It was built 88 years ago, yet 72 Woodbourne Road in Edgbaston has only ever been owned by two families, which bodes well for anyone looking for their “forever home”.
If it’s space you’re after, this handsome, double-fronted detached property with stone mullion windows offers plenty. Not only is it set in 0.72 acre of land, the house has about 5,700 sq ft of living accommodation, with four generous reception rooms, five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a huge attic that could also be converted into additional living space, should it be needed. A compact studio with bathroom and kitchen above the double garage provides further accommodation.
While the house is sure to impress any discerning househunter with a £1.5million budget, it is the grand central staircase that leads from the oak-panelled reception hall up to a galleried landing that has the wow factor, while ornate, decorative plasterwork in the main rooms are also a feature of the home.
The reception hall offers an imposing welcome, with its feature Minster stone fireplace, beamed ceiling, and – of course – that staircase. At the far end is a cloakroom area with hanging space, separate toilet and basin, and access to the rear garden.
The drawing room is situated to the right of the reception hall. Light and airy, thanks to the huge bay window that faces the front of the property, and large, the room has an unusual ceiling, decorated with ornate plaster mouldings set around the central light point. It also has a patterned oak floor and feature fireplace with carved wood surround and marble insert.
The sitting room, next to the drawing room, is the smallest of the reception rooms but is no less grand, thanks to its ornate oak floor, decorative wall detail, cast-iron fire grate with marble surround and a bay window.
You’ll find more intricate plasterwork in the front-facing dining room, as well as panelled walls with floral design fabric inserts, fireplace with mahogany surround and marble insert, the original oak flooring. A door to an inner hall leads to the kitchen and breakfast room, as well as the study, which has fitted storage units and a door that provides access to a secondary staircase.
The largest reception room is currently used as a snooker room and comes complete with a drop cable light. Generously proportioned, it has full-height wood panelling to the walls, a large fireplace and wide bay window.
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The rear of the ground floor houses the breakfast room with views over the garden, pantry, and kitchen that opens on to a courtyard area. The utility room is in the small basement.
The five double bedrooms on the first floor are set around the galleried landing that also has a sun lounge/seating area with large windows and glazed double doors, which lead to a small balcony that overlooks the garden.
The en-suite in bedroom one has been recently refitted and now has contemporary grey tiling to the floor and walls, large walk-in shower, wall hung twin wash basins, and toilet, while the en-suite shower room to the second bedroom is more traditional in style.
The third bedroom is the largest and the marketing agents say there is scope to add an en suite facility in this room, too.
The family bathroom has a large shower, bath, toilet, wash basin, and heated towel rail, plus marble tiles on the wall and ceramic tiles on the floor. An access hatch reveals a pull-down ladder to the large loft.
The gardens are as impressive as the property. The rear gardens descend from the house and are in three tiers. The upper level is more formal, with borders, lawn and small pond. The middle tier, reached by steps, is mainly lawn, while the bottom level has hard-standing areas, plus storage and compost bins.
The front of the house is set behind large gate pillars and iron gates and there is a large in and out driveway that will accommodate several vehicles.
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There is a detached garage, above which is a small, open-plan bedsit with kitchenette, living/sleeping area and a small bathroom, making it ideal for visitors or older children wanting their own, private space.
Agent – Robert Powell
Telephone – 0121 454 6930
Guide Price: £1,595,000