Whateley HouseFour Oaks | Sutton Coldfield | West Midlands

WHATELEY HOUSEAn immaculately presented contemporary 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom home with 5 large reception rooms including games room and a stunning breakfast kitchen. Situated in a private woodland setting with private mature grounds of approximately 1 acre on the prestigious private Four Oaks Park estate. Option to use some of ground floor as self-contained bungalow. Parking for 10 plus cars with 4-car detached garage.

An impressively spacious entrance hall gives access to the drawing room with gas fire and an abundance of light from the two sets of large patio windows offering views of the gardens. Folding doors open into a reception/dining room perfect for entertaining.

A large stylish breakfast kitchen hosts ample storage units with polished granite worktops and a Belfast sink. Integrated Siemens appliances include two fan ovens, two dishwashers and two microwaves.

Leading from the kitchen is a family room enjoying access and superb views of the private rear garden.

The ground floor extension offers a utility room, sitting room and games room and downstairs cloakroom which has its own entrance door and hallway so could offer a self-contained bungalow if desired.

Seller Insight This handsome family home, built in the early 1980s, occupies a superb position within the exclusive Four Oaks Estate, which lies

adjacent to Sutton Park Nature Reserve. “We had always wanted to move to the estate as it’s very smart and so well suited to our needs as a family,” says Les. “Being close to the shops and amenities of Sutton Coldfield and having such good links into Birmingham city centre means it’s a very convenient location, but as you drive along Whateley Green, you know you’re coming home to peace, tranquility and complete privacy; it’s bliss.”

“The house was only quite small when we purchased it 10 years ago, and I’d say that since adding the extension we’ve more than doubled its size. It now has 5 very large en-suite bedrooms, a number of spacious reception rooms, and the house as a whole is light, bright and has an easy flow. The lovely big kitchen/diner is the hub of the home and where we all tend to gravitate, and a lot of the rooms have patio doors that lead out onto various parts of the garden, so there’s also a really nice connection between inside and out.”

This lovely home boasts a stunning garden that extends to around an acre. “The garden is very beautiful and also peaceful and secluded,” continues Les. “We have two really nice patio areas, so we can follow the sun throughout the day, and the rest is mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by a mature border of shrubs and trees. The entire space has a very tranquil feel to it and when you sit out it feels as if you’re in the middle of the countryside. The formal dining room is one of the nicest rooms in the house. It has two sets of large, sliding patio door, so almost the entire corner of the room can be opened up to the garden. It’s a lovely place for entertaining.”

“This is a beautiful estate,” says Les, “very tidy and very friendly. It’s leafy and quiet, and yet everything you could possibly want or need is extremely close at hand. During the renovation of the house we created an annex area for our son. It’s very spacious with its own separate entrance, but it’s also very flexible so could easily be incorporated back into the house and used as extra reception rooms.”

“What will we miss? Everything; this is a family home that ticks an awful lot of boxes.”

These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

There are four double bedrooms on the first floor and two double bedrooms on the second floor with immaculately presented bathrooms.

Whateley House is nestled in a very private location on a small private driveway off Hartopp Road with an exceptionally large block paved driveway and detached 4 car garage. Beautifully manicured woodland style rear gardens are bordered with mature shrubs.

SUTTON COLDFIELD

A green and pleasant suburb, just eight miles from the city centre of Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield is famed for its beautiful park and nature reserve. At 2,224 acres, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country. A site of Special Scientific interest, it provides habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife.

A former borough town, Sutton Coldfield is the largest place to shop and relax within Birmingham outside of the city centre. There are three distinct shopping environments provided by the Red Rose Centre, The Mall and New Hall Walk, which brings ‘out of town’ shops into the heart of Sutton Coldfield. With a broad range of High Street names located on The Parade there is something for everyone.

There are ample swimming and dry sports facilities at Wyndley Leisure Centre, a short walk from the town centre, as well as a feast of cultural, hobby or interest groups on offer throughout the area. You could try your hand at sailing at Powells’ Pool or enjoy a round of golf – the Sutton Coldfield circuit is truly excellent! With four private golf courses set within the constituency boundary and two additional municipal golf courses, there is something here for the keen golfer, no matter what your handicap. The schooling in the area is fantastic with grammar and private schools all within easy reach.

