8 bedroom house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Situation

34 Richmond Hill Road sits in an elevated position on the corner of Richmond Hioll Road and Farquhar Road within an established plot, surrounded by mature trees. The property is within easy reach of the excellent local amenities of Edgbaston and Harborne, including outstanding preparatory schools and secondary schools both comprehensive and idependent, an ample choice of shopping facilities, supermarkets, libraray, doctor's surgery and The University of Birmingham Campus.

Description

The property is situated on the Calthorpe Estate, within the most affluent suburb of Birmingham; Edgbaston. The 610 hectare Estate has been owned by the Calthorpe Family since 1717. The Estate is an established and thriving commercial and residential district, set amidst tree-lined avenues and incorporating one of the UK's largest urban conservation areas.

Accommodation

The property is divided into a number of bed-sits, from its use as student living accommodation. Operation as student living accommodation ceased in September 2011 and the property is currently vacant. There are communal kitchen and dining facilities and a number of bathrooms and WC's throughout the property.

Many of the original features remain within the property, including a Tudor Style grand staircase and fireplace within the Entrance Hall and stunning stained glass window which spans over three flights of stairs.

There is currently a separate laundry and The Lodge, which has also been sub-divided to allow for further student accommodation.

To the rear of the main house is a large rear garden; which has the potential for further development, subject to Planning Permission and Conservation Area Consent.

The main house may be sub-divided into apartments or could be converted back in to a single residence, subject to Planning Permission and Conservation Area Consent.

Directions

Edgbaston is only a short distance from Birmingham City Centre, which offers all the facilities expected of a major city; including three Railway Stations, with services to the
north and south and Birmingham International Airport. There is easy access from Hagley Road (A456) to the National Motorway Network, including the M5, M42 and
M6 Motorways.