5 bed detached house for sale

Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield B72

A truly special five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached period home, The Poplars, 204 Birmingham Road, occupying a prominent and highly convenient position within Sutton Coldfield.

Combining a wealth of original period fixtures and fittings with modern design, contemporary comforts and an exceptional level of accommodation, this outstanding property offers a remarkable amount of space both inside and out.

From the moment you approach through the electric gates, it becomes apparent that this is a home of considerable quality and individuality. The property has a substantial paved frontage, mature shrubs, walling and fencing, together with a large separate double garage and a purpose-built games room. There is also a beautifully equipped summer house currently arranged as a bar, making the outside space particularly well suited to entertaining.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged over three floors together with a substantial basement and offers a rare combination of reception, family and leisure spaces.
Ground floor


The property is approached via a paved frontage and three steps lead to the front entrance.

The welcoming hallway immediately introduces the character of the property, with wood-effect flooring, a carpeted staircase with runner and access to the main rooms.

The main reception room is a magnificent space with two bay windows overlooking the front and side aspects, flooding the room with natural light. A fireplace with attractive surround houses a log-burning stove, while four wall lights, ceiling lighting, period detailing and underfloor heating further enhance the room.

The dining room is positioned to the front and provides another elegant reception space, with a large double-glazed bay window incorporating fitted shutters, a log-burning stove with hearth and surround, carpeting and underfloor heating. A built-in fridge is also incorporated within this area.

A separate reception room is currently utilised as an office, providing an excellent dedicated home-working space. This room benefits from wood-effect flooring, ceiling lighting, spotlights, blinds and a double-glazed window, together with access towards the kitchen.

The kitchen is a particular highlight and has been designed to combine traditional character with modern functionality. There is an extensive range of light and dark grey fitted units, work surfaces, a substantial central island with integrated table, exposed brickwork and a large aga.

The kitchen also incorporates a range of integrated appliances including two ovens, microwave, coffee machine and dishwasher, together with a built-in wine fridge and space for a large fridge freezer.

A continuation of the kitchen provides an excellent utility-style area, with additional storage, work surfaces and a further sink. Multiple windows provide natural light, while double doors open directly onto a raised decking area, creating a wonderful connection between the kitchen and outside space.

A downstairs WC completes the ground floor.
First floor


The first floor is accessed via the main staircase and features a particularly generous landing with carpeting, period-style sash window and underfloor heating.

There are four bedrooms on this floor, together with a substantial master bathroom and a spiral staircase leading to the second floor.

The master bedroom is a beautiful and generously proportioned room with two sets of sash windows, picture rail, ornate coving and ceiling rose, underfloor heating and access to a dedicated dressing room.

The dressing room features extensive built-in fitted wardrobes and spotlights and provides access to the impressive master en-suite.

The en-suite includes a bath with shower attachment, twin wash hand basins, WC, heated towel rail/radiator and a sash window with fitted blinds and frosted glazing. An extractor fan is also provided.

A further front bedroom benefits from two sash windows, carpeting, underfloor heating and access to a useful walk-in wardrobe/closet. From here there is access to its own en-suite shower room, comprising shower enclosure with rainfall shower, wash hand basin and WC.

A further bedroom to the rear is currently arranged as a gym and features two sets of sash windows, an original decorative fireplace, fitted blinds, wood-effect flooring and underfloor heating.

The fourth bedroom is currently utilised as an extensive walk-in wardrobe/dressing room, with sliding fitted wardrobes, sash window, carpeting and underfloor heating.

The impressive master bathroom provides a wonderful blend of traditional character and modern facilities. There are three sash windows, twin sinks, a freestanding roll-top bath, WC, bidet and a separate shower enclosure incorporating rainfall and additional shower heads.

The bathroom further benefits from underfloor heating, heated towel rail, extensive wall panelling, ornate coving and ceiling rose.
Second floor


A distinctive spiral staircase rises from the first-floor landing to the second floor.

At the top is a versatile reception/landing area which could be used as a reading room, study, dressing area or additional lounge space. It has carpeting, a Velux window, eaves storage and underfloor heating.

From here there is access to the fifth bedroom and a further bathroom.

The fifth bedroom is another generous room, featuring two Velux windows, built-in wardrobes, useful eaves storage, carpeting and underfloor heating.

The second-floor bathroom has a freestanding bath with shower attachment, WC and wash hand basin, together with a further Velux window, wood-effect flooring, attractive tiled walls and underfloor heating.
Basement


One of the particularly unusual features of this home is the substantial basement, accessed from the main hallway.

