Estate Agents  Surveyors  Valuers BOSCOBEL, 48 SELLY WICK ROAD, SELLY PARK, B29 7JB

A FINE ARTS & CRAFTS DESIGNED RESIDENCE BY ALEXANDER HARVEY. A UNIQUE PROPERTY PROVIDING A SUPERB 5 BEDROOMED PERIOD FAMILY HOME SET WITHIN DELIGHTFUL MATURE GARDENS. PARKING AND TWO GARAGES. EPC BAND RATING E

OFFERS AROUND £950,000

185-187 High Street  B17 9QG Telephone 0121 427 1213 Facsimile 0121 427 2604 www.hadleighuk.com E-mail [email protected] Draft Sales Particulars These are draft sales particulars and have not yet been verified by the vendor. They may be subject to alteration. Introduction Boscobel is a superb example of a fine "Arts & Crafts" style residence built around 1913 and offering a wealth of striking original features. It was designed by W. Alexander Harvey who was the architect commissioned by George Cadbury to work on the model garden suburb of . The property benefitting from gas central heating, part double and secondary glazing briefly comprises imposing reception hall with solid parquet flooring, elegant drawing room with feature inglenook and fireplace, impressive dining room with beamed ceiling, an orangery style conservatory, good sized family room, fitted kitchen in specialist Paul metal units, pantry, full cloakroom and storage, the first floor provides 5 bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom. Outside is a charming enclosed courtyard with wood and coal stores, separate utility with Worcester Bosch central heating boiler, single garage and access to large coach house style garage. Delightful mature gardens surround the property providing privacy and seclusion. Location SELLY WICK ROAD is a sought after location within close proximity to Birmingham University, The Queen Elizabeth Medical Complex and the new Dental Hospital and easy access to the City Centre, Bull Ring Shopping Centre, Brindley Place and the new development at Central Station. There is a wide variety of shopping facilities including bars and restaurants both in and nearby Harborne and . Selly Park, Edgbaston and Harborne provide schooling for children of all ages including a number of well known independent schools for boys and girls including the renowned King Edward Foundation Schools together with a variety of sporting and recreational amenities including Edgbaston Priory Club (tennis, squash and leisure), Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Edgbaston Golf Club, Cannon Hill Park and the Midlands Art Centre. The high standards of this select area continue to be maintained by the Selly Park Property Owners Association which has vigorously enforced the protective restrictive covenants of the Selly Park Estate since its formation in 1911. The Estate itself was laid out during the 1880s.

FindaProperty.com Description The property is set back beyond a beautiful front garden approached from Selly Wick Road via substantial decorative brick archway with wrought iron gate leading through to inset pathway, rose and clematis trellis and benefits from a raised rockery, mature shrubs together with a side block set gated driveway.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR Substantial brick Vestibule Porch Having ceiling light point, inset coconut mat, stone floor and original semi-arched front door. Guest Cloakroom Housing low level WC., wash hand basin, radiator, ceiling light point, two leaded light windows to front. Imposing Reception Hall 17'3" x 11'3" (5.26m x 3.43m) Having feature antique pine fireplace with carved surround on marble hearth, solid herringbone parquet floor, central heating radiator, picture rail, power points, four wall light points, staircase rising off and cloaks cupboard with safe.

FindaProperty.com Elegant Drawing Room 24'3" x 17'4" (into inglenook) (7.39m x 5.28m (into inglenook)) Having as its focal point an Inglenook fireplace with inset grate, ornate mantel and marble hearth, herringbone parquet floor, two central heating radiators, radiators, display niches to either side with storage cupboards beneath, small feature leaded light panel with coloured insets, six wall light points, original decorative cornice, secondary glazed leaded light windows and bay window to side elevation giving an excellent degree of natural light. Impressive Dining Room 19'1" x 14'6" (5.82m x 4.42m) Having open fireplace with briquette hearth and mantel, two central heating radiators, feature decorated timber beams to ceiling with matching deep cornice, four wall light points, several power points, fitted book shelving, secondary glazed leaded light windows to both sides and attractive secondary glazed leaded light main window to front elevation. Orangery 16'1" x 9'2" (4.90m x 2.79m) Having natural stone floor, central heating radiator, two wall light points, double doors to Drawing Room, double glazed arched feature window to front elevation, and 'French' doors to side.

