Detached house for sale in Dunedin Drive, Barnt Green, Birmingham B45

A grand and luxurious residence...

Description

This exceptionally grand residence exudes unparalleled grandeur and sophistication, boasting opulence and elegance throughout.

The state-of-the-art swimming pool complex is a highlight, featuring a fully equipped gym, two exquisitely designed shower rooms, and seamless access to the serene gardens, providing the ultimate in relaxation and leisure.

Discover the property’s versatility with its separate, fully contained annexe apartment. Tailored for multi-generational living or guest accommodations, this space ensures both privacy and convenience.

The dedicated media room, promising a cinematic experience within the comfort of your home.

Offering six spacious double bedrooms, with four complemented by well-appointed en-suites, ensures comfort and tranquillity for residents and guests alike.

The private gated driveway offers exclusive privacy and security, leading to a triple garage equipped with electric doors, providing ample space for multiple vehicles or accommodating various recreational needs

An exceptional family home, characterised by contemporary features and spacious versatile accommodation.

Located in the prestigious village of Barnt Green, this impressive family residence offers contemporary living tailored to modern needs.

Positioned on Dunedin Drive, The Laurels features a state-of-the-art swimming pool complex, offering more than just a refreshing dip. With a well-equipped gym, two sophisticatedly designed shower rooms, and easy access to the serene gardens, it’s the pinnacle of a luxurious lifestyle tailored for relaxation and recreation.

Additionally, the expansive 1.1-acre plot offers potential for multi-dwelling development, showcasing versatility and lucrative expansion possibilities (subject to planning permission), making it an appealing prospect for investors.

The entrance hallway
Upon entering, the quality and thoughtful design of this contemporary home become apparent. The stunning Belgium marble-tiled floor, equipped with underfloor heating, adds both luxury and warmth tothe space. An exquisite staircase with a glass balustrade takes centre stage, drawing the eye upwards to the light-filled galleried landing and the first-floor balcony.

To the left and right of the staircase, two doors provide access to large storage areas, perfect for coats and shoes. The storage cupboard to the right also offers direct access to the triple car garage.

Steps lead down from either side of the central staircase, where the accommodation unfolds. The Jack and Jill style guest cloakroom WC can be accessed from here, as well as from the rear hall off the sitting room.

The kitchen
The beautifully fitted kitchen, situated to the front of the property, features large windows providing ample natural light and views over the driveway and private fore garden.

This bespoke kitchen was designed and fitted by Knightsbridge Kitchens of Lee Longlands. The stunning dark granite work surfaces add contrast and sparkle.

Siemens and Miele appliances, integrated into the handle-less high-gloss units, include an oven, steam oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, plumbed filtered water tap and Quooker boiling water tap.

The kitchen area seamlessly transitions to a lovely dining area, providing a wonderfully sociable spot perfect for dining and entertaining with family and friends whilst looking out at the fore garden.

The dining room and conservatory
Beyond the kitchen lies the formal dining room, perfect for hosting dinner parties. Its dual aspect and French doors lead to the expansive glass-roofed conservatory, creating a bright and airy ambiance. Accessible from the conservatory, the gardens offer splendid views of the stunning surroundings.

The living room
Passing through an inviting archway, you’ll find the spacious and serene living room. Flooded with natural light through two sets of French doors, it exudes a welcoming ambiance. Featuring a contemporary inset real flame fire, it offers a cosy retreat during cooler winter months.

The media room
Another archway leads to the rear hallway, which provides access to the impressive media room. Large doors connect to the sitting room, equipped with an electric curtain track to ensure an optimal movie night experience, perfect for entertaining family and friends.

The sitting room
The exceptionally spacious sitting room, accessible from the rear hallway, living room and media room, features a dropped ceiling with ambient colour-changing lighting.

French doors open to the gardens and double doors lead to the indoor heated swimming pool complex.

The indoor pool complex
The stand out feature of the property lies in its versatile home gym and two nearby shower rooms, seamlessly linked to the gardens through three sets of French doors. Ideal for summer BBQs and pool parties, this area effortlessly merges indoor and outdoor living.

The first-floor principal bedroom suite offers direct access to the pool area, which includes two recently installed Herschell California wall-mounted infrared heaters and an expansive loft for storage above.

The first floor
Ascending from the superb reception hallway, the staircase leads to a contemporary gallery landing with a charming front-facing balcony accessible through French doors providing an ideal reading area.

The master bedroom
The impressively spacious master bedroom boasts three dormer-style windows, flooding the room with abundant natural light.

Thoughtfully laid out, this impressive space includes a sizable walk-in dressing room offering floor-to-ceiling storage.

The en suite bathroom
The designer bathroom, crafted by Jacques of Hockley Heath, features a Jacuzzi bath, a wall inset TV and a heated marble-tiled floor, accompanied by a separate walk-in shower and steam room.

Bedroom two/office
Currently serving as a study/home office, bedroom two offers fitted wardrobes and French doors leading to the rear roof terrace. The terrace, benefiting from a recently refitted roof with a 25-year warranty, complements the en-suite shower room featuring Porcelanosa tiles and a double walk-in shower.

Bedrooms three and four
Bedrooms three and four each boast en-suite facilities including a bathroom and a shower room, respectively, both adorned with Porcelanosa tiling and fitted wardrobes. Additionally, a conveniently located linen closet sits just off the hallway adding practicality.

The annexe
The secondary staircase leads to two additional bedrooms (five and six within the main house accommodation), an excellently fitted kitchen and a well-appointed bathroom with a separate shower. This space, with its separate access, serves as an ideal standalone annexe apartment.

Suitable for multi-generational living. Flexibility defines bedroom seven, currently arranged as a study/home office. As the smallest of all bedrooms, it offers versatility, making it suitable for use as a hobby room or a children’s nursery.

Gardens and grounds
Ensuring privacy and tranquillity, the property is meticulously screened.

Surrounded by just over 1.1 acres, the extensive and well-manicured gardens have direct access from all ground floor rooms, creating an ideal residence for those who relish outdoor living.

The gardens feature expansive lawns, framed by mature borders that create a charming setting, especially during the summer months.

A spacious slate terrace invites residents to bask in the sunshine and enjoy some al fresco dining, while a delightful summer house provides a perfect spot for painting or pottery works and enjoyment of this serene setting.

A private gated driveway leads to a block-paved parking area suitable for multiple vehicles and a spacious triple garage.

Location

Barnt Green boasts a thriving centre, offering a diverse array of shops, medical and dental practices, a highly regarded primary school, sports and recreation grounds, two churches, a popular public house and several restaurants.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the nearby Lickey Hills provide an abundance of excellent walks and opportunities for outdoor pursuits. With its visitor centre and 525 acres of woods and parkland, it’s a nature lover’s paradise.

Commuting from here is a breeze, with excellent rail links connecting Barnt Green to Worcester and Birmingham. Additionally, the nearby motorway network ensures convenient access to a variety of local and regional destinations, catering to the needs of modern-day commuters.

Services

The property benefi ts from connections to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee levels are as follows:
An agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.
Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.