Henwood Mill Henwood Lane | Catherine-De-Barnes | Solihull
HENWOOD MILL A unique and charming example of a Grade II listed former water mill sitting in approximately two and a half acres of gardens and woodlands including Mill Race and Pool.
Henwood Mill occupies a tranquil location on a quiet lane surrounded by fields and countryside, yet close to Solihull town centre. Full of history, this unique five bedroomed property offers an abundance of period character and charm blended with modern living and boasts convenient accessibility to major roads, motorways, mainline rail links and Birmingham International Airport.
GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION • Dining Room • Mill Room • Sitting Room • Study • Family Room • Kitchen - Breakfast Room • Cloak Room & WC Entering the main reception hall the charm of the property is self evident with exposed beams and large inglenook fireplace with multifuel stove. Currently used as a formal dining room it sets the tone as a warm and welcoming home. Off the dining room is the intriguing mill room, containing the original mill wheel and mechanism. Used as a storage room, this is a captivating room with a spiral staircase leading to an upper floor displaying the remainder of the mill works. There is scope for creative refurbishment of the workings for use as an office/playroom/teenage sitting room/gym with direct stair access to the second floor bedrooms four and five. Back on the ground floor the spacious sitting room also leads off the dining room and is a lovely room with further exposed timber and multi-fuel stove. Off the sitting room is a light and useful office/study.
The dining room also leads to a delightful family room arguably the heart of the home with direct access to both the garden via a useful lobby and open plan to the kitchen breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room is very much in character with the Mill with bespoke solid oak units, black granite work tops, breakfast bar and complimented by modern integrated appliances plus double French doors leading to the garden.
Seller Insight This enchanting home, which dates back to the 18th century, occupies a truly enviable location on the rural fringes of Solihull. It is a property that is steeped in history and one that in recent years has been beautifully transformed from an old watermill into a spacious, comfortable and extremely attractive family home. “The process of converting the mill into a home had actually begun a few years before we came across it, however it had been left empty for some time and so when we purchased it in the early 1990s it was a case of turning what was essentially a shell into a lovely home.” All of the work that has been carried out on this stunning property has been extremely sympathetic to the history of the building. Beautiful exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces and even the original mill workings have all been preserved and enhanced to give the property character and charm. This lovely home benefits from having around two and a half acres of grounds, which include formal gardens and a sprawling area of woodland. “The garden is lovely, and because of the woodland and the mill pond next door, it’s an absolute haven for wildlife. It’s a generous size, but easy to maintain, and it’s also very private and peaceful; often the only sound that can be heard is that of birdsong. Both my wife and I have also enjoyed the fact that beyond the property we can walk for miles through the fields or along the canal; it’s hard to believe we are only a matter of minutes from the centre of town.” “When we began work on the house we altered the layout so that the kitchen would flow seamlessly into the adjacent sitting room. The two spaces now work well for everyday living and entertaining, and it’s where we tend to spend the majority of our time.” “I think the wonderful thing about our location is that it benefits from having a real countryside feel, but on the flip side, we have a village store at the top of the road that sells everything and anything, Solihull is practically on the doorstep, it’s only a 5 minute drive. Birmingham International train station is the same distance providing an hour and a half journey time into London; we enjoy the best of both worlds.” “We take with us some very fond memories of Henwood Mill, it’s such a gentle home and has been a real joy to own.” 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.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION Master Bedroom - An impressive light and airy room with open countryside views, exposed beams and built-in wardrobes. A spacious en-suite having distinctive timber flooring, white sanitary ware including “His and Hers� twin wash basins and further fitted wardrobes. Bedroom Two - A delightful bright double bedroom with built in wardrobes and full height window overlooking the garden. En-suite with views over the garden fitted with contemporary suite by Heritage. Bedroom Three - Double bedroom with exposed beams and window with countryside view. Family Bathroom - With a corner shower and white bathroom suit, marble tiled flooring and window overlooking the mill pool.
SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION A good sized lounge area with charming exposed brick chimney breast, exposed wall and ceiling timbers and seating area offers a versatile seating/library area to compliment two further bedrooms. Bedroom Four - A lovely bright double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers plus a washbasin inset in a granite topped base. Bedroom Five - An excellent sized room with exposed supporting timbers, dressing area and being top of the Mill can also be accessed by the spiral staircase.
OUTSIDE The private gardens and grounds of Henwood Mill approach 2.5 acres and are a captivating combination of mature landscaped gardens and enchanting wooded natural wildlife area. The formal gardens are fenced with rose beds, block paved pathways and a patio area which is complimented by a beguiling Breeze house and Pergola offering further appeal - the perfect place to relax and unwind. A detached triple garage with useful storage above is located adjacent to hard standing off road parking for several vehicles located behind private electrically operated gates. The original mill pool and mill race also form part of this intriguing property and make Henwood Mill a unique retreat.
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 This property lies on Henwood Lane off Hampton Lane (B4102) in CatherineDe-Barnes, a small village approximately 2 miles east of Solihull town centre. The village is known locally as ‘Catney’ and is well placed for the M42 which leads to the Midlands motorway network, centres of commerce and culture, The NEC, Birmingham International Airport and railway station. Although small, the village provides local amenities including an attractive 19th century public house which sits on the Grand Union Canal. Motorways Henwood Mill lies a short distance from the M42, which then connects to M6 North and South, M6 Toll, M5 and M40. Railway Stations Solihull Railway Station lies 3.2 miles away and Hampton-in-Arden station is only 2.7 miles away which connects to Birmingham International for onward commute to London and New Street Station in Birmingham City Centre. Airports Birmingham International Airport is located 3 miles away which, via the B4438, is approximately 6 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 38.6 miles away, via the M42 and A42, approximately 40 minutes drive.
CATHERINE-DE-BARNES SOLIHULL • 111 miles from London • Easy access to M6, M6 Toll, M5, M42, M40 • Local train links: Widney Manor, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, Birmingham International
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Agents Notes
170 Henwood Lane, Catherine-de-Barnes, Solihull, B91 2SY
Oil Fired Central Heating
Approximate Gross Internal Area = 318.8 sq m / 3432 sq ft Outbuilding = 45.1 sq m / 485 sq ft Total = 363.9 sq m / 3917 sq ft
Mains Electric & Water Telephone/Broadband Local Authority Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0
Garage 5.40 x 4.80 17'9 x 15'9
Viewing Arrangements
Workshop 5.53 x 3.20 18'2 x 10'6
Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on Bedroom 4 4.88 x 3.79 16'0 x 12'5
Bedroom 5 5.32 x 4.84 17'5 x 15'11
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0121 746 6400 Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Outbuilding
Second Floor
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Sunday viewings/appointments available Approximate Gross Internal Area Bedroom 3 3.27 x 2.72 10'9 x 8'11
Up Kitchen / Breakfast Room 5.06 x 3.66 16'7 x 12'0
Family Room 4.83 x 3.16 15'10 x 10'4
Dining Hall 4.84 x 4.66 15'11 x 15'3
Bedroom 1 4.84 x 3.72 15'11 x 12'2
The Mill Room 5.06 x 4.65 16'7 x 15'3
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Reception Room 5.29 x 4.89 17'4 x 16'1
Main House: 318.8 sq m / 3432 sq ft Outbuilding: 45.1 sq m / 485 sq ft Total: 363.9 sq m / 3917 sq ft Illustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only.
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First Floor Drawing Room 6.87 x 4.62 22'6 x 15'2
Bedroom 2 4.17 x 3.56 13'8 x 11'8
Study 3.64 x 2.14 11'11 x 7'0
FLOORPLANZ © 2016 0845 6344080 Ref: 162689 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 14/04/2016
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