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"Period residence in secluded one acre setting
*Grade II listed with Georgian origins *Four reception rooms *Kitchen and Breakfast Room *Four first floor bedrooms *Dressing/sitting room *Three bathrooms *Two second floor rooms *Self contained one bedroom Gatehouse *Garaging for approximately 6 cars *Heated outdoor pool *Pool-house/garden room with shower/cloakroom *All weather tennis court *Mature gardens * EPC Rating E


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www.johnshepherd.tv The property is situated in the delightful semi-rural hamlet of Eastcote, Barston, lying midway between the larger villages of Hampton in Arden and Knowle. Barston village contains two inns and a parish church, whilst the larger villages of Hampton in Arden and Knowle provide excellent shopping and recreational facilities. Solihull town centre with outstanding shopping and social facilities lies some 3 miles to the north and the M.42 motorway link is within easy reach, providing fast links to the M.40, M1, M6 and M5 motorways.
Birmingham International Airport, Railways Station and the NEC are within a 10/15 minute drive thereby providing fast links to London and beyond.
Wharley Hall comprises a most appealing and attractive detached period Grade II listed residence with early Georgian origins, set in superb established and secluded grounds of approximately one acre, complete with all weather tennis court and outdoor swimming pool. In addition there are an excellent range of converted brick and tile barns, which now offer garaging for up to six cars, plus a self contained one bedroom Gatehouse, ideal for relative or letting purposes. . The property is well screened from Barston Lane and approached via a private entrance drive with double wrought iron remote controlled entrance gates to a sizeable driveway flanked by lawns and mature trees with partly walled boundary. The accommodation is arranged as follows: Portico entrance with twin outside lantern lights and front door leading into ON THE GROUND FLOOR ATTRACTIVE RECEPTION HALL 5.09m(16'8'') x 3.66m(12'0'') max. Having a tiled floor, built in shelved storage cupboard, inglenook fireplace with herring bone patterned brick hearth with cast iron wood burning stove, cold bread oven and beam above with concealed lighting. Exposed ceiling and wall beams, wall light point, under stairs storage cupboard and French door leading onto the rear terrace and mature rear gardens. CLOAKROOM Having hanging rail, storage cupboards, double door store cupboard and door to FITTED CLOAKROOM With low level wc and corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback and high level shelf. DINING ROOM 4.93m(16'2'') x 5.55m(18'3'') A superbly proportioned dining room having hardwood herring bone pattern wood block flooring, recess brick fireplace with cast iron fire, beam above and stout mantle over. Three wall light points, beamed ceiling and sash windows on two sides. CHARACTER LOUNGE 4.88m(16'0'') x 5.51m(18'1'') With wide inglenook fireplace with brick hearth, two fitted side seats, built in storage cupboard, beam above with concealed lighting and mantle over. Beamed ceiling and a superb full height oak corner cupboard with panelled door and inset beading. Four wall light points, windows on two elevations and stable door leading into WALK IN BAR 2.37m(7'9'') x 2.29m(7'6'') With wall light points and copper topped bar fitment. PANELLED FAMILY ROOM/STUDY 3.70m(12'2'') x 5.70m(18'8'') With parana pine panelled walls and matching feature fireplace, sash window to the courtyard and French doors leading out to the garden. INNER LOBBY With tiled floor, fitted storage cupboards, door to walk in pantry with fitted drawers, cupboards and glass fronted China cupboards. DELIGHTFUL SNUG 3.42m(11'3'') x 3.85m(12'8'') With brick fireplace, two wall light points, fitted shelves, exposed wall and ceiling beams and windows overlooking the garden. FITTED KITCHEN 4.96m(16'3'') x 2.67m(8'9'') With range of base cupboard and drawer units with polished granite worktops, fitted Aga with twin hobs and double oven and extractor hood above. A range of appliances which include inset stainless steel four burner hob with built in Neff oven below, built in Neff dishwasher and inset white porcelain single drainer sink with mixer tap and filter tap. Range of fitted wall units with downlighting and matching dresser unit with central shelves illuminated glass fronted cupboards and storage cupboards and drawers below. Pine panelled ceiling and bow window overlooking the garden. Wide archway through into BREAKFAST ROOM 4.62m(15'2'') x 2.60m(8'6'') With panelled glazed window to the front and rear and single French door to the garden. UTILITY ROOM 3.33m(10'11'') x 2.74m(9'0'') With fitted roll top worksurface, inset stainless steel sink, fitted storage cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine and also housing the Worcester central heating boiler. Door to USEFUL FREEZER ROOM 3.23m(10'7'') x 2.10m(6'11'') With fitted base cupboards, ample space for freezer and refrigerator etc. FRONT LOBBY With double door fitted cloaks cupboard, window and half glazed door to the front.
A wide shallow rising oak staircase with oak hand rail balustrade leads to ON THE FIRST FLOOR SPLIT LEVEL LANDING With dormer windows to the rear, built in double door cloaks cupboard and adjacent storage cupboard. Also walk in linen cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and slatted shelves. Oak panelled doors lead into PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE Comprising of dressing room, shower room and bedroom:- PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 3.88m(12'9'') x 5.40m(17'9'') Having double glazed dormer windows on two sides. DRESSING ROOM 2.89m(9'6'') x 3.12m(10'3'') With dormer window to the front and door to EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 1.88m(6'2'') x 3.10m(10'2'') Having a white suite comprising of tiled shower cubicle, bidet, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and tiled splashback with fitted lights. Radiator/towel rail and dormer window overlooking the garden. BEDROOM 2 4.92m(16'2'') x 5.49m(18'0'') Having sash windows on two sides, an excellent range of fitted wardrobes on two sides with storage cupboards above and central dressing table fitment. Connecting door to SPACIOUS BATHROOM 4.38m(14'4'') x 2.63m(8'8'') With a white suite having a corner sunken bath, bidet, low level wc, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and cosmetic cupboard below and tiled shower cubicle. Ceramic wall tiling to full height, two wall light points and radiator. Return door to the landing.
