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FINE & COUNTRY WILLOWBROOK HOUSE
Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
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This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a ÂŁ10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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This impressive country residence occupies a stunning position set well back behind a private gated entrance, tall mature evergreens, Willow and colourful shrubbery screen the large sweeping driveway and between beautiful fore grounds. The imposing design with its unique curved shape further enhances the appeal of Willowbrook House. Accommodation is both spacious and well-proportioned throughout, and was constructed in 1956 to a high standard using the very best of the position to maximise sunshine and the views. Once through the grand central entrance the wide curved reception hall is spacious, light and airy with glazed doors leading through to the principal rooms - the formal drawing room with an Adam style fireplace and wood-burner; a generous bright dining room with exceptional views of the garden, and a charming garden room which can be used all year round, and has panoramic windows from which to enjoy the impressive grounds and beyond.
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The fully fitted kitchen comes with a 2-oven Aga, an integrated electric double oven and grill, ceramic hob, a central island unit, and a comfortable sitting area for breakfast / casual dining. From the kitchen a door leads directly through to a fabulous informal sitting room and conservatory – incredibly light and spacious this open-plan space, is perfect for use as a family room, additional dining area and entertainment space. The home office, which is also close to the kitchen, has views over the driveway and a very useful visitor’s door to the front of the house. Ideal for anyone wishing to work from home.
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Seller Insight Set in the delightful Warwickshire village of Lowsonford, Willowbrook House is a stunning property in an idyllic location. Spacious and with plenty of unique features, the house is surrounded by pretty tree lined gardens and wide open countryside. “We loved the look of this beautiful country residence the minute we first set eyes on it,” say the current owners. “It is a house which, when you walk in, feels homely right away – you can immediately picture yourself living there.” Approached by a sweeping gated driveway, Willowbrook House is impressive from very first sight, an elegance which continues from the imposing façade to a spacious interior. A formal reception room offers a sense of everyday grandeur with its stunning fireplace and wood burner, while the country style kitchen is cosy with its AGA and breakfast area. The kitchen leads through to the open plan family room, perfect for spending time together as a family or for low key entertaining. “It’s a warm and comfortable house to move around and through,” say the owners, “a fabulous family home.” The dining room offers wonderful views of the garden, as does the comfortable year round garden room with panoramic windows. Also on the ground floor is a home office with separate front door, the ideal space from which to run a business without interfering with family life. Upstairs, the five bedrooms are all generous in size. The stunning en suite master bedroom is grand and spacious, with a balcony enjoying plenty of sun and expansive views of surrounding countryside, the perfect place to indulge over morning coffee. Fantastic gardens are to be found to both sides of the property, with the rear garden mostly laid to lawn with evergreen borders and a patio area for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining. The grounds are low maintenance and currently beautifully seen to by a gardener. A vegetable patch and greenhouse offer facilities for the keen gardener or those interested in self-sufficiency and organic food. “The garden is ideal for children to play in, with lots of hide and seek spots, trees to climb and a slope for roly-poly’s!” say the owners. “It’s like a secret garden!” Extending to around two acres, the grounds of Willowbrook House also include a pony paddock, so would be ideal for those with equestrian interests. Lowsonford as a village is unspoilt and enjoys a keen sense of community. Lowsonford boasts much architectural interest, including the fabulous Fleur de Lys Inn by the canal, from which one can enjoy various towpath walks or stroll the bridleways through the surrounding countryside. Despite its rural location the village offers easy access to Henley in Arden for shopping and leisure facilities. The larger villages of Knowle, Dorridge and Hockley Heath are not far away, while Solihull town centre is easily accessible. Within 25 minutes’ drive are Birmingham N.E.C., the International Airport and the railway station, with M42 and M40 junctions just ten minutes away connecting to the M1, M5 and M6 motorways. “The local area is stunning, with lovely walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. Despite the rural location, however, access is easy to Henley, Solihull and Birmingham, so you get the best of both lifestyles.”*
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“The garden room conservatory is a relaxing room in which to sit and enjoy views of the garden, with sunshine all morning and afternoon. This is a very light house in general.�
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“We adore this house and will miss everything about it. It is the only house we have ever bought that my husband has fallen in love with.�
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To the first floor there are five double bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a Heritage suite including a corner bath and a separate shower enclosure, one of the most charming features of the master suite is the access to a lovely sun balcony with incredible views of the surrounding countryside and a wonderful spot to enjoy a very peaceful breakfast or afternoon tea.
