For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Frederick Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15£2,950,000

A remarkable Regency style residence dating to the early 1800s, discreetly situated in an exclusive cul de sac and extended and refurbished to exacting standards set within approximately 0.7 acres. The Lodge is a Grade II Listed Regency style white stucco double fronted detached residence dating to the early 1800’s. The present owners purchased the property in 2006 and embarked upon a 5 year project to extensively refurbish, reconfigure and add to the accommodation to make it work perfectly for modern family life. Undoubtedly the focal point of the house is the dramatic single storey extension which provides a fantastic open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with a vast expanse of bi-folding doors to the garden. Much of the technology is centred on an integrated home automation system which encompasses lighting, can include security, music, gaming and television all controlled by a central Matrix server located in the basement. Each room has the ability to access multiple different media sources. The grand reception hall is entered via black high-gloss painted solid wood double front doors set beneath a columned Portico entrance porch. Decorative plasterwork in the form of cornicing and a ceiling rose are a reminder of the historic origins of this house, whilst a limestone tiled floor gives a more modern feel. The three main reception rooms are presently used as a study/ home office, dining room and drawing room. The formal dining room has two splendid full height sash windows to the rear which lift up to provide access to the rear garden. The drawing room also has two full height sash windows to the rear, and an elegant marble fireplace with cast iron insert and marble hearth. At almost 1,000 sq ft (93 sq.m) and spanning some 36 feet (11 meters) in width, the breathtaking open-plan kitchen dining family room is certainly the most impressive room of this house. Almost the entire width of the rear elevation is one huge span of bi-fold doors. The bespoke kitchen is a true mark of the quality of this house; hand made by world-renowned Smallbone of Devizes and with Miele integrated appliances. Beautifully crafted walnut units with contrasting silver handles and black granite work-surfaces are cleverly laid out to provide a generous amount of storage and preparation space. In addition, a large central island unit also serves as a sociable breakfast bar. Appliances include coffee machine, twin ovens, two warming drawers, microwave, induction hob, wine fridge, dishwasher, and there is space for an American style fridge freezer. The basement has been tanked and dry-lined to create additional accommodation suitable for a number of uses and is divided into four main rooms (each with natural light and ventilation through light-well windows) plus a wine cellar and additional storage/utility space. There is currently an air conditioned gymnasium. In addition, there is a cinema, a snooker room, and an office/music room. The rear garden has been beautifully landscaped to create the perfect environment for relaxing and entertaining. A large terrace immediately to the rear of the bi-fold doors steps down to a further seating area adjacent to which is an external entertaining area encompassing a bar and kitchen with built-in mains gas Beefeater grill, Fire Magic wok burner, double hob, electric warming drawer, drinks unit and wash basin with and hot and cold running water, granite bar and work-tops. The centre section of the garden has a lawn surrounded by attractive borders and a couple of steps lead to a large paved seating area with pergolas over. Further steps lead down through a planted rockery to the lower section of garden with a large level area of lawn specifically designed for ball games and children’s play. A further area of hard-standing to the corner is ideal for a trampoline. High walls to either side, and mature conifers to the southern boundary ensure excellent privacy and security. We have measured the total plot to be in the order of 0.7 acres. **For a full property description please refer to the brochure**