Offers over
£300,000
3 bed semi-detached house for saleMarshall Lake Road, Shirley, Solihull B90
3 beds
1 bath
2 receptions
EPC Rating: C
About this property
Highly Desirable Location
Excellent School Catchments
Substantial Plot & Curb Appeal
Private, Un-Overlooked Garden
Dual Living Spaces
Practical Galley Kitchen
Three Well-Proportioned Bedrooms
Generous Family Bathroom
Unrivalled Local Amenities
Superb Commuter Links
Location
Situated in the highly desirable and affluent suburban enclave of Shirley, Solihull, 137 Marshall Lake Road occupies a prime, well-connected position. Located just off the main Stratford Road, the property enjoys seamless access to major transport arteries, making it an enviable address for professionals and families alike. Commuters are exceptionally well served by local public transport, with Solihull, Shirley, and Widney Manor train stations all located roughly two kilometers away, offering swift links to Birmingham city centre and London Chiltern lines, while Junction 4 of the M42 is just a short drive away.
The immediate area boasts a vibrant array of lifestyle, retail, and leisure conveniences. Residents are within short walking distance of the thriving Sears Retail Park—home to premier brands like Marks & Spencer, Lidl, and Next—as well as the vibrant Parkgate Shopping Development. Beyond the retail hubs, Shirley High Street features an eclectic mix of independent boutiques, gyms, major supermarkets (including Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Tesco), and a diverse, multicultural dining scene that ranges from relaxed independent cafés to fine dining establishments.
For families, the location is particularly renowned for its exceptional educational opportunities, sitting within the catchment areas of several highly regarded schools. Excellent primary options such as Shirley Heath Junior School, Cranmore Infant School, and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School are all less than half a mile away. For older children, top-tier secondary education is within easy reach, including Light Hall School and the prestigious, outstanding-rated Tudor Grange Academy, cementing this location as a perfect long-term home for growing families.
Property
This traditional, bay-fronted three-bedroom semi-detached residence beautifully balances traditional character with functional family living space. Approached via a large driveway providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, the home makes an immediate impression of space and convenience. Stepping inside, the ground floor opens into a bright and inviting front lounge, which is bathed in natural light through its distinctively deep bay window feature.
Moving through the property, a second, equally spacious rear lounge that overlooks the private garden, offering a versatile space ideal for a formal dining room or a dedicated family media lounge. Directly adjacent is the thoughtfully arranged galley kitchen, which maximizes efficiency with generous counter space, standard under-stairs pantry or storage access, and a convenient external door leading to the side and rear grounds.
The first-floor accommodation is equally well-proportioned, structured around a central landing. The principal master bedroom mirrors the ground floor bay design, adding architectural charm and depth to the master suite. A second good-sized double bedroom that also looks out over the rear garden, alongside a flexible third bedroom which serves perfectly as a child’s room, nursery, or a contemporary home office space. The upper level is completed by a modern family bathroom.
One of the definitive highlights of this property is its exceptional outdoor space. To the rear sits a beautifully private, enclosed family garden that is completely un-overlooked from behind, ensuring total peace and seclusion for outdoor dining, relaxation, and children's play. Combining generous internal proportions with fantastic curb appeal and a highly sought-after address, this property represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a premier home with immense long-term promise.
Tenure
We are advised that the property is Freehold.
The Consumer Protection Regulations 2008: Black & Golds Estate Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services, so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose. Black & Golds Estate Agents have not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own solicitor or surveyor.
The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Black and Golds Estate Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of the property are based on information received from the seller, the Agent has not been given access to the title documents. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. Sales Particulars form no part of any sale contract. Any items shown in photographs are not included unless particularly specified as such in the sales particulars; interested buyers are advised to obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their solicitor, licenced conveyancer or surveyor.
Planning permission and building regulations: It is the responsibility of Purchasers to verify if any planning permission and building regulations were obtained and adhered to for any works carried out to the property.
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