5 bedroom house for sale

UNRIVALLED REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN PRIME LOCATION
*1.8 acre south facing plot with valuable planning permission for the demolition of the existing property and erection of a replacement dwelling *7,000 sq.ft., of living accommodation *Atrium hallway *4 reception rooms *6 bedrooms *6 bathrooms *Plus 7,000 sq.ft. of superb basement recreation complex with indoor swimming pool and home cinema room *Triple car garage and additional basement garaging *Fabulous and prime locality backing onto farmland at the rear.

THIS PLAN IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY
It is not to scale and is intended to show the approximate relationship of one room to another, with an indication of the main fixtures and fittings

Lapworth is a most delightful unspoilt village in which to reside, enjoying a rural environment, yet being only a few minutes drive from the larger villages of Knowle and Dorridge, whilst Solihull town centre is some five miles distant. Lapworth village contains local shops, excellent local inns, rail commuter service from Lapworth Station, village hall, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, plus a junior and infant school in Station Lane. Surrounding Lapworth is lovely greenbelt countryside with many rural, canalside walks and bridle paths. There are two National Trust properties close to Lapworth, the historic houses of Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House. Stratford-upon Avon is some 14 miles away and Warwick approximately 9 miles. Furthermore, the N.E.C., Birmingham Airport and Railway Station the M.42 and M.40 motorway links are all within very easy reach

The property is situated in a particularly desirable and sought after location in Chapel Lane, just off Chessetts Wood Road, and enjoys a wide frontage to the lane, set in a magnificent established south facing plot extending to approximately 1.8 acres with open farmland at the rear.
The new dwelling is set well back from the road and comprises a highly individual detached house which will offer a superb basement leisure and recreation complex with games and music areas, snooker room, bar, homes cinema, gym/bedroom suite, with a lower terrace leading off. Of particular interest at ground floor level is the three storey atrium hallway with gallery to the basement and first floor gallery above. Radiating from the hallway is a cloakroom, family room, lounge, study, kitchen/breakfast room and dining room plus an oak framed glass walkway leading to a home office, and access to superb indoor swimming pool complex, whilst on the first floor and leading from a galleried landing is the master bedroom with dressing room, en suite, plus balcony to the rear and three further bedrooms, all with en suite facilities. In addition, there is a triple garage with bedroomsuite above, plus extensive basement garaging. The TOTAL floor area extends to 14,000 sq.ft. including the basement recreation complex.

The room measurements for the new dwelling will comprise as follows.
(NB all measurements taken from the plans provided and actual dimensions may vary).
A copy of all the relevant plans may be inspected at the agents office in Hockley Heath during normal working hours.

Porch

leading into lobby.

Hall/Family Room

10.30m(33'10'') x 5.00m(16'5'')

with cloaks cupboard off and Juliet balcony to the rear.

Drawing Room

8.34m(27'4'') x 6.70m(22'0'')

Oak framed and glazed walkway leads from the sitting room to:

Home Office

4.80m(15'9'') x 4.70m(15'5'')

Study

2.80m(9'2'') x 4.30m(14'1'')

with French doors to the terrace.

Dining/Breakfast Kitchen

11.24m(36'11'') x 6.75m(22'2'')

with French doors to the garden.

Double doors to:

Conservatory

3.26m(10'8'') x 4.72m(15'6'')

with two built in line cupboards.

Door to:

Lobby

off which leads separate MALE & FEMALE SHOWER/CHANGING ROOMS.

Indoor Swimming Pool

9.00m(29'6'') x 13.30m(43'8'')

Steps leading down to lower ground level and door to triple garage.

Leisure Area

11.74m(38'6'') x 30.02m(98'6'')

leading to:

Home Cinema Room

4.50m(14'9'') x 6.68m(21'11'')

with door to CINEMA STORE.

Bedroom Five/Gym

5.25m(17'3'') x 6.46m(21'2'')

with

Laundry Room

2.01m(6'7'') x 5.00m(16'5'')

Plant Room

AND HOLDING TANK ZONE.

From the Recreation Area double doors give access to:

Basement Garaging

14.30m(46'11'') x 18.99m(62'4'') max.

Master Bedroom

5.60m(18'4'') x 5.00m(16'5'')

Dressing Room

3.95m(13'0'') x 6.01m(19'9'')

Bedroom Two

4.60m(15'1'') x 4.50m(14'9'') max.

Bedroom Three

5.00m(16'5'') x 4.25m(13'11'')

Bedroom Four

5.66m(18'7'') x 4.52m(14'10'')

Triple Car Garage

9.00m(29'6'') x 5.80m(19'0'')

Stairs from the lobby in the swimming pool area lead to:

SELF CONTAINED SUITE comprising

Living Room

6.00m(19'8'') x 5.19m(17'0'')

Bedroom Six

2.92m(9'7'') x 4.60m(15'1'')

Nett Internal Floor Area

Nett Internal Floor Areas
Basement - 2,938 sq.ft.
(Including bedroom, en suite, home cinema & leisure area)
Ground Floor - 1,881 sq.ft.
(Including home office, study, sitting room, family area, dining and kitchen)
First Floor - 2,111 sq.ft.
(Including master bedroom, en suite, master dressing, en suite, three further bedrooms and en suites + bedroom six and social space & en suite)
Total Living Accommodation 7,000 sq.ft.
plus 7,000 sq.ft. leisure/garaging etc.

