5 Bed Detached House For Sale

Fine and Country are extremely proud to present Giles House, an extremely grand home in the affluent suburb of Edgbaston. There is planning permission in place for the following works, if required, to protect the integrity of this fine home for future generations: (Extension & reconfiguration)

• Create an in-out driveway
• Convert loft to create additional bedroom space with en-suite & replace existing roof
• Addition of rear extension to include roof light
• Reconfigure bedroom arrangement to provide en-suite facilities for all bedrooms
• Replacement of feature windows to the front

Giles House is a detached Grade II star listed property, due to its historic and architectural importance, having Blue Plaque status for being the birthplace of Sir Austin Chamberlain, brother to Neville Chamberlain.

Described as having a red brick Italianate frontage, the property has real curb appeal. With a large, cobbled driveway, electric gates, and an electric pedestrian gate, access to the property is through an ornate corrugated iron entrance porch and openwork iron arches to the side, leading to the impressive elevated front door. Upon entering Giles House, the grandeur and impressive nature of the property becomes immediately apparent. The property has a large and welcoming reception hall with elegant detailing, high ceilings, a window to the side, and access to three of the main reception rooms. The middle hall leads to the well-arranged family kitchen. Off the family kitchen is the rear hallway which gives access to the utility room, cellar, studio, second staircase, and back gardens. Upstairs the property has 5 double bedrooms, 3 sizeable bathrooms, and a large family landing space which is adorned in natural light through the central roof lantern and large feature window overlooking the beautiful mature rear gardens.

This large, detached property comes with wonderful mature rear gardens and a large entertaining terrace. The original retaining wall defines the plot with mature trees, tranquil walkways, and large lawned areas. A number of outhouses provide storage.