4 bed detached house for sale

Middle Park Road, Selly Oak Bvt, Birmingham B29

A rare opportunity in the heart of leafy Bournville and Selly Oak! This vastly extended 1930s detached family home combines space, style and character on one of the area’s most prestigious tree-lined roads. The handsome red-brick façade with its arched doorway and broad frontage sets the tone for what lies within. Inside, around 2,500 square feet of accommodation unfolds with a sympathetic blend of contemporary design and original period detail. Two elegant reception rooms with bay windows sit at the heart of the home, complemented by a light-filled Orangery. To the rear and side, the stunning extended kitchen, dining and family space opens seamlessly onto the garden, creating a versatile setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms provide superb comfort, making the property as practical as it is impressive. The gardens are a true highlight, with a broad paved terrace leading to well-kept lawns framed by mature planting. Adding further charm is the brick wartime air raid shelter, which has been opened up to reveal the original wooden summerhouse — a unique and characterful feature that provides an inviting retreat for relaxation, work or gatherings. Beyond the garden, the location is every bit as appealing. Middle Park Road is long established as one of B29’s most desirable addresses, lined with substantial family houses and leafy plots. From here you are within easy reach of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the University of Birmingham, while the historic village character of Bournville with its parks and cafés is just moments away. Selly Oak offers excellent shopping, dining and leisure facilities, along with superb transport connections by road, rail and bus into Birmingham city centre. Well-regarded local schools complete the picture, making this a wonderful home in a truly outstanding setting. To book your viewing please call our Bournville team!

Approach

This vastly extended and beautifully presented four-bedroom detached period home is set back from the road behind a block-paved driveway providing ample off-street parking, complemented by a mature front garden with established lawns, hedging and planting. A side pathway leads to the utility, while an ornate brick-built storm porch with composite front door opens into the property.

Entrance Hallway

With original hardwood flooring, the hallway features stairs with a decorative balustrade rising to the first-floor landing, ceiling light point and central heating radiator. An L-shaped under-stairs storage cupboard with red quarry tiled flooring sits to one side, while a beautiful original stained-glass inset within a double-glazed front window adds character. Further original interior doors with brass furnishings lead into:

Middle Living Room (4.24m x 4.30m (13'10" x 14'1"))

With an original leaded-light bay window overlooking the rear orangery, this room also features a ceiling rose with light point, decorative cornicing, and a chimney breast recess with inset electric fire, complete with mantelpiece and surround.

Dual Aspect Main Living Room (6.81m x 4.22m (22'04" x 13'10"))

With double-glazed leaded-light effect windows to the front aspect, this elegant room features decorative ceiling cornicing, a ceiling light point, four wall-mounted uplighters and two central heating radiators. At its heart sits an inset gas fireplace with stone surround and marble hearth and mantelpiece. An original leaded-light bay with French doors opens onto and overlooks the rear orangery.

Orangery (7.32m x 3.23m (24'0" x 10'7"))

With two feature double-glazed lantern roof lights and bi-folding doors offering lovely views and access to the rear garden, this light-filled space also includes further double-glazed windows with lattice-effect insets, laminate wood-effect flooring, and two central heating radiators. Double-glazed French doors open directly into the kitchen.

Superb Dual Aspect Dining/Kitchen (3.66m x 6.02m kitchen diner full length 9.75m (12')

The dining area features Karndean flooring, a lattice-effect double-glazed window to the front aspect, two central heating radiators, cornicing to the ceiling, and twin pendant light points, with an open walkway leading into the kitchen. A further original stained-glass leaded-light window overlooks the utility. From here, a frosted glazed door opens into the utility, while another door gives access to the pantry, complete with original red quarry tiled flooring, marble slab, original stained-glass leaded-light window encased within double glazing to the front, an additional frosted double-glazed side window, shelving, and ample storage.