The town centre is located on the A5127, approximately 7 miles north of Birmingham city centre. It can also be approached from the A38 exit Minworth or Bassetts Pole as well as junction 9 of the M42. Various local train stations provides an effortless commute to both Birmingham and Lichfield.

BIRMINGHAMLying at the seat of England’s industrial and commercial heartland, the “Second City” is the very model of a beaming cosmopolitan global city that sets the standard for others to mirror. Increasingly recognised as an important cultural hub with the Birmingham Royal Ballet based in the city, along with a magnificent and striking new library.

Birmingham also boasts some of the best shopping in Europe with the superb Bullring Shopping Centre containing over 140 shops including a flagship Selfridges department store. The exclusive Mailbox development is host to a range of designer stores including Armani and Harvey Nichols.

Alongside outstanding museums and galleries you’ll find an increasing number of gastronomic restaurants, cool and/or secret cocktail bars and picturesque canals with waterside bars, restaurants, attractions and cruises. Thriving legacies of Birmingham’s industrial heritage include its Jewellery Quarter, Cadbury manufacturing plant and a former custard factory that’s been transformed into a cutting-edge creative hub.

With construction on the High Speed Rail (HS2) line – connecting London with Birmingham in just 45 minutes by 2026 – set to boost employment and the economy, ‘Brum’, as it’s dubbed by locals, is buzzing.

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FOUR OAKS SUTTON COLDFIELD• 127 miles from London• Easy access to M6, M6 Toll, M5, M42, M40• Local train links: Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Butlers Green Birmingham New Street

Location

Whateley House lies in the quiet residential area of Four Oaks, off Birmingham Road (A5127) in Sutton Coldfield. It is ideally positioned for a variety of the area’s facilities including Sutton Park, a designated site of special interest offering great scope for walking, golf and a variety of outdoor pursuits.

The area provides an excellent choice of shops, restaurants and schooling including the highly regarded Arthur Terry School, Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls and Highclare School. Nearby Mere Green provides a good selection of everyday shops including Waitrose and Sainsburys supermarkets.

Motorways

The M6 and M6 Toll motorways are within easy reach, making both the Midlands and national motorway network readily accessible. One of the many advantages of the area is its location for fast connections to the M6, M6 Toll, M42 and Birmingham International/NEC train station and airport.

Railway Stations

Several train stations are close by including Four Oaks and Sutton Coldfield providing access to Lichfield Trent Valley, which has a direct train to London Euston in just 1 hour 15 minutes, and to New Street Station in Birmingham.

Airports

Birmingham International Airport is located 15 miles away which, via the A452, is approximately 30 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 34 miles away which is, via the A42, approximately 45 minutes drive.

M40

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 04/07/2016

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Local Authority

Birmingham City CouncilCouncil Tax Band H

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Approximate Gross Internal Area

House: 495.5 sq m / 5333 sq ftGarage: 60.0 sq m / 646 sq ftTotal: 555.5 sq m / 5979 sq ftIllustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only.

Bedroom 16.09 x 4.8220'0 x 15'10

Reception Hall5.61 x 4.2918'5 x 14'1

Kitchen /Breakfast Room

7.43 x 6.5324'5 x 21'5

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Family Room4.88 x 4.4516'0 x 14'7

Games Room5.76 x 5.24

18'11 x 17'2

Reception Hall4.23 x 3.73

13'11 x 12'3

Drawing Room6.05 x 4.87

19'10 x 16'0

Sitting Room10.04 x 3.6632'11 x 12'0

Bedroom 35.25 x 3.6617'3 x 12'0

Garage7.80 x 7.6825'7 x 25'2

Utility3.52 x 2.3211'7 x 7'7

Bedroom 24.28 x 3.6414'1 x 11'11

Dining Room4.86 x 3.52

15'11 x 11'7

Bedroom 64.98 x 4.3316'4 x 14'2

Bedroom 44.88 x 4.5816'0 x 15'0

Bedroom 55.42 x 4.3517'9 x 14'3

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Approximate Gross Internal AreaHouse = 495.5 sq m / 5333 sq ftGarage = 60.0 sq m / 646 sq ftTotal = 555.5 sq m / 5979 sq ft

9 Whateley Green, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2RL

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