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Victorian house on Vernon Road in Edgbaston
Victorian house on Vernon Road in Edgbaston
The owners of this home in Vernon Road, Edgbaston, have kept its Victorian characteristics while still giving the interior a modern edge. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)1 of 17 
The stained glass in the door makes a wonderful first impression. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)2 of 17 
The Minton tiling, with its kaleidoscope of colour and patterns, makes an equally good second impression. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)3 of 17 ![A light and airy living room has a beautiful marble fireplace, long sash windows and bi-fold doors leading through to the orangery.]()
A light and airy living room has a beautiful marble fireplace, long sash windows and bi-fold doors leading through to the orangery. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)4 of 17 ![Bi-fold doors from the living room lead into the well-proportioned orangery.]()
Bi-fold doors from the living room lead into the well-proportioned orangery. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)5 of 17 ![The charming sitting room to the front of the property boasts another original fireplace, deep skirting and cornices and a bay window.]()
The charming sitting room to the front of the property boasts another original fireplace, deep skirting and cornices and a bay window. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)6 of 17 ![At the back of the property there is a dining room where a feature fireplace and a vintage chandelier combine to create the perfect family eating area.]()
At the back of the property there is a dining room where a feature fireplace and a vintage chandelier combine to create the perfect family eating area. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)7 of 17 ![The kitchen has a gas Aga, Bosch under-counter fridge and freezer, Hotpoint washer/dryer, Bosch dishwasher and Hotpoint electric oven with Halogen hob.]()
The kitchen has a gas Aga, Bosch under-counter fridge and freezer, Hotpoint washer/dryer, Bosch dishwasher and Hotpoint electric oven with Halogen hob. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)8 of 17 ![Upstairs there are five bedrooms across two floors, all with original fireplaces, bedroom one has a bay window.]()
Upstairs there are five bedrooms across two floors, all with original fireplaces, bedroom one has a bay window. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)9 of 17 ![Upstairs there are five bedrooms across two floors, all with original fireplaces, bedroom two has a dressing area with a range of fitted wardrobes.]()
Upstairs there are five bedrooms across two floors, all with original fireplaces, bedroom two has a dressing area with a range of fitted wardrobes. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)10 of 17 ![Upstairs there are five bedrooms across two floors, all with original fireplaces.]()
Upstairs there are five bedrooms across two floors, all with original fireplaces. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)11 of 17 ![The family bathroom is as big as a double bedroom and has a stand alone roll top, claw footed bath standing proud in the centre.]()
The family bathroom is as big as a double bedroom and has a stand alone roll top, claw footed bath standing proud in the centre. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)12 of 17 ![The charming fireplace in the shower room is in striking decorative contrast to the very modern tiling in the Porcelanosa double shower.]()
The charming fireplace in the shower room is in striking decorative contrast to the very modern tiling in the Porcelanosa double shower. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)13 of 17 ![Upstairs there are three rooms that could be used for sleeping or study. There is also storage and a cloakroom with toilet and basin.]()
Upstairs there are three rooms that could be used for sleeping or study. There is also storage and a cloakroom with toilet and basin. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)14 of 17 ![A substantial top rockery contains an array of shrubs and is surrounded by a dry stone retaining wall.]()
A substantial top rockery contains an array of shrubs and is surrounded by a dry stone retaining wall. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)15 of 17 ![Stone steps lead down to the lawn which is fringed with laurels, hebbes, cherry trees and viburnum.]()
Stone steps lead down to the lawn which is fringed with laurels, hebbes, cherry trees and viburnum. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)16 of 17 ![The lawn leads through to the rear section of the garden, cleverly disguised behind a variegated ivy screen and currently home to the shed, compost area, fruit trees and an obscured play area.]()
The lawn leads through to the rear section of the garden, cleverly disguised behind a variegated ivy screen and currently home to the shed, compost area, fruit trees and an obscured play area. (Image: Stuart Tippleston)17 of 17
