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The first thing that hits the visitor when walking into Chestnuts on Lady Byron Road in Solihull is the pop of colour.

Since buying the house five years ago, the owners have and enhancing, updating its look with vibrantly coloured walls, carpets and units.

It is quite the surprise because the exterior of the house does not really give much hint of the decorative delights to be found within.

A house this size demands plenty of parking for the family cars, which there is to the front behind the smart wrought-iron railing and automated gates. There is also a centrally-heated double width tandem garage which can take up to four cars.

Once inside, the Amtico-floored reception hall has oak doors leading to a snug at the front of the house, a cloakroom and a boot room (which is large enough to be utilised for other purposes if preferred), a playroom and the fabulous open-plan kitchen.

Designed as the hub of the home, the expansive kitchen/breakfast/family room has sleek glossy units beneath granite work surfaces, fitted around a large central island with breakfast bar to one side. Appliances include a built-in AEG oven, a dishwasher, a free-standing Range Master cooker and a wine chiller. In addition, there is space for an American-style fridge-freezer.

The room has an area suitable for a dining table as well as one for soft seating.

There is an opening from this area into the lounge which has a wood-burning stove. Bi-folding doors give access to the rear patio where there is a choice of sitting in the sun awning.