to loft with ample storage space and potential for en-suite or storage development (STPP).

Bedroom Four - 7.7m (to door recess) x 2.3m (25'3" x 7'6")

(With some head height restriction)
 
With a Velux window to the side elevation, exposed original floor boards, central heating radiator, ceiling light and built-in double opening cupboard and potential for expanding storage

Garden Room

A two level garden room in need of full redevelopment, which houses the Worcester Bosch central heating boiler, links the back reception room to the rear garden.

Utility Space

Features an additional sink and draining unit and has space and plumbing for a washing machine. It links to an original coal storage shed and the back door leads through to a BBQ patio and the rear garden.

Substantial Southerly Facing Rear Garden

The property benefits from a generous amount of land, currently divided into sections offering tremendous scope for landscaping, extension, or even further development, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Leading from the back of the house there is an enclosed, private lawned area. Beyond the lawn is a partially paved area with a charming magnolia tree and brick-based greenhouse in need of development, useful shed and an array of flower beds. Further down the land there are vegetable beds, fruit bushes and brick-built stable that was once used to house goats. There is then a large barn and a further stable which leads on to a parcel of accommodation land with permission to graze animals if desired. There is paved access down the side of the house from the large front driveway

Agents Note - Plot Layout

Please note that the highlighted plot plan is to be used as a rough guide only, and we suggest checking with your legal representatives for the exact plot boundaries

Tenure

We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold. We would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their own solicitor or legal representative. EPC supplied by Nigel Hodges. Current council tax band – E

Property Misdescriptions Act

Smart Homes have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services mentioned and do not by these Particulars or otherwise verify or warrant that they are in working order.  All measurements listed are given as an approximate guide and must be carefully checked by and verified by any Prospective Purchaser. These particulars form no part of any sale contract.  Any Prospective Purchaser should obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Surveyors as appropriate.

Property Features

  • A Detached Dormer Bungalow with Opportunity for Refurbishment
  • Sat on an Extensive Plot Extending to Approx. 0.6 Acres
  • No Upward Chain
  • Four/Five Bedrooms
  • One/Two Reception Rooms & Fitted Kitchen
  • Family Bathroom & Separate W.C
  • Garden Rooms with Redevelopment Potential
  • Substantial Southerly Facing Rear Garden
  • Four Brick Outbuildings Including a Garage, Stables and Barn
  • Ample Driveway Parking


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