- Grand Victorian three-storey detached family home +
- Over 3,500 sq ft of extensive living accommodation +
- Expansive private south-facing garden of circa half an acre +
- Four spacious reception rooms +
- Six double bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite bathroom +
- Generous parking and four-car garage +
- Prestigious Solihull location on St. Bernards Road +
- No onward chain +
- Tenure: Freehold | EPC: F | Council Tax Band: G +
Situated in one of Solihull’s most prestigious and sought-after locations, The Limes is an exceptional Victorian residence that exudes timeless charm, architectural elegance, and generous proportions. Originally constructed in the late 1880s, this distinguished detached home has been lovingly maintained and sympathetically enhanced, offering an impressive 3,542 sq ft of living space set within a substantial 0.44-acre private plot.
Accommodation & Features
Arranged over three expansive storeys, the home showcases a wealth of original features including high ceilings, intricate plasterwork, tall sash windows, and a selection of exquisite fireplaces that add a rich sense of history and grandeur throughout.
• Elegant Living Room – A wonderfully proportioned space adorned with a striking limestone fireplace and open log-burning fire, framed by a tall bay window that floods the room with natural light.
• Formal Dining Room – Featuring a beautiful carved wooden fireplace, bay window, and wooden flooring, ideal for hosting dinner parties or family gatherings.
• Family Room – A spacious, light-filled area with direct garden access, perfect for informal living and entertaining.
• Breakfast Room & Kitchen – Overlooking the rear gardens, the kitchen and adjoining breakfast room offer ample space and storage, with potential for further modernisation or extension (subject to planning).
• Utility Room – A practical and spacious area with external access, generous workspace, and plumbing for white goods.
• Six Double Bedrooms – Each generously sized, with several enjoying charming garden or front-facing views. The principal bedroom benefits from a private en-suite bathroom.
• Four Bathrooms – Well-appointed throughout, including a modernised wet room that is fully accessible, and a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.
Outdoor Living
The Limes sits within an impressive plot of approximately half an acre, brimming with mature trees and shrubbery and part walled to both sides. There is an extensive patio area, and wide steps lead down to the first of three lawned garden areas. Completely screened on all sides, this is a haven of peace and tranquillity just waiting to be landscaped.
Additional highlights include four garages, comprising a double garage to one side and a tandem garage to the other, providing exceptional storage, versatile workshop space, or potential for further development. The generous driveway accommodates multiple vehicles with ease, a rare benefit in such a prestigious location and perfectly suited to larger families or those who enjoy entertaining.
With its expansive layout, wealth of character, and enviable setting on St Bernards Road, this grand period home offers enormous potential to become a modern family’s forever home. Whether you wish to preserve the elegance of its Victorian heritage or create a bespoke renovation, The Limes provides the perfect canvas for something truly special.
Services, Utilities, and Property Information:
• Mains electricity, water, gas, and sewerage
• Mobile Coverage: 4G and some 5G mobile coverage available in the area. We advise you check with your provider.
• Broadband: Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) internet available. We advise you check with your provider.
• Property type: Detached home
• Construction: Standard
• Tenure: Freehold | EPC rating: F | Council Tax Band: G
• Council Tax: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Parking
• Garage (4); Off-road parking for (3+)