Lichfield Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield , B74 4BL

I've spent a lot of time at Barley Court over the last few months, and the more time I spend here, the more I appreciate just how much thought has gone into these homes.

Plots 3 and 4 are two of the four bedroom homes within this private development of just five properties, both available at £1,150,000 and ready to move straight into.

The first thing that strikes me is how good the proportions are. From the entrance halls and staircases through to the separate living rooms and large kitchen diners, everything feels spacious without being unnecessarily oversized. The layouts have been designed around how a family will actually live, with somewhere to come together and plenty of space to get away from each other when you want to.

The kitchen diners sit at the heart of the homes and give you that big social space for everyday family life. There's room to cook, eat, entertain and spend time together, while the separate living rooms give you somewhere completely different to properly switch off.

Upstairs is where I think these homes really stand out. The vaulted ceilings create height and character that you don't normally expect from a newly built home, while the principal suites feel like somewhere you'd genuinely look forward to retreating to at the end of the day. Four bedrooms give you plenty of room for family life, guests and working from home, with en suites and beautifully finished bathrooms completing the accommodation.

But Barley Court has never just been about square footage or a specification list.

It's the quality you notice when you walk around.

The proportions, the ceiling heights, the craftsmanship and those little details that make the homes feel individual rather than something that's simply been repeated hundreds of times on a larger development.

You've got underfloor heating and air source heat pumps alongside traditional craftsmanship, including roofs cut and constructed on site. It's that combination of modern efficiency and proper building that I think gives Barley Court its character.

And then there's where you are.

You're privately positioned behind the gates on Lichfield Road, yet Mere Green is right there for coffee, restaurants, shops and everyday life. Butlers Lane Station is close by, Sutton Park is within easy reach and you've got excellent schooling around you too.

That's probably what I like most about Barley Court.

It feels private when you drive through the gates, but you're not hidden away from everything. You're right in the middle of one of the most sought after parts of Sutton Coldfield.

Plots 3 and 4 are both available at £1,150,000 and ready for their new owners.

I'd much rather show you around than try to explain every detail on a property advert.

Come through the gates, walk around them properly and see which one feels like home.