A handsome Grade 2 Listed Georgian townhouse requiring further modernisation and refurbishment, extending in all to some 3,537 sq. ft (328 sq. m), whilst set in in a popular area of Edgbaston on the prestigious Calthorpe Estate.
SITUATION
Situated within Edgbaston the property is most conveniently placed for access to Five Ways railway station and Birmingham City Centre, which lies only approximately 1 mile to the north. George Road is also well placed for the local shops within the nearby Templefields Square (approximately 500m away), as well as being within proximity of West House Preparatory School.
DESCRIPTION
40 George Road is a period townhouse, believed to date from circa 1830-40 and listed Grade 2 for its historical and architectural interest. The property offers stucco elevations principally set beneath a slate roof, with double single storey bay windows to the front façade, and originally formed one of a pair of semi-detached Regency villas with the adjoining 39 George Road.
The property is currently configured as a house (having previously being used as offices), with accommodation principally set over two floors with a second floor 4th attic bedroom and a generous basement area. The property is currently in need of some further modernisation and refurbishment bit offers an excellent opportunity to create either a wonderful period family home or potentially could well be suited for conversion back to a more commercial usage (subject to any necessary consents being obtained).
ACCOMMODATION
Extending to some 3,537 sq. ft. (328 sq. m), the accommodation presently comprises;
On the Ground Floor
A panelled front door leads into the central reception hall, with a tiled floor and ceiling rose. The front dining room has a bay window to the front aspect, and central feature of a fine marble fireplace surround and hearth.
The principal living room is dual aspect with a bay window to the front, decorative coving and ceiling rose and feature fireplace with ornate surround and wood burning stove (not tested) within.
A small side hall has a cloaks area, part obscure glazed side access door and a cloakroom off.
The modern fitted kitchen has a tiled floor and is fitted with a range of modern base and wall mounted units, a single bowl sink unit with mixer tap and integrated drainer, a range of appliances to include a Siemens oven and microwave oven, integrated full height fridge and separate freezer, and a dishwasher. There is a large central island unit/breakfast bar, with a Siemens 5 ring gas hob and storage drawers beneath. Steps lead down to a rear hall with door out onto the rear gardens, and access to a utility/boiler room. Stairs leads up to a mezzanine bedroom 5/office/studio.
On the First Floor
From the reception hall a staircase, leads up to the first floor landing, with an open dressing room/study area off and doors off to the bedroom accommodation.
The master suite comprises a fine double bedroom with a dual aspect and served by an en suite shower room. There is a second bedroom with an aspect to the front and room with potential to be converted into a family bathroom (currently not fitted). To the rear of the property is bedroom 3 with an en suite shower room, and a staircase leads up to the second floor attic bedroom 4.
Basement
From the kitchen a staircase leads down to the original cellars which now comprise a games/playroom and a room previously used as a gym, together with a separate wine store.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from George Road via double iron gates, leading onto a secure drive which runs to the north side of the house and onto the rear east facing gardens.
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.
Published November 2024