Oak House Feckenham Road | Hunt End | Redditch

Fine & Country Tel +44 (0)121 746 6400 Oak House [email protected] Feckenham Road | Hunt End | Redditch | B97 5QP 39 Zenith House, Highlands Road, Solihull B90 4PD

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Oak House Cover V2.indd 4-6 02/10/2018 15:35 Oak House Pages V2.indd 1 02/10/2018 15:36 From the moment you approach Oak House, you are immediately taken with the exceptional contemporary design and quality of this magnificent oak framed family home. Constructed in 2015 using the highest quality oak and with sustainability and energy efficiency at the forefront of the design, the present owners have created a wonderful home that flows effortlessly and offers the very highest levels of comfort and warmth.

Occupying an idyllic rural location in the heart of Hunt End, surrounded by beautiful countryside, Oak House offers: a private gated entrance, substantial driveway and an oak framed double carport, moving inside the property the main living area is superbly designed and open plan offering a charming lounge to one side, large entrance hall and kitchen/dining/living area to the other, all with superb space and light throughout, there is also a useful boot room/utility and downstairs wc. The upstairs is equally as light and airy with a spacious landing that has been cleverly created as an open study. The master suite, complete with dressing area, walk in wardrobe and ensuite, and is luxurious and exceptionally generous. There are two further beautiful double bedrooms and an excellent family bathroom. Outside, across the landscaped courtyard the vendors have added a splendid separate annex, complete with summerhouse, large living space and WC and wet room. The garden wraps around the property, with many sun spots and terraces for entertaining, together with a vegetable patch to the rear of the property and the unique and charming feature of having your own natural running water feature in the form of the River Wharrage which meanders underneath the front driveway with pretty planted deep banks and a neat bridge across.

Approached across the moonstone gravelled driveway, oak framed porch and impressive solid oak front door, you enter into a wonderful light and airy feel, with high ceilings, large windows and exceptional décor.

Oak House Pages V2.indd 2 02/10/2018 15:36 We have poured so much thought, time and love into this house to create our dream family home, so we shall miss this place greatly, as well as the local area which is so familiar to us.”

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Inspired by the oak framed conservatory of our former home, in the grounds of which this one sits, we wanted to create a bright and airy modern living space with the warmth and timeless aesthetic of natural materials,” they say. “Featured on the front page of the July 2018 issue of Build It magazine as the editor’s favourite feature, the house has been lauded as a ‘masterpiece in oak’. Beautiful inside and out, for us this certainly is our dream house, being fabulously family friendly, with room for all of our grandchildren to come and stay.”

Outside, the enclosed courtyard garden is ideal for easy everyday life as well as relaxed entertaining. “The low maintenance nature of the outdoor space leaves us more time to enjoy it,” say the owners, “with raised flower and vegetable beds providing colour and interest. Our greenhouse has proffered a plenteous crop of tomatoes and vegetables to enjoy too. In the warmer months, we often sit out in the courtyard for al fresco dinners or family barbecues.”

The location too has much to offer, boasting the best of both town and country. “The various dog walks and horse riding trails in the area are fabulous,” say the owners, “the property being right out in the countryside yet on the edge of town for amenities, shops and schools. Commuting to London is easy, with trains from the NEC to Euston taking just over an hour, though our splendid home office allows us to work remotely, too. Having both lived in the area for 30 years, we shall take with us many happy memories of our time here.”

“With an open plan layout and enclosed courtyard garden, this is the ideal house for entertaining family and friends. The annexe sitting area allows us to sit inside in the warm but feel like we are outside, so is perfect for festive winter parties.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Oak House Pages V2.indd 4 02/10/2018 15:37 Oak House Pages V2.indd 5 02/10/2018 15:37 The magnificent open plan family living area has beautiful Mandarin Stone limestone flooring, with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and feature inset mosaics to subtly depict the three main areas of the open plan space, allowing a natural flow from the large entrance hall into a comfortable living room to one side and the kitchen, dining and family area to the other.

The living room with its lovely feature fireplace offers the perfect space to unwind and relax. The contemporary wood burner is inset into a brick herringbone design fireplace with an oak mantle and black stone hearth. This spacious room also has the benefit of triple aspect, with views across the front fields, rear garden and side.

Equally as impressive as the quality of build on this property are the outstanding internal fixtures and fittings, none more so than the beautiful Devol kitchen, with a superb range of solid wood units presented in pantry blue with chrome cup handles. To the family seating area is a beautiful hand built matching built in dresser by Devol with two glass display cupboards and excellent further storage. The impressive Lacanche range cooker, with large extractor above, offers a simmer plate, 4 gas burners and the unique benefit of duel fuel ovens. The double Belfast sink is by Villeroy & Boch and has a chrome mixer tap together with a Quooker boiling water tap. The work tops, upstands and generous centre island all have superb siltstone tops which contracts beautifully with the dark blue units creating a luxurious contemporary finish.

Integrated appliances include a full height Miele fridge and Miele dishwasher, and the centre island houses the Caple wine cooler. To the family seating area there are full height twin patio doors that open up the entire back of this space, bringing the outside, in, and offering a wonderful place for all the family to cook, dine and relax together.

