6 bed detached house for sale

Poolhead Lane, Earlswood, Solihull B94

An exceptional home with unrivalled facilities for luxurious living and effortless entertaining, set within expansive grounds that also offer exciting potential for future development (subject to planning).

Description

This marvellous property, with its two sweeping driveways and seven acres of gardens and woodland, boasts an impressive footprint of accommodation. On the ground floor, you will find a kitchen dining family room, a sitting room, a conservatory and a utility room.

Upstairs, there are six spacious bedrooms, with one of them benefiting from an en-suite and another featuring a balcony. The bedrooms are served by a well-equipped family bathroom and a house shower room.

Outside, the gardens are beautifully landscaped and perfect for entertaining. The property includes a private lake and 2.5 acres of woodlands. Ample driveway parking is available, and car enthusiasts will appreciate the garaging and carports.

The pool house is a highlight, featuring a heated swimming pool with a high spec motorised safety cover, a Jacuzzi, a gym area and changing rooms. Additionally, there is a separate annexe, ideal for use as additional accommodation or for running a business.

• This stunning property offers over 3,000 sq ft of beautifully designed accommodation, combining elegance and functionality across multiple living spaces.

• The expansive gardens, spanning over 5.5 acres, include meticulously landscaped lawns, a spacious terrace with a pizza oven and an annexe with two garages.

• Enjoy the impressive pool house, featuring a heated indoor swimming pool and a dedicated Jacuzzi area, making it a luxurious retreat within your own home.

• The private driveway provides ample parking space, complemented by an attached double garage.

• At the heart of this home is the spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area, with bi-fold doors that seamlessly connect to the garden, perfect for modern living and entertaining.

• Earlswood, a charming village with excellent transport links, is close to the picturesque Earlswood Lakes and offers easy access to Solihull, Redditch, and Birmingham.

The kitchen
The heart of this exceptional home is the spacious open plan kitchen featuring a traditional aga, contemporary wall and base units, a breakfast bar, integrated appliances including a microwave and dishwasher and space for an American-style fridge freezer.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the family area, with bi-folding doors opening onto the garden, providing seamless indoor-outdoor living.

There is also a convenient utility room featuring shaker-style wall and base units, a Belfast sink, space for a washing machine and dryer and access to a downstairs WC.

The dining room
Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room enhances the open plan layout and features a large bay window that floods the space with natural light. It offers ample room for a substantial eight-seater dining table, making it ideal for hosting dinner parties.

The sitting room
This spacious sitting room spans over 24 feet and is illuminated by a generous front-facing bay window and recessed ceiling spotlights, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A cleverly engineered log burner, designed for rear loading and minimal mess, adds to the room’s charm and functionality.

The conservatory
Adjacent to the sitting room and accessible via sliding doors, the delightful conservatory offers panoramic views of the garden and is a bright, welcoming space.

The landing
Ascending the staircase, you are welcomed by a spacious and light-filled landing. This area features ample built-in storage and provides access to six bedrooms, a family bathroom and a shower room.

The principal bedroom
The master bedroom, situated at the front of the property, offers a serene retreat with dual-aspect windows that flood the space with natural light. It includes a stylish en suite shower room, featuring a walk-in shower, a contemporary washbasin set upon a vanity unit and a low-level WC.

Bedroom two
This spacious single bedroom is situated at the rear and features a private balcony, offering captivating views across the grounds. It also includes built-in wardrobes for ample storage.

Bedroom three
Also located at the rear, this double bedroom benefits from dual-aspect windows that provide scenic views and an abundance of natural light.

The family bathroom
The large family bathroom is well-appointed and features a corner bathtub with a telephone-style shower attachment. It also includes a low-level WC and a washbasin set upon an extensive vanity unit. Tiled walls and flooring add an elegant touch to this space.

Bedroom four
This spacious bedroom, located at the front of the property, features built-in wardrobes and can comfortably accommodate a double bed. It benefits from ample natural light through its window and offers pleasant views of the front of the property.

Bedrooms five & six
These two double bedrooms, located at the front of the property, are both bright and welcoming. Bedroom five features a window with views of the front, while bedroom six benefits from dual-aspect windows, allowing natural light to fill the room and offering scenic views from two directions.

The shower room
Completing the property is a practical house shower room. This room features a walk-in shower, a low-level WC and a washbasin set upon a vanity unit, ensuring convenience for all occupants.

The pool house
The property features an impressive sports complex within its grounds. The indoor heated swimming pool comes with a motorised safety cover and is complemented by a dedicated area for a Jacuzzi. Conveniently, the pool house also includes a changing room and a boiler room.

The separate Annexe
This valuable addition includes two garages, one with a workshop, accessed through an inner hallway leading to the bedrooms currently utilised as offices. Ideal for home businesses, this space offers three bedrooms/offices, a staff kitchen, a shower room and a separate WC. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the triple carport and separate machine store, providing ample space for vehicles and equipment.

The terrace
The terrace is a spectacular addition to the property providing a spacious area designed for relaxation and entertainment. It includes a covered sunken seating space with a TV and heating, creating a welcoming environment for gatherings and leisure.

The gardens and grounds
The property’s grounds span an impressive 5.75 acres, with meticulously landscaped gardens occupying approximately 3 acres and a private woodland covering the remainder of the land. Adjacent to the house, the gardens offer ideal spaces for outdoor entertainment, featuring a large patio with an awning extending over a seating area alongside an Italian pizza oven. A covered sunken seating area, equipped with a TV and heating, creates a delightful atmosphere for al fresco dining. The front garden is equally impressive, featuring vast lawns and a private lake, creating a picturesque setting.

The lawned gardens are a delight, featuring manicured lawns, specimen trees, shrubbery and topiary, all meticulously maintained; two robotic lawn mowers are included in the sale price to help maintain the lawns. A gravelled garden area adjacent to the patio boasts an ornamental pond with a fountain, strategically placed to draw attention across the garden. A block-paved pathway winds through the garden, leading to a large greenhouse, perfect for gardening enthusiasts. Additionally, a raised vegetable garden, discreetly tucked behind a hedge, provides ample space for cultivating fresh produce.

Remarkably, a fairly recent addition to the property, the private woodland, offers endless opportunities for exploration. A paradise for nature enthusiasts and children, the woodland provides hours of adventure and discovery. Privacy within the grounds is paramount, thanks to mature trees bordering the property and the private woodland situated behind, providing a sense of seclusion without compromising sunlight.

The driveway & double garage
The property is approached via a private driveway, through electric gates, offering ample parking space. The attached double garage provides convenient access from the front of the house and features natural light from windows on the rear and side aspects.

Location

Nestled in serene surroundings, Earlswood is a charming village offering a peaceful retreat. Steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, it combines rustic charm with modern convenience.

Renowned for its natural beauty, Earlswood is close to Earlswood Lakes, a trio of picturesque reservoirs. These lakes are a haven for nature lovers, offering opportunities for sailing, fishing and birdwatching.
Earlswood benefits from excellent transport links, with major roads easily accessible. Just a 15-minute drive away are the bustling towns of Solihull and Redditch, providing a variety of amenities and shopping options. The vibrant city of Birmingham, known for its rich cultural scene, is also within easy reach via The Lakes Train Station, a short 15-minute walk from the village. This blend of tranquillity and convenience makes Earlswood an ideal location for those seeking both peace and accessibility.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Oil heating. Private electric solar. Septic tank. Security alarm system. Broadband is available at this property.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.