portfolio
A collection of beautiful homes from Hunters
SPRING 2014
Welcome to the spring edition of portfolio JOHN OZWELL, FRICS Chairman
The much improved housing market has created huge activity in all of our offices, with intense buyer activity at all levels. High quality family homes and country properties are now selling within a short space of time and many at the full asking price. We currently have a large number of fresh buyers looking to move up into an exclusive or village property and so if you are thinking of selling this spring then please do contact your nearest Hunters Portfolio Homes office, your home may be worth more than you think. Portfolio is our specialist division within Hunters Group which markets high value homes in a unique way ensuring we obtain the best prices possible from serious quality buyers. Hunters Group offices sell homes not only locally but regionally across Staffordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands, covering the desirable locations where wealthier buyers are keen to move.
DAVID CURWEN, FNAEA Director
GREG WATKINS, FRICS / FNAEA Director
Our relationship with the Relocation Agent Network with over 600 offices around the UK ensures a regular supply of motivated company-backed buyers from across the country. Hunters were specifically chosen by Cartus, the world’s leading relocation company, to be their relocation agent for this area. Our UK-wide network handles the relocation of senior employees from major international companies and government departments. Our Board of Directors each have an average of more than 30 years’ experience in selling high quality homes right here in the Midlands and personally oversee the marketing and sale of homes in our Portfolio Collection. In 2013 our offices across the Midlands out-performed our main competitors in terms of the number of properties sold according to independent analysis and a successful year was crowned by our winning the coveted Best Agent Award for the West Midlands region. This year we are already enjoying similar successes. At Hunters we can truly boast that if you want your special home marketed by very experienced professionals, locally, regionally and internationally, then you should choose Portfolio. Contact me personally and I shall be delighted to arrange a full market appraisal of your home. John Ozwell 01564 772000 headoffice@huntersgroup.co.uk
DAVID HOFTON BSc (Hons) Est Man FNAEA Director
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SOLIHULL OFFICE 40 Station Road Solihull B91 3RX 0121 709 0111 solihull@huntersgroup.co.uk KNOWLE OFFICE 1634 High Street Knowle B93 0JU 01564 770707 knowle@huntersgroup.co.uk TAMWORTH OFFICE 6 Victoria Road Tamworth B79 7HL 01827 66277 tamworth@huntersgroup.co.uk LICHFIELD OFFICE 7 Bore Street Lichfield WS13 6LJ 01543 419000 lichfield@huntersgroup.co.uk SUTTON COLDFIELD OFFICE 32 Beeches Walk Sutton Coldfield B73 6HN 0121 355 0555 sutton@huntersgroup.co.uk HENLEY-IN-ARDEN OFFICE 66 High Street Henley-In-Arden B95 5BX 01564 795757 henley@huntersgroup.co.uk ALCESTER OFFICE 11 Swan Street Alcester, B49 5DP 01789 458015 alcester@huntersgroup.co.uk NEW HOMES DEPARTMENT 1626 High Street Knowle B93 0JU 01564 778779 newhomes@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Rookery Lane
LOWSONFORD WARWICKSHIRE PURCHASE PRICES
£1,195,000 HOUSE & GARDENS
£350,000 ADJOINING LODGE / GARAGE COMPLEX
£100,000 FURTHER 5 ACRES
A dream home for a discerning purchaser in an idyllic setting. A wonderful 17th century property offering excellent five bedroomed accommodation, outbuildings, paddock, garages and countryside views. EPC - exempt
FROM HUNTERS HENLEY IN ARDEN OFFICE
01564 795757 henley@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Park Lane
TAMWORTH STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ1,595,000 Elegant Grade II listed Manor House built circa 1810. Standing in approximately 3 acres convenient for M42 motorway Junction 10, with ten bedrooms, five bathrooms, leisure suite with indoor pool alongside a further two bedroomed cottage with independent access. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS TAMWORTH OFFICE 5
01827 66277 tamworth@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Whateley Green
FOUR OAKS ESTATE SUTTON COLDFIELD
ÂŁ1,595,000 A stunning family home set over three floors in grounds of just under one acre. Situated on the private and prestigious Four Oaks Estate. The property offers six bedrooms, five reception rooms, six bathrooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, guest WC and detached garage. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS SUTTON COLDFIELD OFFICE
0121 355 0555 sutton@huntersgroup.co.uk
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Highclare School has a long tradition of providing education in Sutton Coldfield and Erdington, catering for children from 15 months in the Nursery, through Pre-School, Infants, Juniors and Seniors to 18 years in the Sixth Form. Changes in strategy over recent years have meant that the Senior School now admits boys as well as girls. This change has been positively received by students and parents and has resulted in well-balanced groups of both boys and girls in Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 from September 2014. This phased entry of boys from age 11 means that the School will become fully co-educational by 2015, having for many years already accepted boys into the Sixth Form at age 16. Highclare School has been educating young people in the surrounding areas since 1932 and, although a very different kind of education is