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There are four further double bedrooms. In addition, one of the rooms is also used as a secondary study and benefits from a separate shower room.
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The Grounds Sitting within approximately 2 acres of stunning gardens and a pony paddock, Willowbrook House benefits from unspoilt views is this most idyllic of locations. The spacious open patio offers a picturesque outlook to entertain and enjoy outdoor dining. Mature, well-tendered borders and evergreens, give way to large lawned areas which sweep around the house and down to the high hedges that screen the main grounds from the paddock beyond. Discreetly hidden away from the main garden is also a vegetable patch and green house for the keen gardener and a lovely apple tree lined walk way across the top of the paddock leads back to the front gardens and driveway. Tenure: The property is Freehold Services: Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system and central heating is by way of an oil fired system. Local Authority: Warwick District Council.
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LOWSONFORD Lowsonford is a delightful unspoilt Warwickshire village, with a thriving community, enjoying a rural location yet conveniently placed for quick access to Henley in Arden (approximately four miles) which provides a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities. In addition, the larger villages of Knowle, Dorridge and Hockley Heath are close to hand as is Solihull town centre with its extensive and unrivalled amenities, including Touchwood shopping centre. Lowsonford contains a variety of interesting dwellings as well as the renowned and picturesque canalside Fleur de Lys Inn. There are many delightful canalside walks along the towpaths, as well as bridleways through the beautiful countryside surrounding Lowsonford. The N.E.C., Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station are all within an approximate 20 minute drive and the M42 junction at Monkspath and the M40 junction at Hockley Heath are both within an approximate 10 minute drive, thereby providing fast links to the M1, M5 and M6.
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SOLIHULL Solihull is recognised as being one of the most affluent and highly sought-after areas located within the more southern parts of the West Midlands conurbation and is situated some nine miles from the heart of the city of Birmingham. The town itself offers an excellent range of amenities including the first class award winning shopping centre Touchwood with a John Lewis flagship store heading up 80 high street retail names, 20 bars and restaurants and a 9-screen cinema complex. There is also a state of the art library with theatre and various other family entertainment centres such as Tudor Grange swimming pool/leisure centre, park/ athletics track, several nearby private golf courses and an ice rink. Surrounding the town are a selection of popular villages such as Knowle and Dorridge, both of which have their own village centres, which in turn offer a selection of local amenities such as a highly regarded secondary school known as Arden High. Located in the centre of the town is Solihull School which offers private education, founded circa 450 years ago and currently caters for nearly 1000 pupils. There is also St Martins Private Girls School and several private preparatory schools such as Ruckleigh & Eversfield. The town also enjoys a further array of popular secondary, infant, junior schooling as well as a sixth form and technical college. Solihull Borough includes several satellite towns and villages including Cheswick Green, Balsall Common, Meriden (the centre of Britain) Hampton-in-Arden, Hockley Heath and the new village of Dickens Heath. Finally, the town and surrounding areas benefit from access to Birmingham International Railway Station and Airport, the National Exhibition Centre, the National Indoor Arena, Genting Arena and the fabulous newly opened Resorts World Birmingham with 50 outlet stores, 18 stylish bars and restaurants, an 11 screen cinema and an exhilarating international casino and hotel, all of which has a transport network which is second to none, linking the area to London either via the M40 or M1, the south via the M42/M5 and access to the north along the M6 motorway corridor.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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. * 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. Printed 04.01.2017
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FINE & COUNTRY WILLOWBROOK HOUSE
Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
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This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a ÂŁ10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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Fine & Country Tel +44 (0)121 746 6400 solihull@fineandcountry.com Joseph House, 970, Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4ED
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