Northleigh St Bernards Road | Solihull | West Midlands
NORTHLEIGH In a most highly regarded location with a rare and outstanding private outlook across Olton Mere, Northleigh is the perfect balance of Victorian grandeur blended seamlessly with contemporary luxury to create a truly distinctive four storey, five double bedroomed family home benefiting from a magnificent extension and exceptional taste and decor throughout.
Built in 1879, the property is set back from St Bernards Road behind the walled fore garden and private double electric gates. The gravelled driveway offers parking for several cars and leads to the Victorian vestibule. Northleigh is a stunning example of interior design with exquisite features. Magnificent period features throughout including original stained glass windows, immaculate Minton flooring, numerous impressive fireplaces, superb cornices, ceiling roses and arches, deep skirting and fabulous high ceilings, all blended exquisitely with luxurious fabrics, delightful decor and contemporary touches to create an interior designers dream. Blending the old with the new, Northleigh benefits from all the modern touches of a fine luxury home, including underfloor heating to all bathrooms, shower rooms and kitchen, high pressure mega-flow water and heating systems, exceptional security systems and luxury fixtures and fittings throughout. Charming double opening timber doors to the front of the vestibule lead to the original oak door with its beautiful stained glass panels and stunning original Minton floor. The impressive hallway leads into this splendid family home.
There is a traditionally English cloakroom complete with a white suite and chrome fittings, Minton style tiled flooring and period front stained glass window. An excellent sized fitted boot room with storage, coat hooks and quarry tiled flooring complete the grand entrance. There is a magnificently presented drawing room with a grand walk-in double glazed bay window offering stunning views across the rear lawns towards Olton Mere. Alongside a feature fireplace with marble hearth, the room offers high ceilings, deep coving and skirting combined with sumptuous drapes and decor, creating a lavish sophisticated feel. The elegant and impressive formal dining room is decorated to compliment a superb pewter open fireplace and large, impressive bay windows with original stained glass top panels.
A stunning kitchen combines the best of style and practicality with bespoke hand built units. Blending magnificent butchers block tops with contrasting walnut, grey stone carved double sink, stripped wood units and luxury ceramic wood effect plank flooring with underfloor heating all combine to offer a stunning Victorian contemporary design. The open plan design moves from the kitchen seamlessly through to the substantial Orangery with fabulous views across the elevated patio area and gardens and mere beyond. The unique design incorporates an expansive glass lantern ceiling and fabulous spiral staircase leading down to the basement space.
Seller Insight We are both really big fans of cooking, so I would say the kitchen is the heart of the house. Whether we are preparing meals together in the evening or hosting friends and relations, its an excellent space. Being so large it means that even if you are working hard on the evening meal you’re not isolated from the rest of the party. For larger events the family have utilised the impressive span in the games room to give space for a long dining room table. Under normal circumstances we have a pool table in the games room, but on special occasions its great to have enough space to have our own dance floor or larger dining room. There is also a state of the art cinema room, which is my husband’s favourite feature. It has a really great sound system and we have recently installed a 3D projector. The expansive outside area continues to provide space for hosting visitors. We have held large BBQs in the garden and also have a really unusual fire pit, which is great when our son and his friends want to toast marshmallows after a game of football on the lawn. When the guests have gone and it’s time to unwind we can retire to the hot tub with a glass of champagne… even in the winter!!! At the foot of the garden there is access to Olton Mere, which provides a one mile dog walking or jogging route. We keep the boat on Olton Mere, which is really convenient and provides a lot of fun at the weekends. In addition a friendly neighbourhood community is the icing on the cake. From annual pantomimes to progressive dinners and garden parties, you are welcome to get as involved in the community as you want, without having your space invaded. It’s a really nice neighbourhood and we have made a lot of friends. I enjoy painting the scenery for the local play. We are a very sociable family and will miss the great atmosphere that we have had here. Not only is it an aesthetically pleasing property it is also an incredibly functional family home. 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.
Accessed from the hallway or via the spiral staircase in the orangery, is the outstanding basement development. A wonderful state of the art cinema room, complete with an excellent surround sound system and 98� screen and 3D projector, together with the plush furnishings, reclaimed oak panels and soundproofing create the very height of indulgence for any movie lover. Steps lead from the cinema room through to the extensive basement games room, which presents a multitude of options for entertaining, large scale dining or simply a great area for children and adults to enjoy. Complete with a fully fitted bar with oak bar tops, triple drinks fridges and a sink, pool and games tables and window seats. Surprisingly light and airy with an expanse of windows across the back of the room and French doors opening directly to the lower terrace and BBQ area. There is a separate shower room / changing room ideal when using the hot tub outside.
