3 bed Semi-detached house (for sale) Wellington Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15
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7 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
0121 659 0195
27th Apr 2022
27th Apr 2022
Features
- Type: Semi-detached house
- Bedrooms: 3
- Listing status: sale
- Country: England
Description
A handsome Grade 2 Listed period town house extending to some 2,595 sq.ft.(241 sq.m.), located in a sought-after residential area of Edgbaston, whilst set within delightful south facing gardens of around 0.21 acre.
A handsome Grade 2 Listed period town house extending to some 2,595 sq.ft.(241 sq.m.), located in a sought-after residential area of Edgbaston, whilst set within delightful south facing gardens of around 0.21 acre.
Location
Wellington Road is a most popular residential location in the heart of leafy Edgbaston, set on the renowned Calthorpe Estate, and is a road which boasts some of the most handsome houses in the area.
The property is very well placed for all local amenities and is situated only some 1.3 miles from Birmingham City Centre (via the A38), as well as around 1.9 miles from Harborne Village. Both the Edgbaston Priory Tennis and Squash Club and Edgbaston Golf Club are nearby, and several excellent hospitals are within a 4 mile radius include the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, City Hospital, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and the bmi Edgbaston and Priory hospitals.
Description
78 Wellington Road is a most handsome period town house, listed Grade 2 for its architectural and historical interest and is one of a pair of attractive semi-detached Regency town houses (adjoining number 79), which are understood to originally date from circa 1825-1830, with later additions.
The house offers a 2 storey Stucco façade, with brick elevations to the rear, with relief offered by sash fenestration, and brick chimney stacks, whilst set principally set beneath a pitched slate roof.
The well laid out and well-proportioned accommodation is set over two levels, extending to some 2,595sq.ft. (241 sq.m.). The two wonderful principal reception rooms opening out onto the extensive southeast facing terrace and gardens, flooding both rooms with ample natural light.
Accommodation
On the Ground Floor
A timber panelled front door with fanlight window over leads into the entrance vestibule, with a part glazed door opening into the central reception hall. There is a feature central archway, dado rail, wood block flooring, useful under stairs cloaks store, and a part glazed door giving access out onto the rear gardens.
The principal sitting room is a superb dual aspect room, with a full length window overlooking the southeast facing gardens, sash window to the front elevation with concealed shutter, exposed timber flooring and a feature open fireplace with a tiled hearth. The dining room has a bay window with concealed shutter to the front aspect, exposed timber boarded flooring, and open fireplace with marble surround and mantle, and tiled inserts.
A breakfast/living room leads directly through to the modern kitchen, with a tiled floor, and fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units, ample work surface areas, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, and appliances to include gas four ring hob with extractor fan over, oven/grill and separate microwave, integrated dishwasher, and fridge with a separate freezer compartment beneath. Separate utility/laundry room housing the Worcester gas fired central heating boiler, plumbing for a washer/dryer, and giving access out onto the rear gardens.
Cellars presently providing two generous sized storage compartments.
On the First Floor
A wonderful, curved staircase with turned handrail, leads up to the landing, with access hatch to the roof space. Bedroom 1 is approached through a study/dressing area, with the main bedroom being of dual aspect and benefitting fitted wardrobes. There are a further 2 double bedrooms and a family bathroom, in addition to a separate WC.
Outside
The property is approached from Wellington Road onto the front driveway with parking for one car, as well as access to the single integral garage.
The delightful gardens are situated mainly to the rear of the property and enjoy a private and southerly aspect. There is a seating terrace directly to the back of the house, and a useful garden store. A level central lawn has well planted borders and there is a natural garden area with fishpond located to the far end.
The house and gardens in all extend to around 0.21 acre.
Published April 2022
Local info for B15
Property Value Data/Graphs for B15
| Property Type | % | Avg. current value | Avg. # beds | Avg. # bathrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 82.2% | £233,407 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Detached house | 5.7% | £1,132,772 | 4.6 | 2.2 |
| Other | 3.2% | £204,485 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Terraced house | 2.9% | £311,556 | 3 | 1.2 |
| Semi-detached house | 1.6% | £614,000 | 3.8 | 1 |
| Link-detached house | 1% | £591,667 | 3.3 | 1 |
| End terrace house | 1% | £576,000 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Detached bungalow | 0.6% | £637,500 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Semi-detached bungalow | 0.6% | £165,000 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Terraced bungalow | 0.3% | £165,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Land | 0.3% | £18,000,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking/garage | 0.3% | £10,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Town house | 0.3% | £595,000 | 2 | 2 |
Area Information
£469,149
1391
£357,980
£111,169 31.1%
Current Asking Prices in B15 Average: £357,980
| Property Type | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | 4 Beds | 5 Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | £156,650 (6) | £326,658 (6) | £468,130 (15) | £783,434 (16) | £1,120,714 (7) |
| Flats | £165,295 (82) | £248,836 (155) | £385,484 (21) | - | - |
| All | £164,706 (88) | £251,736 (161) | £419,920 (36) | £783,434 (16) | £1,120,714 (7) |
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