Flat to rent in Sheepcote Street, Birmingham B16

Introducing this unique, four bedroom, duplex penthouse offering some 2300 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation within a Grade II Listed conversion and forming part of an award winning and prestigious canal side development of King Edwards Wharf. Available unfurnished. Viewing recommended.

The duplex apartment extends in all to an impressive 2323 sq ft (216 sq m) and offers dramatic living space set on the first and second floors, offering a blend of modern luxury and stunning original features. The lower floor has remarkable ceiling heights and fantastic tall windows to the courtyard, whilst the upper floor displays beautiful exposed timbers adding to the charming character of this truly unique property.

The apartment has the benefit of electric under floor heating in most parts as well as air conditioning (which can also be used to add supplemental heating in winter if required).

In greater detail this most remarkable property comprises:

Reception Hall entered via double front door and having oak flooring, entry phone, control panel for intruder alarm, control panels for air conditioning. There is a Utility Room situated off the hall which has two Megaflow pressurised hot water cylinders, a washing machine and a tumble dryer, ceramic tiled floor, plenty of space for storage/drying of clothes.

The Cloakroom is also located off the hall and has frosted glass window to the courtyard, ceramic tiled floor, wash basin, WC, chrome ladder style towel radiator.

The main Living Area is accessed from the reception hall via double doors and is an impressively proportioned room extending to some 330 sq ft with equally impressive ceiling height of over 12 ft. Four sets of tall glazed double doors open to a shallow balcony overlooking the attractive courtyard area and having a westerly orientation ideal for catching the afternoon and evening sun. The double doors have windows above to take the glazing to the full height of the room; and electronically controlled roller blinds are a handy addition. The room has oak flooring, attractive wall mounted gel fuelled fire, and extensive full-height Neville Johnson fitted book shelving and cupboards to one wall.

The Kitchen/Dining Room is located off the living room and enjoys a pleasant outlook through the four tall sash windows over Sheepcote Street across to the canal beyond. The oak flooring continues through from the living room and the kitchen itself is fitted with smart grey-fronted base and wall mounted units with black granite work-surfaces. Integrated appliances are by Miele and include coffee machine, double oven, combination oven with microwave and grill, induction hob with stainless steel extractor over, dishwasher, fridge freezer. There is a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with waste disposal unit and professional kitchen mixer tap with pull down spray.

The dining area is partially separated from the kitchen area by a breakfast bar for less formal eating. The space is large enough to accommodate a table for 8 and has an impressive double height ceiling (over 20 ft) with exposed beams and wood panelling.

Also on this level is a double bedroom which has two sets of glazed double doors opening to Juliet style balconies and having electrically controlled roller blinds. There is are fitted wardrobes across one wall and an En Suite Shower Room refurbished to a high specification with Villeroy & Boch fittings and sanitaryware including wall hung WC, wall hung wash basin with drawers beneath, glazed walk-in shower with remote controlled thermostatic overhead rain shower, stunning contemporary tiling to the floor and walls, heated and illuminated mirror, three chrome ladder style towel radiators.

Bedroom 3 has been converted into a dressing room and has two tall sash windows overlooking Sheepcote Street and the canal beyond and having electrically controlled roller blinds, extensive fitted wardrobes to one wall with sliding mirrored doors, hanging rails and storage shelves. En Suite Shower Room with ceramic tiled floor and part tiled walls, WC, wash basin, large shower enclosure with overhead rain shower, chrome ladder style towel radiator, frosted glass sash window.

Stairs from the living area lead to the upper floor where the accommodation is accessed by a long galleried landing with attractive exposed beams and wood panelling. To one end of the landing is Bedroom 4 which is good sized double room and has two arched sash windows with fine views of the canal. There is a door to the Jack and Jill bathroom which has ceramic tiled floor and walls, WC, wash basin, large shower enclosure with overhead rain shower, roll top bath, chrome ladder style towel radiator, skylight window.

Towards the other end of the landing is a charming study set into the roof space and having quality Neville Johnson fitted furniture including desk, drawers, cupboards and shelving.

Bedroom 1 is a lovely room with character provided by exposed beams as well as two sets of arched double sash windows overlooking the courtyard area. Good storage is provided by fitted wardrobes to one wall and there is also a fitted dressing table with drawers. The large En Suite Bathroom has two arched sash windows, ceramic tiled floors and walls, chrome ladder style towel radiator, corner Jacuzzi bath, twin wash basins, WC, large double walk-in shower with two thermostatically controlled overhead rain showers.

Completing the accommodation is Bedroom 5. Again this room has much character with exposed beams and a wood panelled ceiling and natural light and ventilation is via the two large Velux rooflights. There is a door leading to the Jack and Jill bathroom shared with Bedroom 4.

Car parking

There are 2 allocated tandem parking spaces for the property. These are situated in a secure under-croft car park with remote controlled electronic gates and CCTV.

The apartment benefits from secure entry system, electric heating, 24 hour concierge and two secure parking spaces.

Available from beginning of September at £4,500 pcm unfurnished

Please note that Council Tax and Utility Bills are not included in the rent

To reserve a property, we will require payment of a holding deposit which will be the equivalent of one weeks rent (this will go towards the first months' rent that is taken upon the signing of the tenancy agreement – subject to successful referencing)

Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

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