£725,000
5 bed detached house for saleMonmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield B73
5 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
Just added
Chain free
Freehold
About this property
No upward chain
Substantial four bedroom detached family home
Self-contained one bedroom annex
Outstanding plot overlooking boldmere golf course
Highly sought-after monmouth drive location
Driveway parking for four/five vehicles
Generous rear garden with patio, greenhouse & shed
Two first floor balconies
Tremendous scope to modernise & extend (STPP)
Former garage converted to utility & workshop space
No upward chain – an exceptional opportunity on one of sutton coldfield’s most sought-after roads
Occupying a truly outstanding plot on the prestigious Monmouth Drive, overlooking the picturesque Boldmere Golf Course, this substantial five-bedroom detached family home is offered to the market for the very first time since it was individually designed and built by the current owners' father in 1959. Having remained within the same family from new, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine provenance in one of Sutton Coldfield's most desirable locations. Offering immense character, generous proportions and a truly exceptional plot, the property presents a superb opportunity for buyers seeking a comprehensive renovation project, with the potential to create a magnificent long-term family residence. The scale of refurbishment required is reflected in the property's exciting potential, where a significant investment of time and vision will undoubtedly be rewarded by an outstanding home in an unrivalled setting.
Approached via a dropped kerb leading to a generous tarmac driveway providing off-road parking for four to five vehicles, the property enjoys an attractive frontage with established shrub borders, ornamental gravelled areas and gated side access. The former garage has been thoughtfully adapted to provide a practical utility room with adjoining workshop and additional storage.
Stepping inside, the accommodation is both spacious and versatile. An enclosed entrance porch opens into a welcoming reception hall with cloakroom and guest WC before leading into the impressive principal lounge, a wonderfully proportioned reception room enjoying a large picture window overlooking the front aspect. Internal partition doors provide flexibility for entertaining or creating separate living spaces, whilst the conservatory to the rear enjoys delightful views across the south-facing garden and provides direct access outdoors.
The kitchen offers an excellent footprint with an extensive range of fitted units, ample worktop space and access to both the garden and utility area. Beyond the kitchen lies an additional entrance hall leading to the annex, allowing it to function with a degree of independence from the main residence if desired.
The self-contained annex comprises its own entrance hall, fitted kitchen, comfortable lounge with patio doors opening onto the rear garden, a double bedroom with fitted storage and a bathroom, making it an excellent addition for multi-generational living, independent relatives, guests, a home office or potential income-generating accommodation.
To the first floor, the spacious landing serves four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a superb dual-aspect room benefiting from extensive fitted wardrobes, wonderful natural light and access to a private balcony overlooking the surrounding area. Bedroom four also enjoys a dual-aspect design, creating another particularly bright room with attractive views. A second balcony is accessed from a further bedroom, enjoying elevated views towards Boldmere Golf Course. Bedrooms two and three are currently linked via folding doors, offering the flexibility of either two separate bedrooms or one larger suite if preferred. Several bedrooms also benefit from fitted storage and wash hand basins. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom, fitted with a corner bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.
Externally, the rear garden is a particular highlight of the home. Enjoying a desirable south-facing aspect and an excellent degree of privacy, it offers a large patio, generous lawn, raised planting beds, greenhouse, garden shed and elevated seating areas, creating a wonderful outdoor space to enjoy throughout the day. Multiple access points from the conservatory, kitchen, annex and side passage add further practicality.
The property occupies an enviable position within one of Sutton Coldfield's most sought-after residential locations. Boldmere High Street is just a short distance away, offering an excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants, shops, supermarkets and everyday amenities. Sutton Park, one of Europe's largest urban parks, is also within easy reach, providing over 2,400 acres of natural parkland, lakes, woodland and walking routes.
The area is exceptionally well placed for families, with highly regarded schools nearby including Boldmere Infant School & Nursery, Boldmere Junior School, St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, The Streetly Academy, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Fairfax Academy and Plantsbrook School (subject to catchment and admission criteria).
Excellent transport links are readily available, with Chester Road and Wylde Green railway stations providing regular services into Birmingham City Centre, Lichfield and beyond. The property also enjoys convenient access to the A452, A38, M6 Toll and the wider motorway network, making it ideal for commuters.
Combining an exceptional south-facing plot, an outstanding location, generous and flexible accommodation, and remarkable scope for transformation, this is a genuinely rare opportunity to create a landmark family home on one of Monmouth Drive's most prestigious addresses. While the property requires significant modernisation throughout, opportunities of this calibre seldom become available, and the end result promises to be something truly special. Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the size, setting and exceptional potential on offer.
