COUNCIL TAX BAND : G
TENURE : FREEHOLD

This fine Arts & Crafts family home was designed by noted Birmingham & Moseley architect George Pepper for his brother F.J.Pepper. The property is well situated for both primary & secondary schools and there are strong transport links to Birmingham City Centre and the King Edward VI Schools in Edgbaston.

Superbly situated for access to Moseley Village & Moseley Village Railway station. This detached family home is set behind a deep tarmacadam driveway providing ample off road parking and flanked by a shaped lawned fore garden with a wealth of mature trees, established shrubs & flowering plants. Access is given to the gated side entry, enclosed glazed entrance porch with double doors and double panelled wooden doors to the garage with feature stone portico.

From the porch a solid panelled entrance door leads to the impressive reception hall with full original panelling and plate rails, oak strip floor, beamed ceiling, two ornate stained glass windows to the front and side, stairs to the first floor with barley twist spindle balustrade, feature fireplace and mantel with Art Nouveau cast iron inset and gas coal effect fire, archway to side lobby with door to the garden and guest cloakroom with white suite. An archway gives open access to the kitchen and panelled doors lead to both reception rooms.

The elegant dining room has a feature walk-in bay window overlooking the rear garden with superb original stained glass design, arched inglenook recess with impressive carved fireplace and high mantel with tiled inset & hearth and cast iron grate flanked by two stained glass windows. There is ceiling cornicing, picture rails and embossed plaster ceiling and wall friezes.

The charming sitting room has a deep fully panelled inglenook with stained glass leaded side windows, plate rails and feature fireplace and mantel with quarry tiled hearth and open grate. There is a beamed ceiling, embossed plaster wall frieze and walk-in bay window with stained glass top lights and door to the garden.

The breakfast kitchen is fitted with range of panelled base and drawer units with inset sink unit, matching wall units and glass fronted display cabinets, integrated oven, gas hob with extractor fan over, microwave, fridge & freezer, door to deep under stairs pantry and breakfast area with deep walk-in bay window to the front and feature tiled chimney breast recess. Access is given to the conservatory.

The conservatory/garden room provides an additional entertaining space with double doors to the rear garden and large double glazed lantern light. There are folding doors to the garage and a panelled door to the utility providing spaces for washing machine & tumble dryer.

The first floor landing is approached via a panelled return staircase and has panelled doors leading to all bedrooms and bathroom. Bedrooms one and two have walk-in double glazed bay windows overlooking the rear garden and bedroom one has a chimney breast with two arched recesses with leaded windows and ceiling cornicing,

Bedroom three is a further double bedroom currently used as a study with deep ceiling cornicing and a bespoke range of fitted storage cabinets with a full width range of fitted book/display shelving.

Bedroom four, also used as a study, has an extensive range of bespoke book and storage shelving, ceiling cornicing and cast iron fireplace and mantel. Bedroom five is currently used as a dressing room and is fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes with half glazed panelled doors.

The stylish bathroom is fitted with a white suite to include a free-standing double ended bath on ball-and-claw feet with mixer tap & shower attachment, separate corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin on chrome wash stand, bidet and w.c. with wooden seat. There is panelling to half height, fitted storage and chrome heated towel rail/radiator.

Outside there is a single garage and delightful landscaped garden with a full width paved patio with steps flanked by mature planting beds leading to a central lawn with a wealth of mature shrubs and established trees. There are three secluded pathway leading to a further lawn with detached summer house providing a tranquil seating area/hideaway and garden store. There is potential for the summerhouse to be used as a home office subject to power installation.

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH 4.45m x 1.1m

IMPRESSIVE RECEPTION HALL 4.5m x 3.58m

GUEST CLOAKROOM 1.9m x 0.94m

DINING ROOM 5.46m x 4.65m

SITTING ROOM 5.8m x 4.78m

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 7.42m max x 3.58m

CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM 6.58m x 3.8m max

UTILITY 1.9m x 1.24m

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM ONE 4.67m x 4.5m

BEDROOM TWO 4.7m x 3.58m

BEDROOM THREE 3.6m x 3.48m

BEDROOM FOUR 3.43m max x 3.2m

DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM FIVE 3.28m x 2.54m

BATHROOM 3.89m x 2.36m

GARAGE 4.75m x 2.44m

The village of Barnt Green is much sought after, with an eclectic mix of character and modern properties. A varied shopping area with many amenities which include a doctor’s surgery, dentist, opticians, butchers, coffee shops and two highly recommended Gastro pubs.

The stunning Lickey Hills are just stone throw away, on the opposite side of Twatling Road, offering wonderful walks that enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Good commuter access to the M5 and M42 motorways and A38. There are train stations in Barnt Green and Alvechurch with regular services to Birmingham, Worcester and Redditch, and there is also a bus service running through this well-connected village.

Property

The property is accessed via electric gates, which set the tone for this fabulous 1930’s detached home. With a large sweeping driveway leading to the front of the property.

