Detached character cottage, superbly well presented and improved * enviable plot * Reception hall * Guest cloakroom * Living room * Dining room * Study * Breakfast kitchen * Snug * Conservatory * 5 bedrooms * 3 bathrooms * Double garage * Stunning gardens

FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT

THIS PLAN IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY
It is not to scale and is intended to show the approximate relationship of one room to another, with an indication of the main fixtures and fittings

Dickens Heath Village is set in a semi rural location and is within easy reach of the excellent amenities provided in Shirley, Solihull, Birmingham City Centre and Stratford Upon Avon. Junction 4 of the M42 provides speedy access to the M40, M5 and M6 motorways, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Railway Station.
Dickens Heath benefits from the new retail outlets located on the Main Street including Mortons Bar and Deli, Tesco Express, dry cleaners and pharmacy among other retailers. There are several excellent restaurants to choose from including Italian, Chinese and Indian. The medical centre, dentist, village hall, library and Community Primary School all combine to ensure Dickens Heath Village offers a comprehensive range of services to the local residents.
Further amenities/retail units can be found at the multi award winning Waterside development adjacent to the Stratford upon Avon Waterway located just a few minutes walk from the Village Centre.

ON THE APPROACH

The property is approached via a gravelled driveway which in turn gives access to the double garage. A gravelled path continues through a wrought iron gate giving access to the front of the property, with lawned fore garden with mature well stocked borders, a canopy porch having leaded light windows to either side, tiled flooring with feature oak door with leaded inset and wrought iron furnishings leading through to

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL

Having stairs off to the first floor with useful understairs storage cupboard with light point and hanging rail, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, solid oak flooring, central heating radiator, two wall light points and doors which in turn lead through to

GUEST CLOAKROOM

Having a white suite comprising low flush wc with concealed cistern set below an obscured UPVC window to the rear elevation, corner wash hand basin having tiled splashback, central heating radiator, downlighter and ceiling light point.

LIVING ROOM

7.44m(24'5'') x 5.29m(17'4'') maximumA most delightful and well proportioned reception room having a wealth of natural light via UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, both having central heating radiators set below. Feature stone effect fireplace with marble effect back drop and matching raised hearth, having inset gas living flame fire, TV aerial point, telephone point, two wall light points and ceiling light point.

DINING ROOM

3.81m(12'6'') x 3.39m(11'1'')Illuminated by two UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation and a further UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, inset gas living flame fire with a raised hearth, central heating radiator, two wall light points, original wood beams and door through to

STUDY

3.83m(12'7'') minimum x 3.29m(10'10'')Having staircase leading to bedroom 4, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, further UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation with central heating radiator set below, built in double door storage cupboard having telephone point, further telephone point and two wall light points.

SUPERB BREAKFAST KITCHEN

7.25m(23'9'') maximum x 4.78m(15'8'')Having a range of cream fronted base, cupboard and drawer units with granite worksurface over incorporating a ceramic sink and drainer unit with mixer tap set below a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Complementary tiling to the rear of worksurfaces, inset five ring Diplomat gas hob with stainless steel extractor above and built in double electric oven housed in matching units above and below. Integrated dishwasher and fridge, further UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, space for breakfast table, part tiled flooring, downlighters, door to utility room, UPVC double glazed doors open through to the conservatory, feature wood beams and opening through to

SNUG

2.98m(9'9'') x 2.69m(8'10'')The most recent addition to the property having two velux skylight windows to the front elevation with a further two to the rear elevation, UPVC double glazed window to the side with central heating radiator set below, feature wood burner stove with gas innards, tiled hearth and downlighters.

UTILITY ROOM

Having base and cupboard unit with roll top worksurface over incorporating a sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, complementary tiling to the rear of worksurfaces, space and plumbing below for washing machine, space for free standing fridge/freezer, matching eye level wall units, built in double door storage cupboard providing useful shelving, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, continuation of the tiled flooring from the kitchen, UPVC stable style door with quarter obscure double glazed panel leads out to the rear garden and downlighters.

