1 Tapster Court • Charming Barn Conversion With a Wealth Bushwood Lane of Character B94 5PJ • Lounge with Feature Fireplace, Separate

Dining Room & Breakfast Kitchen

£750,000 • 5 Bedrooms, En-Suite & Bathroom

Freehold • Spacious Garage/Workshop & Countryside Views

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Set in a most enviable semi-rural location in the Parish of Lapworth, Tapster Court is only a few minutes drive from the larger village of Henley in Arden, Dorridge and Knowle, with Solihull town centre just seven miles away and excellent transport links to the historic towns of (9 miles), Stratford upon Avon (11 miles) and (12 miles). Furthermore, the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham Airport and Railway Station and the M42 and M40 motorway links are all within very easy reach.

Lapworth village is delightful and unspoilt with local shops, several excellent local inns, rail commuter service to Birmingham and London, village hall, Parish Church, plus a junior and infant school in Station Lane. Surrounding Lapworth is lovely greenbelt countryside with many rural and canal side walks as well as bridle paths. There are two National Trust properties close to Lapworth, the historic houses of and Packwood House.

1 Tapster Court is a charming 5 bedroom barn conversion with a wealth of character features throughout and enjoying countryside views. The ground floor accommodation in brief comprises welcoming entrance hallway, cloaks cupboard, lounge with feature fireplace, versatile dining room, breakfast kitchen with pantry, bedroom with en-suite facility and separate bathroom. On the first floor, 2 bedrooms are accessed via a set of stairs from the hallway, with a further 2 bedrooms and wc accessed via a second staircase leading from the dining room. To the outside there is a well-tended private garden, attached garage/workshop with generous parking and attractive communal grounds.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALLWAY With cloaks cupboard, stairs to first floor and access to garage. LOUNGE 18' 7" x 17' 9" (5.67m x 5.42m) Dual aspect w ith French doors to the communal gardens affording a light open space, feature inglenook fireplace under oak beam w ith double fronted multi-fuel stove, brick surround and slate tiling to the hearth. VERSATILE DINING ROOM 17' 8" x 12' 7" (5.41m x 3.85m) With further staircase and dual aspect w indow s. BREAKFAST KITCHEN 17' 3" x 13' 0" (5.28m x 3.97m) With French doors opening to large patio and private garden, w ith second door to the communal garden. Oak-fronted base and draw er units set under a granite w orktop surface w ith a 1½ sink and drainer unit w ith mixer tap set above. Recess for range cooker w ith extractor hood over, recess for full height fridge/freezer, integrated Neff dishw asher, integrated Neff microw ave and integrated fridge. Hav ing breakfast bar and ample space for breakfast table and chairs. Under-floor heating. PANTRY With further matching cupboards set under a granite w orktop surface and having built-in w ine rack. BEDROOM 1 18' 11" x 11' 7" (5.77m x 3.55m) With w alk in w ardrobe and further built in cupboard. EN-SUITE FA CILITY Hav ing double w idth show er cubicle w ith fitment over, low level flush w c, hand w ash basin, 2 heated tow el rails, tiling to al l surrounds forming a splashback and large storage cupboard w ith shelving. PRINCIPAL BATHROOM With tiled fronted bath having show er fitment and glass screen over, hand w ash basin, low level flush w c, heated tow el rail and under- floor heating.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING FROM SPLIT STA IRCASE FROM HALLWAY Hav ing storage to eaves. BEDROOM 2 13' 6" x 10' 1" (4.14m x 3.08m) With built in draw ers and further storage to eave. Velux w indow w ith stunning view s of the countryside. BEDROOM 5 10' 5" x 9' 3" (3.20m x 2.82m) With exposed beams, 2 w alk in w ardrobes and storage to eaves. Velux w indow s to either elevation providing an immense amoun t of light.

LANDING ACCESSED VIA THE DINING ROOM Hav ing storage to eaves. BEDROOM 3 14' 7" x 10' 9" (4.45m x 3.30m) A beautifully light space w ith low energy recessed lighting. Having access to loft space BEDROOM 4 11' 2" x 10' 5" (3.42m x 3.20m) Hav ing w alk in storage cupboard and low -energy recessed lighting. WC Hav ing feature w all w ith exposed brickw ork, low level w c, hand w ash basin and fitted cupboard units.

OUTSIDE PRIVA TE GA RDEN A w ell-tended garden predominantly laid to law n w ith floral beds. Large paved patio area, accessed via French doors from kitchen. Additional patio w ith w ell-established pergola providing shade. Further decked area and storage shed. ATTA CHED SPACIOUS GARAGE/WORKSHOP With bi-fold garage doors opening to gravel drive w ith generous parking. Built-in w orkbench. Internal access via Entrance Hallw ay. COMMUNAL GA RDENS The property benefits from a beautifully maintained communal courtyard garden for use by the barns, w ith an array of floral and herbaceous beds w ith stone pathw ays.

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Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these details were prepared. Natural ly, 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. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to sca le. 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 deemed to be included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded. However, we would always advise that this is confirmed by the purchaser at the point of offer.

Tenure: The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.

Services: All mains services are connected to the property with the exception of gas. Heating is by way of an LPG central heating system.

Local Authority: Council.

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Hockley Heath 2360 Stratford Road Hockley Heath

Solihull West Midlands B94 6QT

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