Dating back to the early 1900’s and benefitting from a superbly generous corner plot, this delightful period property has been the wonderful family home for the present owners for over 30 years. Although it still retains much of its original character, it has also benefitted from an outstanding extension to create a beautiful 44 ft open plan breakfast kitchen and family room. At around 4000sq ft the property offers fabulous scope and enormous potential for further refurbishment and development to become one of the standout family homes on this much sought after road.

Occupying 0.75 of an acre and set back from the road behind a wrought iron gated entrance, Holly and Hawthorne hedging, lovely mature trees and topiary shrubs, we find this imposing family home with its striking white rendered walls that contrast well with the original Crittall windows and dark roof tiling. The large circular driveway and well-tended lawn is flanked by flower beds brimming with mature plants and luscious greenery, making the entrance a beautifully welcoming feature to your home. The solid dark oak door with its feature lattice windows either side creates a striking entrance into the property. Once inside you are immediately taken with the character of the grand reception hall with its solid oak wall panelling and high ceilings. Leading directly to the left is the first of three reception rooms that for many years has been used as a superb study with an abundance of original features, including an intricate ceiling rose and limestone feature open fireplace with an oak mantel piece. Back into the hallway there is a large downstairs cloakroom with coat storage, a separate WC and guest bathroom with a hand basin.

One of the outstanding features of this delightful home is the stunning 44 ft open plan Kitchen/Dining Family area that has been recently upgraded and extended to exacting standards and has very much become the “heart of this home”. The extended far end, currently used as a dining area, features a high ceiling with large oak Velux windows and an oak framed apex having patio doors leading directly to one of the rear terraces, creating a fabulous focal point of this impressive space. The lovely family seating area that also boasts high ceilings, tastefully exposed ceiling beams, and a wood burning stove with a feature exposed brick archway. There is ample space for large lounge furniture and a dining room table, making this the perfect room for entertaining with friends and family. The stunning designer kitchen, installed by Abacus, is both beautiful in its presentation and superbly practical by design. A fabulous range of wall and floor mounted cabinetry depicted in a delicate pale blue contrast perfectly with the striking marble countertops. There is an excellent selection of integrated appliances including a six ring Rangemaster cooker with Rangemaster extractor above, a Neff fridge/freezer, and to the central island is the Neff dishwasher and inset Villeroy and Boch dual ceramic sink with mixer tap. The standalone breakfast island also offers space for bar stools, ideal for casual dining. There is also a full height cupboard providing excellent storage solutions and further storage cabinets below the charming window seat where you can sit and enjoy views across the pretty side aspect of the garden.

Just off the kitchen is a generous utility and boot room, with ample further wall and floor mounted cabinets, plumbing for a washing machine, and a composite inset laundry sink. There is also a further larder leading off and a separate cupboard housing the boiler. A door leads on from the laundry through to the second entrance into the property and gives access here to the garage, rear gardens and all further outbuildings attached to the rear of the large double garage. Beyond the garage are several rooms that over the years have been used as additional storage, a wine cellar, and workshops. One of the rooms has a sink and water supply and a set of wooden stairs leads up to an attic room and further storage room. This entire area of the property offers some amazing potential to create further accommodation or a separate annexe, subject to planning.
Another door off the kitchen will lead you through to a second inner hallway, also featuring solid oak wall panelling and high ceilings, as well as a solid oak staircase leading to the upstairs accommodation. To the right of the hallway is a dual aspect formal Dining room with imposing wooden features and an impressive feature fireplace. To the left of the secondary hallway is the delightful bright and spacious Lounge with neutral décor and contrasting exposed wooden beams and feature fireplace. The secondary hallway also has a spacious storage cupboard under the stairs and door access to the rear garden.

The impressive original staircase leads up to a wide first floor landing with intricate period cornicing and more striking wood panelling. The beautiful principal bedroom is light and airy and as with most rooms in the house it offers dual aspect windows overlooking two separate garden views. Neutral décor and natural light create a warm but spacious room with a range of built-in wardrobes, and ample space for large bedroom furniture. The exquisite principal en-suite is both spacious and well-designed, featuring a free-standing Victorian style bathtub, matching white sanitaryware with Victorian style taps, a large corner shower cubicle and modern spotlighting. There are four additional double bedrooms, all with excellent proportions and very tastefully decorated, some enjoying views across the delightful rear gardens and some to the private frontage. The family bathroom has matching cream sanitaryware, including a walk-in shower cubicle, bathtub, pedestal sink and WC.

Gardens

Another fabulous feature of this property has to be the exceptional grounds it sits within. Having a large corner plot of 0.75 acres allows this private rear garden to wrap around three sides of this lovely family home. Deep natural screening and an abundance of mature shrubs and trees creates a magical place for children to explore, enthusiasts to garden, and the whole family to enjoy, relax, and entertain. Having one of the largest plots on the road, the garden, as with the house, also offers incredible further scope to landscape and develop. Leading from the open plan kitchen and family room are steps leading down to a lovely flag stone patio area, making it the perfect setting for alfresco dining during summer months. In addition to a mature back drop of Laurels, Yew trees and Evergreens, the garden also has an abundance of pretty shrubbery, flowering plants, and wildflowers such as Acers, Pieris, Lavender and Roses. This garden truly is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of life. Across the back of the house the large terrace with its retaining wall and central steps down to the large main lawn, offers a further outdoor space to entertain and dine. As the terrace leads around to the other side of the property, we come to the perfect area for a kitchen garden and with views from the window seat in the kitchen you overlook a further separate lawed area, large wooden greenhouse, mature shrubbery, and another terrace area leading to a courtyard created between the main house and the garage block. Coming back around to the front, there is a pedestrian access via a small wrought iron gate and vehicle access via a wrought iron gate leading to a circular driveway, with round topiary shrubs bordering a block paved path that leads to the front door.

Local Area - Solihull

Occupying an enviable location on the much sought after St Bernard’s Road, this property sits on the edge of the Olton conservation area. Olton was recently described as “an oasis on the edge of the city” which is an idyllic setting that has so much to offer. The tranquil setting of Olton Mere and its sailing club is within walking distance, and both Robin Hood and Olton Golf Clubs are both close by and considered excellent private courses.

The Property is Freehold | EPC F | Council Tax Band G