CONSERVATORY

4.16m(13'8'') x 3.64m(11'11'')Of brick base construction, having UPVC double glazed windows to the surround overlooking the rear garden, UPVC double glazed double doors lead out to the garden, two central heating radiators and wall light point.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Having UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, two built in double door useful heated storage cupboards, hatch to roof space, central heating radiator, downlighters, ceiling light point, original wood beam and doors which in turn lead through to

BEDROOM 1

3.87m(12'8'') minimum x 3.64m(11'11'')Having UPVC double glazed windows to both side elevations, built in vanity unit with mirror and light over, ample space for free standing bedroom furniture, central heating radiator, door to walk in wardrobe providing useful storage with ceiling light point, eaves storage, ceiling light point and door through to

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

3.63m(11'11'') x 1.97m(6'6'')Having a white suite comprising low flush wc, his and hers wash hand basin's set in useful storage cabinets, panelled bath with half height tiled splashback, enclosed shower cubicle having mirror chrome shower attachment, full height tiled surround and glazed shower door. Obscured UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, wall mounted ladder style radiator, hatch to roof space, shaver point, extractor fan and downlighters.

BEDROOM 2

3.65m(12'0'') maximum x 3.61m(11'10'')Having a UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation with central heating radiator set below, a range of storage facilities to include two built in double door eaves storage cupboards with a further single door eaves storage cupboard and double door wardrobe having hanging rail with shelf over. Ceiling light point and door through to

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Having a white suite comprising low flush wc with concealed cistern, wash hand basin housed within vanity unit with cupboard below, glazed shower cubicle with mirror shower attachment and full height tiled surround. Obscure UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, wall mounted ladder style radiator and downlighters.

BEDROOM 3

3.96m(13'0'') x 3.46m(11'4'')An excellent third bedroom, having UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, ample space for bedroom furniture, central heating radiator, ceiling light point,original wood beams and door through to

JACK & JILL BATHROOM

Having a white suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin, glazed shower cubicle with mirror shower attachment and full height tiled surround, wall mounted ladder style radiator, downlighters, extractor fan and door through to

BEDROOM 4

4.19m(13'9'') x 3.23m(10'7'')Also accessed via its own staircase from the study. Having a UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation with further UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, built in wardrobe having hanging rail with shelf over, central heating radiator and ceiling light point.

BEDROOM 5

2.44m(8'0'') x 1.57m(5'2'')Having a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator and ceiling light point.

OUTSIDE

REAR ELEVATION

REAR GARDEN

A stunning landscaped garden which we believe to be a real feature of the property, having extensive block paved patio which provides generous space for garden furniture. Well tended lawns beyond with shaped stocked borders having an abundance of mature shrubs, plants and trees that provide an array of colour and excellent screening, water feature and gate that leads to the front of the property. External lighting, outside taps to front and rear, garden shed, water butt, UPVC clad sofits where fitted.

DOUBLE GARAGE

Having two single up and over doors to the front elevation and power and lighting is both supplied. External PIR activated lighting.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ.
Money Laundering: We have in place procedures and controls which are designed to forestall and prevent Money Laundering. If we suspect that a supplier, customer/client, or employee is committing a Money Laundering offence as defined by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we will in accordance with our legal responsibilities disclose the suspicion to the Serious Organised Crime Agency.
Agents Note: We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.
Fixtures and Fittings: All those items mentioned in these particulars by way of fixtures and fittings are included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded.
Tenure: The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.

Services: All mains services are connected to the property.
Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Council Tax Band G
Postal Address: The correct postal address of the property is understood to be 231 Dickens Heath Road, Dickens Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1SB.
Land: It is suggested that prior to exchange of contracts, prospective purchasers walk the land and boundaries in order to satisfy themselves as to the exact area of land they are purchasing and also to check all fixtures and fittings either included or excluded in the sale.
Directions: From the agents office located on Main Street, head north towards Dickens Heath Road where Tesco Express is situated on the corner. At that junction turn leads on to Dickens Heath Road and number 231 can be found on the left hand side.

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John Shepherd, for themselves and for the vendors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars do not constitute any part of a contract or offer, and are produced in good faith and set out as a general guide only. The vendor does not make or give, and neither John Shepherd and any person in his employment, has an authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

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