offered now, many of the traditions and values that have sustained the school through its 80 years are still as relevant today. The school ethos is to achieve individual excellence for each pupil and to inspire all pupils to aim for the very best results they can. The values that have encouraged this in the past are still employed today, with a strong emphasis on discipline, learning self-respect, delivering motivation and, dare we say it, learning good manners. This alongside a strong academic curriculum and plenty of opportunity to experience life in the modern world gives a balanced and allround education to equip young people for their modern day lives. The excellent examination results at GCSE and A Level place the school as equal to the local grammar schools, even though the intake of pupils at age 11 is mainly non-selective, which points to the value added to each student during their time at the school.
Mrs. Margaret Viles, Head of Highclare School, said “I am so proud of the amazing achievements of all our pupils and this is due to the very dedicated and hard-working staff at the school. Their enthusiasm is extended to the many community activities that the school participates in, raising extensive amounts of money for local charities and this adds to the warm, welcoming and family atmosphere that is very evident within all 3 sites of the school. I would invite any interested parents to come along and visit us during one of our many Open Days.” For further information on forthcoming Open Days, please look at our website www.highclareschool.co.uk where you will also see a copy of our latest Newsletter, ‘The Achiever’, and details of our most recent GCSE and A Level results. Alternatively please contact Julia Baden, Marketing Manager, on 0121 386 8218.
portfolio White Haart House
HURLEY COMMON ATHERSTONE TAMWORTH
£1,200,000 Magnificent detached gentleman’s residence in convenient location. Semi-rural location immaculately presented with grand hall, three reception rooms, magnificent kitchen/ breakfast room, five bedrooms, all with en suites, large double garage, grounds approaching five acres with stable block and separate hay/heavy plant barn. EPC - C
FROM HUNTERS TAMWORTH OFFICE
01827 66277 tamworth@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Meer End Road
KENILWORTH WARWICKSHIRE
£1,195,000 Cottage Farm offers superb equestrian facilities with 6.8 acres. A seven bay American stable barn with adjoining tack room, groom room, hay barn and separate tractor barn and garage, a floodlit ménage, a six bay horse walker with potential to create further stabling with countryside views and a superb well specified luxurious four double bedroomed detached bungalow with three bathrooms. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS KNOWLE OFFICE 9
01564 770707 knowle@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Old Warwick Road ROWINGTON
ÂŁ1,100,000 A five bedroomed detached Edwardian style property. An attractive double fronted family home standing in 1.25 acres on the edge of Lapworth Village within a short walk of local stores, school, station and bistro inns. EPC - TBC
FROM HUNTERS KNOWLE OFFICE
01564 770707 knowle@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Nuneaton Road
OVER WHITACRE SOLIHULL
ÂŁ1,000,000 An impressive Georgian mansion house approaching 5,000 sq ft. Standing in three acres including paddock, woodland and duck pond with three reception rooms and large billiard room, breakfast kitchen, six bedrooms, four luxury bathrooms, well appointed and specified throughout with extensive cellarage and the availability to purchase separately a self contained bungalow adjoining to the side. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS KNOWLE OFFICE 11
01564 770707 knowle@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Park House
UPPER LONGDON STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ875,000 Magnificent remodelled and recently updated home. High quality internal fittings and extending to approximately 3,300 sq ft. The property stands in gardens of around one third of an acre located next to Cannock Chase. EPC - C
FROM HUNTERS LICHFIELD OFFICE
01543 419000 lichfield@huntersgroup.co.uk
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Women leaders of the future, Learning, Living, Leading Every Day is an Open Day at Abbots Bromley School, where everyone is an individual and girls from 3-18 are nurtured and encouraged to learn the skills they need for life whilst being given limitless opportunities to develop and succeed. Pupils who attend Abbots Bromley need to be prepared to get involved in the all-round nature of the School, to engage with the wide array of activities and opportunities that make the School distinctive. At the same time we expect high academic standards and girls need to demonstrate appropriate intellectual ability and independence that will allow them to flourish in the classroom and to become women leaders of the future. As a full boarding school, our boarding house affords a high degree of pastoral care and we offer an interesting and exciting range of activities for pupils to take advantage of whether it is dance, music, sport or equestrian. With specially trained teachers, high academic standards, a swimming pool, on-site equestrian centre, music wing, refurbished theatre, ICT suite, fabulous modern dance facilities, science laboratories and an extensive range of sports facilities within the preparatory and senior school, we offer an unrivalled range of opportunities to inspire and enjoy. Our ambition is to offer more and to ensure that our girls become poised, articulate, confident and self-assured in order to learn, live and lead our global society of the future.
