Oakdale 2 182 Old Station Road, , 2 Oakdale 182 Old Station Road, Hampton in Arden, Solihull

Main House 3,723 sq.ft. (346 sq.m.) Separate Garage Block 508 sq.ft. (47 sq.m.)

Oakdale occupies a delightful position on a most desirable road in Hampton in Arden and is set back from the road behind a mature screened frontage and electronically controlled gates leading down a tarmacadam driveway flanked by lawns either side interspersed with a variety of specimen trees and has the benefit of ample parking facilities and a detached triple car garage. This handsome property was built circa 1951 and has a most appealing Virginia Creeper clad front elevation and has been upgraded by the present owners to offer highly adaptable and spacious accommodation and includes energy efficient features including solar panels. An enclosed porch opens into the spacious through reception hall with refurbished guest cloakroom and leads immediately into the open dining room with deep coving and offers attractive garden views. From the hallway, the beautifully proportioned reception rooms comprise the living room with windows to the front overlooking the fore garden and a central contemporary fireplace with a stone surround creates a welcoming feel and flows seamlessly into the conservatory with French doors onto the terrace. The breakfast kitchen enjoys a dual aspect with views to the front and overlooking the rear gardens and provides ample space for informal dining. There are an attractive range of oak units with soft close drawers complemented by granite worktops and integrated appliances include a dishwasher, microwave, fridge and a two oven AGA. A rear lobby offers plenty of additional storage facilities and access to the front, ideal for bringing through groceries and muddy boots! In addition, there is access to a large garage with a remote roller door and a functional utility. There is an additional cloakroom and an informal family room with large window seat and doors onto the patio completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor, the light and airy accommodation continues with a generous master bedroom having delightful garden views from the dual aspect windows, attractively fitted wardrobes and an impressively sized ensuite bathroom with a double width shower, fitted bath and double vanity basins fitted by Ripples and also benefits from underfloor heating. Four further bedrooms are also a good size together with an ensuite shower room to bedroom two and a spacious family bathroom. From the landing, there is access to a substantial loft room, currently used for storage which offers the opportunity for a loft conversion if required. Externally, the gardens are an absolute delight and are profusely stocked with herbaceous and perennial beds offering varying areas of interest and colour to provide a lovely backdrop. Immediately to the rear of the property is a paved granite terrace ideal for seating summer furniture and central steps lead down to the expansive lawn, which is superbly maintained and a mature Beech hedgerow offers excellent screening and privacy. Within the garden are a range of timber framed stores including a Summerhouse situated off the terrace and a number of implement storage sheds and workshops and a useful paved pathway runs the whole depth of the garden. An additional paved terrace half way down the garden is idyllically situated to capture the evening sun. Oakdale therefore combines the best of everything; excellent family accommodation within a private yet convenient location providing easy access to commuter networks for , the Midlands motorway network and a short distance to the NEC and to International Airport.

2 3 4 LOCATION:

Hampton in Arden is a most delightful village setting and is served by first class local amenities including Hampton in Arden Railway Station which connects to London and is therefore most useful to local commuters. The M40/ links, Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station plus the National Exhibition Centre are all close by. Excellent schooling facilities are available, including the well sought after George Fentham Endowed School, whilst Solihull town centre with its unrivalled amenities is some 3½ miles distant (mileages and distances approximate).

PROPERTY:

Ground Floor * Reception Hall with Understairs Cupboard * Guest Cloakroom * Lounge 7.31m (24’0”) x 3.61m (11’10”) * Conservatory 4.45m (14’7”) x 4.09m (13’5”) * Dining Room 4.83m (15’10”) x 3.52m (11’6”) * Breakfast Room 3.16m (10’5”) x 3.17m (10’5”) * Kitchen 3.90m (12’10) x 3.51m (11’6”) * Rear Lobby with Storage Cupboards & Lobby * Cloakroom * Utility Room 2.20m (7’2”) x 4.30m (14’1”) * Garden/Family Room 4.07m (13’4”) x 5.73m (18’10”) * Double Garage 6.02m (19’9”) x 4.84m (15’11”)

First Floor * Landing with Access to Boarded Loft Storage Area * Master Bedroom 5.70m (18’8”) x 5.79m (19’0”) with En Suite Bathroom * Bedroom Two 3.81m (12’6”) x 4.79m (15’9”) with En Suite Shower Room * Bedroom Three 5.94m (19’6”) x 3.79m (12’5”) * Bedroom Four 4.86m (15’11”) x 3.52m (11’6”) with wash hand basin * Bedroom Five 2.19m (7’2”) x 4.51m (14’9”) * Family Bathroom * Separate W.C.

Garage Block * Double Garage 5.58m (18’4”) x 5.58m (18’4) * Single Garage 5.58m (18’4”) x 2.78m (9’1”)

2 5 6 7 8 Knowle Solihull Stratford upon Avon Mayfair Tel: 01564 783866 Tel: 01564 771186 Tel: 0121 703 1850 Tel: 01789 292659 Tel: 0870 112 7099

b2189868/10/2013 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330 9 GENERAL INFORMATION of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All room measurements Energy Performance Graphs: 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.

Directions: From the centre of Knowle proceed along Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Hampton Road in the direction of Hampton in Arden. At the T junction turn right along the High Street and Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. continue until passing over the railway line and then turn left into Old Station Road. Continue along Old Station Road for approximately 1 mile and Oakdale will be found on the right hand side set behind electronically controlled security gates.

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

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. 10 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. 11 The Old School House, 2360 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, B94 6QT Telephone: 01564 783866 Email: [email protected] Website: www.johnshepherd.com