6 bed semi-detached house for sale

Westhill Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B38

A Charming and Characterful Edwardian Semi Detached Home (Built Circa 1902) Sympathetically refurbished and restored over the years by the current owners and retaining many original and individual features. With Three Reception Rooms, Kitchen with aga stove. Six Bedrooms over Two Floors along with Two Bathrooms and an En Suite to Master. Beautifully designed 250 ft garden. Ep Rating: D
Location


Kings Norton, Birmingham, dates back to 13th Century and still retains some of its early ‘village character’ particularly around The Green. Today, The Green is a hive of activity with a wide variety of shops, businesses, a monthly Farmer’s market and the renowned ‘Mop Fair’ takes place in October every year. Kings Norton boasts a number of popular schools including St Joseph’s and Kings Norton Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School as well as the much sought after Kings Norton Girls’ and Boys’ School. It further benefits from having its own railway station located on Pershore Road, a regular bus service operating along Pershore Road and easy access to Junction 2 of the M42. Other facilities include Kings Norton Business Centre which contains over 80 companies employing some 1250 people, Kings Norton Park and Library and Wast Hills Driving range, pitch & putt and a 9 Hole Par 3 course.
Summary


* A much loved and elegant Edwardian property which has been extensively improved during the current ownership, providing a generous family home over three storeys within a generous plot. Ideally placed for King's Norton Train Station and 'The Green'

* With many original features to include; ceiling roses and cornicing, picture rails and architectured archways into bays, servant's bells, restored decorative stained glass to the entrance hall, Minton tiled flooring to the porch and hallway, cast iron fireplaces to the bedrooms

* Entrance via a porch with double doors taking you into a spacious and welcoming entrance hallway with good natural light and tiled flooring, understairs storage cupboard and Guest's WC to the rear

* Drawing Room to the front (currently used as a dining room) with original curtain rail to bay, cast iron fireplace with pine surround and tiled hearth, Adjacent sitting room (originally the morning Room) which would make an ideal 'snug' with fireplace and oak surround, archway leading into bay. Rear Lounge (original Dining Room) with fireplace and oak surround, dresser to side

* Inviting Kitchen with Island Unit containing a one and a half bowl sink unit and mixer tap providing a delightful view of the garden, a range of wall and base units, cupboards and drawers, work tops, aga Range cooker, recess for refrigerator, plumbing for dishwasher and bi fold doors leading to the patio area

* Laundry room complete with 'Laundry Maid' 'Range' style cooker, dresser, large sink, space for washing machine and stable door, further boiler room with useful shelving and storage space

* The first floor landing has a lovely bright aspect provided via a roof light to the rear and a feeling of space, providing room for bookshelves and an armchair

* Five double bedrooms to the first floor with fireplaces, linen cupboard to the front bedroom, double sash windows to two of the bedrooms, wash hand basins to three of the bedrooms.
The master bedroom enjoys a luxurious feel with a glorious view of the garden, a generous number of fitted wardrobes spanning the right hand side of the room, and en suite shower room comprising of: Shower cubicle with fitment, wash hand basin and low level WC

* Family bathroom comprising of: Panelled bath with shower fitment, wash hand basin and low level WC

* staircase leading to second floor with view from sky light over the rear garden, spacious bedroom and bathroom with airing cupboard, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower and screen and low level WC

* Sweeping pebbled driveway with parking for numerous cars, lawn to side and flower beds to include a 'wedding cake' tree

* Beautiful rear garden with westerly aspect. Large paved terrace providing ideal space for entertaining, side access via double gates with water fountain to walled boundary, Coach House providing useful storage/workshop space (please note the roof does contain asbestos material) with Central steps lead down to the lawn, with a variety of shrubs, trees and plants, designed by a landscape gardener with the changing seasons in mind and an individual 'room' theme providing ideal spaces to sit and enjoy the view, a vegetable growing area, greenhouse, shed, pond, and orchard with numerous fruit trees to include; redcurrant, blackcurrant, apple and damson trees.
General information


Tenure: The Agent understands the property is Freehold.
Birmingham council tax band G


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