www.abbotsbromley.net
Learning, Living, Leading • • • • •
Flourishing boarding and day school for pupils aged 3 – 18 Small class sizes leading to high academic success Outstanding professional dance and theatre facilities Superb on-site equestrian centre and livery provision Exceptional range of scholarships available
AB y at a D n Ope n a is Day y r e Ev
www.abbotsbromley.net
01283 840 232
portfolio Fosseway Lane
LICHFIELD STAFFORDSHIRE
Offers over ÂŁ850,000 Individually styled detached family home boasting extensive accommodation. Positioned within a rural setting on the edge of the Cathedral City of Lichfield. One of the main features of the property is the extensive grounds which extend to approximately 6.09 acres with outbuildings, double garage, gardens and paddocks. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS LICHFIELD OFFICE
01543 419000 lichfield@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Deep Lane
NETHER WHITACRE WARWICKSHIRE
ÂŁ849,999 Magnificent three storey rural home constructed in 2008. Offering superb privacy backing onto farmland. Four double bedrooms, two luxury en suite shower rooms, expensively fitted kitchen, wonderful family bathroom and conservatory. EPC - C
FROM HUNTERS SUTTON COLDFIELD OFFICE 15
0121 355 0555 sutton@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Walsall End Lane
HAMPTON-IN-ARDEN SOLIHULL
ÂŁ849,950 An impressive Grade II listed country house. Of special architectural/ historic interest standing in a delightful rural hamlet within 3.8 acres and enjoying stunning countryside views. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, four reception rooms, impressive Siematic breakfast kitchen with Aga and adjoining conservatory. Ideally located midway between Solihull, Knowle and Hampton-in-Arden. EPC - F
FROM HUNTERS KNOWLE OFFICE
01564 770707 knowle@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Warwick Road SOLIHULL
ÂŁ799,995 A handsome double fronted detached family home located in a desirable position near to Solihull Town Centre and Brueton Park. Three reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, four bedrooms, en suite, luxury bathroom and beautiful garden. EPC - F
FROM HUNTERS SOLIHULL OFFICE 17
0121 709 0111 solihull@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Little Aston Lane
LITTLE ASTON SUTTON COLDFIELD
ÂŁ799,950 Claret House, a beautifully finished property with views towards Aston Wood Golf Course. Standing behind private gates and comprising a stunning kitchen, family/ breakfast room with bi-folding doors to patio, utility room, lounge with bi-folding doors to rear, master bedroom with dressing room and en suite, guest bedroom with en suite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, stairway to bedroom 6 with en suite and store. Double garage and south facing gardens. EPC - B
FROM HUNTERS NEW HOMES DEPARTMENT
01564 778779 newhomes@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Clinton Road
NO MANS HEATH STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ795,000 Characterful, 18th century detached farmhouse. Enjoying superb rural views, standing in grounds of approximately one acre with oil fired central heating. Six bedrooms, three bathrooms, five reception rooms, superb kitchen/breakfast, utility, wash room and cellar. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS TAMWORTH OFFICE 19
01827 66277 tamworth@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Birmingham Road
WHITACRE HEATH
ÂŁ795,000 A superb seven bedroomed detached Victorian property set over three floors and refurbished to a high specification. Retaining some original features and offering flexible accommodation with extensive rear garden. EPC - TBC
FROM HUNTERS SUTTON COLDFIELD OFFICE
0121 355 0555 sutton@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Ashby Road
SECKINGTON STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ750,000 An exceptionally well proportioned freehold Barn conversion Having oil fired central heating, a wealth of oak, underfloor heating, exposed vaulted beamed ceilings and conveniently located. Must be viewed. EPC - C
FROM HUNTERS TAMWORTH OFFICE 21
01827 66277 tamworth@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Gaia Lane