To the front
Having tarmac driveway for multiple vehicles, shrub and gravel border, gated side access, access to garage and door into:-
Porch
Having double glazed windows and doors and further door into:-
Hallway
Having stairs to first floor, door to cloakroom and door to:-
Downstairs WC
With sink, WC and double glazed window to side.
Lounge - 20' 11" x 14' 4" (6.38m x 4.37m) plus 13' 9" x 10' 3" (4.19m x 3.15m)
Having double glazed bay window to front, partition doors, carpeted, door to kitchen, door to conservatory.
Conservatory
Being part brick and double glazed construction, double glazed windows and door to rear.
Kitchen - 13' 9" x 21' 11" (4.21m x 6.68m)
Having lino flooring, controls for warm air heating system, a range of wall and base units, double glazed window and door to rear garden and door to rear porch and utility.
Rear lobby/utility - 9' x 10' (2.76m x 3.07m)
Having door to side access, door to understairs storage cupboard, door to store (previously garage) and door to rear porch.
Rear porch
Having access to self contained annex.
Garage/store - 4' 5" x 14' 52 (1.37m x 4.40m)
Having single glazed window to side and light.
First floor
landing
Carpeted, double glazed window and doors to:-
Bedroom four - 9' x 14' 4" (2.76m x 4.39m)
Being dual aspect with double glazed window to rear and double glazed window to front, fitted wardrobes, storage, sink and door to balcony to front.
Bedroom three - 6' 5 " x 9' 1" (1.96m x 2.79m)
Having built in storage, carpeted, double glazed window, light and bi-fold doors through to bedroom two.
Bedroom two - 7' 6" x 9' 2" (2.30m x 2.80m)
Having double glazed window, built in storage, bi-fold doors to bedroom three and sink.
Bedroom one - 12' 4" x 14' 4" (3.77m x 4.38m)
Being dual aspect with double glazed window to rear and double glazed window to front, large fitted wardrobes, double glazed window and door to balcony.
Bathroom - 8' 7" x 6' 11" (2.64m x 2.11m)
Having shower cubicle with electric Triton shower, corner bath, sink, WC, light and wall mounted heater.
Annex
hallway
Having sliding door into:-
Downstairs bathroom - 4' 3" x 7' 1" (1.32m x 2.17m)
Having WC, sink, electric heated towel rail, window, light, half bath with shower.
Kitchen - 9' x 7' 1" (2.77m x 2.16m)
Having a range of wall and base units, sink, double glazed window to rear.
Bedroom - 10' 9" x 12' 10" (3.28m x 3.93m)
Carpeted, double glazed window to rear, fitted furniture.
Lounge - 11' 11" x 12' 9" (3.65m x 3.90m)
Having frosted double glazed window to rear, patio door to rear garden.
South facing rear garden
Having side access to front, slabbed and gravelled patio areas, lawn, raised beds, steps up to seating area, further steps up to garden shed and domed greenhouse.
Council Tax Band G - Birmingham
Utility Supply
Electric - Mains
Gas - Mains
Water - Mains
Heating - Warm Air Heating System Main House (Electric Heating to Annex)
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 8 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 0.9 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Superfast Highest available download speed 55 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 15 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.
Sellers are asked to complete a Property Information Questionnaire for the benefit of buyers. This questionnaire provides further information and declares any material facts that may affect your decision to view or purchase the property. This document will be available on request.
Looking to make an offer? We are committed to finding the right buyer for the right property and try to do everything we can from the outset to ensure the sales we agree, subject to contract, will proceed to completion of contracts within a fair time frame that meets all parties' expectations. At one point during the offer negotiations, one of our branch-based mortgage advisers will call to financially qualify your offer. We recommend that you take this advice before making an offer.
Buyers compliance administration fee: In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, Estate Agents are required to carry out due diligence on all clients to confirm their identity, including eventual buyers of a property. Green and Company use an electronic verification system to verify Clients’ identity. This is not a credit check, so it will have no effect on credit history. By placing an offer on a property, you agree (all buyers) that if the offer is accepted, subject to contract, we, as Agents for the seller, can complete this check for a fee of £25 plus VAT (£30 inc VAT), which is non-refundable under any circumstance. A record of the search will be retained securely by Green and Company within the electronic property file of the relevant property.
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.
Green and company has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or services and so cannot verify they are in working order, or fit for their purpose. The buyer is strongly advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Please note that all measurements are approximate.
