DESCRIPTION A substantial country residence set in around 7 acres in a rural location close to the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. This impressive property has a stable block, manège, paddocks and gardens. THE PROPERTY The property is accessed via a covered canopy porch that opens into a welcoming entrance hall with cloakroom off. The ground floor offers a versatile layout, including a spacious sitting room with ceiling beams, central fireplace, and patio doors to garden. The family room is an impressive space with a double height vaulted ceiling, with exposed beams, wood burner and double height windows, the room is open plan into a dining area. The kitchen breakfast room has a range of cabinets with Aga encased in a feature brick enclosure. The kitchen opens into a double height breakfast room. Office with bay window overlooking rear garden. The ground floor had a large double bedroom/gym and bathroom. The ground floor in completed by a double garage with two rear utility rooms. The principal bedroom is accessed by a spiral staircase opening into a large double room with open fronted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom. The house has a separate staircase leading to two bedrooms, one with an ensuite. OUTSIDE Accessed along a shared private driveway, the property is entered through double metal gates, opening into a courtyard setting with the main house on one side with garage. On the opposite side of the courtyard is a large stable block and pole barn. To the rear of the property is a mature garden with trees and an ornamental pond. A tarmac driveway provides off-road parking leading to a detached garage building with an electric door, and two integral house garages. To the front of the property is a gravel area providing parking facilities. Stable block with eight stables, central wash area, and tack room with power and water connected. There is a haybarn providing additional storage for vehicles or agricultural equipment. For equestrian enthusiasts, there is a fenced manège. Paddocks are also accessible from the forecourt. LOCATION Birmingham City Centre 14 miles Morr Street Train Station 13 miles The Belfry Golf Club 2.5 miles M42 Junction 9 3 miles M6 Toll north 2.5 miles All distances approximate OTHER INFORMATION Mains electricity and water Private drainage EPC E Council Tax G Mobile phone coverage and speeds can be checked here: checker.ofcom.org.uk. Broadband speeds can be checked here: checker.ofcom.org.uk. AGENTS NOTE The property is being sold by the Secretary of State for Transport. It was acquired in connection with the HS2 project. Restrictions relating to future compensation claims in respect of the scheme will be included in the sale contract. The property is approximately 842m from the line.