4 rooms house of 306m² in Metropolitan Borough of Solihull

Private & Gated Road * Secure Gated Parking * Sunroom/Orangery With Underfloor Heating and Bifold Doors To Garden * 4 Double Bedrooms * 4 Bathrooms * Detached Office Space * 2 Reception Rooms * Large Kitchen With Ample Storage Space * Garage * Utility Whitlocks End Farm Cottage is an attractive, detached family residence set in a private position along a gated road. Offering approximately 2,646 sq ft of flexible living space, the home benefits from a beautifully maintained rear garden and patio area. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved by the current owners, the property is approached via electronic gates and a charming brick boundary wall, with established flower beds lining the front driveway. The generous driveway allows parking for several vehicles, both in front of the house and alongside it, leading to the single garage. An inviting oak-framed porch hints at the character found throughout, blending seamlessly with the contemporary finishes and neutral décor inside. The entrance hall provides a warm welcome, featuring attractive wooden flooring, fresh décor, and solid oak internal doors opening into the principal ground floor rooms. The formal dining room, complete with decorative wall panelling and a bay window, offers an ideal setting for entertaining, while also lending itself to use as a playroom or home office. The main sitting room benefits from windows to two aspects and showcases an impressive exposed brick fireplace with a substantial log-burning stove beneath an oak mantel, creating a striking focal point. French doors lead through to a superb open-plan family living space, finished with elegant tiled flooring and underfloor heating. A second log burner ensures comfort in cooler months, while three sets of bi-fold doors open out to the garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living during warmer weather. An atrium-style skylight above floods the room with natural light. The contemporary kitchen is generously proportioned, providing ample cabinetry, extensive work surfaces, and space for a dining table. A charming pantry sits just off the kitchen for additional storage. The garage is accessible from the family living area and includes a separate sink and worktop, making it well suited for use as a utility area and for everyday household tasks. A guest cloakroom completes the ground floor layout. Upstairs, stairs rise from the hallway to a spacious landing. The principal bedroom enjoys fitted wardrobes, views across the rear garden and open fields beyond, and a private en-suite shower room. Bedroom two also features its own en-suite shower room, while bedroom three includes built-in wardrobes. Bedrooms three and four are positioned at the front of the house, overlooking the private road, and share access to the family bathroom. Outside, a detached office with its own shower room offers versatile additional accommodation, ideal as a games room, teenager's retreat, home workspace, or occasional guest suite. It is discreetly positioned behind the garage, providing privacy from the main house. A substantial patio area offers plenty of space for outdoor dining and entertaining, enjoying views across the south-facing garden and surrounding fields. Shirley is a highly sought-after area, with a wide selection of amenities within around one mile at Shirley High Street, including restaurants, cafés, shops, and bars. Sears Retail Park, approximately 2.2 miles away, provides larger retail outlets and two supermarkets. Schools can be found in Dickens Heath Village, around a 15-minute walk via a public footpath through the neighbouring farm (approximately 2.5 miles). The property is also conveniently located around 3.9 miles from Solihull Town Centre and is well placed for commuter routes. Shirley Train Station, roughly 0.8 miles away, offers regular services to Birmingham City Centre. Shirley Park, with its popular walking routes and leisure facilities including tennis courts, is also within easy walking distance.