5 bedroom semi-detached house

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

Rarely does an opportunity arise to acquire such a magnificent example of Victorian architecture as this imposing semi-detached residence, showcasing an enviable location just a short stroll from both Dorridge Station and the bustling village centre. This substantial period home boasts a striking facade, with a large paved driveway offering an impressive welcome, providing ample parking for multiple vehicles and a triple car garage.

Stepping inside, the grandeur of the property becomes apparent, with features typical of its era including high ceilings, ornate coved cornices, elegant high skirting boards, and beautiful feature fireplaces adorning the principal reception rooms. The ground floor accommodation is both spacious and adaptable with four reception rooms, offering flexibility for various living configurations. In addition to the dual aspect living room, dining room, and study, there is a further sitting room, as well as a recently updated breakfast kitchen with full height sliding glass doors overlooking the rear garden and a useful utility room. In addition, the space to the rear of the property includes a modernised shower room, enabling configuration as an annexe facility if required. In addition, access to the cellar is off the entrance hallway providing additional and useful storage space.

The first floor is home to three well-appointed bedrooms, each exuding character and charm, including the principal suite, which benefits from a large and recently updated luxury ensuite shower room and a separate dressing room. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom, with the added convenience of two further double bedrooms on the second floor, one of which boasts its own ensuite facility. There is a also a large store which could easily be converted into a further shower room / ensuite.

The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to provide a peaceful retreat, with a mix of lawned areas, a decked patio, and a block paved terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Completing this exceptional property is a superb triple garage, offering the potential to house up to four vehicles and benefiting from two electric doors.

In conclusion, this property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a superb family home with an array of impressive features and an incredibly convenient location. An internal viewing is essential in order to fully appreciate the scale and quality of this magnificent residence.

PROPERTY LOCATION

Dorridge is a conveniently located, picturesque and a sought after village, situated on the edge of open countryside, full of local amenities (including a Sainsbury’s Superstore), has its own train station with links to Birmingham and London. Sporting facilities located nearby consist of the Knowle & Dorridge Cricket and Tennis Club, Copt Heath Golf Club and the Old Silhillians Rugby Club as well as numerous private gyms. Dorridge has a junior and infant school and the bordering village of Knowle has an excellent junior and infant school and secondary school, Arden Academy. A few minutes’ drive away is the nearby town of Solihull, which offers its own excellent state and private schools, Touchwood shopping centre, which houses many shops, restaurants, bars, cinema and John Lewis department store. Dorridge is well placed to access the M42 and M40 motorways, which then provides links to the M1, M6 and M5, enabling travel to Birmingham, Coventry and London. Resorts World and Arena, Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Train Station are also within easy access from Dorridge.