Dorchester Road, Solihull

Located on the popular and well-regarded Dorchester Road, this substantial detached property offers great scope for refurbishment throughout and has potential for extension to the side and rear (subject to the necessary planning permissions). In brief, the accommodation comprises; four bedrooms, family bathroom (plus separate WC and further wash room), three reception rooms (including conservatory), breakfast kitchen, downstairs WC (plus gardener’s WC), and covered side passageway. It further benefits from a large rear garden, integral single garage, detached double garage, and ample driveway parking to the front.

This property is being offered for sale with no onward chain.

The town of Solihull offers an excellent range of amenities to include the renowned “Touchwood” shopping centre and “Tudor Grange” leisure centre with swimming pool, park and athletics track. There are schools to suit all age groups, including public and private schools for both boys and girls. The nearest railway station ("Widney Manor") is only 0.4 miles away and provides direct trains to Solihull, Birmingham City Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Worcester. In addition, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX) are within an approximate 20-minute drive, while the nearby M42 (J5) provides fast links to the M5, M6 and M40 motorways.

Situated on a corner plot, this property is set back from the road behind a lawned foregarden and is screened from the road by a range of mature hedges, scrubs and trees. The in-and-out tarmacadam driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and also, gives access to the single integral garage and detached double garage. The glazed front door opens into:

Entrance Porch - 1.80m x 1.20m (5'10" x 3'11") - With obscure UPVC double glazed leaded light window to the front and quarry tiled flooring. Pair of obscure glazed doors into:

Hallway - 6.40m x 2.10m (20'11" x 6'10") - With UPVC double glazed leaded light window to the front, staircase rising to the first floor, feature panelling to the walls, and radiator. Door into:

Downstairs Wc - With obscure UPVC double glazed window to the front, low level WC, corner wash hand basin, and radiator.

Living Room - 5.20m (plus bay window) x 4.20m (max) (17'0" (plus - With UPVC double glazed bay window to the front, further UPVC double glazed window to the side, feature brick fireplace with hearth, fitted TV stand, and two radiators. UPVC double glazed door with matching side window into:

Conservatory - 4.20m x 3.20m (13'9" x 10'5") - Of timber construction; with UPVC double glazed roof, UPVC double glazed windows to three sides, part glazed door to the side, and pair of double glazed doors leading to the rear garden.

Dining Room - 4.30m (max) x 3.90m (plus walk-in bay window) (14' - With UPVC double glazed leaded light bay window to the rear, UPVC double glazed leaded light door leading to the rear garden, and radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen -

•Kitchen Area - 3.70m x 2.90m (12'1" x 9'6") - With UPVC double glazed window to the rear, fitted kitchen with a range of wall, drawer and base units with work surface over, inset two bowl/single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, built-in electric double oven and grill, inset 4-ring gas hob with extractor fan over, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and radiator. Part glazed door into:

•Breakfast Area - 3.90m x 2.00m (12'9" x 6'6") - With UPVC double glazed window to the rear and built-in corner dining bench. Opening into:

Covered Side Passageway - With doors leading to the front and rear of the property, as well as to the integral garage. Further door into:

Gardener’S Wc - With low level WC.

Single Integral Garage - 5.20m x 2.80m (17'0" x 9'2") - With up-and-over door to the front, lighting, power, and wall mounted gas-fired “Worcester” central heating boiler.

First Floor Landing - With hatch giving access to the roof space, UPVC double glazed windows to the front, doors to mirror fronted storage cupboard and additional storage cupboard, and radiator.

Bedroom One - 5.20m x 4.20m (max) (17'0" x 13'9" (max)) - With UPVC double glazed windows to the front, side and rear, range of built-in wardrobes, and two radiators.

Bedroom Two - 3.90m (plus bay window) x 3.60m (max) (12'9" (plus - With UPVC double glazed bay window to the rear, range of built-in wardrobes with mirror fronted sliding doors, and radiator. Door into:

Wash Room - With low level WC and wash hand basin.

Bedroom Three - 3.80m x 3.00m (12'5" x 9'10") - With UPVC double glazed window to the rear, range of built-in wardrobes, and radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.70m x 2.70m (12'1" x 8'10") - With UPVC double glazed window to the front, built-in wardrobe, and radiator.

Family Bathroom - 3.10m x 1.70m (10'2" x 5'6") - With obscure UPVC double glazed window to the rear, 3-piece suite comprising; panelled bath, shower cubicle with mains fed shower over, and pedestal wash hand basin. Door into:

Airing Cupboard - Housing the immersion heater with additional shelving above, and radiator.

Separate Wc - 1.60m x 0.90m (5'2" x 2'11") - With obscure UPVC double glazed window to the side and low level WC.

Large Rear Garden - Mainly laid-to-lawn with a range of plants, shrubs and trees. The garden is bound on all sides by mature hedging and has an ornamental pond.

Detached Double Garage - With two metal up-and-over doors to the front.

Additional Information - Broadband and Mobile:
Ultrafast broadband speed is available in the area, with a predicted highest available download speed of 1,800 Mbps and a highest available upload speed of 1,000 Mbps. Mobile signal coverage (both voice and data) is available from the four major providers (O2, EE, Three, and Vodafone), with outdoor availability being rated 'Likely' and the indoor availability being rated 'Likely' and 'Limited'. For more information, please visit:

Council Tax:
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council - Band G

Fixtures & Fittings:
All those items mentioned in these particulars will be included in the sale, others, if any, are specifically excluded.

Flood Risk:
This location is in 'Flood Zone 1' (Low Probability). For more information, please visit:

Services:
Mains drainage, electricity, gas and water are connected to the property. The heating is via a gas-fired boiler, which is located in the single integral garage.

Tenure:
The property is Freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion of the sale.

Viewing:
Strictly by prior appointment with Earles / ).

Earles is a Trading Style of 'John Earle & Son LLP' Registered in England. Company No: OC326726 for professional work and 'Earles Residential Ltd' Company No: 13260015 Agency & Lettings. Registered Office: Carleton House, 266 - 268 Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 3AD.