8 bedroom detached house for sale

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A rare opportunity to purchase an extraordinary Grade II Listed family house with separate 2 bedroom cottage set in extensive grounds on the highly regarded Bracebridge Road. The plot amounts to approximately 2.2 acres

The property boasts many original features including exposed ceiling beams, wood panelling in the reception rooms, detailed cornicing and fireplaces.

Previously there has been planning permission granted for a bungalow in the grounds, this has now expired however subject to the relevant permissions this could be reintroduced.

The house provides extensive accommodation set over three floors and has a two-storey cottage separate from the main residence. The house and cottage in total extend to approximately 6,674 square feet.

There are three main reception rooms plus a study. The formal drawing room has a beautifully painted ceiling with intricate mouldings and cornicing. There is painted panelling to half height, and a log burner within a fireplace with a stone surround. The dining room is fully panelled in pine and has a beautiful fireplace with marble and carved surround. There is also a further sitting room with fireplace and bar overlooking the front. The study is fully panelled in pitch pine.

The stunning kitchen is fitted with a range of oak base and wall units, matching island with breakfast bar, and granite work surfaces. Built-in appliances include a four oven Aga with gas hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer.

The master suite has a large window seat overlooking the rear garden, built-in wardrobes, a separate dressing room and an en suite bathroom. There are four further good sized bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom with separate WC and a shower room.

There is a sixth bedroom and a games/entertainment room on the second floor. The games rooms could be converted to a further bedroom if required. There is also a storage room.

There is a two storey detached cottage accessed via the courtyard. The accommodation includes a kitchen, sitting room, two bedrooms and a shower room.

The beautiful landscaped gardens surround the house and are mostly laid to lawn with trimmed hedges, mature shrubs, bushes and trees.

Sutton Coldfield town centre 1.5 miles, Birmingham 9 miles, Lichfield 10 miles, M6 Toll (T3) 5 miles, M6 (J6) 6 miles, M42 (J9) 8 miles, Birmingham International/NEC 16 miles (distances approximate)

Kenwood is situated on an established and large private plot on the highly desirable Bracebridge Road within the Four Oaks Estate.

The town of Sutton Coldfield provides an excellent choice of shops, restaurants and schooling including Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls and Highclare School. Nearby Mere Green provides a good selection of everyday shops including Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets.

Sutton Park is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, offering great scope for walking, golf and a variety of outdoor pursuits. One of the many advantages of the area is its location for fast connections to the M42, M6, M6 Toll and Birmingham International/NEC.