Chasestone Paddock Drive l Dorridge l Solihull l West Midlands
CHASESTONE Set within a quiet cul-de-sac location in the much sought after “Dorridge Triangle� is this spacious and individual modern detached residence, offering excellent, well-appointed family accommodation with five double bedrooms, three reception rooms, a fabulous two-storey annexe and a superb south facing garden approaching half an acre.
Chasestone briefly offers a spacious enclosed entrance porch and superb reception hall, fitted cloakroom, excellently proportioned lounge, separate dining room, well fitted kitchen/breakfast room, charming garden room, utility and wc, continuing upstairs, the fabulous principal bedroom has an en-suite and separate dressing room, there are four further double bedrooms, family bathroom and a family shower room. In addition to the main house the property benefits from a stunning extension to the side creating a beautiful two storey separate annexe. There is garaging for three cars and ample off road parking, and the delightful mature gardens that can be accessed either side of the house. SITTING ROOM The superb sitting room has fabulous views across the private rear gardens and offers a wonderful light and airy space for relaxing or entertaining. The marble fireplace with hardwood surround and mantel and fitted coal effect real flame living gas fire creates a lovely focal point of the room. Immaculate in dĂŠcor and having deep moulded ceiling cornices, ample lights and hardwood framed double glazed sliding patio doors leading onto the delightful mature gardens. DINING ROOM The opulent and spacious dining room has hardwood panelled and arched glazed double doors connecting through to the lounge.There is a feature marble fireplace with hardwood surround, mantel and fitted coal effect real flame living gas fire. A large double glazed window to offers plenty of natural light and overlooks the quiet frontage to the property.
I particularly love the Summer Room at the back of the house, which looks out onto the garden and gets plenty of light thanks to the large patio windows.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM With of a range of modern panelled units and granite worktops, contoured Corian sink with side drainer, further range of fitted base cupboard and drawer units including inset Smeg five burner gas hob, cutlery and pan drawers below and extractor above. Integrated dishwasher, Neff double oven set into housing unit with adjacent integrated refrigerator. Built-in eye level microwave with storage cupboard above and adjacent glazed double door china display cabinet. Central island unit with fitted storage cupboards and drawers. There is an excellent range of wall cupboards, and a large double glazed window takes in the views across the rear gardens. The kitchen is modern and contemporary and presented to a high standard. There is also a very useful freezer and storage room with a tiled floor, double door wall mounted storage cupboard and door leading to the garage. SUMMER ROOM A charming space which leads from the kitchen/breakfast room. It has a ceramic tiled floor, three wall light points, decorative ceiling cornices, double glazed side window and matching double French doors with side screens opening onto the terrace and gardens. UTILITY ROOM Ample storage space with plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. It has a useful stainless steel inset laundry sink, ceramic tiled floor, radiator, fitted worktop with storage cupboard below, triple door wall cupboards, double glazed rear window and boiler room off housing the Ideal Classic wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. A further separate cloakroom having a low level suite, pedestal wash hand basin and ceramic tiled floor.
ANNEXE Leading from Bedroom Three through French doors is the large family room which has high vaulted ceilings, stunning contemporary dĂŠcor and both front and rear aspect. Overlooking the garden the room benefits from a charming Juliette balcony and the space could be configured as a further large double bedroom for use as the upper floor of the two storey annex. Centrally located, the spiral staircase leads down to the ground floor of the annexe where the reception area offers excellent space and light, creating a perfect dining environment, with the stone tiled flooring and white walls. The open plan space leads into a kitchen area with a good range of fitted contemporary style units, work tops and inset sink. There is a space for an American Fridge Freezer and a good sized window to the front. A bathroom leads off the kitchen offering a modern contemporary shower room with inset vanity sink and wc. Double doors lead into the rear reception room which can also be accessed directly from the outside via the double French doors to the rear terrace and side passage. Currently housing a hot tub, this area has a multitude of uses and incorporates ceramic stone tiled flooring and neutral dĂŠcor.
