Arden Croft, 46 Lovelace Avenue, Solihull B91 3JR Offers Over 1,850,000 Freehold

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1 Arden Croft, 46 Lovelace Avenue, Solihull B91 3JR Offers Over 1,850,000 Freehold Highly Individual Family Residence 6 Bedrooms, 3 En Suites & Bathroom Tennis Court South Facing Gardens of approx. 3/4 Acre T: E: enquiries@johnshepherd.com W:

2 Solihull offers an excellent range of amenities which includes the renowned Touchwood Shopping Centre, Tudor Grange Swimming Pool/Leisure Centre, Park and Athletics track. There is schooling to suit all age groups including Public and Private schools for both boys and girls, plus a range of services including commuter train services from Solihull Station to Birmingham (8 miles) and London Marylebone. In addition, the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station are all within an approximate 10/15 minute drive and the M42 provides fast links to the M1, M5, M6 and M40 motorways. Lovelace Avenue has long been considered as one of the premier roads in Solihull, containing a variety of individual quality properties, of which number 46 is no exception. Arden Croft is a distinctive six bedroom detached family home, which has been thoughtfully re-modelled and beautifully finished to the highest quality throughout by the current owners to create exceptional day to day family living. The property lies behind a block paved driveway with wrought iron balustrade railings and a lawned fore garden and is approached through twin sets of automated gates which gives access to an integral double garage with individually operated electric doors. Once inside, the wide reception hall makes a particularly first striking impression with oak strip flooring and period features from the original 1920's house to include deep skirting and decorative coving. From the hall the principal reception rooms comprise an excellent sitting room with a contemporary fireplace with a stone surround; an impressive drawing room, which has been significantly extended and provides ample space for dining with double doors out to the garden and a fantastic games room/gym with a w.c. making this an ideal party space. The spacious and contemporary kitchen is in line with today's modern living and provides space for informal dining, a range of handmade base and eye-level units with opulent detailing have been handmade by 'Kitchens by Broadway' and incorporates deep granite worktops, a central island and high-end integrated appliances to include a Samsung fridge/freezer, dishwasher, a micro-wave and a rangemaster style cooker. A set of French doors mean the kitchen can be opened out onto the stoned terrace during fine weather. An impressive curved oak staircase rises from the main reception hall to an open landing and leads off to six bedrooms, most with fitted wardrobes and four bathrooms, which have been appointed by Porcelanosa. The master bedroom suite has a deep wardrobe offering lots of storage space and French doors open onto the south facing balcony affording glorious views of the garden. The master bedroom is complemented by a luxurious ensuite with a doubl e width central shower. There are two further bedroom suites with ensuite bathrooms and a Jack and Jill bathroom with a Jacuzzi shower and free standing bath functions to bedrooms four and five. Once outside, the formal gardens have been carefully planned and laid out to incorporate discrete areas with external lighting and overall extend to just over three quarters of an acre. The garden is encompassed by evergreen hedging and a wide variety of established trees to provide a high degree of privacy. The extensive stone paved terrace runs the whole width of the house and enjoys a south facing aspect perfect for summer barbeques and 'al fresco' dining. Wide steps lead down onto the rolling lawn, which has been laid with astro turf for ease of maintenance and of special note is the central water feature meandering down to a charming, renaissance style gazebo. To the rear of the garden is an all-weather tennis court and the property is further enhanced with planning permission to convert the existing dog kennels into a substantial gym complex circa 1,000 square foot or subject to planning consent could be used as ancillary accommodation if required.

3 FLOOR AREA 4,192.2 sq.ft. (389.8 sq.m.) GROUND FLOOR * Porch leading to * Reception Hall with Cloakroom Off * Drawing Room 11.94m (39'2") x 5.23m (17'2") * Sitting/Dining Room 4.45m (14'7") max x. 4.27m (14'0") * Kitchen/Breakfast Room 7.14m (23'5") x 4.54m (14'11") * Utility * Gymnasium 5.58m (18'4") x 4.94m (16'3") max. * Double Garage 4.94m (16'2") x 4.82m (15'10") FIRST FLOOR * Landing with Snug Area * Master Bedroom 4.59m (15'1") x 4.53m (14'10") with Built In Wardrobes & En Suite * Bedroom Two 5.58m (18'4") x 4.74m (15'7") with En Suite * Bedroom Three 3.55m (11'8") x 4.74m (15'7") with En Suite * Bedroom Four 4.50m (14'9") x 4.03m (13'3") * Bedroom Five 3.66m (12'0") x 3.74m (12'3") * Bedroom Six 2.26m (7'5") x 2.78m (9'2") * Family Bathroom

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7 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. Money Laundering: We have in place procedures and controls which are designed to forestall and prevent Money Laundering. If we suspect that a supplier, customer/client, or employee is committing a Money Laundering offence as defined by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we will in accordance with our legal responsibilities disclose the suspi cion to the National Crime Agency. 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. All room measurements and mi leages 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 woul d 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. Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Postal Address: The correct postal address of the property is understood to be Arden Croft, 46 Lovelace Avenue, Solihull B91 3JR. Land: It is suggested that prior to exchange of contracts, prospective purchasers walk the land and boundaries in order to satisfy themselves as to the exact area of land they are purchasing and also to check all fixtures and fittings either included or excluded in the sale. Directions: From the centre of Solihull proceed along Widney Man or Road in the direction of Knowle and Dorridge for approximately 1 mile and turn left into Lovelace Avenue where the property can be found on the right hand side. To complete our quality service, John Shepherd & Vaughan is pleased to offer the following:- Free Valuation: We would be pleased to carry out a free valuation and market appraisal of your property entirely without obligation. Please contact us to make the appropriate appointment. Residential Lettings and Property Management: If you are interested in letting out your property or are considering a property to rent, please contact John Shepherd Lettings on or visit Professional Survey Department: If this property should not meet your requirements and you decide to purchase a property not marketed by ourselves, we would be delighted to offer our professional services to you should you require an independent survey on the pr operty you intend to purchase. We offer a full range of professional surveys including the RICS Home Buyers' Survey and Valuation Reports, and full Building Surveys. For professional survey and valuation advice therefore, please do not hesitate to contact our Survey Department on John Shepherd Conveyancing: Very competitive fixed price rates agreed with our panel of local experienced and respected Solicitors. Please contact this office for further details or go to 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. 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. Collection The Old School House 2360 Stratford Road Hockley Heath Solihull West Midlands B94 6QT Tel: Fax: enquiries@johnshepherd.com