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5 bedroom detached house
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 5 bedrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- 3 bathrooms
- Superb family home
- Convenient location
- A large plot with the potential for extension
- Wonderful patio
- Well equipped home office
- Detached
- Double Garage
This superb family home is located on a sweeping private drive off Priory Road, right next door to the stunning Martineau Gardens. This superb home sits in 0.36 acres with much scope for extension and development.
A tarmac drive in front of the double garage with further gravel parking to the opposite side of the house provides ample parking. Double wooden gates open to a large patio area at the side of the house and provides further parking if required.
The front door opens to an enclosed storm porch and onwards to the reception hall. To the right here is a door providing internal access to the double garage, straight on, to the home office, and continues to the left where doors radiate to the principal reception rooms. There is a useful guest cloakroom/WC and a large storage cupboard underneath the staircase.
The office/study is very well fitted with ample storage and fitted shelving. The central location makes access straightforward from the front door for visiting business colleagues and for supervising children.
The delightful sitting room is located at the front of the house and with its dual aspect is flooded with natural light. There is a walk-in bay window which provides a perfect spot for reading. A light, modern gas fireplace with a pale marble hearth and surround adds an additional focal point.
From here the accommodation flows around to the formal dining room. French doors open to the side patio area allowing the wrap-around garden views to be enjoyed. There is ample space for formal dinner parties or large family dinners. The dining room can also be accessed from the inner hallway.
Onwards to the large dual-aspect drawing room located at the rear of the house. This superb space is flooded with natural light. French doors open to the fabulous patio area allowing garden views to be enjoyed and double doors open the space to the kitchen. There is a tremendous flow to the ground floor accommodation making entertaining very practical and enjoyable.
The excellently fitted kitchen with floor and wall-mounted units provides ample workspace for any budding chefs. French doors open to the patio providing lots of natural light and a breakfast bar island is a super spot for informal dining.
Stairs rise from the inner hall to the first floor landing area where all five double bedrooms and the family bathroom are located.
The principal bedroom is light and bright with lovely views of the rear garden. There is a stylish, glass-fronted walk-in wardrobe for storage and a well-fitted en suite shower room with a double walk-in shower.
Bedroom two sits at the front of the house and has a delightful walk-in bay window, a perfect reading spot, or perhaps a study area. There is a large built-in wardrobe for storage and further storage cupboards at a high level, above the bed. There is a well-fitted en suite shower room with a half-round walk-in shower.
Next door is bedroom five which the current owners use as a study area. There is a large built-in wardrobe for storage and this space would be ideal as a hobby room, or child's bedroom/nursery.
Bedrooms three and four both have lovely views of the side garden and bedroom four has a built-in wardrobe for storage.
The peaceful location adds to the tranquillity of the superb wrap-around gardens. Mature planted borders make the outdoor space very private. The patio wraps around the house to the side making outdoor entertaining very appealing and the large and well-planted rockery provides colour and interest all year round.
There is ample space to the side of the house to extend further providing a large office/studio suite or home gym etc. if required.
Permission has been granted to erect an electric gate at the entrance of the private road from Priory Road.
Central Birmingham 1.8 miles, M5 (J3) 4.1 miles, Birmingham Airport/NEC 13 miles (all distances are approximate).
The property is located within easy walking distance of BMI Priory Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and Birmingham Dental College and Hospital.
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.
There is a wide range of recreational amenities close by including the stunning Martineau Gardens, Priory Indoor Tennis Centre is less than 100 meters away, and offers two swimming pools, a well-equipped gym, squash, and tennis courts.
Ideally located for access to Birmingham City Centre, which lies approximately two miles to the north, Priory Road is a prime residential address.
Edgbaston & Harborne Golf Clubs, a Sailing Club at Edgbaston Reservoir, the Warwickshire County Cricket Ground, Edgbaston Botanical Gardens, and Archery Club, and the widely renowned Cannon Hill Park.
Schooling 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. Harborne Primary and Junior School is also very convenient.
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