42 HARBORNE ROADEdgbaston | Birmingham | B15 3HE

Fine & Country solihull

Tel: 0121 746 6400solihull@fineandcountry.comJoseph House, 970 Stratford Road, Solihull B90 4ED

Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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“We moved here in 1994, having being attracted by the wonderful feeling of space as we walked in,” remembers Michele. “Its atmosphere was one of a happy family home, while the high wall enclosing the sizeable rear garden made it feel very secure.”

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A most splendid five bedroom Georgian property offering a sympathetic

mix of contemporary living and original features, located in the heart

of Edgbaston on the Calthorpe Estate. This imposing and spacious

property, built circa 1850, is a fine example of a traditional Georgian

residence and has been vastly improved by the current owners.

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The property briefly comprises:

Lower Ground Floor

• Office, Storage and WIne Cellar (Tanked) with

windows.

Ground Floor

• Reception Hallway

• Cloakroom/WC

• Front Reception

• Living Room

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• Family Room/Playroom

• Utility Room

• Conservatory

• Garage

First Floor

• Master Bedroom with En Suite

• Four Further Double Bedrooms

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Kitchen

The delightful breakfast kitchen was replaced in 2010, offering modern contemporary living, featuring a breakfast bar, large gas hob and ample cupboards for storage.

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“We’ve made some changes and improvements,” says Paul. “Early on we created a playroom by fully converting a lean-to between the kitchen and the previously detached utility room.”

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“We added French doors to the rear reception room so that they opened to the south facing conservatory, which we also replaced – the modern uPVC

conservatory has air-conditioning and a hot air unit.’

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Conservatory

The large modern uPVC conservatory, which was replaced two years ago, contains the original flooring and is fully air conditioned with a hot air unit, offering magnificent views of the south

facing rear gardens.

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“In the master bedroom we replaced the fitted furniture and renewed its en suite facilities,” explains Michele. “Four further

double size bedrooms share the family bathroom, which we also refurbished, adding a shower. Two of the bedrooms have useful sinks.”

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 29.04.2015

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Exterior

The property is approached from the road via a large stone paved driveway providing ample parking for

several vehicles. The house is screened to the front by a large mature tree, well planted flowerbeds and

shrubs to the left and right of the property and wrought iron fencing to the front.

Garage

The large integral tandem garage has original inspection pit, space for a mezzanine and potential to convert

into an annexe or as offices, subject to the normal planning approvals.

Rear Gardens

A particular feature of this property is the delightful rear private gardens. The professionally landscaped

fully enclosed walled garden, which featured on Gardeners World and House Beautiful, leads down from

the charming patio area with mature herb garden to one side and leading to a circular lawn bordered by

flowerbeds planted with a variety of flowering trees such as acers, camellias, maple and lilacs; spring bulbs

intermingle with herbaceous plants to create a beautiful English country garden. There are also a variety

of flourishing fruit trees including apples, pears and a mature fig tree and a dividing beech hedge, offers

seclusion for the vegetable garden, wendy house and greenhouse beyond.

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EDGBASTON is an exclusive suburb ofBirmingham, 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 it, making this a most desirable and enjoyable place to live.

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BIRMINGHAM boasts some of the best shopping in Europe with the superb Bullring Shopping Centre containing over 140 shops including a flagship Selfridges department store. The exclusive Mailbox development is host to a range of designer stores including Armani and Harvey Nichols.

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42 HARBORNE ROADRoad“We will miss living in Edgbaston and will particularly miss the house and garden where our family has grown up, but we need to relocate now,” conclude Paul and Michele.

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