106 DOVE HOUSE LANE
SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS B91 2EN
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
154 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£650,000 Oct 2024
Price per m²
£4,870/m²
Local average
£2,819,000 (-73.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,525 of 33,755)
Street crime
150 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Deatched
- Development Opportunity
- Four Bedrooms
- Large Plot
- Double Width Frontage
- Detached Double Garage
- Central Location
- Original Features
- Extending Gardens
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Dovehouse lane is a sought after road in the centre of Solihull linking Warwick Road and Lode Lane. The road lends its self to prestigious referbs and new builds and this gem certainly fits the bill.
A large four bedroomed detached property on a particularly generous plot. Having a detached double garage, and extending gardens this property is ripe for development (stpp).
Lode Lane and Warwick Road offer easy access to Solihull By-Pass which joins the M42 motorway at Junction 5. Close to Junction 6 are the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station and the National Motorcycle Museum.
Travelling away from Solihull, Lode Lane will take you to the A45 Coventry Road which provides access to Birmingham city centre, as does the A41 Warwick Road, passing Olton and Acocks Green where there are local shops.
An ideal location therefore for this superb property and plot which is set well back from the road behind a deep driveway.
Entrance Porch - Accessed via sliding door leading to wooden front door
Hall - A large inner hallway giving access to First Floor, Study, Dining Room, Living Room and Kitchen. Storage cupboard central ceiling light.
Study - 4.75m x 2.36m (15'07 x 7'09) - A former garage that was converted many years ago and is now set up as a study. With double aspect window to front and side elevation. Door leading to toilet.
Dining Room - 5.31m x 3.63m (17'05 x 11'11) - A large room with window to front elevation and two smaller window to side elevation framing the feature fire place with wall mounted and central ceiling lights.
Living Room - 3.66m x 6.58m (12'00 x 21'07) - An extended room with large double aspect windows to the rear elevation and sliding doors leading onto garden. Double ceiling lights with feature cornice.
Kitchen - 4.55m x 3.40m (14'11 x 11'02) - A fitted kitchen with window to rear elevation. and door onto side passage allowing access through to the garage. With pantry and boiler housing.
Pantry - Fitted with a range of cupboards and shelving and plumbing for washing machine
Landing - A good sized landing with large window over stairs. Allowing access to four bedrooms, family bathroom, toilet and storage.
Bed One - 3.66m x 5.33m (12'00 x 17'06) - An excellent size double room with bay window to front elevation. a bank of fitted wardrobes and central ceiling light.
Bed Two - 3.61m x 3.66m (11'10 x 12'00) - A double room with window to rear elevation and fitted wardrobes with central ceiling light.
Bed Three - 4.72m x 3.05m,0.00m (15'06 x 10,00) - A double room with double aspect window to rear and side elevation, central ceiling light.
Bed Four - 3.33m x 2.46m (10'11 x 8'01) - A double room with double aspect window to front and side elevation and central ceiling light.
Family Showerroom - 1.57m x 1.47m (5'02 x 4'10) - A Shower room including walk in shower and wash basin with window to side elevation and central ceiling light.
Toilet - 1.57m x 0.71m (5'02 x 2'04) - A separate toilet with window to side elevation
Double Garage - 8.76m x 4.47m (28'09 x 14'08) - A large detached double garage offering a particularly wide plot. The garage is in need of repairs but provides scope for extensions or development subject to planning.
Outside - The property is approached by a deep tarmac driveway surrounded by mature tress and shrubs providing a shielded frontage. To the rear we have large extending gardens that wrap round the neighbouring properties and offer scope for development subject to planning. The site is approx. 0.7 acres. Not confirmed. Within the grounds there are various timber structures previously used and run as a successful cattery.
TENURE: We are advised that the property is Freehold.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: E
VIEWING: By appointment only with the office on the number below.
CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008: These particulars are for general guidance only and are based on information supplied and approved by the seller. Complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and may be subject to errors and/or omissions. They do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. Any Prospective Purchaser should obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Surveyors as appropriate. The agent has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor. Photographs are provided for illustrative purposes only and the items shown in these are not necessarily included in the sale, unless specifically stated. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services mentioned and do not by these Particulars or otherwise verify or warrant that they are in working order.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
Listed by
Solihull
Melvyn Danes
Reference: 143317949
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 02/01/2024
Expiry date: 01/01/2034
Current heating cost: £3,390/year
Potential heating cost: £2,696/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,555
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£55)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 04/10/2024 (1 year ago) | £650,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 118 DOVE HOUSE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B91 2EN | £410,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £410,000 (1 sale)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Solihull. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Solihull. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Solihull.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Solihull: £1,371/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Highwood Ave / Dovehouse Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Spend and Save | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Pure Hair | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Olton | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Solihull Hospital | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Spire Healthcare Parkway Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Solihull | 1.3 miles |
| University | BIMM University Birmingham | 5.1 miles |
| University | Birmingham City University Central Campus | 5.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 150 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverley School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 18 Jun 2012 |
| Triple Crown Centre | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 15 Jan 2020 |
| Lode Heath School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 30 Apr 2019 |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 24 Nov 2016 |
| Greswold Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 13 Dec 2012 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).