House of two halves is twice as nice

OCCUPYING an edge of village position, Shenstone House is approached through a pair of wrought iron electric gates and along a private drive.

The property, in Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, was built by the current owners about 15 years ago and sits in an elevated position with outstanding views over the gardens and beyond.

According to Zoopla, it was constructed in two halves; one side impressive stone and the other red brick and timber with stone mullion leaded windows, giving the property huge character.

Shenstone House, which has guide price of £5,500,000, is ideal for entertaining as the downstairs has been designed so that all of the reception rooms lead off a large, double height reception hall. The quality of finish is clear to see with beautiful exposed wooden beams, large stone fireplace surrounds and oak and stone floors throughout.

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

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

Upstairs, the principal bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and dressing room. There are a further four bedroom suites on the first floor and two bedrooms sharing a bathroom on the second floor. A cottage on the opposite side of the courtyard to the main house consists of a sitting/dining room, kitchen and two bedrooms sharing a bathroom, and is ideal for staff accommodation or guest overspill. Outbuildings include a number of garages and workshops, a gardeners’ room and a large storage barn which subject to planning permission could be utilised as indoor pool complex.

Shenstone House is surrounded by managed woodland offering complete privacy. There are large formal lawns, an impressive water feature, a fully stocked walled garden, a tennis court and several patio areas for entertaining.

There is approximately 40 acres of arable land which is farmed but could be taken back in hand.