Set in the ever popular Solihull B91, This property has scope to be developed and re modelled perfect for an ever growing family.

Situated on the desirable Sharmans Cross Road, this large, detached home offers huge potential for extension to create a large five Bedroom property, with that all important open plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room.

Arden Lodge was built in 1934 by a local builder who constructed several of the neighbouring properties. Having designed the house for himself to live in, he incorporated generously proportioned rooms, large windows which fill each room with light, and an array of Art Deco features which give the house character and a timeless elegance. These features include an impressive oak-panelled galleried staircase, Art Deco fireplaces and coving, solid oak flooring and even an alarm system for calling your staff! Arden Lodge has ample space in its current configuration. However, the property also offers great potential to be extended in a number of different ways, enabling the lucky buyer to put their own stamp on this charming home.

As you approach the property, a dropped curb provides access for the tarmacadam driveway with space for over four cars. There is also plenty of space to create an in-out driveway subject to approval for a second dropped curb.

As you enter the property through an oak door, you are immediately greeted with a large Entrance Hallway, giving you a sense of space that continues throughout. Double doors to the left open into a dual aspect Lounge, with newly fitted carpets and an inglenook fireplace with open fire. A Conservatory can be found to the rear of the lounge, with bi-folding doors connecting to the Lounge, making this a great additional space if you are entertaining.

Back into the Entrance Hallway and to the right in the formal Dining Room, again with newly fitted carpets and an open fire. The bay window looking over the front garden is a lovely original feature and allows a wealth of natural light to enter this room. This adaptable space could easily be used as a secondary Living Room, Playroom or Home Office to suit the buyer’s needs.

The Kitchen/Breakfast Room can be found to the rear of the property and is the room where most buyers would look to extend and or refurbish (STRPP). Currently there is a fitted Kitchen with a separate pantry and space for a breakfast table. There is however huge potential for a large full width extension to create the highly sought after open plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room, which can be seen in photos as a CGI. Leading off the Kitchen/Breakfast Room is a side passage with Utility Room and WC as well as a large Tandem Garage and adjoining outbuildings. The ground floor accommodation is completed with a downstairs WC conveniently located off the Entrance Hallway.

As you ascend the grand, galleried staircase to the first floor, you notice the large stained glass feature window at the top of the stairs, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the first-floor Gallery Landing.

There are currently four double Bedrooms, a Shower Room, and Bathroom with separate WC. The property was previously a five Bedroom property however the previous owner converted the fifth Bedroom into a Shower Room.

We have been in discussions with architects and a CGI company who have created a snapshot to showcase what could be done to create a large Principal Suite in the loft, with a Dressing Room, En-Suite and Juliette Balcony (STRPP). These changes would create a large five Bedroom family home, extending to circa 4500 sq.ft (418m2) to include the Kitchen extension.

Externally, the plot extends to 0.3 acres, and the rear Garden has been well kept with mature shrubbery, trees and plenty of flowers which will look beautiful coming into the summer months! The patio area spans the full width of the property and has plenty of space for entertaining and outdoor furniture.

Location
Situated on one of Solihull’ s premium roads, this property is a brisk walk away (or a five-minute drive) from the metropolitan borough of Solihull town centre and also less than 10 minutes to walk to Solihull Train Station. Solihull sits in the West Midlands, and it offers an array of bars, pubs and restaurants as well as the enviable Touchwood Shopping Centre. It’s home to national and local businesses providing an abundance of employment opportunities. There are a number of parks to soak in the nature, many gyms and fitness clubs to sign up to and a railway station offering direct links to Birmingham City Centre, better still it only takes ten minutes and you’ll be in the business district of Colmore Row. Solihull is located within the countryside, so it not only offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle, but you can easily escape it too. Excellent transport links include the M42 and M40, easily connecting you to Worcestershire, Coventry and further afield, as well as Birmingham Airport which is less than six miles away. In addition, there are excellent railway links, offering links to London. There are some outstanding primary and secondary schools in the area, including Tudor Grange Academy, Alderbrook High and the reputable Solihull School. Solihull truly offers a perfect blend of culture, history and diverse living and attracts many who are new to the area.

Enhanced Photos
Please note that some images used in this listing have been enhanced via CGI or digitally enhanced with furniture. The property is sold as seen and these images are for inspiration.

Fixtures & fittings
All those items mentioned in these particulars by way of fixtures and fittings are deemed to be included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded. However, we would always advise that this is confirmed by the purchaser at the point of offer.

Services
All mains services are connected

Local Authority
Solihull Council

Agents Note
In line with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007 we are duty bound to carry out due diligence on all purchasers to confirm their identity. Rather than traditional methods in which you would have to produce multiple utility bills and a photographic ID we use an electronic verification system. This system allows us to verify you from basic details using electronic data, however it is not a credit check of any kind so will have no effect on you or your credit history. You understand that we will undertake a search with Experian for the purposes of verifying your identity. To do so Experian may check the details you supply against any particulars on any database (public or otherwise) to which they have access. They may also use your details in the future to assist other companies for verification purposes. We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitary ware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate although please note there is an increase in the sqft when taking into consideration the RHH.