Entering into the property you are welcomed into the entrance porch which opens into the hallway. From here, doors open into the ground floor accommodation and guest WC.

A spacious kitchen/diner is located at the rear of the property, with range style cooker. An adjacent utility room provides space for washing machine and tumble drier, with door opening onto side elevation.

The dining room enjoys views across the rear gardens and benefits from storage cupboard, ideal for storage of occasional dinnerware. In addition to the dining room, the ground floor offers a fabulous dual aspect lounge with feature fireplace with log burner and bay window to rear. From here, the space seamlessly transitions into the sunroom which offers direct access onto the gardens.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys dual aspects with beautiful views across the garden and front elevation and benefits from built in wardrobes. This floor offers an additional two bedrooms, one of which having built in wardrobes and family bathroom.

Ascending to the second floor accommodation which offers three further bedrooms with built in wardrobes, which are serviced by a shower room & separate WC. There is ample eaves storage.

Outside

Double Garage
With electric up and over door, power and lighting

Gardens
The rear garden is a true highlight of this property, offering a large expanse of lawn with a paved seating area, ideal for summer entertaining. A vast array of shrub and flower beds ensures colour and interest all year round. A purpose built store, provides ample space for garden tools & furniture.

Agents Notes:
Probate is applied for and awaited.

LOCATION
Hopwood has excellent commuter access to junction 2 of the M42. The property is only 1.9 miles from the village of Barnt Green, and only 1.5 miles from Alvechurch Junior and middle schools. The village of Alvechurch has a varied shopping area with many amenities which include a doctor’s surgery, dentist, opticians, butchers, coffee shops, and tearooms, and a highly recommended Gastro pub.

Hopwood lies about 10 miles to the south-west of Birmingham city centre, is bounded by greenbelt offering wonderful walks that enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. The stunning Lickey Hills are just a short distance away. Good commuter access to the M5 and M42 motorways and A38. There are train stations in Barnt Green and Alvechurch with regular services to Birmingham and Redditch.

Property

Chatston House, located on Birmingham Road in Hopwood is an expansive detached property offering an impressive 3005 sqft of internal living space within the main house alone.

The ground floor is thoughtfully designed for both seamless family living and large-scale entertaining, pivoting around a grand central entrance hall complete with a guest cloakroom. At the heart of the home sits a formal living room with log burner that opens directly into a bright conservatory, which in turn leads out to the gardens.

For day-to-day living and dining, a spacious dining room connects fluidly to the country style kitchen complete with Rangemaster cooker and an adjacent utility room with external access. A further reception room serves as excellent secondary living space alongside a dedicated, private home office.

Upstairs, a large wrap-around landing connects five versatile bedrooms. The principal suite offers a dual aspect retreat, complete with its own private ensuite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Three additional double bedrooms provide ample accommodation, while a smaller fifth bedroom serves as an ideal nursery or dressing room. A bright, independent study offers a quiet workspace, and the entire floor is serviced by a generous family bathroom.

The external footprint of the property is uniquely specialized, making it a perfect fit for car enthusiasts, workshop hobbyists, or potential canine operations. In addition to a large, standalone double garage, the grounds feature an immense secondary outbuilding. This complex includes a deep tandem garage and workshop, which is seamlessly adjoined to a fully structured, commercial-grade kennel block featuring a long interior corridor and nine individual, segregated bays.

Beyond the main residence lies an appealing countryside package that unfolds across the property’s landscape, showcased in the aerial overview.

The property also offers an impressive acreage featuring two expansive, beautifully enclosed fields that offer a spectacular setup for outdoor enthusiasts, or those simply seeking an ideal rural lifestyle.

Bordering the home is a charming,maintained private garden alongside a spacious gravelled yard, perfect for extra parking. This versatile outdoor space is further elevated by three practical storage sheds, a greenhouse and a beautiful small outhouse ideal for a summer room or home studio.

Agent Notes:
The far field is on a separate title

COUNCIL TAX - BAND F
TENURE - FREEHOLD

Set back from the road behind a blue brick capped wall & pillars and a tarmacadam driveway providing off road parking and giving access to the garage and gated side entry.

There is a part glazed panelled entrance door with stained glass inset flanked by matching side window to the entrance porch with door leading in turn to the attractive reception hall with solid wood floor, contemporary vertical gas central heating radiator, feature central archway and ceiling cornicing, stairs to the first floor with spindle balustrade, door to a deep walk-in storage cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler and doors to all ground floor accommodation.

The fully tiled guest cloakroom has a white suite and an oak panelled door gives access to the study/bedroom six with laminate flooring and double glazed window to the front.

The front reception room has a feature brickette fireplace with quarry tiled mantel and hearth and display niches, recessed book/display shelving, ceiling cornicing and a deep walk-in double glazed bay window to the front with leaded top lights.

The delightful rear reception room has a deep walk-in bay window overlooking the rear garden, solid wood flooring, feature fireplace and mantel with tiled inset and cast iron grate, ceiling cornicing and panelled door leading to the gym.