Family Room

FindaProperty.com 16'9" x 13'0" (5.11m x 3.96m) Having feature fireplace with mosaic tiled inset and matching hearth, central heating radiator, several power points, two wall light points, cornice, double glazed leaded light bay window to rear elevation. Inner Hallway Leading to the kitchen and Family room having herringbone parquet floor, useful understairs storage cupboard off with light and fitted storage units Kitchen 15'2" x 8'1" (4.62m x 2.46m) Having a range of original, unusual and sought after 'Paul' metal craft units to include double stainless steel sink unit with side drainers, a range of base and wall units with contrasting work surface, matching wall cupboards, Cannon Professional 1000 Range cooker with fan and conventional electric ovens and gas hob, floor and wall tiling, several power points, two light points, cornice, central heating radiator, concealed extractor hood, secondary glazed window and double glazed door to side courtyard. Pantry 8'9" x 6'8" (2.67m x 2.03m) Having a range of fitted units with matching shelving, space for fridge freezer, power points, glass fronted china cabinet, ceiling light point, central heating radiator, double glazed window to side and rear. ON THE FIRST FLOOR A substantial wide tread staircase with wooden banister leads to the large first floor landing with inset glass roof light, two central heating radiators, wall light points, picture rail, and leading to:

FindaProperty.com Bedroom One 19'0" x 16'5" (5.79m x 5.00m) Having original fireplace with hearth beneath, central heating radiator, built-in sliding door mirrored wardrobes, four wall light points, double power points, secondary glazed leaded light style bay window to front elevation providing delightful views.

En-Suite Bathroom Being part-tiled and comprising panelled bath with 'Mira' mixer shower over with curtain, wash hand basin, shaver socket, W.C., gas central heating radiator, ceiling light point, secondary glazed leaded light window to side elevation.

Bedroom Two 12'2" x 12'0" (3.71m x 3.66m) Built-in double door wardrobe, original fireplace, gas central heating radiator, several power points, ceiling light point, secondary glazed leaded light bay window to front elevation.

FindaProperty.com Bedroom Three 18'0" x 13'9" (5.49m x 4.19m) Built-in wardrobe with matching dressing table, feature fireplace with glazed ceramic tiles inset, central heating radiator, two ceiling light points, cornice, secondary glazed leaded light style bay window to side elevation.

Bedroom Four 13'5" x 9'8" (4.09m x 2.95m) Built- in cupboard, central heating radiator, power points, ceiling light point, secondary glazed leaded light style window to rear elevation.

Bedroom Five/Study 8'5" x 7'2" (2.57m x 2.18m) Secondary glazed window to side elevation, extensive shelving and cupboards, power points, ceiling light point, central heating radiator. Family Bathroom Having original 1961 decorated suite in pink, comprising panelled bath, vanity wash hand basin, low level W.C., corner shower cubicle with 'Mira' mixer, three wall light points, ceiling light point, shaver socket, central heating radiator, secondary glazed leaded light window to rear.

FindaProperty.com Separate W.C. With low level suite, central heating radiator, leaded light window to side elevation. Useful Linen Cupboard Inner landing with linen cupboard off with slatted shelving. Access to boarded loft with electric light. NB The roof has been coated with Renotherm. ON THE FIRST FLOOR Roof Terrace Accessed from the landing and overlooking the beautifully maintained gardens. Outside A double gated block set driveway with ample parking leads to the garage block with two garages. The property is set back in an elevated position beyond an established and well stocked front garden with gated pedestrian pathway, shaped lawn, ornamental pond, raised rockery with mature shrubs, conifers, rose and clematis trellis, mature trees and flowering borders.

Enclosed Courtyard

FindaProperty.com Gardens To the side and rear are further well maintained gardens incorporating three lawns, mature hedging, splendid borders, rockery, feature stone steps, inset pathway, flowering borders, gardener's W.C., with low level suite. Inner courtyard approached from the garden and kitchen with laid block set pathway with drying area, access to garage, brick built log and coal sheds, utility having plumbing for washing machine, 'Belfast' sink. 'Worcester' wall mounted gas boiler providing gas heating, power points, ceiling light point, window and door. Double Garage

General Information POSSESSION: Vacant possession will be given upon completion of the sale. SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are available LOCAL AUTHORITY : Birmingham City Council - 0121 303 9944 WATER AUTHORITY: Severn Trent Water - 0345 500500 TENURE: The agents are advised that the property is Freehold. FIXTURES and FITTINGS: All items not mentioned in these particulars are excluded from the sale. VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents, Hadleigh on 0121 427 1213.

FindaProperty.com FindaProperty.com FindaProperty.com MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967 "These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter into a legal contract or to commit expenditure. Interested parties should rely solely on their own surveyors, solicitors or other professionals before committing themselves to any expenditure or other legal commitments. If any interested party wishes to rely upon information from the agent, then a request should be made and specific written confirmation provided. The agent will not be responsible for any verbal statement made by any member of staff, as only a specific written confirmation should be relied upon. The agent will not be responsible for any loss other than when specific written confirmation has been requested". MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 "The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services, and so does not verify that they are in working order, fit for their purpose or within the ownership of the seller. Therefore, the buyer must assume that the information given is incorrect. Neither has the agent checked the legal documentation to verify legal status of the property. Buyers must assume that the information is incorrect until it has been verified by their solicitors or legal advisers. The measurements supplied are for general guidance and as such must be considered incorrect. A buyer is advised to re-check the measurements him/herself before committing to any expense. Measurements may be rounded up or down to the nearest three inches, as appropriate. Nothing concerning the type of construction or the condition of the structure is to be implied from the photograph of the property. The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts".

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