If you require the full EPC certificate direct to your email address please contact the sales branch marketing this property and they will email the EPC certificate to you in a PDF format
*Please note that on occasion the EPC may not be available due to reasons beyond our control, the Regulations state that the EPC must be presented within 21 days of initial marketing of the property. Therefore we recommend that you regularly monitor our website or email us for updates. Please feel free to relay this to your Solicitor or License Conveyor.
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Occupying a truly outstanding plot on the prestigious Monmouth Drive, overlooking the picturesque Boldmere Golf Course, this substantial five-bedroom detached family home is offered to the market for the very first time since it was individually designed and built by the current owners' father in 1959. Having remained within the same family from new, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine provenance in one of Sutton Coldfield's most desirable locations. Offering immense character, generous proportions and a truly exceptional plot, the property presents a superb opportunity for buyers seeking a comprehensive renovation project, with the potential to create a magnificent long-term family residence. The scale of refurbishment required is reflected in the property's exciting potential, where a significant investment of time and vision will undoubtedly be rewarded by an outstanding home in an unrivalled setting.
Approached via a dropped kerb leading to a generous tarmac driveway providing off-road parking for four to five vehicles, the property enjoys an attractive frontage with established shrub borders, ornamental gravelled areas and gated side access. The former garage has been thoughtfully adapted to provide a practical utility room with adjoining workshop and additional storage.
Stepping inside, the accommodation is both spacious and versatile. An enclosed entrance porch opens into a welcoming reception hall with cloakroom and guest WC before leading into the impressive principal lounge, a wonderfully proportioned reception room enjoying a large picture window overlooking the front aspect. Internal partition doors provide flexibility for entertaining or creating separate living spaces, whilst the conservatory to the rear enjoys delightful views across the south-facing garden and provides direct access outdoors.
The kitchen offers an excellent footprint with an extensive range of fitted units, ample worktop space and access to both the garden and utility area. Beyond the kitchen lies an additional entrance hall leading to the annex, allowing it to function with a degree of independence from the main residence if desired.
The self-contained annex comprises its own entrance hall, fitted kitchen, comfortable lounge with patio doors opening onto the rear garden, a double bedroom with fitted storage and a bathroom, making it an excellent addition for multi-generational living, independent relatives, guests, a home office or potential income-generating accommodation.
To the first floor, the spacious landing serves four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a superb dual-aspect room benefiting from extensive fitted wardrobes, wonderful natural light and access to a private balcony overlooking the surrounding area. Bedroom four also enjoys a dual-aspect design, creating another particularly bright room with attractive views. A second balcony is accessed from a further bedroom, enjoying elevated views towards Boldmere Golf Course. Bedrooms two and three are currently linked via folding doors, offering the flexibility of either two separate bedrooms or one larger suite if preferred. Several bedrooms also benefit from fitted storage and wash hand basins. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom, fitted with a corner bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.
Externally, the rear garden is a particular highlight of the home. Enjoying a desirable south-facing aspect and an excellent degree of privacy, it offers a large patio, generous lawn, raised planting beds, greenhouse, garden shed and elevated seating areas, creating a wonderful outdoor space to enjoy throughout the day. Multiple access points from the conservatory, kitchen, annex and side passage add further practicality.
The property occupies an enviable position within one of Sutton Coldfield's most sought-after residential locations. Boldmere High Street is just a short distance away, offering an excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants, shops, supermarkets and everyday amenities. Sutton Park, one of Europe's largest urban parks, is also within easy reach, providing over 2,400 acres of natural parkland, lakes, woodland and walking routes.
The area is exceptionally well placed for families, with highly regarded schools nearby including Boldmere Infant School & Nursery, Boldmere Junior School, St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, The Streetly Academy, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Fairfax Academy and Plantsbrook School (subject to catchment and admission criteria).
Excellent transport links are readily available, with Chester Road and Wylde Green railway stations providing regular services into Birmingham City Centre, Lichfield and beyond. The property also enjoys convenient access to the A452, A38, M6 Toll and the wider motorway network, making it ideal for commuters.
Combining an exceptional south-facing plot, an outstanding location, generous and flexible accommodation, and remarkable scope for transformation, this is a genuinely rare opportunity to create a landmark family home on one of Monmouth Drive's most prestigious addresses. While the property requires significant modernisation throughout, opportunities of this calibre seldom become available, and the end result promises to be something truly special. Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the size, setting and exceptional potential on offer.
To the front
Having tarmac driveway for multiple vehicles, shrub and gravel border, gated side access, access to garage and door into:-
Porch
Having double glazed windows and doors and further door into:-
Hallway
Having stairs to first floor, door to cloakroom and door to:-
Downstairs WC
With sink, WC and double glazed window to side.
