4 bed detached house for sale

Frederick Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15

The Lodge is a Grade II Listed detached residence dating to the early 1800's. The present owners purchased the property in 2008 and embarked upon a 5 year project to extensively refurbish the accommodation to make it work perfectly for modern family life.

Much of the technology is centred on an integrated home automation system which encompasses lighting, can include security, music, gaming and television all controlled by a central Matrix server located in the basement. Each room has the ability to access multiple different media sources.

The grand reception hall creates an impressive first impression, with a limestone tiled floor providing a contemporary feel. Considerable care has been taken to honour the property's architectural heritage, with beautifully crafted cornicing, decorative ceiling roses and period-style skirting boards specially commissioned to complement the age and character of the house.

The three main reception rooms are presently used as a study/ home office, dining room and drawing room.

The formal dining room has two splendid full height sash windows to the rear which lift up to provide access to the rear garden.

The drawing room also has two full height sash windows to the rear, and an elegant marble fireplace with cast iron insert and marble hearth.

Undoubtedly the focal point of the house is the extraordinary open-plan kitchen, dining/family room. At almost 1,000 sq ft (93 sq.m) and spanning some 36 feet (11 metres) in width, this breathtaking space is certainly the most impressive room of the house. Soaring vaulted ceilings and abundant roof lights give it an exceptional sense of scale and light, while a wall of bifolding doors opens almost entirely onto the adjoining decked terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

The bespoke kitchen is a true mark of the quality of this house; hand made by world-renowned Smallbone of Devizes and with Miele integrated appliances. Beautifully crafted walnut units with contrasting silver handles and black granite work-surfaces are cleverly laid out to provide a generous amount of storage and preparation space. In addition, a large central island unit also serves as a sociable breakfast bar. Appliances include coffee machine, twin ovens, two warming drawers, microwave, induction hob, wine fridge, dishwasher, and there is space for an American style fridge freezer.

The basement has been tanked and dry-lined to create additional accommodation suitable for a number of uses and is divided into four main rooms (each with natural light and ventilation through light-well windows) plus a wine cellar and additional storage/utility space. There is currently an air-conditioned gymnasium. In addition, there is a cinema, a snooker room, and an office/music room.

The bedroom accommodation is laid out over two upper floors with the principal suite incorporating two former double bedrooms and spanning the full width of the rear elevation of the main house. A beautiful large bedroom with two sash windows overlooking the rear garden, a fully fitted dressing room off leading through to a luxurious en suite bathroom with Travertine tiling to the floor and walls, electric under-floor heating, free-standing double ended bath, large walk-in shower enclosure with fixed overhead rain shower and second height adjustable shower head.

Bedrooms two and three are both excellent-sized double bedrooms with windows overlooking the front aspect. Both have stylish en suites with fully tiled walls, tiled floor with electric underfloor heating, and bath with integrated shower.

Bedroom four is located on the second floor and provides an ideal guest suite. This is a large 'L' shaped room with ample space for a seating and dressing area and a double bed. Also on the second floor are several access points to the extensive eaves storage areas (this room could be split into two bedrooms with en suite facilities subject to planning consent).

The rear garden has bee

Frederick Road is a quiet and exclusive cul-de-sac in the heart of Edgbaston, within easy reach of Birmingham City Centre which lies just over a mile to the north. Five Ways railway station is within half a mile and provides direct access to Birmingham New Street Station which is just one stop down the line.

Frederick Road sits in the heart of Edgbaston close to the popular Edgbaston Village and Five Ways Station is a 12-minute walk away.

A wide range of schools for children of all ages is available in the vicinity 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 Foundation Schools.

Recreational amenities of particular note include Edgbaston & Harborne Golf Clubs, Edgbaston Priory Lawn Tennis & Squash Club and Edgbaston Botanical Gardens.