Detached house to rent in Birmingham B46, 4 Bedroom

Hollyland Cottage is a magnificent Victorian family home which sits on a country lane, set in beautiful private grounds in the sought after village of Shustoke. Built in 1882, this detached four bedroom cottage has an abundance of original features and has further been lovingly and sympathetically modernised as needed. A long hallway runs through the cottage off which is access to all ground floor rooms. The drawing room at the front, has wooden panelling to all walls with William Morris wallpaper above, a working fire set in a beautiful stone surround and hearth, and a bay window to the front of the house with modern sash windows with locks. The dining room has a double aspect with bay window to the front and small windows over the drive. There is a grand marbled fireplace with large overmantel/mirror and a large matching walnut veneered sideboard. A marching 10 seater extending dining table may also be provided. Door leading from the drawing room to a large wooden framed conservatory with a fan light and access to the rear garden. Double French doors lead to the morning room which has original pine cupboards, a pot crane and William Morris wallpaper. The kitchen has bespoke solid teak wall and base units with matching worktops and matching kitchen table. There is an integral dishwasher, pull out vegetable rack, pull out bin and recycling tidy and wine cupboards for red and white wine, an 8 burner, duel fuel Stoves cooker with extractor over. Fridge freezer. Double sink with single drainer and a swan neck mixer tap. The rear of the cottage is entered via the rear porch/boot room which in turn leads to the laundry room, which has fitted wall and floor cupboards, a suspended sheila clothes drier and houses a number of appliances, which may be left as ‘gifted’ items for your use.

The ground level flooring is immaculately presented quarry tiles, with carpet to the drawing room and dining room. The cloakroom has a pampas hand basin and low level wc. The open banister staircase leads to a spacious first floor landing which provides access to four generously proportioned double bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en suite shower room and built in wardrobes along one wall, whilst the rest of the room is papered in William Morris Chrysanthemum.

The main guest room has a dressing room off with a stained-glass window and integral wardobes, all walls papered in Laura Ashley Summer Palace. Bedroom three has a double aspect with a stunning ornamental Art Deco fireplace and walls papered in Laura Ashley Willow. Bedroom four has a fabulous original Victorian ornamental fireplace and the walls are papered in Sanderson Birds. The modern bathroom has a white suite comprising a large bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, white rectanglular wash basin with rounded edges and a low level wc. Separate large corner shower with a double headed shower including a drench shower head. The floor is tiled as are the walls and there is an antique radiator with towel rails over. A hidden airing cupboard sits behind the wall mirror.

There are stunning rural views from every side of the cottage. Most doors in the property are solid pine and most radiators are antique cast iron with thermostatic controls. The wooden framed modern double glazed windows are sash top opening windows with locks and the cottage is gas centrally heated throughout. Externally there is a large single garage with workbench and an additional external Victorian traditional laundry with shallow stone sink, fitted with double doors for use as an occasional garage. The spacious blue brick paved courtyard patio has a 40 foot well (covered) with a working water pump. The walled lawned gardens are surrounded by mature blossom trees, shrubs and rockery borders.

The gravel drive and parking area for up to 8 cars is accessed via a wooden field gate. The house has been improved and occupied by the same family since 1903. This is a rare opportunity to reside in a beautiful, unique, spacious and well presented cottage in an idyllic setting and we will be happy to accommodate viewings straight away.