5 bedroom detached house for sale

An exceptional and rare opportunity to purchase this new bespoke family home, with land and stables available by separate negotiation.

Description

The Home:

148 Lady Byron Lane stands as an outstanding, newly-constructed family residence, meticulously crafted by the acclaimed architects at Hampton Architecture and constructed by local housebuilder Weatheroak Developments.

This bespoke residence offers an expansive 4,294 sq. ft. of living space spread across two floors, thoughtfully designed and impeccably finished in every detail. Upon arrival, the home immediately captivates with its impressive features, including a grand floating staircase adorned with feature LED lighting and glazed side panels, providing access to the upper floor accommodation. Complementing this striking entrance is a part-vaulted, double-height ceiling, emphasised by a stunning feature light fixture.

The reception hall provides direct access to the dual-aspect, formal dining room, featuring a square bay window positioned at the front of the property. Moving your way towards the rear of the home, you will discover the living room, offering a delightful South-West view of the gardens, along with the spectacular open-plan kitchen / family room. The kitchen boasts a contemporary light grey design from Culina + Balneo, offering ample storage space with integrated Siemens appliances, Silestone 20mm worktops and a breakfast bar.

Anthracite grey Visoline sliding doors open onto the rear garden and porcelain patio, flooding the space with natural light and offering stunning views to the rear. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility / boot room, seamlessly integrated with matching cabinetry and worktops, while providing access to the garage and the side of the property.

The ground floor also comprises a study equipped with custom-fitted office furniture, including desk space, storage cupboards and shelving; as well as a well-appointed shower room.

Ascending to the first floor, you will be greeted by the splendid, light-filled gallery landing that leads to the principal bedroom suite, a true highlight of the home. The vaulted ceiling, enhanced by two skylight windows with electrically operated blinds, adds to the drama of this magnificent room. This principal bedroom suite features a fitted dressing room, a luxuriously appointed en-suite bathroom and French doors opening onto the terrace where a stunning vista awaits. There are another four, generously sized bedrooms, two of which boast their own en-suite shower rooms and family bathroom with Jack and Jill access from Bedroom 3.

Outside, the West-facing rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped, featuring an expansive porcelain patio area perfect for outdoor furniture, along with a covered gazebo, manicured lawn, and stunning views beyond. An integrated double garage, equipped with an electrically-operated door, sits alongside gated parking on the resin driveway. Adjacent to the driveway is ‘The Potting Shed,’ offering versatile storage space for gardening equipment or potential conversion into a hobbies room, pending relevant permissions.

The Location:

Located on one of Solihull’s most prestigious residential roads, Lady Byron Lane is nestled within the picturesque village of Knowle, renowned for its quintessential English charm and proximity to open countryside. Here, residents enjoy the convenience of a bustling traditional high street, boasting an array of independent shops, boutique cafes, restaurants and essential services including a GP surgery. Families are drawn to the area for its top-rated schools, providing a nurturing environment for children to thrive. Meanwhile, golf enthusiasts can indulge in the tranquillity and challenge offered by Copt Heath Golf Club, with its immaculate fairways and spectacular views.

Knowle’s proximity to Dorridge Village, complete with its own railway station linking to Birmingham and London Marylebone, enhances its appeal for commuters, while easy access to the M42 motorway ensures convenient connections to major routes including the M1, M5, M6, and M40. Experience the perfect blend of luxury living and countryside serenity in this sought-after location.

NOTICE:

Available for separate negotiation is a plot of land incorporating a small copse, and stable block with its own access and driveway, totalling approximately 5.16 acres. This parcel is identified in green (Lot 2) on the Ordnance Survey map.

The Specification

Kitchen / family room:

- Siemens ovens, microwave and induction hob.
- Cabinetry finished in light grey from Culina + Balneo.
- Silestone stone 20mm worktops including breakfast bar.
- Resin one and a half sink with Quooker hot tap.
- 1 x Siemens dishwasher.
- 1 x Siemens built-in fridge.
- 1 x Siemens built-in freezer.
- 1 x Caple wine cooler.
- Electrically operated blinds to windows through Control4.
- Ceiling speakers connected to Control4.
- Feature lighting over breakfast bar.

Boot room and utility:

- Continuation of kitchen cabinetry and worktop.
- Siemens washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Shoe storage and dressing cupboard.

Bathrooms, en-suites and cloakrooms:

All bathrooms are equipped with tiles from Porcelanosa:

- The downstairs shower room / cloakroom features Butan Bone tiles.
- En-suite to bedroom 1 - Cubik Indic tiles.
- En-suite to bedroom 2 - Madagascar Blanco tiles.
- En-suite to bedroom 3 - Madagascar natural tiles.
- En-suite to bedroom 4 - Image Silver tiles.
- Sanitaryware throughout the property is provided by Porcelanosa.
- Porcelanosa brassware and concealed cisterns are installed in all bathrooms and the cloakroom.
- Niches with comforting lighting are incorporated into all bathrooms and the cloakroom.
- Heated chrome towel rails are installed in all bathrooms.
- Principal en-suite bathrooms are equipped with activated night lighting.

Technology, audio & security:

- Control4 Smart Home system for lighting, audio, security, heating and blinds with touchscreen in kitchen and bedroom.
- CCTV: 8 x 4K external cameras to all property elevations and electric gates.
- Alarm: Grade 2 intruder alarm with panic control.
- Audio: 7 zone internal ceiling speakers connected to Control4 Smart Home.
- External speakers connected to Control4 Smart Home.
- Wi-Fi extenders throughout the property.
- Fitted LG TVs to kitchen / family room, living room, dining room and Bedrooms 1, 2 and 4.
- 1.8Kw of REC Alpha solar panels.
- Control 4 Smart Home electrically operated blinds to family room and landing.
- 28” 4K CCTV monitor in garage.

Flooring:

- Traditional wool carpets to all bedrooms and landing.
- Amtico oak flooring laid to reception hall, kitchen / family room, living room, dining room, study and utility room.
- Grey resin paint to garage floor.
- Porcelanosa tiling to all bathroom floors.

Windows & doors:

- Deceuninck flush casement windows in grained heritage white.
- Velux roof lights to bedrooms 1 and 2 with electrically operated blinds.
- Anthracite grey Visoline patio doors
- Hormann anthracite grey front door

Heating & cooling:

- Gas fired Worcester Greenstar 8000 Life 35KW system boiler & Heatmiser time and temperature zone smart control.
- Underfloor heating to ground floor.
- Kartell designer aluminium radiators on the first floor.
- Air conditioning to bedrooms 1, 2 and 5.

Finishes & features:

- Smart Bell gas fires to living room and dining room.
- Fitted wardrobes to bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- LED lighting throughout.
- Bespoke study furniture and coat stores.
- Floating oak staircase with feature LED lighting.

External:

- Fully-landscaped front and rear garden with potting shed.
- Full-width patio and sides of property in porcelain tiles.
- Integral double garage with Horman LPU42 electric garage door in anthracite grey.
- Resin driveway with Tobermore clay flags.
- External lighting to all elevations.
- 2 x external double sockets.
2 x external Bib taps
EV charging point within garage

Square Footage: 4,294 sq ft