LICHFIELD STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ750,000 Substantial bungalow set in a prime location. Having magnificent views of Lichfield Cathedral and Stowe Pool. The bungalow extends to approximately 2,800 sq ft and is set within 0.6 of an acre plot. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS LICHFIELD OFFICE
01543 419000 lichfield@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Little Aston Lane
LITTLE ASTON SUTTON COLDFIELD
ÂŁ749,950 An impressive high specification five bedroomed three storey detached family residence. Having a private gated entrance with double garage. Lounge, dining room, dining kitchen, study, four bathrooms, guest WC, utility and landscaped rear garden. EPC - C
FROM HUNTERS SUTTON COLDFIELD OFFICE
0121 355 0555 sutton@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Stonehouse Lane
NR FILLONGLEY WARWICKSHIRE
ÂŁ725,000 A refurbished and modernised detached stone farmhouse. Standing in 3.73 acres of gardens and paddocks with an impressive gated driveway and approach. Four bedrooms, three reception rooms and a separate detached barn/annexe. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS KNOWLE OFFICE 25
01564 770707 knowle@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Hall Farm
KENILWORTH ROAD KNOWLE
FROM ÂŁ720,000 GUIDE PRICE
Thirteen fabulous brand new homes, cottages and barns standing in magnificent countryside. Set just a few minutes from Knowle Village centre including a new-build thatched cottage, manor house, large country homes and converted original barns. All properties have the benefit of garaging and private parking and are fuelled by Biomass heating. EPC - TBC
FROM HUNTERS NEW HOMES DEPARTMENT
01564 778779 newhomes@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Wyvern Road
FOUR OAKS SUTTON COLDFIELD
ÂŁ715,000 A fantastic Steather built detached home with much character and charm and situated on a highly sought after road. Two en suites, family bathroom, three reception rooms, impressive gardens and an in and out driveway. EPC - F
FROM HUNTERS SUTTON COLDFIELD OFFICE 27
0121 355 0555 sutton@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Little Aston Lane
LITTLE ASTON SUTTON COLDFIELD
£699,950 £850,000 GUIDE PRICE
The Fairways showcases five stunning six bedroomed detached homes, each beautifully specified. Individually designed kitchens by Poggenpohl, sanitary ware by Villeroy & Boch. Enjoying south facing gardens, inspired interiors, some with captivating views. Designer wardrobes to Master Bedroom and Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4. Computer generated images, details may vary. Interior images are indicative of typical Spitfire interiors. EPC - B
FROM HUNTERS NEW HOMES DEPARTMENT
01564 778779 newhomes@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Borrowcop Lane
LICHFIELD STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ699,950 Delightful and tastefully updated house in a prime location of Lichfield. The property extends to a substantial 3,500 sq ft of accommodation with a superb indoor resistance pool and further feature gardens. EPC - C
FROM HUNTERS LICHFIELD OFFICE
01543 419000 lichfield@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Libbards Gate HILLFIELD SOLIHULL
ÂŁ699,950 Situated in a very sought after position and beautifully presented. A much improved spacious detached family home. Five bedrooms, two en suites, shower room, living room, dining room, re-fitted breakfast kitchen, re-fitted utility room, re-fitted guest cloakroom/wc, double garage, entrance hall, gallery landing and landscaped rear garden. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS SOLIHULL OFFICE 31
0121 709 0111 solihull@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Hampton Lane SOLIHULL
ÂŁ699,950 A delightful character detached family home in a very sought after position. Enjoying views over open fields to the front and rear with no upward chain, four bedrooms, en suite and family bathroom, spacious living room, separate dining room, breakfast kitchen, garage, guest cloakroom/wc and large driveway with 140 ft approx. private rear garden. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS SOLIHULL OFFICE
0121 709 0111 solihull@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Old Station Road
HAMPTON-IN-ARDEN SOLIHULL
£699,950 A five bedroomed detached dormer house having a sweeping in and out driveway and a two bedroomed detached bungalow in the grounds. Gardens overlooking paddocks to the rear, three reception rooms, bathroom and three en suites. All available with no upward chain. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS KNOWLE OFFICE 33