Seller Insight With extensive grounds, garden and a cul-de-sac location, Chasestone is a quiet haven to perfectly house the business of family life. A stylish fusion of modern and traditional, the original house is beautifully juxtaposed with a bright, contemporary extension. Both parts of the house are tied together with neutral, calm colours which serve as a backdrop to exquisite finishing and styling. Chasestone has the warmth of a real family home. The kitchen with its sizeable table and island unit is the hub of family activity and offers a space to spend time together. A large dining room is perfect for entertaining, especially at Christmas time when all the family gathers to celebrate the festive season with a meal together. The spacious rooms give the whole property a family friendly appeal, with plenty of space for guests to feel at home. “The children all have their own large bedrooms” says the current owner, “which is wonderful as they become teenagers and value their own space.” A large two storey extension, housing the family sitting room, serves well as a relaxing space for the kids and their friends, but also functions as a self-contained annexe. This could be easily rented out or used as a granny flat. The ground floor of the annexe features a hot tub, fitted kitchen and shower room. Though situated in a quiet, leafy suburb, Chasestone is ideally placed for local amenities as well as highly esteemed schooling. “There is a real village feel to the place” says the current owner. “There is always something going on in Dorridge, from Scout groups to choirs and events at the local church.” The property is centrally located for Solihull, Stratford and Birmingham, with excellent road and rail links including the M40 and M42 within easy reach. The local train station just 3 minutes walk away. “We will miss the outside space most. We’ve had a lot of work done and fully landscaped the gardens so it is absolutely lovely. It is a pleasure to spend time there or to simply catch a glimpse out of the window in the midst of the everyday rush.” 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.
LANDING A two way staircase rises from the reception hall to a minstrel style landing with radiator, moulded ceiling cornices, two wall light points, double glazed window to the front and a built-in linen cupboard with slatted shelves. MASTER BEDROOM Includes a range of fitted wardrobes comprising central gentleman’s wardrobe with fitted drawers below and two full height double door wardrobes to either side. Two matching 3 and 4-drawer bedside cabinets, coved ceiling cornices, radiator, double glazed window to the front and door to a dressing room. The dressing room has a range of matching fitted furniture comprising corner dressing table fitment, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage cupboard and drawers below. Double door wardrobe/storage cupboard with mirror fronted doors. Radiator, coved ceiling cornices, double glazed window to the rear, shaver point and door to an en-suite bathroom. EN-SUITE BATHROOM With a white suite, comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower fitment, low level wc, bidet, contoured wash hand basin with cosmetic cupboards below and dressing mirror above with shelves and halogen down-lighting. Corner tiled shower cubicle with curved shower screen and door. Full height ceramic wall tiling, ladder radiator, coved ceiling cornices and double glazed rear window.
BEDROOM TWO Having an excellent range of fitted wardrobes with matching adjoining dressing table with knee-hole and drawers to either side. 3-drawer bedside cabinet, radiator, double glazed window to the front and coved ceiling cornices. There is an excellent storage area leading from a doorway in Bedroom Two that makes a useful playroom/study, additional bedroom space or a sizable dressing room. BEDROOM THREE Two double door fitted wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to the side and moulded ceiling cornices. BEDROOM FOUR With radiator, moulded ceiling cornices, double glazed window and views over the garden. BEDROOM FIVE / STUDY With coved ceiling cornices, radiator, double glazed window and views over the garden. FAMILY BATHROOM Light and airy with a white suite comprising panelled bath with hand held shower fitment, low level wc, bidet, contoured wash hand basin with cupboards below, dressing mirror and overhead halogen lighting. Corner shower cubicle with curved shower screen. Ceramic floor and full height wall tiling, decorative ceiling cornices, recessed ceiling halogen lighting, ladder radiator, additional radiator and double glazed rear window.
OUTSIDE The property is set back behind a tarmacadam driveway having lawned fore garden to either side and inset ornamental shrubs and trees. There is garaging for three cars and ample off road parking. The delightful mature gardens that can be accessed on either side of the house. DOUBLE GARAGE Electronically operated up-and-over door, strip light and power supply. ADDITIONAL GARAGE Electronically operated up-and-over door, strip lighting and power supply, with recessed storage area to the rear. Door to the rear garden. REAR GARDEN A superbly landscaped and good sized mature rear garden enjoys a particularly attractive south facing tree-lined aspect providing a high degree of privacy. Immediately to the rear of the property is a deep and wide raised sun terrace with brick retaining walls and central steps leading down to the extensive shaped lawn with well stocked borders containing a variety of ornamental shrubs, trees and evergreens. To the rear section of the garden and approached through a trellis and arbour is a paved hard-standing area. In addition there is a useful summer house. To the side of the property is a paved area with a walled/fenced boundary and ornamental plants and shrubs.
