13 Ashleigh Road, Solihull

Overview

Oakdene, 13 Ashleigh Road, is a truly stunning, 6-bedroom, Edwardian, semi-detached, character family residence, extending to circa 3,000 square feet over 3 storeys, having been lovingly and extensively renovated, internally and externally, by the present owners, and is therefore presented to the very highest standard throughout. 

Situated proudly, and most conveniently, in the heart of Solihull Conservation Area, within comfortable strolling distance of Solihull town centre, Touchwood and the station, this most impressive, beautiful and substantial residence, demands an internal viewing to fully appreciate the spaciously proportioned accommodation, which enjoys a wealth of original features throughout, and also benefits from vacant possession and no upward chain.

Solihull’s name is commonly thought to have derived from the position of its parish church, St Alphege, on a ‘soily’ hill. It is the most affluent town of the West Midlands, and one of the most affluent areas in the UK outside London. The town is noted for its historic architecture, which includes surviving examples of timber framed Tudor style houses and shops. The historic Solihull School dates from 1560 (although not on its present site) and the aforementioned Grade 1 listed, red sandstone, parish church of St. Alphege, dates from a similar period and is a large and handsome example of English Gothic church architecture, with a traditional spire 168 feet high, making it visible from a great distance. Lying at the heart of the West Midlands motorway network, Solihull is one of the best-connected towns in the country. Bordered by the M6 and the M40 and split by the M42, which divides the urban centre of the borough from the rural south and east and being linked to European and global markets by Birmingham International Airport. It therefore has significant geographic and infrastructural advantages, being situated 7.5 miles southeast of Birmingham, 18 miles northwest of Warwick and 110 miles northwest of London. The town centre boasts a bustling high street and the enviable shopping and entertainment complex, Touchwood, containing multiple well known retail outlets, a huge variety restaurants and bars and a multi-screen cinema showing the very latest releases. It also enjoys over 1,500 acres of green space including Elmdon, Malvern and Brueton parks, which offer plenty of family recreational facilities and ornamental gardens to walk in, to the wilder Babs Mill Local Nature Reserve with its lake, river and fishing areas. Additionally, the borough benefits from a number of outstanding state schools, including Tudor Grange and Arden academies, as well as a variety of well-regarded independent schools, with the historic, ISI ‘excellent’ rated, Solihull School being one of the most highly respected within the country.

Vendor Comments

“Having lived in Solihull for over 25 years raising our family, Ashleigh Road was always a road we admired for its unique character and charm. We were absolutely overjoyed when the opportunity finally arose for us to move into Number 13. While the property required a complete, top-to-bottom renovation, we knew it deserved a dedicated, no-compromise approach to bring it back to the high standard it so richly deserved.

The location has been unbeatable for us, offering the ultimate convenience with exceptional train links and being just a short, pleasant stroll from the town centre. Outside, our beautiful mature garden has been a constant joy, beautifully encapsulating the spirit of each changing season.

We have poured our hearts and souls into restoring this home, and we have quite literally brought it back to life. However, a wonderful opportunity has now arisen for us to relocate near the south coast. Realising that life is too short, we have made the decision to move.

We have cherished our time restoring this unique home, and we hope the next owners will enjoy its charm and continue to add to its rich history.”

Tenure

We have been advised that the property is FREEHOLD However, you

should check this with your legal advisor before exchanging contracts.

Local Authority

Solihull  Borough Council - Council Tax Band G

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water, drainage and sewerage. According to OFCOM the maximum download/upload speeds are 5,500 Mbps and 5,500 Mbps respectively for this property.

Key Features

Edwardian semi-detached character family residence

Circa 3,000 square feet over 3 storeys

Conservation Area setting

Extensively renovated throughout 

Many original period features

Entrance porch

Reception hall 

Guest cloak room

Living room

Sitting room

Conservatory

Fitted breakfast kitchen

Fitted utility room

Study

Cellar

First & second floor landings

6 Bedrooms 

‘Jack & Jill’ en-suite bathroom

First & second floor shower rooms

Separate WC

Gas central heating with new boiler (2024)

Substantial established rear gardens

Garage store

Driveway parking for multiple vehicles 

No chain

Further information

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 

In accordance with legal requirements, all purchasers (including giftees) must undergo anti-money laundering checks. Whilst we remain responsible for ensuring that all checks are made and any on-going monitoring is carried out correctly, the initial verification is completed by a third party provider (CreditSafe UK Limited) and does incur an upfront, non-refundable cost of £20 + VAT per person (£24 Inc VAT). These checks must be completed before the MOS (memorandum of sale) can be issued.  

Additional Note

We have not tested any of the gas, electrical or sanitary appliances, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure appliances are in good working order. Floor plans are for identification purposes only, and are not to scale, all room measurements quoted in these sales details are approximate. Subjective comments in these details are the opinion of the agent at the time these details were prepared. All information provided in these details are done so in good faith, to offer a guide only, and do not constitute any part of a contract or offer. We would advise that fixtures and fittings included within the sale are confirmed by the purchaser at the point of offer. Images used within these details are under copyright and are the sole property of Simon Burt The Estate Agent, therefore, under no circumstances are they to be reproduced by a third party without prior permission.