Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull

A substantial detached family home, designed and built by the current owners in 2012 and finished throughout to an exacting standard. It is a house that has been thought through in detail, from the layout to the systems behind the walls, and the result is accommodation that is exceptionally versatile, spacious and practical for family life, set on a superb plot approaching a quarter of an acre in one of Dorridge's most convenient positions.

A walled frontage and a large driveway, with room for some four or five vehicles, set the tone on arrival, and a pair of double front doors open into a hallway that makes an impressive first impression. Underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor, while smart lighting control and ceiling speakers are installed across the house, so the atmosphere and music of each room can be set at the touch of a button.

The heart of the home is a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting space, arranged around a large central island. Granite worktops are complemented by a Corian feature within the island, beneath a dropped feature ceiling housing the ceiling extractor above a Bosch gas hob. The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped, with two ovens, a microwave oven and a steam oven (all Siemans), a wine cooler, a brand new and as yet unused Siemens dishwasher, and a Quooker tap delivering boiling, sparkling and filtered water. Bifold doors open straight onto the patio and garden, making this the natural place to gather, cook and entertain.

Alongside, the sitting room is a comfortable retreat with a wood burner for winter evenings and sliding doors out to the patio and garden. A separate family room to the front of the house, with its attractive bay window, gives a second reception space away from the kitchen, and a study or hobby room offers a quiet place to work from home. Practicality is well catered for, with a utility room providing space for a washing machine and dryer, a separate laundry room, a cloakroom and internal access to the garage.

An oak staircase rises to a generous first-floor landing, off which five bedrooms are served by five bathrooms: four en suites and a main family bathroom. The principal suite is exceptional, its generous en suite featuring a Clearlight sauna, double vanity basins and underfloor heating, a genuine sense of luxury to begin and end each day. Every bathroom in the house is finished with Porcelanosa tiling.

The top floor provides a self-contained suite with its own living or hobby space, a further bedroom and an en suite, bringing the total to six bedrooms and six bathrooms. It lends itself equally to teenagers, visiting family, guests or a home office, and should a buyer wish, there is space here for a small kitchenette or prep station.

Behind the scenes, the house benefits from an MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) system, supplying filtered air throughout, together with a semi-commercial pressurised hot water system, well suited to a home with this many bathrooms.

Outside, the rear garden is well screened by established hedging and trees, creating a private setting for family life. An arctic cabin provides a characterful space for entertaining in summer and cosy gatherings on winter evenings, and a rainwater harvester is also installed. The garage has an electric door and will accommodate a Range Rover Sport, and power has already been laid for electric gates, should a buyer wish to add them.

Thoughtfully designed, beautifully specified and placed within walking distance of the station and village, Woodchester Road is an exceptional opportunity for families seeking space, quality and convenience in one of Solihull's most sought-after villages.

Location - Dorridge is one of Solihull's most sought-after villages, prized for its mainline railway station, well-regarded schools and genuine sense of community, all within easy reach of open Warwickshire countryside. From Woodchester Road, the station and the village centre are around half a mile away, so the morning commute can start on foot, and a coffee on Station Road or a quick trip to Sainsbury's is an easy stroll rather than a drive.

Dorridge Primary School is close at hand, alongside St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School and Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School, with Arden Academy in neighbouring Knowle providing highly regarded secondary education. Station Road's boutiques, cafes and restaurants, including The Forest Bar & Restaurant and the Dark Horse Espresso Bar, add to the village's appeal at weekends, while Knowle's historic High Street and Solihull's Touchwood centre offer a wider choice of shopping and dining a short drive away.

Dorridge train station puts fast, frequent Chiltern Railways services into Birmingham Moor Street and Snow Hill within around 20 minutes, and direct trains to London Marylebone in around 1 hour 40 minutes, making this a genuinely practical base for commuters. The M42 is within a few minutes' drive for Birmingham Airport, the NEC and the wider motorway network. At weekends, the National Trust's moated manor house at Baddesley Clinton is a short drive away, along with the wider Warwickshire countryside for walking and cycling.

What's nearby (approximate distances)
•Dorridge Station: approx. 0.5 miles (around an 11-minute walk)
•Dorridge Primary School: approx. 0.8 miles
•Arden Academy, Knowle (secondary): approx. 1.5 miles
•Sainsbury's and Dorridge village centre, Station Road: approx. 0.5 miles
•Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull (larger centre): approx. 3.6 miles
•Dorridge Surgery, Avenue Road (GP): approx. 0.6 miles
•608 Vets, Bentley Heath (Widney Road): approx. 1.5 miles

Tenure: Freehold

Services: All mains services connected. Broadband currently supplied by Virgin Media. CCTV is installed at the property. Power is in place for electric gates, should a buyer wish to install them.

Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | Council Tax Band G

EPC: Rating B

Postcode: B93 8EN

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