5 bedroom detached house for sale

The solid oak front door with a pretty stained glass insert opens into an elegant and inviting reception hall. Doors radiate to the principal reception rooms and a fine pale oak staircase rises to the first floor landing area. There is also a useful guest cloakroom/WC.

The stunning drawing room is an elegant space. The dual aspect provides ample natural light with a large window overlooking the front aspect and French doors at the rear opening to the terrace. There are impressive oak beams and gilt detailing to the pretty ceiling plasterwork. The large inglenook fireplace creates a superb focal point.

The dining room has a large window overlooking the front aspect. There is elegant gilt coving to the ceiling adding further to the opulent feel of the space. This room is perfect for more formal dining and lends itself to dinner party entertaining.

The well-fitted kitchen works perfectly with the décor of this grand home. There is a superb range of floor and wall mounted units with black marble work surfaces over. The central island unit is a superb feature providing further storage and breakfast bar for casual dining.

The separate utility room is just off the kitchen and has an inbuilt double oven, a sink unit beneath the window and plenty of additional storage. There is access to the garage areas, boiler cupboard, and gardener's WC.

The magnificent orangery extends across most of the rear elevation, it is impressive in its size and elegance, with superb garden views, underfloor heating, air conditioning, space for casual dining and is a most useful reception room, where the owners spend virtually all their time.

The gorgeous pale oak staircase rises from the reception hall to the first floor. On the half landing, the lovely leaded glass window bathes the space in natural light and allows views over the rear garden to be enjoyed.

The principal bedroom is impressive in both size and style. It has windows to the front and rear, an extensive range of fitted bedroom furniture, and a recently refurbished en suite shower room which is beautifully appointed.

Bedroom two is at the far end of the landing, with an en suite bathroom, walk-in cupboard, a door and steps leading down to the rear terrace and garden, it would be suitable for an au-pair or an elderly relative because of its independent access.

Bedroom three is a large room at the front of the house with a picture window, a window seat and range of fitted furniture.
Bedrooms four and five are single rooms one of which is now used as a dressing room and which gives access to Bedroom two.

The family bathroom is impressive with a raised bath and includes a linen cupboard providing ample storage.

There is a hatch on the landing which gives access to a spacious loft, this is electrically operated as are the steps which are lowered and retracted.

The front garden is impressive with a wide carriage driveway, and ample parking space for several vehicles, in addition to the two garages which lie to the left-hand side of the house. There is a semi-circular lawn behind a short hedge and gate providing side access to the garden at the right-hand side.

The rear garden is immaculate; laid mainly to lawn beyond the terrace and with an ornamental pond surrounded by specimen trees and shrubs. Paths lead to the area beyond where there are two sheds and a greenhouse, a selection of shrubs and trees which make this a perfect play area for children and is extremely private. The gardens extend to 0.5 acres.

Central Birmingham 3 miles, M5 (J3) 3.5 miles, Birmingham Airport/NEC 12 miles (distances approximate)

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.

Ideally located for access to Birmingham City Centre which lies just over a mile to the north, Farquhar Road is also well placed for the amenities of nearby Harborne which is less than a mile to the west.

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.