A sympathetically renovated to the period six bedroom detached home situated in the heart of leafy Edgbaston moments from the Edgbaston Reservoir nature reserve. Retaining character by the bucket load with a modern twist. An exceptional family home.

Location

Vernon Road is situated in Edgbaston and is where the OFTSED "Outstanding" St Paul's School for Girls is, this road is very well placed for access to local amenities within Edgbaston, as well as Birmingham City Centre, which lies only some 3 miles away. The Hagley Road (A456) links directly to Junction 3 of the M5, only 4 miles to the west. There are lots of cultural and leisure facilities nearby including the Edgbaston Reservoir and Botanical Gardens. Those who are more active may enjoy this homes proximity to Edgbaston Golf Club or the renowned facilities at The Priory.

The House

An imposing detached Edwardian family home of generous proportions with beautifully appointed accommodation set over three floors. The property has retained many character features, to include splendid fireplaces, exposed timber flooring to many ground floor rooms, picture rails and decorative ceiling roses to the two principal reception rooms.

The more modern features of the property include double glazing and gas fired central heating, with underfloor heating to the superb open plan breakfast kitchen/family room/conservatory, as well as to the first floor family bathroom and en suite shower room to the master bedroom.

The Ground Floor

A panelled front door with obscure glazed panels inset, leads into the entrance vestibule, which in turn continues through into the central reception hall, finished with a with a fine oak boarded floor and feature fireplace. There is access to the front and rear reception rooms, an inner lobby with a tiled floor and useful understairs storage cupboard, with a side hall off having a matching tiled floor and access door onto the secure side walkway. There is also a cloakroom and store/cloaks room with a tiled floor, and large fitted mirror fronted wardrobe.

The front sitting room has an exposed timber boarded floor, picture rail and decorative ceiling rose, and fine fireplace with a timber surround, tiled inserts and a coal effect gas fire set within. The main drawing room is a generous size room with exposed timber boarded floor, picture rail and decorative ceiling rose, connecting glazed door to the conservatory and a splendid feature fireplace with a timber surround, tiled hearth and inserts, and a coal effect gas fire set within.

The magnificent open plan breakfast/ kitchen/family room to the rear of the house enjoys ample natural light, with double glazed French doors leading out onto the extensive south facing rear terrace and has underfloor heating throughout. There is a range of base and wall mounted cupboards, granite work surface areas, large central island with breakfast bar area, circular sink unit with mixer tap, and Smeg gas 5 ring hob with an extractor fan over. Other appliances include a Russell Hobbs microwave oven and separate oven/grill, integrated dishwasher as well as space for an American style fridge/ freezer. In addition, there is a further double bowl sink unit with an integrated drainer and fitted double chilled drinks cabinets flanked by further storage cupboard.

The conservatory area is flooded with natural light, with a delightful aspect over the rear gardens, and double glazed French doors opening out onto the rear seating terrace, as well as connecting door through to the drawing room. Off the kitchen area is a useful pantry/laundry room, with storage cupboards, plumbing/space for a washing machine and dryer, space for an upright fridge/freezer and housing the gas fired central heating boiler.

The First Floor

From the reception hall a staircase rises to the first floor landing. Bedroom 1 enjoys a fine aspect over the rear gardens with a feature fireplace surround and is served by a superb luxury en suite shower room, with underfloor heating, twin oval sinks set in a vanity unit, WC, bidet, ample storage cupboards and a large walk in glazed shower cubicle, with central rain shower and separate additional shower attachment. Bedroom 2 has an aspect to the front, with a range of fitted wardrobes and drawer units, whilst bedroom 3 is currently used as a dressing room with a range of fitted wardrobes however it would make a spacious bedroom. Both bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, situated off a three quarter height landing with under floor heating, central free standing roll top bath with rain shower over, separate glazed shower cubicle, wash hand basin and a WC.

The Second Floor

A landing leads off to bedrooms 4, bedroom 5 and bedroom 6, all served by a shower room with Jack & Jill vanity units.

Outside

The front drive provides useful off road parking for several cars, with wide steps leading up to the front door of the property. There is access to the rear via a secure side walkway. The delightful, landscaped gardens are situated mainly to the south facing rear aspect, with an extensive decked terrace providing a wonderful outside entertaining and seating area and benefitting external lighting. Steps from the terrace lead up onto the large central lawn, flanked by deep well planted borders, to and a useful garden store with lean to, located to the far end of the garden.

Tenure

The property is Freehold.


Council Tax

Band: G
Birmingham City Council