Solihull, West Midlands

SPINNEY HOUSE

Nestled on a charming country lane that winds its way towards Fulford Heath golf club, this stunning family home is located in the highly desirable village of Earlswood. With its exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail in decoration, this residence exudes elegance. Spanning across three floors, the home offers a versatile layout that caters to both entertaining and comfortable family living.

The property is set within a vast 3.4-acre landscape, providing a private and tranquil setting. The meticulously landscaped grounds enhance the beauty of the surroundings, featuring lush greenery and an array of coveted amenities. These include an indoor swimming pool, a tennis court, a guest house, and even a private paddock, making this residence a truly exceptional retreat.

Originally constructed in the late 1940s, the present proprietor has undertaken extensive renovations and expansions to elevate the main dwelling to an exceptional standard. Every detail has been meticulously refurbished throughout the property. In addition, the owner has incorporated a splendid swimming pool complex, featuring an indoor swimming pool, changing facilities, and a bar. Moreover, a guest house and a triple double garage have been thoughtfully added to the premises. Situated beyond the road, the property enjoys an electric gated in-out entrance, ensuring privacy and security. Furthermore, a spacious driveway provides ample parking space for over 10 vehicles.

Ground Floor

As you step into the expansive hallway, you will be greeted by a magnificent living room on your right. It boasts a remarkable feature fireplace and triple aspect windows, adorned with elegant French doors that open up to the beautiful rear gardens. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply seeking a cozy evening by the fire, this space is perfect for both. Continuing your journey, you’ll pass through the French doors into the main lounge, where breathtaking views of the rear gardens and tennis court await you. Thanks to the wall-to-wall French bay windows and doors, you can revel in these captivating sights throughout the year.

On the ground floor, this remarkable home further offers a formal dining area that seamlessly connects to the rear gardens through French doors. Adjacent to it, there is a generously sized study boasting views of the front garden. Continuing from the study, you will find an exquisitely designed open plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area. The kitchen is adorned with substantial cabinetry with granite counter tops, showcasing both style and functionality. It features a range of built-in Miele appliances, a Rangemaster, and a spacious central island with a breakfast bar with granite top. Sliding patio doors from this area lead onto a beautiful decking area, offering a delightful vantage point to admire the rear gardens. Additionally, the ground floor includes a large utility room, a convenient storage room, and a wellappointed W/C, all easily accessible from the kitchen area.

Seller Insight

Nestled within three and a quarter acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, and boasting a tennis court, a paddock and an indoor swimming pool complex is Spinney House, an outstanding sevenbedroom family home, which occupies a much sought-after location on the outskirts of the village of Earlswood.

“It was without doubt this stunning location that sold the property to me fifteen years ago,” says the owner. “The house itself is set well back from the lane, and on the southern aspect all you can see is the beautiful gardens, the paddock and tennis court, and lots and lots of mature trees so it feels as if we’re living deep in the countryside, miles from anywhere. However, in reality we’re only ten miles from the city centre of Birmingham, Earlswood station is quite literally a stone’s throw away and we’re not far from the motorway – although it doesn’t impact on the peace and tranquillity of our surroundings - so we’ve been able to enjoy the absolute best of both worlds.”

“Space was another factor that drew me to the house, and during our time here we’ve made quite a few improvements to the property as a whole and so it’s now even more spacious and also really beautiful throughout. We removed the old garage and in its place built a lovely big open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with doors that open straight out onto the garden, which features a very spacious mezzanine games room. The whole house has been stylishly refurbished – my partner was in charge of the interior design and I have to say she did an amazing job – and the old outdoor pool has been transformed into an indoor swimming pool complex. It’s an outstanding home and it really came into its own during lockdown. At that time there were eight of us living here and we all felt truly spoilt. We had the run of three and a quarter acres, the tennis court, swimming pool and in the house itself we could either be together or take ourselves off to any one of the numerous rooms if we craved a bit of peace and quiet.”

“The thing I love most about the location is the fact that we’re just far enough away from the city centre to enjoy utter peace and privacy, but at the same time we have easy access to absolutely everything we could possibly want or need.”

“It’s the space I’ll miss, both inside and out, and also the setting,” says the owner. “It’s been an idyllic place to live for the past fifteen years.”*

* 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.

First Floor

Ascending the stairs, you’ll find yourself at the half landing adorned with a magnificent floor-to-ceiling brick feature window. Before arriving at the first-floor landing, from here, a pathway leads you to four generously sized double bedrooms including the principal bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom. Adjacent to another currently used for a nursery, Additionally, you’ll discover a spacious games room/ playroom and a large family bathroom on this level.

Directly across from the staircase, a hallway beckons, guiding you to the first-floor balcony and stairs that ascend to the second floor.

As you make your way to the second floor, you’ll discover two additional bedrooms, a convenient storage room, and an extra WC, providing ample space and functionality.

All the rooms are stunning, but one of my favourites is definitely the games room above the kitchen. It has a glass balcony that looks out through a huge V-shaped window, so from up there you get the most breathtaking views of the garden.”

The indoor swimming pool is another of my favourite features. We have a bar area in there so it’s great for entertaining, and the room i tself has a wall of sliding doors that open out onto a large decked terrace so we’re able to bring the outside in.”

For an exceptional aquatic experience, the indoor swimming pool complex awaits. Situated to the side of the property, it boasts a changing room, separate his and hers toilets, a well-equipped bar, this inviting space offers a sunbathing and relaxation area with stunning views of the pond and rear gardens accessed through its full-length sliding patio doors.

Furthermore, the property’s expansive grounds hold several enticing features. A newly refurbished guest house provides delightful accommodation options and a charming summer house. Additionally, a private tennis court is available for your recreational pleasure. Adjacent to the gardens, there is a separate paddock with its own gated entrance, providing a versatile space for various activities.

LOCATION

Earlswood is a highly sought after small village in Warwickshire, England in the Tanworth-in-Arden Civil parish of the Stratford-onAvon District. However, the northernmost part of the village lies within Tidbury Green parish in the Solihull Metropolitan Borough of the West Midlands. Solihull is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast, Redditch is around 7 miles (11.3 km) south, Stratfordupon-Avon is roughly 15 miles (24.1 km) southwest. Birmingham is Approximately 11 miles (17.7 km) northwest of Earlswood, with ease of access to Birmingham International Airport and rail station, access for the NEC, Ease of commute onto motorways for the M6, M5, M42 & M40.

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Services

Mains water, electricity, drainage & telephone Oil Central Heating, Assisted by Solar

Pool Complex Assisted by Solar

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax

Local Authority

Warwickshire County Council

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country Solihull & Redditch on 0121 746 6400 & Matthew Lowe 07709 998555

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 06.07.2023

MATTHEW LOWE PARTNER AGENT

Fine & Country Solihull

07709 998 555

email: matthew.lowe@fineandcountry.com

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