Bakers Lane, Knowle, B93
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- A Beautifully Appointed Canal-Side Home, Combining Exceptional Design With Versatile Family Living, Set Within Landscaped Gardens With Rural Views
- Internally Remodelled And Finished To An Exceptional Standard, This Extended Five Double Bedroom Cottage Offers Both Style And Substance Throughout
- Tythe Cottage Has Featured Across Tom Howley, Neptune, The White Company And Daylesford Organic, And Has Been Selected For Ideal Home Magazine
- Situated On Bakers Lane In Knowle, Set Within Landscaped Gardens Extending To Approximately One Acre, With Uninterrupted Countryside Views
- Set Behind A Gated Entrance With A Generous Block-Paved Driveway, The Home Enjoys A Private And Impressive Approach
- Magnificent Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining Space By Tom Howley, With Statement Island, Air Conditioning And Full-Width Doors Onto The Garden
- Ground Floor Accommodation Comprises Four Reception Rooms, Including Living Room With Neptune Cabinetry, Snug, Home Office And Playroom/Bedroom Five
- High-Specification Ground Floor With Tumbled Limestone Flooring From Mandarin Stone And Underfloor Heating, Plus Utility And Additional WC
- Principal Suite With Luxurious Ensuite And Private Balcony Enjoying Canal-Side Views
- Planning Permission Approved For An 8m x 4m Rear Extension With Architect Plans, Plus Potential For Self-Contained Bedroom Conversion
Description
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Tythe Cottage is an exceptional five double bedroom residence, meticulously remodelled and extended to an exemplary standard, resulting in a truly stunning home that seamlessly blends character with contemporary luxury. Featured across prominent media channels, including Tom Howley, Neptune, The White Company, Daylesford Organic, and soon to be featured in Ideal Home Magazine, this remarkable property is enviably situated on Bakers Lane in Knowle. Set behind a gated entrance and approached via a block paved driveway, the cottage impresses from the outset, with its beautifully landscaped gardens extending to approximately one acre, ensuring uninterrupted views and privacy.
The heart of the home is the magnificent open plan kitchen and dining area, designed and installed by Tom Howley, featuring a striking central island, air conditioning, and full-width doors that frame picturesque garden views, with direct access to a practical walk-in pantry and boot room. The ground floor accommodation is generously proportioned, offering four elegant reception rooms that include a formal living room with bespoke Neptune cabinetry, a snug, a dedicated office, and a versatile play room/fifth bedroom which leads to a utility and WC for added convenience.
Throughout the ground floor, Mandarin Stone flooring and underfloor heating provide comfort and sophistication. Upstairs, four double bedrooms all benefit from bespoke oak fitted wardrobes, with the principal suite boasting a luxurious ensuite and a private balcony that enjoys tranquil canal-side views.
The remaining bedrooms are served by a spacious, high-specification family bathroom. The property further benefits from planning permission and architect plans for an 8m by 4m extension to the rear, allowing scope for future enhancement.
Tythe Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire an absolutely stunning home of distinction, set within beautifully landscaped grounds, enjoying uninterrupted vistas across open fields, and offering the perfect blend of privacy, style, and practicality in this highly sought-after Knowle location.
PROPERTY LOCATION
Knowle is a conveniently located and delightful village set on the edge of open countryside, with its period charm, half-timbered buildings and is the home to a historic Parish Church. Knowle contains a wide range of interesting shops, restaurants, plus it is home to an excellent junior and infant school and secondary school, Arden Academy (regarded as a leading state school in the UK). Sporting facilities located nearby consist of the Copt Heath Golf Club and the Old Silhillians Rugby Club as well as numerous private gyms. Knowle borders onto the village of Dorridge, which has its own station with links to Birmingham and London. A few minutes’ drive away is the nearby town of Solihull, which offers its own excellent state and private schools, Touchwood shopping centre, which houses many shops, restaurants, bars, cinema and John Lewis department store. Knowle village is well placed to access the M42 and M40 motorways, which then provides links to the M1, M6 and M5, enabling travel to Birmingham, Coventry and London. Resorts World and Arena, Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Train Station are also within easy access from Knowle village.
EPC Rating: E
LIVING ROOM
SNUG
OFFICE
PLAY ROOM/BEDROOM FIVE
UTILITY
KITCHEN/DINER
WALK IN PANTRY
BOOT ROOM
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
BALCONY
ENSUITE
BEDROOM TWO
BEDROOM THREE
BEDROOM FOUR
BATHROOM
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
263.0 sq.m (2834 sq.ft) approx.
ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE SALE
Free standing cooker, extractor, microwave, fridge, freezer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, underfloor heating, two garden sheds, all carpets, some blinds and light fittings, CCTV, new Neptune Chawton TV cabinet and fitted wardrobes in four bedrooms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Services - mains electricity and septic tank.
Broadband - FTTC (fibre to the cabinet).
Loft space - boarded.
INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-07
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 996 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Fibre (FTTC)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Private Garden
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 146
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dorridge Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 702
- Type
- Academy converter
- St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 176
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Knowle Church of England Primary Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 468
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lapworth CofE Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 171
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Arden1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,812
- Type
- Academy converter
- Heart of England School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,185
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Peter's Catholic School4.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,306
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull4.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,730
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alderbrook School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,701
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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