Lounge - 20' 11" x 14' 4" (6.38m x 4.37m) plus 13' 9" x 10' 3" (4.19m x 3.15m)
Having double glazed bay window to front, partition doors, carpeted, door to kitchen, door to conservatory.
Conservatory
Being part brick and double glazed construction, double glazed windows and door to rear.
Kitchen - 13' 9" x 21' 11" (4.21m x 6.68m)
Having lino flooring, controls for warm air heating system, a range of wall and base units, double glazed window and door to rear garden and door to rear porch and utility.
Rear lobby/utility - 9' x 10' (2.76m x 3.07m)
Having door to side access, door to understairs storage cupboard, door to store (previously garage) and door to rear porch.
Rear porch
Having access to self contained annex.
Garage/store - 4' 5" x 14' 52 (1.37m x 4.40m)
Having single glazed window to side and light.
First floor
landing
Carpeted, double glazed window and doors to:-
Bedroom four - 9' x 14' 4" (2.76m x 4.39m)
Being dual aspect with double glazed window to rear and double glazed window to front, fitted wardrobes, storage, sink and door to balcony to front.
Bedroom three - 6' 5 " x 9' 1" (1.96m x 2.79m)
Having built in storage, carpeted, double glazed window, light and bi-fold doors through to bedroom two.
Bedroom two - 7' 6" x 9' 2" (2.30m x 2.80m)
Having double glazed window, built in storage, bi-fold doors to bedroom three and sink.
Bedroom one - 12' 4" x 14' 4" (3.77m x 4.38m)
Being dual aspect with double glazed window to rear and double glazed window to front, large fitted wardrobes, double glazed window and door to balcony.
Bathroom - 8' 7" x 6' 11" (2.64m x 2.11m)
Having shower cubicle with electric Triton shower, corner bath, sink, WC, light and wall mounted heater.
Annex
hallway
Having sliding door into:-
Downstairs bathroom - 4' 3" x 7' 1" (1.32m x 2.17m)
Having WC, sink, electric heated towel rail, window, light, half bath with shower.
Kitchen - 9' x 7' 1" (2.77m x 2.16m)
Having a range of wall and base units, sink, double glazed window to rear.
Bedroom - 10' 9" x 12' 10" (3.28m x 3.93m)
Carpeted, double glazed window to rear, fitted furniture.
Lounge - 11' 11" x 12' 9" (3.65m x 3.90m)
Having frosted double glazed window to rear, patio door to rear garden.
South facing rear garden
Having side access to front, slabbed and gravelled patio areas, lawn, raised beds, steps up to seating area, further steps up to garden shed and domed greenhouse.
Council Tax Band G - Birmingham
Utility Supply
Electric - Mains
Gas - Mains
Water - Mains
Heating - Warm Air Heating System Main House (Electric Heating to Annex)
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 8 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 0.9 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Superfast Highest available download speed 55 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 15 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.
Sellers are asked to complete a Property Information Questionnaire for the benefit of buyers. This questionnaire provides further information and declares any material facts that may affect your decision to view or purchase the property. This document will be available on request.
Looking to make an offer? We are committed to finding the right buyer for the right property and try to do everything we can from the outset to ensure the sales we agree, subject to contract, will proceed to completion of contracts within a fair time frame that meets all parties' expectations. At one point during the offer negotiations, one of our branch-based mortgage advisers will call to financially qualify your offer. We recommend that you take this advice before making an offer.
Buyers compliance administration fee: In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, Estate Agents are required to carry out due diligence on all clients to confirm their identity, including eventual buyers of a property. Green and Company use an electronic verification system to verify Clients’ identity. This is not a credit check, so it will have no effect on credit history. By placing an offer on a property, you agree (all buyers) that if the offer is accepted, subject to contract, we, as Agents for the seller, can complete this check for a fee of £25 plus VAT (£30 inc VAT), which is non-refundable under any circumstance. A record of the search will be retained securely by Green and Company within the electronic property file of the relevant property.
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.
Green and company has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or services and so cannot verify they are in working order, or fit for their purpose. The buyer is strongly advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Please note that all measurements are approximate.
If you require the full EPC certificate direct to your email address please contact the sales branch marketing this property and they will email the EPC certificate to you in a PDF format
*Please note that on occasion the EPC may not be available due to reasons beyond our control, the Regulations state that the EPC must be presented within 21 days of initial marketing of the property. Therefore we recommend that you regularly monitor our website or email us for updates. Please feel free to relay this to your Solicitor or License Conveyor.
Want to sell your own property?
Contact your local green & company branch on
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