Claret Wood Streetly Wood Sutton Coldfield West Midlands

Claret Wood Streetly Wood Sutton Coldfield West Midlands

CLARET WOOD This amazing seven bedroom, 6,500ft 2 prestigious property is set in one and a half acres of stunning landscaped grounds on a private gated road. Built in 1906, it boasts a wealth of period features with a contemporary twist offering a wonderful family home, perfect for entertaining, with detached leisure complex including heated pool.

Step Inside Claret Wood This grand house boasts a cosy but elegant interior. The opulent oak panelled entrance hall, with sweeping staircase, leads to a large formal reception room and two further reception rooms all with access to the beautiful rear gardens. The stone fireplace with log burner conjures images of cosy winter evenings in the panel ceilinged family room. A detached leisure complex with vaulted bar and games room/cinema room or gym and heated indoor pool with changing rooms and bathroom, has enabled the current vendors to host some wonderful parties. A perfect chill out space for children and teenagers or for you to enjoy the wonderful luxury of an evening/morning swim in your own pool with amazing landscaped views. I d say that living here has enabled us to enjoy the very best of both worlds. Streetly Village, which is just a stroll away, has a nice selection of independent shops and restaurants, and the larger supermarkets are just a short drive from here. We also benefit from excellent transport links, so it s easy to get just about anywhere.

The heart of the home is the contemporary luxury kitchen with a wonderful fusion of elegant painted storage units and granite. Smart dressers flank the breakfast room which leads seamlessly into the light and airy Orangery / Day Room with bi-fold doors opening onto the gardens and a gas log burner for chillier evenings. The orangery and kitchen are my favourites, says Margaret, and they combine to form the real hub of the home. Cooking is now an absolute pleasure, particularly when we re entertaining, because I can interact with our guests and so still feel part of the action.

Seller Insight This large and beautifully presented family home occupies a much sought after location within one of Sutton Coldfield s most exclusive residential addresses. Streetly Wood is a gated, private road that consists of just sixteen luxury properties, which all boast generous lush green plots. It is a quiet and aesthetically pleasing location, but one that is also just a stone s throw from the affluent town centre. We purchased the property twelve years ago, says Margaret, and I d say that it was without doubt the sheer beauty of the house and the immediate surroundings that sold it to us. The minute you drive through the gates of Streetly Wood it s like entering another world; it s so peaceful and picturesque that it s often hard to believe we re so close to the shops, restaurants, train station even the airport which is approximately a 10 minute drive. The house was beautifully renovated by a previous owner, so when we came here it was absolutely gorgeous throughout. However, over the years we too have made some changes here and there which we feel have enhanced the property further. We replaced one of the big bay windows with French doors, so now every one of the main living areas can be opened up to the garden; we refurbished one of the main bathrooms and outside we created a lovely patio seating area around the swimming pool. The biggest change, however, came with the addition of a really stunning orangery, which extended the huge kitchen and created much more space for dining and relaxing. The house was lovely when we came here, but it s now quite exceptional. When we moved twelve years ago, my husband was very keen to have a lovely big garden, continues Margaret, and here we have around one-and-a-half acres of the most beautifully landscaped grounds. We have open lawns, box hedging and deep flowerbeds that divide the space into lots of really interesting areas secret gardens, as I like to call them and we ve planted an avenue of cherry trees, which looks quite spectacular when in bloom. It s not only a very beautiful garden, but it s also extremely peaceful and there s an array of lovely places to sit out and relax. 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.

The swimming pool is a feature of the property that we ve really enjoyed over the years, says Margaret. It has a retractable cover, so can be opened up to the elements when the weather is warm, and adjacent to it is the boot room, which is a great space complete with bar area that s fabulous for parties. We actually have planning in place to create a link between it and the main house.

An elaborate arched leaded window throws an abundance of light into the spacious landing. There are seven double bedrooms over two floors. The master suite enjoys a personal dressing room and large en-suite bathroom. There is also a wonderful double bedroom with a personal balcony to enjoy breakfast al fresco overlooking the gardens what a perfect guest room this would make! This recently reformed contemporary family bathroom has large bath and shower.

Step Outside Claret Wood We defy anybody to not be impressed by the location and beautiful landscaped grounds of this wonderful family home. Luscious lawns wrap around the terraces with summer houses hidden in the grounds framed by a delightful woodland setting. This truly is a place to escape and enjoy the luxury lifestyle that living in a property like this affords. Claret Wood actually owns the private road, Streetly Wood that is home to 16 luxury properties. Claret Wood is such a special place, but unfortunately the property is now far too big for just my husband and I, says Margaret. We love everything about the house, the garden and the location, and we hope that the property as a whole gives as much pleasure to its new owners as it has to us.

SUTTON COLDFIELD A green and pleasant suburb, just eight miles from the city centre of Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield is famed for its beautiful park and nature reserve. At 2,224 acres, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country. A site of Special Scientific interest, it provides habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife. A former borough town, Sutton Coldfield is the largest place to shop and relax within Birmingham outside of the city centre. There are three distinct shopping environments provided by the Red Rose Centre, The Mall and New Hall Walk, which brings out of town shops into the heart of Sutton Coldfield. With a broad range of High Street names located on The Parade there is something for everyone. There are ample swimming and dry sports facilities at Wyndley Leisure Centre, a short walk from the town centre, as well as a feast of cultural, hobby or interest groups on offer throughout the area. You could try your hand at sailing at Powells Pool or enjoy a round of golf the Sutton Coldfield circuit is truly excellent! With four private golf courses set within the constituency boundary and two additional municipal golf courses, there is something here for the keen golfer, no matter what your handicap. The schooling in the area is fantastic with grammar and private schools all within easy reach. The town centre is located on the A5127, approximately 7 miles north of Birmingham city centre. It can also be approached from the A38 exit Minworth or Bassetts Pole as well as junction 9 of the M42. Various local train station provides an effortless commute to both Birmingham and Lichfield.

