Houndsfield LaneSolihull | West Midlands

HOUNDSFIELD LANEFine and Country are proud to present this beautifully presented detached dormer style bungalow, consisting of 5 bedrooms, 2 en-suites and set within a large secluded plot. Situated in a fantastic semi-rural location but providing easy access to transport to M40 and M42 as well as a variety of transport links. Whitlock’s End Train Station is a short walk away which will take you shopping in Birmingham City Centre in one direction and walking along the river in Stratford-upon-Avon the other. With places like Shirley, Dickens Heath and Solihull town centre a short car journey away you really benefit from the best of both worlds with this property.

APPROACHAccess is gained via an attractive electric gate with side tradesmen’s entrance. A generous tarmac driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles, wood barked flower and shrubbery beds, generous laid lawn, gravelled sections, paved path, external lighting, security lights and recessed porch with UPVC double glazed door

RECEPTION HALL - Solid oak flooring is a real feature here, with two central heating radiators, inset ceiling down lights, intercom video entry phone, stairs off to the first floor, cloaks area with down lights

OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA - UPVC double glazed floor to ceiling sliding patio doors, triple Velux sky light windows, feature solid oak flooring, feature mini inglenook with mantle over stone raised hearth and feature wood burner having feature shelving to the side.

KITCHEN AREA - A light and modern kitchen with fitted breakfast bar and butchers block unit, a variety of wall and drawer units, double bowl sink unity with mixer tap, space for American style fridge freezer and substantial range cooker. There are also sky lights and double glazed windows overlooking the garden.

UTILITY - A nice practical space with refitted white gloss fronted base and drawer units, granite effect work surface, sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, double central heating radiator, tiled floor, sky light window and door through to the garage.

Seller Insight This extended and refurbished five-bedroom dormer-style detached bungalow, which has an integral garage and a

detached wooden outbuilding, is set in a secluded garden of more than half an acre in a semi-rural location in Shirley.

The current owners, who have had the property since 2003, were attracted by its spacious open plan, contemporary interior and high ceilings, its large private gardens and by its very quiet location within easy reach of amenities and work. At that time it had only four bedrooms, all on the ground floor and including one en-suite, but everything was in place for the current owners to add a staircase and a large first floor bedroom with en-suite facilities. In 2006, the rest of the bathrooms were updated, including the family bathroom, which has a four piece suite including a spa bath and a walk-in double shower. The kitchen was modernised at the same time, while the worktops have been recently replaced. In 2011, a new Bosch boiler was installed and the laundry room was refurbished.

Externally, a long gated driveway leads to a parking and turning area and an integral single garage to which the owners have added an electric roll shutter door. An extensive decked area adjoins the bungalow on two sides, which on one side currently encompasses a dwarf brick wall that has been constructed as a base for a large conservatory. From here, a paved path leads across the lawn to a versatile wooden outbuilding with power and light that has recently been refurbished. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with some fruit trees, including pear, apple and damson and the whole is largely surrounded by substantial hedging.

The bungalow is excellently situated, being within walking distance of Whitlocks End Station on the Birmingham to Stratford railway line and within easy reach of the M42 and the M40. While benefiting from a quiet rural location, the bungalow has every amenity close at hand, including a primary school, bars and restaurants, a library and a Tesco Express at Dickens Heath, the Solihull Retail Park on the south side of Shirley, and Beckett’s Farm Shop at Wythall.

These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

BEDROOM ONE - UPVC double glazed window to the front, central heating radiator. En-suite shower room with refitted white close coupled wc, wash hand basin, double shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, feature tiling, tiled floor, chrome ladder style heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO - UPVC double glazed window with a pleasant view to the front, central heating radiator

BEDROOM THREE - Double glazed windows to the front and side, central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR - Double glazed windows to the rear and side, central heating radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM - Luxury refitted suite with close coupled wc, jacuzzi bath, twin basin with oak style vanity shelf, walk-in double shower, sky light, stylish tiled walls and floor and chrome heated towel rail.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING - Double glazed Velux window to the front, storage into the eaves, media cupboard

MASTER BEDROOM - With space in abundance this master suite is a real feature of the house, with Velux windows and fitted blinds, ceiling down lights, Sky point, concealed wardrobes and storage into the eaves

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - A modern white close coupled wc with a concealed cistern, wall mounted wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, ceramic tiled walls, tiled floor, double glazed Velux window with fitted blind and chrome ladder style heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

LARGE GARAGE - With electronic roll shutter door, lights, power and convenient access to the utility room.

DETACHED WORKSHOP/OFFICE/GYM - A versatile space with light, power points, windows to the side, double glazed sliding doors and door to the front

REAR GARDEN - A deceptively large and private plot with generous decked sun terrace having a walled edge slate topped seating area, generous laid lawn, panelled fencing to the boundary.

