Stunning modern home with a timeless feel on large estate

A SEVEN-bedroom mansion on a sprawling Solihull estate with accommodation for staff and a separate cottage is on the market for £5.5 million.

Despite its timeless look, the grand property was only built 15 years ago.

Constructed in two halves, one side of the house is stone and the other is red brick and timber with stone mullion leaded windows, giving the property lot of character.

Standout features of the home, on Bates Lane, include the hand-built kitchen, the ski chalet-feel entertainment space, the exposed wooden beams and the large stone fireplace.

The buyer will get 53 acres, seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, five reception rooms, a double garage, a huge garden and underfloor heating

The separate cottage is situated on the opposite side of a courtyard

The house is being marketed by Knight Frank, who say: “The property offers exceptional proportions and the layout of the downstairs is ideal for entertaining as the house has been designed so that all of the reception rooms lead off a large double height reception hall.

“The quality of finish in the property is clear to see with beautiful exposed wooden beams, large stone fireplace surrounds, and oak and stone floors throughout the ground floor, with underfloor heating.

‘‘The drawing room and family kitchen enjoy southerly views over the garden and have access out on to a large patio area. The kitchen is hand built and fitted with top of the range appliances.

“The study benefits from a lovely view up the tree-lined driveway and beautiful hand built wooden storage units.

‘‘On the lower ground floor, the owners have created an entertaining room with a cinema and a bar, designed with a ski chalet feel in mind.’’