Full Details Named one of the poshest villages to live in the UK according to a list released by The Telegraph. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/posh-village-brummies-want-live-28658531Barston feels rural but is just a five-minute drive to the M42. The HS2 interchange station is being built in the north of the village. There are two very popular local public houses & the Parish Church. Local shops can be found in Knowle, Dorridge & Hampton-in-Arden. Barston was recently featured in the Daily Mail as one of the 'poshest place to live in England. The M42 (J5) is about 3 miles away giving access to the M40, Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham rail station. Hampton-in-Arden, about 2 miles away, has a railway station with a commuter service to Birmingham. There are primary schools at Knowle, Hampton-in-Arden and Balsall Common. Knowle 2 miles, Balsall Common 4 miles, Solihull 4 miles, Warwick 12 miles, Birmingham city centre 9 miles, M42 (J5) 3 miles, Birmingham International Airport 4 miles (distances approximate). Local schools are George Fentham Junior and Heart of England Secondary, serviced via a school bus. Also within catchment is Lady Katherine Leveson Junior School. Directions via what3words app ///safely.enjoyable.pianoAPPROACHDouble gates open into gravelled forecourt with Orchard to one side. Oak & tiled storm canopy over slate step with stable door into, RECEPTION HALLOak flooring. Direct flight staircase. GUESTS WCWC & wash basin. Cloaks cupboard. SITTING ROOMFront window with shutters. Brick & Oak inglenook with wood burning stove. Square arch with Pine doors opens into, "LIVING" KITCHEN Slate flooring. Ample space for table & chairs. The kitchen has vaulted Oak beamed ceiling. Extensive range of units on high gloss laminate. Central island with granite worktop with breakfast bar. Inset sink with mixer tap with carved drainer. Space for a range style cooker within a brick & Oak surround. Wall mounted microwave & coffee machine. Integrated fridge/freezer & dishwasher. Pull out pantry. Windows to the front & side. Three section doors out to the terrace. FAMILY ROOMWith travertine tiled floor. Side window & double French doors to the terrace. UTILITY ROOMUnits along one wall. worktops with granite & up-stands. Inset sink & drainer with mixer tap. Space with plumbing for a washing machine & tumble drier. LANDINGSkylight & Oak flooring. BEDROOM ONE Side window plus double French doors opening out to the balcony with glass balustrade. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams & skylight. BEDROOM TWOAlso with a vaulted ceiling with Oak beams. Feature exposed brick wall. door into, EN-SUITETiled floor. Corner enclosed shower. Wash basin & WC.Side window. BEDROOM THREETwo wardrobes. Door into, EN-SUITETiled floor. Full width glass sided shower Wash basin & WC. Chrome towel rail & extractor. BEDROOM FOURBATHROOMfree standing claw foot bath with ornate mixer tap & hand held shower. WC & wash basin. Combination radiator & towel rail. Victorian cast iron Fire surround. ANNEX - ORCHARD LODGEPrior to the conversion this was a three car garage. SITTING ROOMEntrance door. Double French doors overlooking the garden. BEDROOMDouble French door out to the garden. KITCHEN/DINERWalnut laminate flooring. Kitchen units with sink & drainer. Inset halogen hob with oven below. Plumbing for a washing machine. WET ROOMFully tiled with corner shower. duel flush WC & extractor. THE LODGE- ORCHARD SPAHigh quality & substantial timber building with composite deck surround. & covered veranda on the side. SITTING ROOMPainted wooden flooring throughout. Vaulted double height roof. Ladder up to a loft room (children's bedroom?) with a window. SAUNA / WCand walk in shower. TREATMENT / HOBBIES ROOMFull height vaulted ceiling. Windows on two elevations. Wash basin & store cupboards. SIDE ORCHARDAt the front of the Cottage to one side with mature fruit trees. GARDENA wonderful, mature, sunny & private garden with fields beyond the rear boundary. Immediately to the rear of the Cottage is an impressed slate effect concrete patio edged with decorative walling. A delightful sheltered spot to eat & entertain. The garden is mainly lawn interspersed with mature fruit trees & well stock borders. River & waterfall feature to one side. INFORMATION EPC Band- E (main house) Band-D Lodge. Council Tax Band- E. DIRECTIONS what3words app. safely.enjoyable.piano