Property description
EMOVEUK.COM are delighted to present this rare opportunity to obtain a 7 bedroom mid-Victorian double fronted property in a very popular location. This property has to be viewed to appreciate the splendour it has to offer, there are very few properties of this type and style that still maintain much of the original features, character and charm that are present here.The property is well located being within three miles of the city centre to the south, the Sandwell Country Park, Sutton Park and junctions to the M5 and M6 to the north and west. Junior schools inthe area have good reputations and a local secondary girls school has a national reputation for excellenceThe property comprises:-
ENTRANCE LOBBY
Having fitted coir matting to floor area, this area provides useful space to remove outdoor garments before entering the main house.
HALLWAY
Having fitted carpet, original decorative skirting board, central heating radiator, picture rail, original plaster coving and ceiling rose, Staircase leading to first floor with ornate newel post and hardwood handrail, staircase leading to cellar and doorways leading to:-
RECEPTION ROOM 1LOUNGE (5.30M X 4.30M) 17’4” X 14’1”
Beautifully presented and extended in 1926 this room comprises fitted carpet, central heating radiator, large timber bay window, marble fire surround with living flame gas fire, original plaster work to coving, archway and ceiling rose.
RECEPTION ROOM 2DINING ROOM (4.05M X 5.31M) 13’3” X 14’5”
A family dining room that will accommodate large dinner parties and give them a beautiful setting this room comprises fitted carpet, timber bay window with decorative stained leaded glass transom lights, timber window seat with cushion, slate fire surround and ornate tiling with living flame fire, central heating radiator, picture rail and original plaster coving and ceiling rose.
RECEPTION ROOM 3LIVING ROOM (4.06M X 4.10M) 13’3” X 13’5”
This room enjoys beautiful views over the magnificent rear garden through a set of French doors, the room also comprises, fitted carpet, oak fire surround with red brick cheeks and open fire, built in oak bookcases either side of the fire place with original servant’s calling bells, central heating radiator, picture rail and plaster coving.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM (5.57M X 3.19) 18’3” X 10’5”
Originally not accessed from the main hallway this kitchen provides an excellent space for a busy family to congregate whilst eating and catching up with the days activities, the room comprises a range of fitted base units with matching door and drawer fronts, purpose made work tops over with double Belfast sink positioned under the main window overlooking the rear garden, parquet flooring and central heating radiator.
UTILITY
Having ceramic tile flooring, a good range of storage cupboards, plumbing and space for washing machine, and tumble drier and Belfast sink.
FIRST FLOOR – (OVER TWO LEVELS)BEDROOM 1 (4.13M X 3.21) 13’6” X 10’6”
Having fitted carpet, timber sash windows to rear elevation, picture rail, built in wardrobe and original cast iron fire surround and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 2 (4.05M X 4.02M) 13’3” X 13’2”
Having fitted carpet, timber sash windows to rear elevation, picture rail, built in wardrobe and original cast iron fire surround and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 3 (5.31M X 4.07) 17’5” X 13’4”
Having fitted carpet, timber window to front elevation, picture rail, built in wardrobe and original cast iron fire surround and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 4 (4.14M X 4.22M) 13’7” X 13’10”
Having fitted carpet, timber bay window to front elevation, picture rail, and original cast iron fire surround and central heating radiator.
STUDY (4.15M X 1.57M) 13’7” X 5’1”
Having fitted carpet, timber window to front elevation also having an access door into bedroom 3 enabling this room to be used as a separate dressing room.
BEDROOM 5 & SITTING ROOM (7.62M X 3.73M) 23’9” X 12’2”
Being the largest room on the first floor, this room comprises fitted carpet, central heating radiator, gas wall heater and timber arch windows to front and rear elevations.
BATHROOM 1
Being recently refitted the bathroom comprises, white oval shaped bath and chrome mixer taps, corner shower cubical with chrome mixer shower and clear glass screen, close couple low level w.c. Wall hung wash hand basin with floating pedestal, timber window to rear elevation, central heating towel radiator and underfloor heating.
BATHROOM 2
Having ceramic tiled floor and walls to splash back areas, the room benefits from a refitted bathroom suite comprising white bath with chrome shower head over, folding glass shower screen, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, low level close couple toilet, timber sash window to rear elevation and central heating radiator.
SECOND FLOORBEDROOM 6 (4.18M X 4.26M) 12’2” X 13’11”
Having fitted carpet, gas wall heater, timber window to side elevation and original cast iron fire surround with open fire.
BEDROOM 7 (4.18M X 3.22M) 13’8” X 10’6”
Having fitted carpet, gas wall heater, timber window to side elevation and original cast iron fire surround with open fire.
UTILITY (5.23M X 1.46M) 17’1” X 4’9”
This room comprises ceramic floor tiles, a range of kitchen type base and wall units, sink top with drainer and access to the atrium with cupola feature below being visible from the first floor.
STUDIO (9.60M X 4.16M) 31’6” X 13’7”
A fantastic space that can be used for a whole array of activities from dance to painting, this room has provided many functions for the present owners and their children, having a varnished boarding floor, sloping ceilings with timber purlins as features, velux opening sky light and a set of mood wall lights.
OUTBUILDINGS.COACHOUSE / GARAGE (5.30M X 3.90M) 17’4” X 12’9”
Originally the coach house where the open fire still exists in the corner that kept the stable boy warm in the winter months, this area is now used as a garage large enough for any modern family vehicle
STABLES / WORK SHOP (3.72M X 3.8M) 12’2” X 12’5”
Originally this area was used as the stables for the horses pulling the coaches, the dividing panel with timber post is still present, however today it is being utilized as a workshop by the current owner.
SCULLERY / GARDEN STORE
Originally the scullery where a bread oven still exists along with the boiling pot for washing where servants would carry out their duties, this area is now being used as a garden store and potting shed.
W.C.
Adjacent to the scullery this provides a useful amenity when outside in the garden.
STORE.
Next door to the w.c. This storeroom provides a very useful area to store garden tools.
EXTERNAL.FRONT
The boundary of the property is defined by a brick built wall, having two large brick built pillars with ornate stone capping’s, beyond the opening lies a stone laid driveway that has been uniquely designed by the current owners daughter, to the right of the main building is the old coach house and outbuildings, that are currently being used as a garage and workshops.
REAR GARDEN
A fantastically large space that has been carefully designed and landscaped, the garden enjoys a patio area immediately at the rear of the property that continues to a pathway leading to the main area of the garden that is laid to lawn and has well established planted borders and trees, a garden wall is positioned between the adjoining property to give immediate privacy to each household. Further along the garden there are more planted borders and bushes, once you reach the foot of the garden there is a tranquil seating area where you can enjoy those long warm summer days or evenings.