01564 770707 knowle@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Tilehouse Lane
TIDBURY GREEN WARWICKSHIRE
ÂŁ695,000 A stunning detached property in a well screened discreet position. Set behind electric gates having generous frontage with circular block paved driveway. Hall, living room, office, re-fitted kitchen/ dining room, three/four bedrooms, two en suites, bathroom, detached double garage. Gym/ annexe with independent supplies. Large garden. No chain. EPC - C
FROM HUNTERS SOLIHULL OFFICE
0121 709 0111 solihull@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Whitefields Gate
SOLIHULL WEST MIDLANDS
ÂŁ685,000 A five bedroomed modern detached house. Pleasantly situated, private, generous corner plot, dual aspect living room, dining room, breakfast kitchen and utility room, double garage/potential third reception room, five bedrooms, two en suites, family bathroom, block paved driveway, parking and landscaped rear garden. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS SOLIHULL OFFICE
0121 709 0111 solihull@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Avenue Road
DORRIDGE SOLIHULL
ÂŁ675,000 A luxurious first floor apartment standing within just 500 metres of Dorridge village. Within delightful parkland gardens with underground car parking, well specified and presented accommodation with three bedrooms, bathroom and two en suites, impressive dining hall, drawing room, breakfast kitchen and two roof gardens. EPC - B
FROM HUNTERS KNOWLE OFFICE 37
01564 770707 knowle@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Farm Lane
GRENDON WARWICKSHIRE
ÂŁ655,000 Detached barn conversion enjoying open views. Double glazed and oil fired central heating, dining hall, superb kitchen, lounge, utility room, guest cloakroom, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and paddock. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS TAMWORTH OFFICE
01827 66277 tamworth@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Grange Lane
LICHFIELD STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ650,000 Splendid Edwardian residence with magnificent grounds surrounding the property. The property is set within a semi-rural setting and extends to approximately 1,900 sq ft of delightful 4 bedroomed accommodation. EPC - F
FROM HUNTERS LICHFIELD OFFICE 39
01543 419000 lichfield@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Stratford Road
WOOTON WAWEN WARWICKSHIRE
£645,000 As delightful as its name, Heartease Cottage. A 17th century 4 bedroom/4 reception room cottage having Victorian and more recent additions. Set on private south-facing gardens with beautiful views over the Valley. A “Farrow & Ball” home if ever there was one. If you see it you will want it! EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS HENLEY IN ARDEN OFFICE
01564 795757 henley@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Fosseway
LICHFIELD STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ635,000 Magnificent and highly individual detached bungalow. Within a magnificent plot with ample parking space, triple garage and workshop, the property offers three reception rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS LICHFIELD OFFICE 41
01543 419000 lichfield@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Warwick Road
SOLIHULL WEST MIDLANDS
ÂŁ625,000 A magnificent Edwardian detached home. Having many beautiful and original features, sizeable accommodation including four double bedrooms, en suite and bathroom, two receptions, stunning refitted kitchen/family room and original side coach house. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS SOLIHULL OFFICE
0121 709 0111 solihull@huntersgroup.co.uk
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SAINT MARTIN’S
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WORK ETHIC
I owe to Saint Martin’s. As a barrister I stand up and speak in front of Judges, fellow professionals, my clients and members of the public. If there is a point I feel should be made on behalf of a client I must make it, without fear or restraint. Saint Martin’s gave me the confidence to be able to do that on a daily basis. I was always encouraged to ask questions and express my opinions.