The stairs lead down to a comfortable lounge/snug area with carpeting, spotlights and radiator. There is also access to the property’s hot water system and a dedicated server/internet cupboard.

A separate basement room is currently used for storage but is boarded, has spotlights and offers considerable flexibility for use as a further study, office, lounge or leisure space. The basement has also been pre-wired to provide the potential for a cinema room, subject to the buyer’s requirements.

There is additional access to the former coal-shoot area, providing further storage potential.
Outside & entertaining


The outside space is equally impressive.

The property is approached via electric gates onto a substantial paved frontage with mature planting, walling and fencing.

A large separate double garage has an up-and-over door, electricity, double-glazed window and rear access towards the garden.

Opposite the house is a purpose-built games room, currently arranged as a superb leisure space. The building has bi-fold double-glazed doors, carpeting, spotlights, ceiling lighting and two electric wall-mounted heaters, together with additional storage.

The area immediately in front of the games room is laid to artificial grass, with further artificial grass extending towards the side garden.

The summer house/bar provides another fantastic entertaining space. Internally it is carpeted and includes a fitted bar, wall-mounted heater and ceiling lighting, creating an excellent setting for entertaining friends and family.

There is also gated access to the side garden, with steps leading to a raised decking area and further access to the rear/side of the property.
Location


Birmingham Road is one of Sutton Coldfield’s principal routes and provides an exceptionally convenient position for access to the town centre and its extensive range of amenities.

The property is close to Sutton Coldfield town centre, where there is an extensive selection of shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and everyday services. Birmingham Road itself has a particularly strong food and leisure offering, while the wider town centre provides further shopping at the Gracechurch Centre and along The Parade.

There are numerous supermarkets and convenience shopping options within the surrounding area, while the town centre also provides access to leisure facilities, cafés, restaurants and a range of independent businesses.

For families, there is a good selection of primary and secondary schools within the surrounding Sutton Coldfield area, including options for different age groups and educational requirements. Several schools are within relatively close proximity of the property, although prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding catchment areas, admissions and availability.

For commuters, Wylde Green railway station is approximately 0.7km away, with Sutton Coldfield station also accessible at approximately 2.2km. These provide rail connections towards Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

The property’s position on Birmingham Road/A5127 also provides convenient road access towards Birmingham city centre, Sutton Coldfield and the wider road network, with connections towards the M6 and M42 motorway network available from the surrounding area. Birmingham Road itself is a principal arterial route into Sutton Coldfield town centre.
A rare opportunity


204 Birmingham Road is a home that genuinely needs to be seen to be appreciated.

The combination of substantial accommodation, original period character, modern comforts, multiple reception and entertaining areas, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, basement, double garage, games room and separate bar makes this a particularly versatile and individual property.

The Poplars offers far more than a traditional five-bedroom detached home and represents an exceptional opportunity for a purchaser seeking space, character, quality and an impressive level of flexibility in one of Sutton Coldfield’s most convenient locations.

Birmingham Road is a period five bedroom detached house, large separate garage, summerhouse(currently used as bar) to rear garden, further building currently used as games room.

Birmingham Road is accessed from a dropped kerb leading to electric gates opening to paved driveway, mature shrubbery, fence boundary to left and wall boundary to right, having access to double garage via up and over door, gate to side garden, further side gate to rear garden and purpose built playroom.
Hallway

Having wood effect flooring, staircase rising to the first floor, doors to reception rooms, dining room, basement and kitchen.

Dining room - 14' 11" x 17' 5" (4.57m x 5.33m)

Carpeted, feature log burner with hearth and surround, built in fridge, ceiling light and double glazed bay window with fitted shutter blind and under floor heating.

Reception room/office - 14 10" x 10' 10" (4.55m x 3.30m)

With wood effect flooring, ceiling light, spotlights, double glazed window with fitted blind and door to kitchen.

Reception room - 14' 4" x 22' 9" (4.39m x 6.94m)

Carpeted, fireplace with hearth and surround and inset log burner, bay window to side, bay window to front, wall lights, ceiling lights, under floor heating.

