Hob Lane, Balsall Common, CV7
- Land size
- 1.2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- AMAZING & UNIQUE COUNTRY HOME
- APPROX 1.2 ACRES
- 5 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHROOMS
- 2500 SQUARE FEET OF ACCOMMODATION
- HUGE SOUTH WEST FACING GARDEN
- LARGE DRIVEWAY WITH CAR PORT
- EXCELLENT LOCATION ON THE EDGE OF BALSALL COMMON
- SELF CONTAINED ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT
- CHAIN FREE SALE
- FABULOUS FURTHER POTENTIAL
Description
Presenting a truly remarkable opportunity, this exceptional five-bedroom period house, nestled on the edge of the ever-popular village of Balsall Common, this unique home spans approximately 2,500 square feet and is thoughtfully arranged to suit both family life and entertaining.
From the welcoming entrance hall, you are led into a series of beautifully proportioned reception rooms, including a drawing room with door leading to an office, and family room which are bathed in natural light and offering tranquil views over the gardens. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen and dining area, perfectly suited for family gatherings, while a separate lounge provides a cosy retreat for relaxation. From the kitchen you have a useful utility room, and a large studio room.
Four generously sized bedrooms are complemented by two stylish bathrooms, ensuring comfort and convenience for all. A standout feature is the self-contained one-bedroom apartment, ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or as a potential rental opportunity. The apartment has its own living room, kitchen, shower room and separate w.c. The apartment also has own entrance from the garden, giving the apartment privacy from the main house.
With a chain-free sale and fabulous scope to add your own stamp to the home this is a rare chance to secure a lovely family home with both potential and character.
The outside space is equally impressive, beginning with a substantial driveway that provides ample parking for several vehicles, in addition to a practical car port. The garden is south west-facing garden, which extends to approximately 1.2 acres and offers a haven of peace and privacy.
Mature trees, vibrant planting, and sweeping lawns create a picturesque setting, perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is ample space for adding a swimming pool, tennis court, or landscaped terraces, should you wish to further enhance the grounds.
The property’s position on the outskirts of Balsall Common means you are just moments from the village’s excellent amenities, including highly regarded schools, independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, and train station.
Superb transport links provide easy access to Solihull, Coventry, and Birmingham, ensuring you remain well connected while enjoying the tranquillity of rural surroundings.
Parking - Driveway
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-25
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,035 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 90% of premises
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.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Balsall Common Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 665
- Type
- Academy converter
- Burton Green Church of England Academy1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 102
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 230
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Leigh Church of England Academy2.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 216
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Priors Field Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 208
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Heart of England School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,185
- Type
- Academy converter
- West Coventry Academy2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,317
- Type
- Academy converter
- WMG Academy for Young Engineers2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 504
- Type
- University technical college
- The Westwood Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 843
- Type
- Academy converter
- Finham Park 22.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 812
- Type
- Free schools
* 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.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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