29 Oakham Road | Harborne | Birmingham | B17 9DQ
Guide Price: £695,000
SITUATION
Oakham Road is a pleasant tree-lined avenue which runs between
Gillhurst Road and Ravenhurst Road. Birmingham City Centre lies
approximately 2 miles to the east, whilst Harborne High Street is some
half a mile distant.
SCHOOLS
A wide range of schools for children of all ages is available in the
vicinity both in the private and state sectors. Blue Coat School,
Edgbaston High School for Girls, Hallfield Preparatory School, West
House, St George’s School, The Priory School, The King Edward
Foundation Schools are all within three miles. Local state funded
schooling all within a mile of the property include Harborne Infant and
Junior School, Harborne Academy, and Lordswood Girls and Boys
Schools, and Lordswood Sixth Form Centre.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
The recently redeveloped Queen Elizabeth Hospital is approximately a
mile away and provides state of the art medical facilities for the region.
The BMI Edgbaston and Priory Hospitals are within one and two miles
respectively, and The Birmingham Children’s Hospital and City Hospital
are within three and four miles respectively.
SHOPPING
Harborne High Street offers excellent convenience shopping with a
Marks and Spencer Food Hall and Waitrose as well as chemists,
greengrocers, butchers and newsagents.
In addition the City Centre offers some of the best shopping in the
country. The famous Bullring Shopping Centre contains over 140 shops
including one of the only Selfridges department stores outside of
London and the exclusive Mailbox development is host to a range of
designer outlets including Armani and Harvey Nichols.
TRANSPORT
There are good links to the national motorway network, with excellent
access to Birmingham International Airport and The National Exhibition
Centre. The property is less than 5 miles from Junction 3 of the M5 and
Junction 6 of the M6.
Public transport by road and rail is also most convenient. Major bus
routes into and out of the City Centre can be picked up on nearby
Harborne High Street. The rail network can be joined at Fiveways
Railway station which is two miles away and is one stop from
Birmingham New Street Station.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Edgbaston Priory Club, Edgbaston and Harborne Golf Clubs, The
Archery Tennis Club and the Warwickshire County Cricket Ground are
all within three miles of the house.
During the past few years, the area around Broad Street, linking Five
Ways to the City Centre has been developed and improved to provide
excellent business and recreational facilities. Within a mile stretch can
be found the International Convention Centre, with its superb
conference facilities and the world-renowned Symphony Hall. The
National Indoor Arena, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the Hyatt and
Marriott Hotels and numerous brasseries, restaurants and coffee shops
are all to be found there.
DESCRIPTION
29 Oakham Road is an attractive 1930’s detached house which offers
four good sized bedrooms complimented by ideal ground floor family
living space including two large reception rooms and an excellent ‘L’
shaped breakfast kitchen with a conservatory leading off. A particular
feature of the property is the stunning garden which has been
beautifully landscaped to provide an idyllic backdrop to the house.
Offering some 2,330 sq ft (216 sq m) of well-presented
accommodation, this fabulous property in greater detail comprises:
Glazed Entrance Porch having quarry tiled floor with inset mat, light
point, attractive part glazed solid wood inner front door with
decorative stained glass arched side panels.
Large Reception Hall with original oak flooring running through,
attractive brick fireplace with Stovax multi-fuel stove, decorative
stained glass and leaded window to the side, large under stairs cloaks
and storage cupboard, two central heating radiators, two ceiling light
points.
Cloakroom having dark wood effect laminate floor, window to the
utility room, low flush WC, wall hung wash basin, ceiling light point.
Extended Sitting Room with splendid views of the rear garden through
large double glazed windows, access to the conservatory via glazed
internal door, charming feature brick arch open fireplace, ceiling light
point, two wall light points, central heating radiator.
Dining Room having uPVC leaded light double glazed bay window to
A large four bedroomed detached house in a most
favoured road. Beautifully presented accommodation
comprising entrance porch, large reception hall, sitting
room, dining room, excellent breakfast kitchen,
conservatory, utility, master bedroom with en suite,
three further bedrooms and a smart house bathroom.