BEDROOM 3 3.78m(12'5'') x 3.38m(11'1'') Having panelled glazed side window, picture rail, range of fitted wardrobes with vanity unit to one side with cosmetic cupboards below and central archway and steps connecting into BEDROOM 4 3.73m(12'3'') x 4.97m(16'4'') With fitted full height wardrobes to one wall, sash windows on two sides with lovely views over the garden and door and steps down into BATHROOM 3.78m(12'5'') x 2.02m(6'8'') Having panelled bath set into tiled recess and arch with mixer tap and hand held shower fitment, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and range of cosmetic cupboards below, fitted dressing mirror with twin wall lights. Low level wc, ceramic wall tiling to half height, radiator/towel rail and sash window to side.
A staircase rises from the first floor to SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 5 3.69m(12'1'') x 3.51m(11'6'') With vanity unit having inset wash hand basin and cosmetic cupboards below, double door wardrobe, eaves display shelves and built in chest of drawers. STUDY/BEDROOM 6 4.13m(13'7'') x 3.94m(12'11'') Having fitted low level desk top with cupboards below, sloping ceiling, exposed beams and single door built in wardrobe. OUTSIDE To the front of Wharley Hall are a range of former brick and tiled outbuildings which are now utilised as excellent garaging, carport and a self contained cottage which offer the following:- FUEL AND CAR PARKING BAY 4.01m(13'2'') x 5.00m(16'5'') Housing the oil storage tank and fuel bunkers. ADJACENT GARAGE With sliding doors to the front, internal strip lighting, part single storey and part two storey with sufficient space to house up to 4/5 cars. DOUBLE CAR PARKING BARN 5.34m(17'6'') x 5.25m(17'3'') An adjoining double open fronted car parking barn with blue block paviour flooring and also providing the entrance to Wharley Gate. WHARLEY GATE A self contained one bedroom cottage ideal for a relative or letting purposes. Comprising:- RECEPTION HALL With built in store cupboard. CLOAKROOM With low level wc, wash hand basin and tiled splashback. LOUNGE/DINING ROOM With high cathedral ceiling, feature cast iron fireplace surround, exposed brickwork and timbers to one wall, two wall light points, picture window and French door to the front. FITTED KITCHEN With a range of oak units with roll top worksurfaces including inset scratch resistant single drainer sink unit, inset Phillips electric hob with built in oven below, space and plumbing for washing machine, tiled splashbacks, range of wall cupboards including leaded light display cabinet and central pull out extractor hood. FIRST FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOM With exposed wall beams, fitted velux double glazed roof light and door to BATHROOM With a white suite comprising of panelled bath with Triton shower unit above, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic wall tiling, velux double glazed roof light and built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelf. GARDENS AND GROUNDS Situated within the delightful grounds to Wharley Hall is an OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL Which is enclosed by mature hedgerow and have paved surround affording complete privacy.
Linked to the house and servicing the pool area is a POOL HOUSE/GARDEN ROOM Comprising: GARDEN ROOM With quarry tiled floor, patio doors to the pool, double glazed windows, two wall light points and door to the terrace. SHOWER ROOM With pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc and tiled shower with Heatrae Sabia shower unit.
A staircase from the garden room gives access to a STORE & KITCHEN A first floor kitchen with inset stainless steel sink, fitted worktops, base cupboards and electric light. ALL WEATHER TENNIS COURT With mesh surround and screened from the main house and garden with a variety of plants and hedgerow. TIMBER GARDEN STORE BRICK GARDEN STORE MATURE GARDENS To the rear of Wharley Hall is a crazy paved sun terrace with retaining walls beyond which extend the extensive lawn with mature inset yew tree, also bounded by evergreen hedgerow and trees providing a high degree of privacy. There are a variety of ornamental shrubs and trees within the grounds which include a small orchard area leading on to the pool. The gardens enjoy an excellent south westerly aspect and afford an immense degree of privacy and seclusion. GENERAL INFORMATION Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ.
Money Laundering: We have in place procedures and controls which are designed to forestall and prevent Money Laundering. If we suspect that a supplier, customer/client, or employee is committing a Money Laundering offence as defined by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we will in accordance with our legal responsibilities disclose the suspicion to the Serious Organised Crime Agency.
Agents Note: We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.
Fixtures and Fittings: All those items mentioned in these particulars by way of fixtures and fittings are included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded.
Tenure: The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase. Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Central heating to Wharley Hall is by way of an oil fired system and the central heating to Wharley Gate is electric wall mounted heaters.
Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Wharley Hall and Wharley Gate are rated separately. The property is a Grade II Listed building.
Postal Address: The correct postal address of the property is understood to be Wharley Hall, Barston Lane, Eastcote, B92 0HS.
Land: It is suggested that prior to exchange of contracts, prospective purchasers walk the land and boundaries in order to satisfy themselves as to the exact area of land they are purchasing and also to check all fixtures and fittings either included or excluded in the sale.
Directions: On entering Knowle High Street from the Solihull direction, turn left immediately past the Wilsons Arms public house into Hampton Road and continue along to Eastcote. At the Eastcote cross roads, turn left into Barston Lane (opposite a children's nursery building) and then immediately turn left into the entrance driveway to Wharley Hall.
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