4 bedroom property for sale

* Delightful cottage style 4 bedroom, 3 storey semi-detached * Adjoining green belt countryside with super view *
* Discrete location * Gated driveway * Lounge and separate dining room * Breakfast kitchen with utility area *
* Established and private rear garden * With further potential (subject to planning) * EPC rating E

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

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Solihull offers an excellent range of amenities which includes first class shopping centre, Tudor Grange Swimming Pool/Leisure Centre, Park and Athletics track. There is schooling to suit all age groups including Public and Private schools for both boys and girls, plus a range of services including commuter train services from Solihull Station to Birmingham (8 miles). In addition, the N.E.C., Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station are all within an approximate 10/15 minute drive and the M42 provides fast links to the M1, M5, M6 and M40 motorways (mileages approximate).

The cottage is approached via a gravelled driveway (Note No 166 Lugtrout Lane enjoys a right of way over this drive) to a five bar gate with built pillars and coach lights leading to gravelled parking and turning area with conifers and shrubs and flagged approached to the main entrance door.

On the ground floor

canopy porch

Having a paved step up to a hardwood panelled and leaded light entrance door with brass furniture opening into

Reception hall

With two wall light points, single radiator, ornamental cornice and open archway into
dining room 4.34m(14'3'') x 2.49m(8'2'')
With a leaded light double glazed bay window to the front having tinted upper casements, original cast iron fireplace with concealed lighting and quarry tiled hearth, radiator, timer switch for external lighting, telephone point, ornamental cornice and four wall light fittings.
Well proportioned lounge 6.27m(20'7'') x 3.99m(13'1'')
A highly spacious room affording two double glazed leaded windows to side, living flame gas fire in a cast iron period style surround having floral tiled cheeks. Pine staircase leading off to the first floor with a recess below, radiator, thermostat, TV point, ornamental cornice, five wall light points and a panelled door leading into:

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inner lobby area

With a dado rail and tiled walls below, ceramic tiled floor, ornamental cornice, wall light point, radiator and doors off to

Guest WC

Having a white suite including a low flush WC and adjacent wall mounted wash hand basin, ceramic tiled flooring, dado rail to half height with tiling below, radiator, ornamental cornice, wall light point and a double glazed leaded light obscured window to side.
Fitted breakfast kitchen 3.94m(12'11'') max x 2.90m(9'6'') max
Having a range of white painted wood fronted base cupboard and drawer units with round edge worksurface over and inset 1¼ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Inset four ring Belling gas hob set in a tiled surround with an illuminated air extractor fan over, integrated larder fridge and range of matching eye level wall units. Further full height units housing the Zanussi oven and grill with microwave above, double glazed and leaded light window overlooking the rear garden with tiled sill. Complementary tiling to the rear of worksurface areas, ceramic tiled flooring, central heating radiator, delightful exposed timbers to the ceiling, two ceiling light points, further wall light point, door giving access to the rear and further doorway giving access to the

Utility room

Providing recess and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, wall mounted cupboard, shelf, leaded light double glazed window to the side elevation, ceramic tiled floor and ceiling light point.

On the first floor

'L' shaped landing
Approached via a pine staircase with turned balustrading, single radiator, dado rail, ornamental cornice, three wall light fittings, two ornamental archways and panelled doors which lead into
principle bedroom 4.80m(15'9'') x 3.66m(12'0'')
A delightful room having a triple aspect to front, rear and side and having a vaulted style ceiling with exposed timbers, six inset downlighters and built in speakers. Double glazed leaded light windows to front and rear and two circular double glazed and leaded light windows set in an exposed brick wall overlooking the countryside view beyond. Two central heating radiators, range of built in bedroom furniture including three double and one single wardrobe offering a range of hanging and shelving space with further overhead cupboards built in.
Bedroom 2 3.66m(12'0'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
With a leaded double glazed window giving superb views over the adjoining countryside and radiator below, with door to useful airing cupboard, dado rail and ceiling light point.
Bedroom 3 3.99m(13'1'') x 2.59m(8'6'')
With a leaded double glazed window to the front with tinted upper casements. Encased radiator and display shelf with pine boarding below, laminate wood flooring, picture rail, two wall light points and an inset downlighter.

Luxury bathroom

Having a white suite comprising low flush wc, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboard below, fully tiled and enclosed shower cubicle with mains electric power shower and side panelled corner bath. Three wall light points, obscured double glazed encased window to side, useful recess shelf and central heating radiator.

On the second floor

Approached via a pine staircase with balustrading and turned spindles with a wall light giving access to
bedroom 4/hobbies room 4.88m(16'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
With a double glazed oriel window, access to roof void, two downlighters and built-in storage space.

Outside

Integral single garage 5.00m(16'5'') x 3.63m(11'11'')
With an up and over entrance door, power and lighting, leaded light window and rear door to garden, wall mounted Potterton Profile gas fired boiler and work bench to side.

Side entrance with gate

With delightful views over adjacent fields.

Garden

Approached via a gravelled terrace with cold water tap, dwarf brick walling and steps with coach lights to shaped lawn with flower borders and conifers.

Additional garden

Currently there is a timber garden shed blocking the access, which beyond gives access to an additional section of land fronting onto Lugtrout Lane, which (subject to the correct planning permissions) give space and potential for a detached garage block.

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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.
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. However, please note that the front drive and front garden is currently held on a 99 year lease from Solihull council commencing from 1993 and subject to a peppercorn rent.

Services: All mains services are connected to the property.
Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
Postal Address: The correct postal address of the property is understood to be 164 Lugtrout Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2RX.
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 Solihull town centre proceed along the Warwick Road towards Knowle and at the traffic lights outside Solihull School bear left into Hampton Lane. At the traffic lights at the junction with Solihull By-pass, continue straight across into Yew Tree Lane and then bear right into Damson Parkway. Take the first turning on the right into Lugtrout Lane and the property is situated a short distance along on the right hand side.

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