WYTHALLWythall is a village in the Bromsgrove District, in the north-east corner of the county of Worcestershire bordering Solihull and Birmingham. Wythall village is around 7 miles south of Birmingham City Centre (a 20-minute train journey from Wythall railway station) along Alcester Road. There are many 18th century buildings on this road including the old post office and school building. The Wythall Institute is still the home of the WI today.

There are two primary schools within Wythall, the Coppice Primary School in Drakes Cross and Meadow Green Primary School in Wythall village. The local secondary school, Woodrush High School, has an Astroturf and playing fields backing on to the Coppice Primary School.

Wythall benefits from a number of societies including the Wythall History Society Wythall Gardening Club, Wythall Radio Club, which meet regularly, as well as an established and thriving local theatre company. The village is also home to a transport museum which houses an extensive collection of buses and battery electric vehicles plus a miniature steam railway which operates on event days.

SOLIHULLSolihull is recognised as being one of the most affluent and highly sought-after areas located within the more southern parts of the West Midlands conurbation and is situated some nine miles from the heart of the city of Birmingham.

The town itself offers an excellent range of amenities including the first-class award winning shopping centre Touchwood with a John Lewis flagship store heading up 80 high street retail names, 20 bars and restaurants and a 9-screen cinema complex. There is also a state of the art library with theatre and various other family entertainment centres such as Tudor Grange swimming pool/leisure centre, park/athletics track, several nearby private golf courses and an ice rink.

Surrounding the town are a selection of popular villages such as Knowle and Dorridge, both of which have their own village centres, which in turn offer a selection of local amenities such as the highly regarded secondary school Arden High. Located in the centre of the town is Solihull School which offers private education, founded circa 450 years ago and currently caters for nearly 1000 pupils. There is also St Martins Private Girls School and several private preparatory schools such as Ruckleigh & Eversfield. The town also enjoys a further array of popular secondary, infant, junior schooling as well as a sixth form and technical college. Solihull Borough includes several satellite towns and villages including Cheswick Green, Balsall Common, Meriden (the centre of England) Hampton-in-Arden, Hockley Heath and the new village of Dickens Heath.

Finally, the town and surrounding areas benefit from access to Birmingham International Railway Station and Airport, the National Exhibition Centre, the National Indoor Arena, Genting Arena and the fabulous newly opened Resorts World Birmingham with 50 outlet stores, 18 stylish bars and restaurants, an 11 screen cinema and an exhilarating international casino and hotel, all of which has a transport network which is second to none, linking the area to London either via the M40 or M1, the south via the M42/M5 and access to the north along the M6 motorway corridor.

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SOLIHULL WEST MIDLANDS• 112 miles from London• Easy access to M42, M40, M5, M6, M6 Toll• Local train links: Whitlocks End, Wythall, Shirley, Solihull, Birmingham New Street

Location

Houndsfield Lane is located in Shirley, a residential suburb, within Solihull. There are many shops and businesses in the area, many along the Stratford Road. Shirley has a high proportion of independent retailers, restaurants and other eateries. Pedestrianisation of the high street also encourages the local eateries to have outside dining.

The town centre of Solihull offers comprehensive shopping facilities, whilst many neighbouring villages including Tanworth-in-Arden, Lapworth, Alvechurch and Henley-in-Arden provide delightful countryside walks and bistro inns.

There are local golf courses at Fulford Heath, Hollywood, Ladbrook Park, Shirley and Kings Norton with sailing and fishing at Earlswood Lakes.

Motorways

Perfectly located for the M42 with speedy links to M40, M5, M6 and M1 – commuters can reach London within 1 ½ hours. Birmingham International Airport and the NEC are within a 15 minute drive where the main line railway into London Euston can be found.

Railway Stations

The property is within walking distance of Whitlocks End train station providing a direct link to Birmingham New Street and the City Centre.

Airports

Birmingham International Airport is located 10.5 miles away which, via the M42, is approximately 15 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 45 miles away, via the M42 and A42, approximately 45 minutes drive. M40

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 09/06/2016

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Gas Fired Central HeatingMains Electric & WaterTelephone/Broadband

Local Authority

Bromsgrove District CouncilCouncil Tax Band F

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0121 746 6400

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:30pmSaturday 9:00am – 4:00pmSunday viewings/appointments available

Approximate Gross Internal Area

Main House: 275.0 sq m / 2960 sq ft (including Garage)Illustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only.

Bedroom7.27 x 6.5523'10 x 21'6

Bedroom5.22 x 3.7817'2 x 12'5

Bedroom3.78 x 3.6212'5 x 11'11

Sitting Room5.75 x 4.87

18'10 x 16'0

Kitchen /Breakfast Room

6.08 x 5.7519'11 x 18'10

Bedroom4.90 x 3.31

16'1 x 10'10

Bedroom4.88 x 3.8016'0 x 12'6

Garage5.03 x 4.6616'6 x 15'3

Utility5.20 x 1.8917'1 x 6'2

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Approximate Gross Internal Area 275.0 sq m / 2960 sq ft (Including Garage)

88 Houndsfield Lane, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1PS

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