The boot room and utility are an excellent continuation from the kitchen, with the same high quality fixtures and fittings, a large Belfast Villeroy & Boch laundry sink with mixer tap, oak work tops and a full height integrated Miele freezer. There is also a door from the utility giving direct access to the patio and garden.

Oak House Pages V2.indd 6 02/10/2018 15:37 Oak House Pages V2.indd 7 02/10/2018 15:38 Oak House Pages V2.indd 8 02/10/2018 15:38 Oak House Pages V2.indd 9 02/10/2018 15:38 The massive master bedroom is a very peaceful space, wonderfully relaxing to fall asleep and wake up in.” Leading across from the reception hall is a useful under stairs storage cupboard and another side cupboard which houses the underfloor heating pipes, circuit boards and also has storage space for taller items.

The oak staircase is carpeted and leads to the lovely light and spacious landing with its impressive pendant light feature. With a large velux window to the landing area allowing plenty of natural light, this created the perfect space to incorporate an open study area, with a built in oak desk and storage below.

The master bedroom is exquisite in design and décor, with high vaulted ceilings, superb oak framing and stunning feature windows to the front with a Juliette balcony having lovely views across the river and fields beyond. There is a spacious well organised walk in wardrobe, with a vanity, dressing area, and both storage and a window to the side. Equally as impressive is the sumptuous ensuite with marble tiling, underfloor heating, chrome towel rail and a Villeroy & Boch contemporary suite including a large walk in shower with rain head shower, low level wc, bidet, a built in hand basin and a stunning freestanding egg shaped bath.

In addition on to the master bedroom there are two further double bedrooms, both beautifully decorated and having fitted wardrobes. One overlooks the front of the property with pretty views beyond and the second has views to the rear overlooking private woodland. Both have lovely oak beams and high vaulted ceilings and luxury touches such as the dark grey stone window sills.

The main bathroom is spacious and luxurious with a further Villeroy & Boch suite, beautiful limestone tiling with inset mosaics and underfloor heating together with a towel rail. There is a superb sized inset contemporary bath, separate shower with rain head fitting, low level wc and hand basin.

Accessed from bathroom is the airing cupboard which houses the mega-flow high pressure water system and also has useful shelving above.

Oak House Pages V2.indd 10 02/10/2018 15:39 Oak House Pages V2.indd 11 02/10/2018 15:39 Annex In addition to the main accommodation, the vendors have added a superb oak framed separate annex. Offering an elevated position across the landscaped terraces, this versatile space offers a number of options for any family. Currently set up as a large home office, it also has a most charming covered summer house to one end with stone tiled flooring, large seating or dining area, creating the perfect place to enjoy the garden with year round shelter from the elements. Oak doors, The engineered oak flooring, high vaulted ceiling and immaculate décor make this the perfect space to work from home, currently with a superb built in oak desk and ample storage 2 sets of French doors overlook the terrace and house or equally to use as a separate self-contained annex complete with its own luxury wet room Hans Grohe shower, chrome towel rail and Villeroy and Boch wc and hand basin.

Oak House Pages V2.indd 12 02/10/2018 15:39 Across the generous gravelled driveway is the oak framed two berth car port offering excellent storage and room for 2 large family cars. To the far side of the carport the river opens again with further pretty planting to the embankment above. Although officially classified as a river, it would be more apt to classify it as a small steam, and it makes a very lovely and unique feature of Oak House.

The grounds extend around the property, with a vegetable patch behind the right hand side of the property and access round to the front moon stone gravelled driveway or the opposite side where the gardens open up to split level terraces incorporating large slate tiles, moon stone gravel beds, sleepers and wooden decking. There are fabulous seating and dining areas in this sun trap offering the perfect spot to enjoy al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining.

Oak House Pages V2.indd 13 02/10/2018 15:39 The courtyard garden is picturesque yet easily kept, while the oak house itself is extremely eco-friendly, being so well insulated that it is nearly passive so the bills are very low.”

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Laying in the north east of Worcestershire, Redditch was once the international centre for needle manufacturing, as well as the manufacturing of fishing tackle, springs and motorcycles. The town takes its name from the red soil of the River Arrow which runs through the town.

In the 1960’s Redditch became a model for ‘New Town Planning’. Carefully designed and planned from its inception, Redditch boasts the archetypical layout of a ‘New Town’, including wide roads and extensive landscaping. RedditchThe town is predominantly a commuter residence for nearby Birmingham with traditional industries being replaced by modern light industries and services. There are a wide variety of shops in the town including the popular King Fisher Shopping Center.

As for Education, Redditch is one of the few remaining parts of the United Kingdom which still follows the ‘Three-Tier’ system. There are a wide variety of First Schools (ages 4-7), Middle Schools (age 7-11) and Secondary Schools (age 11- 18). The Heart of Worcestershire College also has one of its three campuses in the Town providing excellent opportunites for further education.

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Local Council: Redditch District Council

The property is Freehold

Oak House Pages V2.indd 18 02/10/2018 15:40 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 03.10.2018

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Oak House Cover V2.indd 4-6 02/10/2018 15:35 Fine & Country Tel +44 (0)121 746 6400 Oak House [email protected] Feckenham Road | Hunt End | Redditch | B97 5QP 39 Zenith House, Highlands Road, Solihull B90 4PD

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