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What I thought was just as important as what I was learning. Most subjects involved some component of public speaking and the teachers always expected participation in lessons. As Head Girl I gave several speeches and talks; I learnt not only to have an opinion but also to share it articulately and clearly. Saint Martin’s instilled a work ethic within me that I still carry to this day. I was taught not only to do the necessary work to get through my examinations but also to read around my subjects. The curriculum was not just the path to a good grade it was a bedrock of knowledge to be explored. I didn’t just read the Jane Austen text I was set for my exam; I read everything she’d written. With the encouragement of my teachers I got lost in historical biographies as well as my history textbooks. I watched television documentaries, films and plays and thought about their impact upon what I was learning and vice versa. At the Bar I apply the same methods, I consider my papers in great detail, I look at all the arguments I might make and I put everything into its wider context.
Life changing: adjective / having an effect that is strong enough to change someone’s life. (Cambridge dictionary online)
.....life changing
Saint Martin’s built the foundations for my life at the Bar. After 15 years there I left the School to go on to Cambridge University as a confident, articulate and thoughtful young woman.”
Hannah Tildesley Barrister, St Philips Chambers Saint Martin’s School Malvern Hall Brueton Avenue, Solihull West Midlands B91 3EN Tel: 0121 705 1265 Email: mail@saintmartins-school.com www.saintmartins-school.com
portfolio Friary Avenue
LICHFIELD STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ625,000 A renowned Deakin built detached residence. Boasts many traditional features yet has been updated to a high standard. Set within walking distance from the Cathedral City centre of Lichfield, the property extends to approximately 2,100 sq ft with five bedrooms, three reception rooms and three-car garaging. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS LICHFIELD OFFICE
01543 419000 lichfield@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Castle Hill Road
STONNALL WEST MIDLANDS
ÂŁ599,950 Delightful yet substantial traditional residence offering a wealth of features in keeping with the age of the property. The property boasts four reception rooms and five bedrooms. One of the main features of the property are the extensive and well cared for gardens which extend to 0.514 acres with an additional double garage and workshop. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS LICHFIELD OFFICE 45
01543 419000 lichfield@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Pinfold Hill
SHENSTONE
£595,000 An individual detached property, set at the end of a private drive, built just over 32 years ago to the current owners’ specification. Located in a delightful village setting between Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield and having three reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, utility, study, four bedrooms, en suite, bathroom, 2nd floor games room, double garage, pleasant rear garden with swimming pool. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS SUTTON COLDFIELD OFFICE
0121 355 0555 sutton@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Beech Hill Road
WYLDE GREEN SUTTON COLDFIELD
ÂŁ579,950 Magnificent five bedroomed detached character family home. Situated in a sought after and convenient location. Three reception rooms, fitted kitchen, breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, family bathroom, landscaped rear garden. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS SUTTON COLDFIELD OFFICE 47
0121 355 0555 sutton@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Whateley Lane
WHATELEY STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ575,000 Unique opportunity to acquire a traditional detached home in a hamlet setting. Standing in approximately three acres with three bedrooms, two reception rooms, farmhouse kitchen/breakfast, utility, guests WC, conservatory and garaging. EPC - E
FROM HUNTERS TAMWORTH OFFICE
01827 66277 tamworth@huntersgroup.co.uk
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portfolio Chessetts Wood Road LAPWORTH WARWICKSHIRE
£545,000 A luxuriously appointed ground floor apartment forming part of a Country Manor House. A conversion which enjoys an enviable address, a delightful rural/village setting, a gated driveway, established grounds, residents’ tennis court, double width garage and well presented accommodation with two bedrooms, bathroom and en suite, large living room, impressive dining/ breakfast kitchen and southerly patio. EPC - D
FROM HUNTERS KNOWLE OFFICE 49
01564 770707 knowle@huntersgroup.co.uk
portfolio Main Street
CLIFTON CAMPVILLE STAFFORDSHIRE
ÂŁ475,000 Beautiful, characterful, village detached home dating back to early 1700. Very accessible for Junction 11 of the M42 with oil central heating, four bedrooms, three reception rooms, utility and shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, lovely village location, viewing essential. EPC - F
FROM HUNTERS TAMWORTH OFFICE
01827 66277 tamworth@huntersgroup.co.uk
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