Somerville Road, Sutton Coldfield

A substantial Edwardian detached family home with spacious accommodation set over three floors. Featuring five bedrooms, three reception rooms and a versatile basement with potential for further accomondation. The property retains many original period features while offering modern conveniences. 

An impressive well proportioned Edwardian family residence enjoying an exceptional position adjacent to Sutton Park, with extensive rear gardens leading down to Wyndley Pool. Located within comfortable walking distance of Sutton Coldfield Town Centre, the property offers spacious and characterful accommodation arranged over three floors and retains many attractive original period features.

Set well back from the road behind a deep foregarden and tarmac driveway providing ample parking, the property enjoys an impressive approach and an attractive period appearance. Internally, the spacious accommodation benefits from gas central heating and double glazing while retaining a wealth of character including Minton tiled flooring, decorative coving, ceiling roses and original fireplaces.

The property is ideally located within easy reach of Sutton Coldfield Town Centre, excellent schooling for all ages, leisure facilities including Wyndley Leisure Centre and rail services providing convenient access to Birmingham and beyond.

The accommodation briefly comprises an enclosed porch with Minton tiled floor leading to a welcoming reception hall with stained glass window, decorative ceiling detailing and cloaks cupboard. The elegant sitting room features a full-width bay window and limestone fireplace with log burning stove, while the separate snug enjoys French doors opening onto the rear garden with views towards the lake.

The dining room overlooks the gardens and provides an excellent space for entertaining. The breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of solid oak wall and base units with granite work surfaces and integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a Range Master cooker with five burner gas hob, two electric hobs, double oven and extractor above. Breakfast bar and double doors opening onto the rear patio. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a guest cloakroom and utility room.

A useful lower ground floor basement room currently provides storage but offers potential for conversion to further living accommodation. 

To the first floor are four generously proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a period fireplace and is complemented by an en-suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom with bath, large walk-in shower and vanity unit.

The second floor provides a fifth bedroom with windows to the side and rear enjoying elevated views towards Wyndley Pool and Sutton Park.

Outside, the large private rear gardens enjoy a desirable Westerly aspect and extend down to the water’s edge of Wyndley Pool. Lawned gardens with a paved patio area and a variety of mature trees, shrubs and flowering plants, creating a peaceful and highly attractive setting. Additional external features include a garage, a summer house, two garden sheds and side entrance.