25 Michael Drive | Edgbaston | Birmingham | B15 2EL

Guide Price: £625,000

SITUATION

Edgbaston is an exclusive suburb of Birmingham, rich in history

and being part of one of England’s largest urban conservation

areas. Much of Edgbaston comes under the control of the

renowned Calthorpe Estate which is committed to preserving

the quality and original character of the area and the properties

within, making this a most desirable and enjoyable place to live.

Ideally located for access to Birmingham City Centre which lies

approximately 1 mile to the north, Michael Drive is also well

placed for access to the local shops within the nearby

Templefields Square. Harborne which lies only around 1.5 miles

away, has a Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, and also benefits from

a range of convenience shops and brasseries, restaurants and

coffee shops including its own Michelin starred restaurant. Easy

access to the Midlands motorway network can be found at

junction 3 of the M5 (5 miles approx.) or junction 6 of the M6 (4

miles approx).

Birmingham boasts some of the best shopping in Europe with

the superb Bullring Shopping Centre containing over 140 shops

including Selfridges department store. The exclusive Mailbox

development is host to a range of designer stores including

Armani and Harvey Nichols. Broad Street and Brindleyplace are

also nearby and have been developed and improved to provide

excellent business and recreational facilities.

Superb medical facilities in the area include the redeveloped

Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre which provides state of the art

medical facilities for the region. The Edgbaston and Priory

Hospitals are nearby, and The Birmingham Children’s Hospital

and City Hospital are also within easy travelling distance.

A wide range of schools for children of all ages is available in

the vicinity both in the private and state sectors. 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. Chad

Vale Primary and Junior School is also very convenient.

DESCRIPTION

25 Michael Drive is a fine modern style detached family home,

set within delightful gardens in a sought after residential cul de

sac located just off Wellington Road. 25 Michael Drive was built

in the late 1980’s as part of an extension to the original cul de

sac which was predominantly formed in the 1970’s. Situated to

the end of the cul de sac, the house enjoys a peaceful and

secluded position and a larger than average plot. The property

offers well laid out living space set over two floors, with the

added benefit of also having excellent further potential to

extend the existing accommodation to the north easterly

aspect, (subject to any necessary consents being obtained). The

present owners have had architects plans drawn up for a

proposed two storey extension with an integral garage

beneath, which would provide a large open plan kitchen/dining

area on the ground floor, and a possible further 2 bedrooms,

bathroom and en suite on the first floor.

The house offers mellow brick faced elevations, set principally

beneath a pitched tiled roof. Of particular note is a quality

laminate floor fitted to both ground and first floors of the

house, as well as moulded ceiling covings to a number of

rooms. Modern features include double glazing, a gas fired

central heating system, modern fitted kitchen with granite

worktops and a range of appliances, in addition to quality

bathroom suites.

The layout is ideally suited for family occupation and

entertaining purposes, with interconnecting doors from the

reception hall to the sitting room, and also linking the sitting

and dining rooms. Both of the principal reception rooms also

enjoy a delightful aspect over the rear gardens.

Extending to some 1632 sq.ft. (152 sq.m.) in total, (to include

An excellent detached family home, with excellent

potential for extending further, and located within a

quiet and sought after cul de sac off Wellington Road,in

a popular residential area of Edgbaston. The well laid out

living accommodation is set over two floors, extending in

all to around 1632 sq. ft. (152 sq. m). Central reception

hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, fitted

kitchen, utility/laundry room. Master bedroom with en

suite bathroom, 3 further double bedrooms and a family

bathroom. Double garage and front driveway parking.

Private rear gardens.

the garage block), the well laid out accommodation comprises:

On the Ground Floor

A part obscure glazed front door leads though into the central

reception hall. This hall has a fine timber laminate floor, with a

built in under stairs cloaks/storage cupboard and leads off to a

cloakroom, the sitting room, study and the fitted kitchen.

The main sitting room is an impressive reception room, being

almost 19’8’’ in length, with a quality laminate floor, central

Victorian style fireplace with timber surround, tiled hearth and

coal effect gas fire set within, and a double glazed French doors

giving access onto the rear terrace and garden. Off this room a

connecting door leads in to the dining room, with a large

double glazed bay window to the rear aspect overlooking the

gardens.

The excellent modern kitchen has been fitted with a range of

white base and wall mounted cupboards, together with

generous granite work surface areas, and a number of built in

appliances. A separate utility/laundry room has a matching

granite worktop, plumbing for a washing machine / dryer, sink

unit, and also houses the gas fired central heating boiler.

On the First Floor

From the reception hall a staircase leads up to the first floor

landing and bedroom accommodation.

The master bedroom enjoys a north westerly aspect

overlooking the rear gardens, has fitted wardrobes and is

served by a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. There are

a further 3 bedrooms on this floor, and a separate well-

appointed family bathroom.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from Michael Drive onto a front

driveway, which provides parking area for a couple of cars. This

also gives access to the double garage, which extends to

around 274.6 sq. ft. (25.5sq m).

The part walled gardens are situated predominantly to the

North West facing rear aspect, and enjoy a good deal of

privacy. There is an extensive brick paved seating terrace

directly to the back of the house, with steps leading up onto a

central lawn, and flanked by mature and well planted and

borders.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tenure: The property is Freehold. The Agent has not checked

the legal documents to verify the Freehold status of the

property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from

their Solicitor or Surveyor.

Services: All mains services are understood to be available and

connected.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in

these particulars of sale are included in the asking price. All

others are specifically excluded, but some items may be

available by separate negotiation.

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with the Selling Agents:

Robert Powell, 7 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15

3SH. Telephone No: 0121 454 6930. Regulated by RICS.

Published July 2015

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