Utility Room (3.43m x 1.60m (11'03" x 5'03"))

From the dining area, a step leads down into the utility, fitted with tiled flooring, work surface, and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Additional features include wall-mounted light points, a ceiling strip light, and tongue-and-groove panelling to half height. A composite double-glazed front door provides access to the front garden, with a further door opening into:

Guest Wc (1.73m x 1.57m (5'08" x 5'02"))

With contemporary low flush WC, wash hand basin on vanity unit with hot and cold mixer tap, contemporary wall hung radiator, tiled floor, wall mounted extractor and wall mounted light point.

Kitchen Area (5.56m x 4.17m (18'03" x 13'08"))

Fitted with contemporary wall and base units with quartz work surfaces, incorporating a one-and-a-half stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. A leaded-light double-glazed window provides views to the rear aspect, while the Karndean flooring continues throughout. Appliances include an inset Bosch ceramic hob with bespoke splashback and stainless-steel extractor above, two integrated Bosch ovens, at the top a combination microwave, oven and grill and below an integrated oven and grill, and an integrated Bosch fridge / freezer. Under-cupboard lighting adds a stylish finish. Bi-folding doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The kitchen area also benefits from hot water underfloor heating fed by the central heating system.

First Floor Accommodation

From the hallway, a turning staircase with decorative balustrade rises to the first-floor landing, complete with picture rail, recessed ceiling spotlights, and a stained-glass leaded-light window to the front aspect. There is a central heating radiator and an airing cupboard with fitted shelving which houses a Worcester Bosch central heating boiler. Hot water is supplied around the house via a pressurised unvented tank located in the loft which is complemented by solar panels.

Separate Wc (0.89m x 1.40m (2'11" x 4'07"))

With a corner mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold taps, low flush WC, ceiling light point, central heating radiator and frosted double glazed window to the side aspect.

Principle Suite (Bedroom One) (6.10m x 4.27m (20' x 14'))

The dual-aspect principal bedroom enjoys double-glazed lattice-effect windows to both front and rear, recessed ceiling spotlights, and a superb range of fitted furniture including wardrobes, dressing table and storage drawers. A central heating radiator is also provided, with an internal door opening into:

En-Suite Shower Room (2.74m x 2.36m (8'11" x 7'8"))

Fitted with a corner entry shower and mains-powered shower over, wash hand basin set on a vanity unit with mixer tap and storage beneath, and a low-flush WC. A frosted double-glazed lattice-effect window to the front aspect provides natural light, while finishes include laminate flooring, tiled splashbacks to half wall height, and recessed ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom Four/Home Office (2.74 x 3.35 (8'11" x 10'11"))

With a double-glazed lattice-effect window offering superb rear views, recessed ceiling spotlights, central heating radiator, and loft access point with pull-down ladder and handrail providing additional storage. There is also access via a loft hatch on the first-floor landing.

Bedroom Two (3.94m x 4.22m (12'11" x 13'10"))

With double glazed lattice effect windows giving superb rear views, central heating radiator, ceiling light point and picture rail.

Bathroom (2.18m x 2.59m (7'02" x 8'06"))

Fitted with a panelled bath with mixer tap, corner entry shower with mains-powered shower over, and a contemporary wash hand basin with mixer tap. A frosted double-glazed lattice-effect window to the front aspect provides natural light, while finishes include full tiling to splashbacks and half wall height, laminate wood-effect flooring, chrome towel rail radiator and ceiling cornicing.

Bedroom Three (3.66m x 3.68m (12' x 12'01"))

With double glazed lattice effect window to the rear aspect, recessed spots to ceiling, corner fitted wash hand basin with hot and cold taps and under sink storage, cornice to ceiling and central heating radiator.

Rear Garden

The stunning rear garden features a full-width landscaped patio, ideal for entertaining and outdoor dining, which leads onto a beautifully maintained lawn with sculpted flowerbeds, mature trees, plants and shrubs. Pathways guide you to a further lawned area with raised beds and a picket fence and hedgerow open onto an additional rear garden framed by decorative hedging to the boundaries.

Garage/Workshop (4.80m x 9.14m (15'09" x 30'))

The French doors from the rear garden leads into garage with bespoke wooden opening doors to the front driveway, lighting and various storage areas