The gym is tiled to the majority and has a tiled floor, half glazed door to the garage and door to the spacious utility providing excellent storage and with spaces for washing machine & tumble dryer. A door gives access to the rear garden.

The dining kitchen is fitted with a range of black high gloss base and drawer units with inset sink unit and white high gloss wall units. There are spaces for dishwasher and fridge and an integrated oven and gas hob with extractor fan over. There are tiled splash backs, space for dining table and picture window overlooking the rear garden.

The spacious first floor landing gives access to three double bedrooms, two of which have fitted wardrobes and bedroom two having a feature cast iron fireplace.

There is an oak arched door to an impressive fully tiled bathroom with white suite comprising bath with chrome shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., double shower cubicle with chrome rainwater shower & secondary attachment, tiled floor and chrome heated towel rail.

The second floor landing leads to two further double bedrooms and additional shower room with white suite.

There is a single garage and established rear garden with paved patio, decked outdoor entertaining area and steps down to a large lawned garden with mature side borders and timber shed/garden store.

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH

L-SHAPED RECEPTION HALL 5.6m max x 4.37m max

GUEST CLOAKROOM 1.78m x 1.02m

FRONT RECEPTION ROOM 5.3m x 3.9m

REAR RECEPTION ROOM 5.3m x 4.83m

INNER HALL

DINING KITCHEN 5.1m x 3.28m

BOILER ROOM/STORAGE

BEDROOM SIX/STUDY 3.48m x 3.3m

GYM 4.22m x 3.23m max

UTILITY 3.28m x 1.96m

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM ONE 4.88m x 4.27m

BEDROOM TWO 4.57m x 3.9m

BEDROOM THREE 4.95m x 3.48m

BATHROOM 3.28m x 3.23m

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM FOUR 4.98m x 3.5m

BEDROOM FIVE 3.9m x 3.48m

SHOWER ROOM 3.35m x 1.9m

GARAGE 4.78m x 2.51m

LOCATION

Selly Park provides good access to surrounding areas. Important centres within a radius of approximately 2 miles include the Queen Elizabeth and Priory Hospitals, the Dental Hospital and the University of Birmingham. Commuting train links into Birmingham City Centre can be found at Selly Oak & Bournville stations. Access to the Rea Valley national cycle route which meanders its way along the River Rea and down into Cannon Hill Park and along to the city centre can be found across the Pershore Rd where regular buses connect to the city centre.

There is a wide variety of shopping facilities including bars and restaurants both in Selly Oak and nearby Harborne and Edgbaston. 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.

SUMMARY

• Superb Four Bedroomed Detached Residence within this most sought after Secure Gated Development

• Enjoying an enviable location with access to a Private Lake Exclusively for Residents

• The property is immaculately presented throughout and has been improved to a high standard by the current owners

• Ample Living Space to include a Comfortable Sitting Room and a most spacious Lounge with Sliding Doors to the Rear Garden.

• Modern Kitchen/Diner with a Range of Wall and Base Units and benefitting from integrated appliances to include dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double oven, induction hob and extractor fan

• Separate Utility Room leading to the large Double Garage (which offers potential for conversion to additional living space, subject to usual permissions)

• Ground Floor Guest WC

• Four Well Proportioned Bedrooms to the First Floor, with fitted wardrobes to two bedrooms and storage to bedroom four

• En-Suite Shower Room to Bedroom One

• Main Family Bathroom comprising: Bath, Walk-in Shower Cubicle, Wash Basin, and WC

• Lawned Rear Garden with Patio Seating Areas and Feature Walled Boundary to the Rear

• Excellent Off-Road Driveway Parking

• Viewing of this Exceptional Family Home is Highly Recommended

DATA

Tenure - The Agent understands the property is freehold

Service Charge - An annual service charge is payable to Lakeside Management (Selly Park) Limited, the Residents’ Management Company, covering the upkeep of the private road, electric entrance gates, street lighting, communal green spaces, and the lake, details available on request.

Council Tax Band - G

Heating and Glazing - Gas Fired Central Heating and UPVC Double Glazing

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Porch

Entrance Hall

Lounge 3.86m x 6m

Sitting Room 2.87m x 4.93m

Kitchen/Diner 3.33m (max) 2.2m (min) x 7.92m (max) 5.5m (min)

Utility Room 1.78m x 4.98m

WC 0.91m x 1.96m

Double Garage 5.23m x 5.36m

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
with loft access and airing cupboard

Bedroom One 3.96m x 4.62m
with fitted wardrobes

Ensuite Shower Room 1.6m (max) 0.86m (min) x 2.87m (into shower) 2m (min)

Bedroom Two 3.58m x 3.3m
with fitted wardrobes

Bedroom Three 3.73m x 3.05m
with fitted wardrobes

Bedroom Four 2.3m x 3.63m
with built in cupboard

Bathroom 2.62m x 2.24m

OUTSIDE

Front Garden

Driveway Parking

Rear Garden

Resident's Lake