Kenilworth Road, Knowle, Solihull

An entertainer’s home in the truest sense, where a vaulted brick cookhouse, sunken firepit
terrace and light-filled open-plan living all open onto 1.1 south-facing acres of orchard, moments from Knowle High Street.

Set behind electric gates on a generous, south-facing plot of around 1.1 acres, The Orchard is a home designed around gathering people together, inside and out. Originally built in 2007 and
since transformed by the current owners through a ground and upper-floor extension and a
thorough renovation, it now offers total accommodation of 4,709 sq ft.

New windows, updated electrics, ground and first-floor underfloor heating and a heating system installed in 2022 mean the substance matches the style, while the main house carries a ‘B’ rating for energy efficiency, a rarity in a home of this character.

The heart of the house is an expansive open-plan kitchen and family room, laid with warm wood floors and opening through bifold doors onto the terrace and garden so that summer entertaining flows seamlessly from inside to out. An adjoining dining area sits beneath rooflights, and just off the kitchen, a discreet butler’s pantry and prep kitchen keeps the main space uncluttered, fitted with a Miele oven and with space for an American-style fridge freezer and dishwasher.

A separate laundry room, served by a laundry chute from the first floor, adds a genuinely
practical note for family life. The living room, again with wooden floors, is connected by sliding
doors to a study that can equally serve as a separate dining room, giving the ground floor a
flexibility that suits both quiet evenings and larger occasions.

A striking oak-and-glass staircase rises through the house, a newly fitted and tiled cloakroom
serves the ground floor, and a wired speaker system, currently run through Sonos, plays
throughout.

Upstairs, the principal suite is a true highlight: an impressive gabled ceiling draws the eye
upward, while windows frame open views over the rear grounds. A large walk-in wardrobe, plus a beautifully appointed ensuite with double vanity sinks and a generous walk-in shower.
Further bedrooms on this floor are served by a well-finished family bathroom (access from 2
bedrooms), and the top floor offers particularly versatile accommodation, with a bedroom,
bathroom and living room that together make an ideal guest suite, teenage retreat or home-
working floor.

Outside is where The Orchard truly comes into its own. A detached cookhouse and BBQ kitchen, finished under a vaulted timber ceiling with exposed brick, is fitted with a commercial extractor, bifold opening windows and its own WC, making it fully self-contained from the main house for entertaining yet within easy reach of the butler’s pantry. A sunken firepit sits at the centre of the rear terrace for cooler evenings, and beyond it the grounds unfold into a mature orchard of pear, plum, apple and cherry trees that gives the house its name.
An in-and-out gated driveway sweeps to detached triple garaging and a store, all secured behind electric gates, with external CCTV throughout. A thoughtful final touch for four-legged family members: a hot and cold water dog shower in the garage, ready for muddy paws after a morning across the orchard.

Completing the picture is a separate detached annexe cottage, with its own entrance from the front driveway, offering a bedroom, shower room and kitchenette; ideal for extended family, guests or a home office with genuine independence.

Important Applicant Information
All prospective tenants will be required to complete satisfactory referencing, identity verification and applicable Anti-Money Laundering checks prior to commencement of a tenancy. Referencing may include credit and affordability assessments, verification of employment and/or income, previous landlord references and Right to Rent checks where applicable.

Applicants may be required to provide supporting documentation and/or a suitable guarantor depending upon their individual circumstances and the outcome of referencing.
Any holding deposit taken will be handled in accordance with applicable legislation and does not constitute confirmation that a tenancy has been granted. Further information regarding the circumstances in which a holding deposit may be retained will be provided prior to payment.

The tenancy remains subject to satisfactory referencing, Right to Rent requirements, agreement of the tenancy terms and the landlord's final approval.
The security deposit, rent payable in advance and any other permitted payments will be confirmed prior to commencement of the tenancy and handled in accordance with applicable legislation.

Tenancy Type
The type and terms of tenancy offered will depend upon the circumstances of the applicant and the nature of the letting.

Where the tenancy qualifies as an assured tenancy, it will be granted and managed in accordance with the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and all other applicable legislation.

Where the tenancy falls outside the assured tenancy regime, including certain company lets and other contractual or common-law tenancies, different terms and statutory provisions may apply. Full details of the proposed tenancy, including its duration, rent, deposit, notice provisions and any applicable conditions, will be provided to applicants prior to entering into the tenancy.

Viewing
By prior appointment with Rock Innovate Limited on the number provided.