The children love the freedom of the amount of space we have here. There is endless scope to run around in the garden. The culde-sac location and expansive driveway means that they feel safe to play outside by themselves. They have their friends round to play in the garden, and it is also a fantastic space for outdoor entertaining. We have hosted many a summer barbecue here. The south facing aspect means that we get the sun all day.
DORRIDGE Dorridge is a large area in the Solihull borough, lying to the east of the M40 and the south of the M42 which, along with a small but important green belt area, separates Dorridge and its neighbours of Knowle and Bentley Heath from the greater urban area of Birmingham. Dorridge is neither urban nor a village, however, it sits right next to the Warwickshire countryside, with green fields being a short walk from the town centre. Property prices around Dorridge are amongst the highest in the West Midlands region. It has an excellent selection of local shops, a village hall, three churches and a highly sought after junior and infant school, not to mention the outstanding Arden Senior School. A considerable number of children go to private schools in Solihull, Warwick or Birmingham or to grammar schools in Birmingham or Stratford. There are also a few small restaurants and three pubs. Nearby are the historic buildings of Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton, and the Grand Union Canal is in walking distance with both the Heron’s Nest and Black Boy pubs being accessible. The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal also links in and is notable for a large flight of locks that descend into nearby Lapworth from Birmingham. To the west, just across the M42, there is a nature reserve at Blythe Valley Business Park. The park is next to the River Blythe which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Footpaths run from Dorridge both to the Park and to Solihull’s Brueton Park. Also to the west, located along Four Ashes Road, is a golf driving range.
SOLIHULL Solihull 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.
Location Paddock Drive is located just off Dorridge Road and considered to be one of the prime localities in which to reside, being within walking distance of Dorridge village. The property comprises an individual modern detached and extended residence, occupying a superb established plot which extends to nearly half an acre and enjoys a south facing private rear aspect. It is a only a few minutes drive to Solihull with its unrivalled amenities including a local hospital, Touchwood Shopping Centre and excellent schools. Motorways The M42 is close by providing fast links to the wider Midlands motorway network in addition to the M40 / M1 for access to London. Railway Stations Dorridge train station provides services to Birmingham on the London Midland route and to London (Marylebone) with Chiltern Railways. Birmingham International Railway Station is approximately 15 minutes drive. Airports Birmingham International Airport is located 7.3 miles away which, via the M42, is approximately 15 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 41.9 miles away which, via the M42 / A42, is approximately 45 minutes drive.
DORRIDGE SOLIHULL • 110 miles from London • Easy access to M42, M40, M5, M6, M6 Toll • Local train links: Dorridge, Widney Manor, Lapworth
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11 Paddock Drive, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8BZ
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Approximate Gross Internal Area 435.6 sq m / 4688 sq ft (Including Garages)
Local Authority Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Council Tax Band G Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0121 746 6400
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Snug 4.68 x 3.02 15'4 x 9'11
= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0
Utility 3.10 x 2.59 10'2 x 8'6
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:30pm
3.33 x 3.31 10'11 x 10'10
Kitchen 5.00 x 3.41 16'5 x 11'2 Sitting Room 6.88 x 5.48 22'7 x 18'0
Garage 6.66 x 3.24 21'10 x 10'8
Garage 5.38 x 5.35 17'8 x 17'7
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Bedroom 4.41 x 3.43 14'6 x 11'3 Family Room 10.03 x 3.34 32'11 x 10'11 Dn
6.50 x 3.33 21'4 x 10'11
Bedroom 3.47 x 2.76 11'5 x 9'1
2.73 x 2.56 8'11 x 8'5
Bedroom 5.49 x 3.32 18'0 x 10'11
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Entrance Hall 3.65 x 2.67 12'0 x 8'9
Bedroom 6.14 x 4.03 20'2 x 13'3
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Bedroom 5.47 x 4.14 17'11 x 13'7
Wardrobe 3.93 x 2.67 12'11 x 8'9
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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: 22/09/2016
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Dining Room 6.79 x 4.04 22'3 x 13'3
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House (including garages): 435.6 sq m / 4688 sq ft Illustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only.
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