4 Bedrooms Semi-detached house for sale in Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 | £ 725,000

Property Description

A handsome Georgian town house set back within part walled gardens of just under a third of an acre, whilst occupying a most convenient residential location. The well laid out and versatile living accommodation is principally set over two floors, extending in all to around 3,405 sq. Ft. (316 sq. M). Entrance vestibule, central reception hall, front dining room, drawing room, breakfast room and kitchen, family room, and a laundry/utility room. Annexe/guest suite/home office with bedroom 4/living room and bathroom. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms. Garage. Generous driveway parking. Seating terrace and walled rear gardens. Around 0.31 acre.

Situation

Edgbaston is an exclusive suburb of Birmingham, rich in history and being part of one of England's largest urban conservation areas. Much of Edgbaston comes under the control of the renowned Calthorpe Estate which is committed to preserving the quality and original character of the area and the properties within, making this a most desirable and enjoyable place to live.

Ideally located for easy access into Birmingham City Centre, which lies approximately 1.5 miles to the north, Bristol Road (A38) is also well placed for providing excellent access to local amenities, shops and also major transport links for both road and rail. Harborne High Street, which is only some 3 miles to the west, has a Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, and also benefits from a range of convenience shops and brasseries, restaurants and coffee shops including its own Michelin starred restaurant. Easy access to the Midlands motorway network can be found at junction 3 of the M5 (6.5 miles approx.) or junction 6 of the M6 (4 miles approximately). Moseley Village and its range of amenities also only lies only around 2.5 miles away.

Birmingham boasts some of the best shopping in Europe with the superb Bullring Shopping Centre containing over 140 shops including a Selfridge's department store. The exclusive Mailbox development is host to a range of designer outlets including Armani and Harvey Nichols. The recently opened £150m Grand Central Shopping Centre sits directly above the new £600 million redevelopment of the now world class New Street station (situated only approximately 1 mile away), including a flagship 250,000 sq. Ft. John Lewis store, in addition to over 60 premium retailers and quality restaurants and cafes. The redevelopment enforces Birmingham's retail landscape bringing a mix of unrivalled premium fashion and quality high street brands to the heart of the city.

Superb medical facilities in the area include the redeveloped Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre which provides state of the art medical facilities for the region. The Edgbaston and Priory Hospitals are nearby, and The Birmingham Children's Hospital and City Hospital are also within easy travelling distance.

A wide range of schools for children of all ages is available in the vicinity both in the private and state sectors. They include Hallfield Preparatory School, West House School, Blue Coat School, Edgbaston High School for Girls, St George's School, The Priory School and The King Edward's Foundation Schools. Chad Vale Primary and Junior School is also very convenient.

Description

209 Bristol Road is a fine Georgian town house, built in 1828, set back within private part walled gardens, extending to around a third of an acre in total.

The house offers attractive part brick and part rendered elevations, set predominantly beneath a pitched slate roof, with relief offered by single projecting bay windows to the front elevation, sash fenestration and brick chimney stacks. Of particular note are the two fine reception rooms, to include a 23' length drawing room, which connects directly into the rear family room, so as to be ideally suited for entertaining purposes. The house offers many delightful character features such as large bay windows and splendid fireplaces to the reception rooms, a Minton tiled floor to the Reception hall, picture rails, high skirtings, moulded ceiling covings to a number of rooms and a myriad of original stained glass windows and doors.

The well laid out and versatile accommodation is principally set over two floors, with an additional attic room and is ideally suited for family occupation. Flexibility is currently provided by the ground floor annexe which could be used as a separate guest suite with bedroom 4 and bathroom, or alternatively as a home office/study/gym.

Accommodation

Extending to some 3,405 sq.Ft. (316 sq. M.) in total, the well laid out accommodation presently comprises:

On the Ground Floor

Stone steps lead up to a timber panelled front door, with an attractive original Georgian fanlight window over, which continues through to the entrance vestibule. A part leaded/stained glass door leads through to the central reception hall, with a Minton tiled floor and also giving access off to the drawing room, front dining room, family room and also the breakfast room/kitchen.

The main drawing room is an impressive reception room, measuring some 23' max in length, with a fine east facing bay window to the front aspect, a central Adams style fireplace timber surround, with a coal effect gas fire set within, and tall connecting double doors opening out into the large family room to the rear.

The front dining room has an east facing bay window to the front aspect, and also the central focal point of an open fireplace, with a marble hearth and mantle, in addition to decorative ceiling coving and a ceiling rose.

The breakfast room is entered through a lobby area, off which is located the pantry/store. There is a feature antique cast iron range, tiled floor, built in storage cupboard and open archway continuing straight through into the working kitchen area. This is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted cupboards, together with work surface areas and a one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit, range cooker with 8 ring gas hob, and space for an upright fridge freezer.

The large family room, enjoys excellent levels of natural light, and a delightful aspect over the rear gardens. There is a tiled floor, connecting double doors to the drawing room, a feature wood burning stove, and part glazed door giving access out onto the rear terrace.

From the family room a door leads into an inner hall, with access off to the utility/laundry room and through to the garage. Access is also gained from the inner hall to the annexe/guest suite, with bedroom 4 and en suite comprising shower cubicle, bath, WC and bidet. As well as an ideal guest suite this space also lends itself as an ideal home office, gym or cinema room if desired.

On the First Floor

From the reception hall a staircase leads to the principal first floor landing, which then gives access off to the bedroom accommodation.

Bedroom 1, is a good size dual aspect room, with original ceiling beams and which is served by an en suite bathroom. There are a further 2 double bedrooms, one with an en suite, and also a family bath/shower room with fitted cupboards and wardrobes .A staircase leads up to;

On the Second Floor

Landing leads off to a large useful eaves storage area and to an attic room, with natural light provided by two Velux windows, and currently used as an art studio.

Outside

The property is approached from Bristol Road, with a deep set gravelled front driveway providing ample parking for a good number of cars, and also providing access to the Garage (19'11" x 12'3").

The attractive walled rear gardens enjoy a good deal of privacy, and there is a large seating terrace to the West facing aspect, and a feature raised fish pond (currently empty). Lawns extend beyond the terrace, with the gardens planted with a variety of fruit trees, and lead down to a summer house to the far end.

The house and gardens in all extend to around 0.31 acre.

General information

Tenure: The property is Freehold. The Agent has not checked the legal documents to verify the Freehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

Services: All mains services are understood to be available and connected.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars of sale are included in the asking price. All others are specifically excluded, but some items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with the Selling Agents: Robert Powell, 7 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3SH. Telephone No: Regulated by RICS.

Published Feb 2019

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