BIRMINGHAM Lying at the seat of England s industrial and commercial heartland, the Second City is the very model of a beaming cosmopolitan global city that sets the standard for others to mirror. Increasingly recognised as an important cultural hub with the Birmingham Royal Ballet based in the city, along with a magnificent and striking new library. Birmingham also boasts some of the best shopping in Europe with the superb Bullring Shopping Centre containing over 140 shops including a flagship Selfridges department store. The exclusive Mailbox development is host to a range of designer stores including Armani and Harvey Nichols. Alongside outstanding museums and galleries you ll find an increasing number of gastronomic restaurants, cool and/or secret cocktail bars and picturesque canals with waterside bars, restaurants, attractions and cruises. Thriving legacies of Birmingham s industrial heritage include its Jewellery Quarter, Cadbury manufacturing plant and a former custard factory that s been transformed into a cutting-edge creative hub. With construction on the High Speed Rail (HS2) line connecting London with Birmingham in just 45 minutes by 2026 set to boost employment and the economy, Brum, as it s dubbed by locals, is buzzing.

Location Streetly Wood is a semi-rural district in the Little Aston area of Sutton Coldfield, located approximately seven miles north of Birmingham. Little Aston is an affluent area contained within four corners, formed by local landmarks: Blake Street Station rail bridge in the east, by Little Aston Golf Club s grounds to the west, a naturally flowing stream to the north and the Rosemary Hill Road/Thornhill Road traffic island in the south. A private BUPA hospital is located on the former Little Aston Hall estate and the area also has its own primary school, Little Aston Primary School, next door is the Little Aston Recreation Ground. In addition, there are other excellent schools in the area for all ages both private and state controlled. The area is in walking distance of a championship golf course, local high calibre shops, a superb coffee shop and there is a Waitrose and selection of shops, bars and restaurants at nearby Mere Green. Motorways The M6 and M6 Toll motorways are within easy reach, making both the Midlands and national motorway network readily accessible. One of the many advantages of the area is its location for fast connections to the M6, M6 Toll, M42 and Birmingham International/NEC train station and airport. Railway Stations Several train stations are close by including Butlers Lane and Sutton Coldfield providing access to Lichfield Trent Valley, which has a direct train to London Euston in just 1 hour 15 minutes, and to New Street Station in Birmingham. Airports Birmingham International Airport is located 17.5 miles away which, via the M42, is approximately 25 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 37 miles away which is, via the A42, approximately 45 minutes drive. STREETLY WOOD SUTTON COLDFIELD 130 miles from London Easy access to M6, M6 Toll, M42, M40 Local train links: Butlers Lane, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield M40 Fine & Country West Midlands Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 04018410 l VAT Reg No: 754062833 Registered Office: Newman Property Services, 1 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE

Agents Notes Gas Fired Central Heating Mains Electric & Water Claret Wood Streetly Wood, Sutton Coldfield Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House = 4274 Sq Ft/397 Sq M Garage = 449 Sq Ft/42 Sq M Outbuilding = 1747 Sq Ft/162 Sq M Total = 6470 Sq Ft/601 Sq M N W E Sky Sky Sky S Telephone/Broadband Local Authority Walsall Council Council Tax Band H Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0121 272 6900 Sky Orangery 9.46 x 4.08 31'0" x 13'5" Utility Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.66 x 5.00 18'7" x 16'5" F/P Gated Area Snug 5.72 x 4.69 18'9" x 15'5" (Maximum) Bedroom 4 4.56 x 4.33 15'0" x 14'2" (Maximum) Balcony Bedroom 3 4.98 x 4.71 16'4" x 15'5" Bedroom 6 4.60 x 4.29 15'1" x 14'1" (Maximum) Sky Bedroom 7 4.02 x 3.55 13'2" x 11'8" Games Room 8.16 x 4.34 26'9" x 14'3" Pump Room Bar Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday 8:30am 6:30pm 9:00am 4:00pm viewings/appointments available Hall 4.60 x 4.49 15'1" x 14'9" Drawing Room 8.53 x 4.77 28'0" x 15'8" (Maximum) Dining Room 3.71 x 3.63 12'2" x 11'11" (Maximum) F/P Dressing Room Bedroom 5 3.74 x 3.56 12'3" x 11'8" Master Bedroom 5.12 x 3.73 16'10" x 12'3" Bedroom 2 5.28 x 4.61 17'4" x 15'1" (Maximum) Dressing Room Swimming Pool 12.33 x 7.77 40'5" x 25'6" Double Garage 7.10 x 5.74 23'4" x 18'10" Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House: 397 sq m / 4274 sq ft Garage: 42 sq m / 449 sq ft Outbuilding: 162 sq m / 1747 sq ft Total: 601 sq m / 6470 sq ft Illustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only. Ground Floor Gated Area First Floor Second Floor Outbuilding FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8314814/lpv 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. Printed: 03/11/2017 To view the video of this property visit our website or social media channels

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