5 bed detached house for sale

Woodbourne Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17

The Homestead is an exceptional period residence situated in an exclusive and private position. This elegant property built in 1897 by architects J J Bateman and C E Bateman, is approached via a secure gated entrance and a long sweeping driveway leads to the main house and gardens with extensive parking area and gated courtyard. The current owners have taken care to combine the period features with contemporary additions and stylish quality fittings. The spacious proportions of the flexible reception rooms are ideal for everyday family living and entertaining.

The main entrance door leads to an impressive and sizeable entrance hall which in turn leads to the flexible reception rooms with panelled folding doors separating the two reception rooms from the central hallway. The reception rooms can be opened out to create one large through space if required, ideal for entertaining or large family gatherings. There are feature inglenook fireplaces to the reception rooms and a central elegant staircase rises to the first floor.

The snooker room lies beyond the reception rooms and provides an excellent space for entertaining. This room features beautiful oak flooring and panelling to the walls, stone fireplace and window seat. The kitchen is fitted with a selection of bespoke cabinets with Oak doors and granite worksurfaces, there is also a central island, a sizeable laundry room in addition to a breakfast area and dining room. From the kitchen there is also a second staircase leading to the first-floor accommodation.

The principal bedroom suite features a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom. There are four further beautifully appointed bedrooms and two further bathrooms.

Coach House
The delightful coach house is accessed via the gated courtyard and offers open plan living accommodation to the ground floor with stairs rising to a bedroom and shower room.

Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached via a long sweeping Serpentine driveway with mature planting and leading to the generous parking area and courtyard. The property sits in stunning private grounds with total plot extending to 1.39 acres.

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

The property is located on Calthorpe Estate and is subject to the Scheme of Management charges.

Edgbaston is an exclusive suburb of Birmingham, rich in history and part of one of England's most significant urban conservation areas, the renowned Calthorpe Estate. The property is conveniently located to access the motorway network for the M5, M42, M1 and the M6. There are excellent sporting venues in the vicinity, including the Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Edgbaston Priory Tennis and Squash Club, and Edgbaston and Harborne Golf Clubs. A wide range of schools for children of all ages is available in the vicinity, both private and state. 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.