There are some surprises in store in this 1920s house in Westfield Road, Edgbaston.

It starts in the hallway where all the original wood panelling has been retained, creating a striking first impression.

And it continues right down into the garden where a miniature steam railway is among its many delights.

From the front, the house looks much as it did when it was first built. It is at the back that one starts to see the fruits of the owners’ labours as extensions were added, almost doubling it in size, and rooms sympathetically refurbished.

Because it is a period property, it benefits from having high ceilings, large rooms and a wide staircase.

Apart from restoring the panelling in the hall and dining room, the vendors have also made a feature of original fireplaces such as the one in the reception area which has Delft ceramic tiling.

There is also an option of making further improvements to the house. The vendors were considering the addition of an orangery to link the breakfast kitchen and lounge and further enhance the outlook over the gardens. They were given the planning go ahead for this in the past, though the permission will need to be re-applied for.

The property currently boasts a stylish lounge with a marble fireplace, French doors and large windows overlooking the back gardens.

Thanks to the panelling, the dining room has an elegant, traditional feel. It also has a fabulous stone fireplace with original hand-painted Chinese tiles, polished original oak floor and an oak serving hatch to the kitchen

The extended breakfast kitchen is light and airy and opens onto the terrace with views across the gardens. It is fitted with a range of bespoke white wooden units, double ceramic sink and an excellent range of high quality appliances.

In the family area, there is a further range of coloured storage units with wooden worktop over, full height storage cupboards, and a delightful matching bench seat set into the window recess.

Other rooms on the ground floor include an excellent built-in office with two work stations, a storage room currently utilised as a gym, and a large well-equipped utility with door to the back garden.

Upstairs there is a master bedroom big enough to have a seating area. It also has an en suite with his and hers sinks and separate double shower.

There are another five bedrooms, all of them a good size.

They include a double guest bedroom which also has an en suite shower room.

The other bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with Canadian Maple wooden flooring and a modern white suite including a Jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle. Back on the ground floor there is a double garage for cars or storage.

The gardens extend to around half an acre and have been beautifully landscaped with outdoor ‘rooms’ created.

Three sets of old stone steps lead through the well-stocked herbaceous borders and rockeries with an abundance of mature herbs such as marjoram and rosemary, interspersed with lavenders and hebes.

Leading down from the steps are the large sweeping lawned areas surrounded by fabulous mature trees and shrubs including orange blossoms, cherry trees, lilacs and roses.

A pergola opens to the delightful Japanese gardens creating an area of peace and tranquillity where bamboos and acers grow either side of stepping stones down to an ornamental pond and fountain. Beyond this is a rather unique miniature steam railway which should delight enthusiasts and children alike.

A paved pathway meanders down to the chalet style wooden summerhouse with raised outside decking and seating area. It is set in landscaped garden with fruit trees beyond including pear and apple.

Screened behind hedging to the rear is a large vegetable patch and a gardener’s shed.

VIEWING INFORMATION

AGENT: Fine & Country

TEL: 0121 746 6400

WEB: www.fineandcountry.co.uk

GUIDE PRICE: £1,350,000