Driveway and garaging to the front, delightful
landscaped gardens to the rear.
the front, ceiling light point, central heating radiator, coal effect gas
fire set within attractive fireplace with cast iron surround and
decorative tiled inserts and slate hearth.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room providing an excellent large family and
entertaining space set in an ‘L’ shaped room with spacious
breakfast/dining area and partially separated kitchen area. The
breakfast/dining area has decorative cast iron fireplace, fitted units to
one wall, door off to utility/laundry room, central heating radiator, two
ceiling light points, ceramic tiled floor, glazed door leading to the
conservatory. The kitchen has white gloss fronted base and wall
mounted units with acrylic work-surfaces, Neff stainless steel electric
oven, four ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, Neff
integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, stainless steel one and a half
bowl sink, uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden,
two ceiling light points.
Conservatory being of uPVC double glazed construction and providing
a beautiful outlook to the garden as well as access to the rear terrace
via double doors. There is a central heating radiator, ceramic tiled floor
and light point.
Utility/Laundry Room with lean-to wired safety glass roof, fitted
cupboards and work-surfaces, plumbing for washing machine and
tumble dryer, stainless steel sink with hot and cold water taps, wall
mounted “Glow Worm” gas central heating boiler, part glazed door to
the garage, door leading to a covered side passage to the front, further
door leading to the rear side passage.
First Floor Landing having attractive secondary glazed leaded and
stained glass window on the half-landing, loft access hatch with pull-
down ladder leading to large boarded loft space, doors off leading to
the four double sized bedrooms and spacious family bathroom.
Bedroom 1 with leaded light uPVC double glazed bay window to the
front, large 4 door fitted wardrobe to one wall, matching 9 drawer
chest, recessed ceiling spotlights, central heating radiator, door to:
En Suite Shower Room having shower cubicle with Redring electric
shower, WC, wash basin, fully tiled walls and floor, secondary glazed
diamond shaped window to the front, uPVC double glazed window to
the rear, central heating radiator, concealed strip lighting, access to
eaves storage space.
Bedroom 2 having timber framed double glazed window to the rear
and two secondary glazed leaded and stained glass windows to the
side, ceiling light point, central heating radiator.
Bedroom 3 with uPVC double glazed leaded light bow window to the
front, ceiling light point, central heating radiator.
Bedroom 4 having timber framed double glazed window to the rear,
ceiling light point, central heating radiator.
Family Bathroom having two timber framed double glazed window to
the side, fully tiled walls, bath with shower over and glazed shower
screen, WC, fitted vanity unit with cupboards, drawers and inset wash
basin, chrome ladder style towel radiator, low voltage halogen
downlighters, airing cupboard with slatted shelves and hot water
cylinder.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a brick paved driveway providing off
road parking for two cars. There is an attractive fore-garden with lawn
and planted borders. The driveway leads up to a Single Integral Garage
with timber double doors, light and power points, fitted cupboards to
one wall, and pedestrian door providing direct access into the house
via the laundry/utility room.
To the rear is a private and mature garden which has been thoughtfully
landscaped to create a charming outlook as well as a delightful
environment for adults to relax and entertain and for children to play.
There is a paved terrace area leading to a main lawn which is flanked
by mature borders and a crazy paved pathway to one side. A splendid
rockery at the garden’s mid-point is well stocked with flowering plants
as well as shrubs and conifers. Beyond the rockery is another area of
lawn with further planted beds and borders, trees, and a pergola with
a beautiful mature climbing Wisteria. In addition there are some brick
garden stores, a summer house, a compost area and timber shed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tenure: The property is understood to be 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.
Services: All mains services are understood to be available and
connected.
Fixtures and Fittings: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in these
particulars of sale are included in the asking price. All others are
specifically excluded, but some items may be available by separate
negotiation.
Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with the Selling Agents: Robert
Powell, 7 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3SH 0121 454
6930. Regulated by RICS. Published September 2015
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