BEECH HOUSE Hampton-in-Arden | Solihull
Beech House
BEECH HOUSE
A stunning Grade II listed example of Georgian grandeur and period features blended with the trappings of modern living and accessibility. Set within a magnificent 0.6 acre plot.
Refined
Beech House has undergone complete restoration and refurbishment from the roof to the cellar. Thoughtfully extended and the epitome of quality, this comfortable home reflects the current owners dedication to retaining the classic Georgian features
Elegant
Located at the centre of this beautiful village with its array of amenities, village store, public houses and church, Hampton-in-Arden provides adequately for the family requirements. A wealth of period features await the discerning purchaser. The current owner’s impeccable eye for detail is evident, where tremendous care has been taken to modernise the property whilst retaining a true authenticity.
Character
The array of rooms include: six excellent double bedrooms, two luxurious ensuite bathrooms, family bathroom, sitting room, dining room, formal drawing room, bespoke breakfast kitchen, laundry room, cellar, triple width garage and rear courtyard with a range of outbuildings.
Bespoke
“If you love Georgian architecture, you will not find a finer example than in this property. We particularly enjoying sitting in the snug and gazing out the window at sunset, watching as it lowers slowly below the treeline�
Charming
“We have hosted parties, easily accommodating over one hundred guests! The garden is truly a magnificent sight to behold. Surrounded by trees, the gardens are a sort of secluded paradise, with both the grounds and house itself hidden away from the road creating an oasis. We hope that the new owners will find as much joy in the property as we have over the past fifteen years�
Hampton-in-Arden Mentioned in the Doomsday Book, Hampton-in-Arden was part of Warwickshire until the 1974 boundary changes. Situated in the countryside between Birmingham and Coventry, Hampton-in-Arden is a typical Arden village, but is now very much a commuter development for nearby Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry. The central part of the village is a designated a conservation area. The village has local amenities including a Post Office and 17th-century pub, The White Lion, north-east of the church on the High Street. There is also one restaurant, the Beeches Bar & Grill, within an 18th-century Georgian building.
Location The village of Hampton-in-Arden provides highly regarded preparatory schooling. If education is a priority then the area is blessed with an enviable mix of schooling at all levels, including a variety of independent establishments, allowing parents to select the right environment for their children’s needs. Fee paying schools of national repute are to be found in Solihull and further afield at Warwick and Bromsgrove. Exceptional local transport links are available, with bus services to Solihull and Balsall Common. Hampton-inArden Station provides a direct rail link to Birmingham City centre (20 minutes) and London Euston (1 hour 30 minutes approximately). In addition Beech House is located within 4 miles of Solihull town centre and the neighbouring village of Knowle. Birmingham International Airport and the N.E.C are within 3.5 miles, whilst junction 5 of the M42 offers swift access to the M40, M5, M6 and M1 motorways.
Solihull Historically part of Warwickshire, Solihull is one of the most prosperous towns in the English Midlands. In November 2013, the uSwitch Quality of Life Index named Solihull the “best place to live” in the United Kingdom. The motto of Solihull is Urbs in Rure (Town in Country). Solihull’s name is commonly thought to have derived from the position of its parish church, St Alphege, on a ‘soily’ hill. The church was built on a hill of stiff red marl, which turned to sticky mud in wet weather. Solihull probably came into being about a thousand years ago, as a clearing in the forest to which people would come to trade. The town is noted for its historic architecture, which includes surviving examples of timber framed Tudor style houses and shops. The historic Solihull School dates from 1560 (although not on its present site). The red sandstone parish church of St. Alphege dates from a similar period. Excellent communication links with the M42 (J4 and J5) which provides access to the M40 providing motorway access to London, the M6 and the North West and the M5 and the South West. Birmingham International Airport is a short drive away, as well as the hub of the Midlands rail network, the newly refurbished New Street. Solihull train station provides direct access to London Marylebone.
Birmingham
Lying at the seat of England’s Industrial and commercial heartland, the “Second City� is the very model of a beaming cosmopolitan global city that sets the standard for others to mirror. Increasingly recognised as an important cultural hub with the Birmingham Royal Ballet based in the city, along with a magnificent and striking new library. Birmingham also boasts some of the best shopping in Europe with the superb Bullring Shopping Centre containing over 140 shops including a flagship Selfridges department store. The exclusive Mailbox development is host to a range of designer stores including Armani and Harvey Nichols.
Outbuilding 4.2 x 1.8
Services Mains water, mains drainage system, mains electricity, gas fired central heating, telephone and broadband are all understood to be connected to the property.
Outbuilding
Local Authority Solihull Borough Council
13'9" x 5'9"
5.4 x 2.6 17'8" x 8'6"
Triple Width Detached Garage 6.7 x 4.9 21'11" x 16'0"
Garage
Triple Width Detached Garage 6.7 x 4.9 21'11" x 16'0"
Garage
Council Tax Band Band H Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0121 746 6400. Website For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday
8.30 am - 6.00 pm 9.00 am - 4.00 pm Viewings/appointments available
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Approximate Gross Internal Area
Approximate Gross Internal Area Main Bulding: 445 sq m / 4800 sq ft 2 33 sq 445m m / 3532 sq ft MainCellar: Building: / 4800ft Outbuilding: 21.87 sq 2m / 235.402 sq ft Cellar: 33m / 353ft Garage: 32.83 sq m / 353.35 sq ft 2 sq ft Total: 533N sq m / 5741 Outbuilding: 21.87m / 235.40ft2 Illustration For Identification Purposes Only, Approximate Gross 2Internal Area 2 Garage: 32.83m / 353.35ft Measurements Are Approximate Only, Main Bulding: 445 sq m / 4800 sq ft 2 2 Total: 533m / 5741ft Cellar: 33 sq m / 353 sq ft Outbuilding: 21.87 sq m / 235.40 sq ft
Garage: sq m / 353.35 sq ft Illustration For 32.83 Identification Purposes Only Total: 533 sq m / 5741 sq ft Illustration For Identification Purposes Only, Measurements Are Approximate Only Measurements Are Approximate Only,
Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric 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.