Hazel Croft, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31

A quiet cul-de-sac two minutes from the Bristol Road. First homes are supposed to come with a compromise somewhere. This one doesn't.

Tucked away in Northfield, this two double and one single bedroom semi detached home sits on one of those cul-de-sacs where the kids still ride bikes outside and the street events actually happen. Inside, the open-plan lounge, dining room and kitchen with integrated appliances is the real heart of the place, with a decorative fireplace and double French doors that fling the whole space open onto the garden in summer. Add a versatile rear garden with multiple patios, block paved parking for several cars at the front, and a genuinely handy spot for schools, shops and the train station, and it's easy to see why this has been a much-loved first home.

We asked them what made them buy it...

"The first thing we noticed was how quiet and peaceful the cul-de-sac was, despite being so close to the Bristol Road. It was the light, airy rooms and the open plan layout downstairs that really sold it to us, it's perfect for entertaining. It's a quiet cul-de-sac but still close to all the amenities of the city. Everyone is friendly, with street events and kids playing on bikes outside. We're a five minute walk from St Lawrence Primary School, and less than ten minutes from the train station, which gets you into the city centre in twenty minutes. For food and drink, we love Herberts Yard for the street food, and the Great Stone Inn is a proper village pub right in the heart of Northfield. Lizzie's Farm is about ten minutes away too, with a farm shop and the cutest highland cows."

What about the house itself?

"We spend most of our time in the open plan kitchen, diner and living room, it's genuinely the heart of the home, great for entertaining as well as relaxing. It's the best of both worlds. Bright and spacious in the day, and warm and cosy in the evenings thanks to the dual aspect downstairs. We started developing the garden from a blank canvas and have spent whole summers sat on the decking, drinking wine and hosting family barbecues. We've decorated throughout to really make it our own, and had a new roof fitted in 2023. This was our first home together, and we've built so many happy memories here."

Our agents say...

That open-plan kitchen, dining and living space is the showstopper here. The French doors, the sheer amount of light coming through, it all adds up to a room people will want to live in, not just look at. There's clever practicality too, with an integrated understairs cupboard, a half-boarded loft with a fitted ladder, and space to the side of the house for a shed. Outside, the block paved drive takes multiple vehicles with easy street parking too, and the rear garden's multiple patios mean there's always somewhere to catch the sun or fire up the barbecue. This is a fantastic first home for a young couple wanting easy access to the city without giving up on quiet and safety, and with a five minute walk to St Lawrence Primary, it works just as well for a growing family. Fancy a look? Get in touch and we'll get you booked in.



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