THIS PLAN IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY
It is not to scale and is intended to show the approximate relationship of one room to another, with an indication of the main fixtures and fittings

The existing property comprises a substantial detached house built in the 1960s, with oil fired central heating and currently comprises:-

Enclosed Entrance Porch

with double glazed door and side screens, slate tiled floor and glazed inner door leading to:-

Reception Hall

having radiator, fitted display mirrors and doors to:-

Fitted Cloakroom

having a coloured suite comprising low level W.C., vanity unit with mirror splashback, radiator and double door cloaks cupboard.

Dining Room

5.45m(17'11'') x 3.55m(11'8'')

with feature wood panelling to one wall, radiator, upvc double glazed front window and two wall light points. Double doors open through into:-

Split Level Lounge

9.33m(30'7'') max. x 7.27m(23'10'') max.

having a slate tiled open fireplace with display and television plinths, three radiators, four wall light points, feature wood panelling to part, two sets of double glazed sliding patio doors to the garden. Double access doors back to the reception hall and also to.

Breakfast Room

4.27m(14'0'') x 3.62m(11'11'')

with double radiator and double glazed sliding patio doors to the garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

4.84m(15'11'') x 4.61m(15'2'')

having a range of limed oak units with ceramic tiled worktops including inset sink unit, inset Atag hob, built-in microwave, Atag built-in dishwasher, Atag double oven set into housing unit with adjacent built-in refrigerator. Ceramic tiled splashbacks, range of wall units, matching dresser unit, double radiator and double glazed window overlooking the garden. Walk-in understairs store cupboard with electric light.

Utility

4.36m(14'4'') x 2.67m(8'9'')

(average measurements, irregular shape)
having fitted Formica base units, stainless steel sink, ceramic wall tiling to half height, range of wall cupboards, upvc double glazed window, door to walk-in wine store and door to boiler room housing the Potterton oil-fired central heating boiler.

Landing

having radiator and double door linen cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder.

Bedroom One

4.84m(15'11'') x 4.54m(14'11'')

having full height range of fitted wardrobes, radiator, upvc double glazed window with superb garden and country views. Door to:-

En Suite Bathroom

3.43m(11'3'') x 2.98m(9'9'')

having a coloured suite comprising panelled bath with fitted hand held shower, bidet, low level W.C., vanity unit with wash hand basin, cosmetic cupboards below, dressing mirror over and additional cosmetic cupboards. Wide tiled shower cubicle. Radiator/towel rail. Upvc double glazed window.

Bedroom Two

4.56m(15'0'') x 4.84m(15'11'')

having a range of built-in wardrobes, radiator and a double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom Three

5.44m(17'10'') x 3.60m(11'10'')

having central dressing table fitment with wardrobes to either side, radiator and a double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom Four

4.84m(15'11'') x 3.63m(11'11'')

with range of fitted wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to the rear and connecting door to the bathroom.

Family Bathroom

2.95m(9'8'') x 3.39m(11'1'')

having a coloured suite comprising panelled bath, low level W.C., vanity unit with wash hand basin having cosmetic cupboards and drawers below. Fitted dressing mirror with storage cupboards to either side. Tiled shower cubicle, radiator and a double glazed window.

Bedroom Five

4.54m(14'11'') x 3.30m(10'10'')

having a range of fitted bedroom furniture comprising wardrobes, corner dressing table fitment and fitted drawers. Radiator and a double glazed window to the front.

Roof Room One

8.85m(29'0'') x 2.89m(9'6'')

with three double glazed roof lights, sloping ceilings and a door to:

Roof Storage Area

4.43m(14'6'') x 3.20m(10'6'')

Carport

4.22m(13'10'') x 2.92m(9'7'')

with quarry tiled floor, connecting door to the utility and door to:

Garage

6.07m(19'11'') x 5.88m(19'4'')

having sliding door to the front and internal strip lighting.

Double gates at the side of the property give access to a tarmacadam and concreted hardstanding area with timber potting shed, ornamental walling and gates through to the:-

Superb Established Garden

with full width paved patio, extensive lawn interspersed with a variety of ornamental trees, inset shrub beds, post and rail fencing and conifer hedgerow. Separate kitchen garden area.

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.
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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 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 included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded.
Tenure: The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.

Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is by way of an oil-fired system.
Local Authority: Warwick District Council.
Postal Address: The correct postal address of the property is understood to be 52 Chapel Lane, Lapworth, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 6EU.
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 agents office in Hockley Heath proceed south along the A3400 Stratford Road and turn immediately left into the Old Warwick Road signposted Lapworth and Warwick. Continue along the Old Warwick Road passing the Timber Yard on the right hand side and after a short distance turn left into Packwood Lane which continues into Rising Lane. At the Punch Bowl Public House turn left into Chessetts Wood Road and after approximately 1/2 mile turn right into Chapel Lane, pass over the railway bridge where the property will be found on the right hand side.

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