Kitchen - 23' 1" x 18' 1" (7.04m x 5.52m)

Having wood effect flooring, kitchen island with built in table, a range of wall and base units, window to side entry, double bay doors to side, window to rear, sink, built in microwave, two ovens, built in coffee machine, built in dishwasher, archway to further kitchen area having two windows to side, built wine fridge and space for large fridge freezer, sink, aga, feature exposed brick wall, door to reception room/office and door to downstairs WC and door to side entry.
Downstairs WC

Having WC, sink, half tiled walls, spotlights and extractor fan.
Basement

Accessed via carpeted stairs from the hall:-

Snug - 19' 5" x 14' 8" (5.92m x 4.49m)

Carpeted, spotlights, radiator and door to cupboard housing hot water system, cupboard housing internet supply and door into:-

Storage area - 21' 7" x 10' 11" (6.60m x 3.34m)

(Could be used as a further lounge) Boarded and spotlights.
First floor

Carpeted, two ceiling light, under floor heating, original style sash windows overlooking the front of the property, large landing having doors to:-

Bedroom one - 14' 4" x 15' 11" (4.38m x 4.86m)

Having to sash windows to the front, under floor heating, ceiling light, picture rail, coving, ceiling rose, door to:-

Walk in closet - 13' 9" x 4' 7" (4.21m x 1.40m)

Built-in fitted wardrobes, spotlights, under floor heating, leading to:-

En suite - 13' 9" x 7' 8" (4.20m x 2.35m)

Having bath with shower head, two sinks, and toilet, heated towel rail radiator, sash window with fitted blinds, frosted glass at the bottom of the windows, extractor fan.

Bedroom two - 14' 11" x 11' 10" (4.56m x 3.62m)

Currently being used as a gym, two sash windows with fitted blinds, original ornamental fireplace, ceiling light, under floor heating, wood effect flooring.

En suite - 7' 9" x 4' 4" (2.37m x 1.33m)

Tiled flooring, shower enclosure with a rainfall shower head, sink, toilet spotlights, plumbing for a towel rail.

Bathroom - 18' 3" x 11' 6" (5.57m x 3.52m)

Tiled floor, three sets of sash windows, two sinks his and hers style, rolled top free-standing bath, toilet, bidet, style shower enclosure having rainfall shower head and separate shower head, under floor heating, extractor fan, five wall lights and heated towel rail, half of the bathroom up to the picture rail is panelled, the rest is plaster, ornate coving, ceiling rose.

Bedroom three - 14' x 8' 6" (4.28m x 2.60m)

Currently being used as a walk-in wardrobe, sliding fitted wardrobes, sash window, ceiling light, carpeted, under floor heating.

Bedroom four - 18' 1" x 9' 8" (5.52m x 2.95m)

Two sash windows, carpeted, under floor heating, door to walk-in closet and door to en suite
Second floor

Spiral staircase leading into:-

Carpeted, ceiling light, door to storage in the eaves, Velux window, under floor heating doors to bedroom and bathroom.

Bedroom five - 14' 5" x 24' 7" (4040m x 7.50m)

Two Velux windows, ceiling light, carpeted, under floor heating, built-in wardrobes and storage into the eaves.

Bathroom - 11' 4" x 11' 1" (3.48m x 3.38m)

Having wood effect flooring, free-standing bath with rising tap and shower head, toilet and sink, further Velux window, two wall half tiled and the other two are fully tiled, ceiling light, under floor heating.

Garage - 17' 10" x 17' 6" (5.46m x 5.33m)

With up and over door to front, pedestrian door to side garden, electrics and double glazed window.(Please ensure that prior to legal commitment you check that any garage facility is suitable for your own vehicular requirements)

Games room - 7' 8" x 15' 7" (2.34m x 4.76m)

Having bi-fold double glazed doors to front, two electric wall mounted heaters, carpeted, spotlights, ceiling lights, sliding door leading to storage, Astro turf to the front.
Side garden

Having Astro turf, fenced to the rear, steps to decked area and doors to garage.
Side entry

Having steps down to storage area previously coal shoot.
Summerhouse

(Currently used as a bar) Carpeted, sliding door to garden, wall mounted heater, bar area and ceiling light.

Council Tax Band G - Birmingham

Utility Supply
Electric - Mains
Gas - Mains
Water - Mains
Heating - Under floor heating and heated towel rails to bathrooms
Sewerage - Mains

Flood Risk
Based on the Gov UK website's long-term flood risk checker, this property has been summarised as very low.

Predicted mobile phone coverage and broadband services at the property.
Mobile coverage for:
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone – Good outdoor

Broadband coverage:-
Broadband Type = Standard Highest available download speed 9 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 0.9 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Superfast Highest available download speed 80 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 20 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Ultrafast Highest available download speed 1800 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 220 Mbps.
Networks in your area:- Virgin Media, Openreach

The mobile and broadband information above has been obtained from the Mobile and Broadband checker - Ofcom website.

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Fixtures and fittings as per sales particulars.
Tenure

The Agent understands that the property is freehold. However we are still awaiting confirmation from the vendors Solicitors and would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their Solicitor or Surveyor.

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