Located on the top floor is the most impressive master suite. Luxurious decor combining sumptuous drapes and quality wall coverings creates an opulent feel, plus the high vaulted ceiling generates a light and airy space. An archway and stone steps leads through to the elegant master en-suite with its beautiful tiling reminiscent of an Italian courtyard, elegant sanitary wear and open rain shower complete the room.
There are four further substantial double bedrooms, one with a most distinctive large wet room, with tiles by Bizzaza and Porcelanosa sanitary wear. All the bedrooms have an array of stunning period features from beautiful fireplaces, to stained glass panels, deep skirting and original ceiling plasterwork. The family bathroom to the first floor is the very height of luxury, beautifully dressed with Porcelanosa sanitary wear, a free standing bath and an impressive open shower area. Porcelain tiling to the walls and floor complete this superb room. The separate top floor bathroom enjoys incredible views across Olton Mere and offers a relaxing haven with a contemporary roll top bath, lovely mosaics and exquisite decor.
Accessed from both the basement and ground floor an outstanding feature of this property is the most impressive well screened and established rear patios and gardens which enjoy the rare feature of having access out onto Olton Mere, and comes complete with your own Optimist 2-3 man sailing dinghy. A unique feature of this fabulously extended home is the excellent raised terrace leading from the Orangery. Ornamental walls and railings edge the upper terrace creating a perfect space for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. Unobscured views across the gardens and lake beyond complete this perfect outlook. The lower terrace accessed via steps to the side or directly from the basement complex creates the perfect BBQ area, and the delightful fire pit and seating area beyond offers further space to enjoy the surroundings. The well-established garden has an abundance of mature trees and shrubs including Holly, Roses, Oak, Beech, Spruce, Maple and Magnolia. There is a summer house with electric supply and heater and an excellent chicken coop.
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 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, with its swimming pool, leisure centre, park and 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 a highly regarded secondary school known as 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 Britain) 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 Within minutes you find the local amenities in Olton, with its local shops and train station providing a direct link into Birmingham. A short drive or bus ride away is Solihull town centre and it’s plethora of shops including the Touchwood Shopping centre and John Lewis, a range of individual boutiques and mainstream high street brands. International eateries are a plenty with many a cafe bar in which to enjoy a beverage at the end of a busy day. Sports centres, golf courses swimming pools and ice rink are all easily accessible. Located a few miles from Junction 5 of 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.
OLTON WEST MIDLANDS • 113 miles from London • Easy access to M6, M6 Toll, M5, M42, M40 • Local train links: Olton, Solihull, Acocks Green
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Agents Notes Gas Fired Central Heating 4.40 x 4.07 14'5" x 13'4"
Mains Electric & Water
3.95 x 3.41 12'11" x 11'2"
4.44 x 4.08 14'6" x 13'4"
Private Drainage System
5.20 x 3.18 17'0" x 10'5"
Local Authority Up Dn Up
4.25 x 1.31 13'11" x 4'3"
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
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Viewing Arrangements Bathroom
5.76 x 1.44 18'10" x 4'8"
Bathroom
5.47 x 3.93 17'11" x 12'10"
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5.46 x 4.23 17'10" x 13'10"
0121 746 6400 Opening Hours
First Floor
Second Floor
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm Sunday viewings/appointments available
Garage 6.11 x 3.02 20'0" x 9'10"
4.80 x 3.09 15'8" x 10'1"
Garage
Outbuilding
4.38 x 4.05 14'4" x 13'3"
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Up 5.11 x 0.94 16'9" x 3'1" 5.20 x 4.12 17'0" x 13'6" 4.62 x 3.75 15'1" x 12'3"
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5.45 x 4.18 17'10" x 13'8"
Approximate Gross Internal Area
8.79 x 4.06 28'10" x 13'3" 8.89 x 7.21 29'2" x 23'7"
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Main Building: 285.44 sq m / 3072.44 sq ft Basement: 66.30 sq m / 713.64 sq ft Out Building: 14.83 sq m / 155.53 sq ft
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Garage: 18.45 sq m / 198.59 sq ft
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Ground Floor
Total: 385.02 sq m / 4144.31 sq ft Illustration for identification purposes only Measurements are approximate only
Approximate Gross Internal Area
Main Building: 285.44 sq m with / 3072.44 sqequivalents ft Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric imperial and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been madeBasement: to ensure 66.30 accuracy, they must not sq m / 713.64 sq ftbe relied on. The fixtures, fittings and Out Building: 14.83 sq m / 155.53 sq given ft appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information it must not be that any item shown is included Garage: 18.45and sq m / 198.59 sq inferred ft 385.02 listed sq m on / 4144.31 sq ft Printed 16/12/2015 with the property. For a free valuation, contactTotal: the numbers the brochure. Illustration For Identification Purposes Only, Measurements Are Approximate Only,
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