Ravenshaw Hall

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Ravenshaw Hall dates back to circa 1550 in an estate of some 46 acres, sympathetically landscaped with 23,000 trees planted since 2001 and beautiful lakes which extend to approximately 6 acres.



In addition to the main house of Ravenshaw Hall, there are three further choices of living space within the grounds to include The Coach House, Carpenter's Cottage and Cows Hayes.



RAVENSHAW HALL



Ravenshaw Hall has been in current ownership since 1976 and in previous ownership since 1938. The Grade II* listed hall dates back to circa 1550 and provides versatile accommodation throughout. To the ground floor, the original front door provides access into the hallway leading to the sitting room, formal dining room, study with garden views and conservatory with access to the rear garden and further lawns and lakes beyond.



The early cooking range in the conservatory is just one of many period features at Ravenshaw Hall, providing an insight to the history the property has acquired. The separate kitchen enjoys an oil fired AGA, most fitting to the period property, a separate pantry and provides access to the cosy snug with wood burner. Further period features include an internal bell system, internal shutters and metal framed leaded windows.



To the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, two ensuites and a family bathroom. The separate dressing room provides versatile accommodation as a second study or bedroom perhaps if required. All bedrooms look out onto the encircling gardens and feature outbuildings surrounding the hall. Ample parking is provided outside the property for multiple vehicles.



Tenure: Freehold | Grade II* Listed



Services:

* Oil fired central heating

* Working well and water softner -not connected to mains water

* Klargester sewage treatment plan

* Electric Immersion water heater

* Two wood burners, a simulated gas wood burner to the snug and a simulated electric wood burner to study.



Further accommodation at Ravenshaw Hall:



COW HAYES

Cow Hayes is a quaint one bedroom Grade II listed barn conversion with the upmost sympathetic interior. The original flagstone flooring has been retained and compliments the timber beams found throughout. Modern fitted kitchen units and an open plan living area enjoys the feature woodburner and an oak framed staircase ascends to the double bedroom and shower room. Cow Hayes has been thoughtfully reformed creating the perfect place for guests to unwind.



CARPENTER'S COTTAGE

Carpenter's Cottage lies within the listed curtilage of Ravenshaw Hall and has also been converted to an impeccable standard. The high ceilings do not go unnoticed from the inviting hallway which continues into the open plan sitting room. This room enjoys a wood burner and French Doors provide access onto the grounds and parking area. The modern fitted kitchen is situated just off the sitting room, perfect for entertaining and day to day life. The principal bedroom is situated on the ground floor with multiple fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom. A further guest WC/ shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.



The original timbers are a striking feature throughout and the landing area to the first floor emphasises the spaciousness of Carpenter's Cottage with open views overlooking the sitting area.



There are a further two bedrooms and a WC to the first floor.



THE COACH HOUSE

The former Housekeepers residence, The Coach House benefits from a covered car port providing access into the utility area and guest WC and shower. The wooden staircase ascends to the first floor with stunning open plan kitchen and living area. The ceiling height does not go unnoticed. French doors lead onto the large balcony, perfect for entertaining in the summer months. The second door from the living area leads to an external staircase providing direct access to outside. The double bedroom also has access onto the balcony and has use of the fitted storage, separate WC and shower room.



SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX

The separate swimming complex is privately nestled into the grounds of Ravenshaw Hall, enjoying an indoor air source heated pool, in addition to the hot tub and sauna, changing room, shower and guest WC.



FURTHER OUTBUILDINGS

Extensive outbuildings around Ravenshaw Hall offer vast storage space. Firstly, the Grade II listed barn houses a metal workshop, wood workshop, vehicle lift and office space. The agricultural barn offers large scale secure garaging for vehicles and machinery while the wood shed has capacity to store and season six years supply of logs - resulting in the property being self-sufficient in timber for its wood burning stoves.



Finally, Peacock Cottage a brick built, ex pigsty from the Second World War has been converted into a delightful wood panelled wendy house complete with two separate rooms with a cosy wood burner and cooker. The intricate and detailed windows provide views onto the lake and grounds.



Ravenshaw Hall is a secure, secluded, private residence offering a haven for wildlife, yet within walking distance to Solihull Town Centre and within close proximity to all major road, rail and air networks.



GENERAL INFORMATION

Boundary and acreage plans used in these details are to be viewed as a guide only and buyers should make their own enquiry as to the curtilage of the property.



Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council



Council Tax Band: H



CCTV surrounding the property including an ANPR camera



One 3-phase 38kva diesel stand by generator, in case of power failure from overhead supply, effortlessly powers the entire property and has sufficient fuel for approximately one month continuous operation.



There are no public footpaths across the land at Ravenshaw Hall. The owner of Ravenshaw Hall has the right to close, control and even lock the wooden gate at the junction of Ravenshaw Way and Ravenshaw Lane. All buildings have been reroofed in the current vendor's ownership, Ravenshaw Hall being reroofed in 2015. 13kva solar panels fitted on swimming pool roof.



DIRECTIONS

Postcode: B91 2ST



Ravenshaw Hall is 1.8 miles, or 3 minutes, from Junction 5 of the M42. Take the dual carriageway A41/ Solihull Bypass North towards Solihull. After just 1/3rd mile filter left signed Ravenshaw and Solihull. At the first roundabout go back on yourself, taking the 3rd exit back towards Junction 5 of the M42. Just before Junction 5 of M42 turn left into Ravenshaw Way signed Ravenshaw and Whale Tankers. Go down Ravenshaw Way, 1/3rd mile, until you see first turning on left. Turn left through the wooden gate/ fence saying access only to properties etc down a small narrow tree over hung lane, passing the wood & dewpond on the left and pass a pair of double gates on either side of the road. Ravenshaw Hall is the only property in the lane and is accessed via the last gate (marked Ravenshaw Hall) on the left. Follow the black asphalt driveway round to the right and you will approach Ravenshaw Hall.



AGENTS NOTE

We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All room measurements, mileages and timescales quoted in these sales details are approximate. Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ. These sales details are produced in good faith to offer a guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract or offer. We would advise that fixtures and fittings included within the sale are confirmed by the purchaser at the point of offer. Images used within these details are under copyright to EB&P and under no circumstances are to be reproduced by a third party without prior permission.



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