Grange Road Solihull | West Midlands
GRANGE ROAD Located on a very desirable road in Solihull is this beautiful 1950’s detached family home. Sympathetically refurbished throughout, each room has been carefully designed to reflect the best in contemporary chic. Although spacious and currently configured with four excellent bedrooms, there is planning permission in place to substantially extend the property to five bedrooms with three en-suites.
The property sits well back from the road on a lovely wide plot with a substantial driveway and walled garden mainly laid to lawn. From the moment you reach the front door this property just breaths charm and character drawing you in. You are greeted by a lovely welcoming entrance hall, immaculate in dĂŠcor and design and offering both a cloakroom and under stairs storage. Doors lead to the principle rooms on the ground floor.
The stunning front sitting room offers a chic sophisticated feel with beautiful dĂŠcor, the large bay window offers plenty of natural light and overlooks the front grounds and the original open fire has been given a contemporary look to create a gorgeous focal point. Pocket doors slide into the walls between the two reception rooms offering flexibility to open up the two rooms perfect for entertaining and creating a lovely flow through the downstairs space. The exquisite dining room offers the perfect setting to dine and entertain with French Doors leading to the patio thus taking full advantage of the wonderful private views across the rear gardens.
Wonderful contemporary light and airy kitchen with a range of white modern shaker style units contrasting with grey wood effect work tops and modern appliances including a five burner gas hob, double fan gas oven and a lovely one and a half bowl modern Belfast sink. Leading from the kitchen is a useful good sized pantry and a separate WC ideally accessed from the garden.
Seller Insight This, impressive, family home is set along a quiet road containing a mixture of well established houses, just minutes from the centre of Solihull. It has the advantage of being close to tennis courts, the golf course and other first-rate sport and leisure facilities. “When this house became available for sale 8 years ago, there was a tremendous amount of interest with many people wanting to purchase it. We had long admired the house and, therefore, were thrilled when we discovered that we had been successful in our quest to purchase the house. Built in the 1930s and set well back from the road, it is amidst a community of friendly and helpful neighbours.” “The construction of the house was solid but it did require a great deal of refurbishment and enhancement. After practical tasks had been undertaken, the bathroom and kitchen were replaced and we worked meticulously from room to room, updating as we went along. Fireplaces, which had been boarded up for many years, have been opened up and are now fully operational. Everything is in great condition, and it is a perfect family home and it’s also a lovely place in which to entertain our friends and family. Both reception rooms can become one large room, if desired, as ‘pocket doors’ slide into the walls. We particularly love our front reception room. It is so relaxing and cosy in here, particularly when it is cold and we have the fire glowing in the hearth.” “One of the many attractions of the house for us was its sweeping lawns at the front and the large garden to the rear. This area is mainly laid to lawn, surrounded by shrubs and trees. It is so quiet and peaceful out here and the perfect spot to enjoy a cool beverage on a sunny day. We have held many birthday parties and other celebrations, one being for our daughter’s christening when we had fifty guests all mingling very happily, both inside and outside of the house.” “It is for practical reasons that we are saying farewell to this special home, often described as a “chocolate box house”. Its location is special, and we have enjoyed an amazing quality of life whilst living here.”
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.
The master bedroom overlooks the front grounds and has a luxurious opulent feel throughout. This spacious room offers stunning dĂŠcor and a superb range of luxury mirrored wardrobes. A further large double bedroom to the front of the property with duel aspect windows offers a perfect guest bedroom again with a high standard of dĂŠcor. Overlooking the rear gardens is a further excellent double bedroom and a charming single bedroom. A lovely family bathroom with a free-standing shower and separate bath, pedestal sink and WC.
Excellent rear gardens, totally private and screened with mature trees and shrubs such as Willow and Laurels, mainly laid to lawn and having a deep patio area for outside entertaining.
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.
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87 GRANGE ROAD - BUILDING PLANS
Existing single storey extension removed and replaced with large single storey extension which runs across the full width of the proposed elevation
FAMILY ROOM KITCHEN
Existing structural wall removed and first floor to be supported by steel work
DRAWING ROOM BATHROOM
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BEDROOM 4
BEDROOM 3 AC
Internal floor layout revised to comply with current building regulations
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Internal floor layout revised to comply with current building regulations
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GARAGE Proposed extension from single to double garage
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Accessed currently via the back kitchen door, the property has a large side courtyard area which is ideal for a good sized extension. Plans have been submitted and passed for a two storey extension to bring the kitchen out, create a large open plan family room / kitchen, a double garage to the front, separate utility room, extended drawing room to the rear and to convert from a 4-bedroom house to a 5-bedroom home with 3 en-suites. See proposed plans above.
Location Grange Road is located in a sought after area of Solihull, off the A41 Warwick Road and close to Olton Reservoir. 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. Motorways 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. Railway Stations Several train stations are close by including Solihull and Olton, providing a direct link to Birmingham New Street and the City Centre. Airports Birmingham International Airport is located 5 miles away which, via the Coventry Road/A45, is approximately 15 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 42 miles away, via the M42 and A42, approximately 45 minutes drive.
SOLIHULL WEST MIDLANDS • 113 miles from London • Easy access to M42, M40, M5, M6, M6 Toll • Local train links: Solihull, Olton, Birmingham New Street
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Agents Notes
87 Grange Road, Solihull, B91 1BZ
Gas Central Heating Mains Electric & Water
Approximate Gross Internal Area = 152.4 sq m / 1640 sq ft Garage = 13.3 sq m / 143 sq ft Total = 165.7 sq m / 1783 sq ft
Telephone/Broadband Local Authority Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Council Tax Band F
Kitchen 3.78 x 3.08 12'5 x 10'1
Bedroom 4 2.43 x 2.40 8'0 x 7'10
Dining Room 4.58 x 4.20 15'0 x 13'9
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Bedroom 2 3.84 x 3.46 12'7 x 11'4
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Sitting Room 4.58 x 4.36 15'0 x 14'4 Garage 4.84 x 2.65 15'11 x 8'8
Bedroom 1 5.18 x 4.56 17'0 x 15'0
Bedroom 3 4.83 x 2.80 15'10 x 9'2
Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House: 152.4 sq m / 1640 sq ft Garage: 13.3 sq m / 143 sq ft Total: 165.7 sq m / 1783 sq ft Illustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only.
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FLOORPLANZ © 2016 0845 6344080 Ref: 166275 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.
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 17/05/2016
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