
Harborne · B17
Carless Avenue, Harborne
Carless Avenue, Harborne B17 9BW
Originally listed at £995,000
An exceptional five-bedroom semi-detached residence on the prestigious Carless Avenue within the Moor Pool Estate, offering over three floors of beautifully presented accommodation, mature landscaped gardens, garage and elegant character features throughout.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Semi-detached home
- Five bedrooms
- Three-storey living
- Moor Pool Estate
- Multiple receptions
- Open-plan kitchen
- Garage
- Driveway
- Landscaped garden
- Ensuite bedroom
Read the full agent description
Positioned within one of Harborne's most sought-after addresses, this spectacular five-bedroom semi-detached residence on Carless Avenue offers beautifully balanced accommodation across three floors, combining elegant period character with versatile modern family living.
The property is approached via a pebble driveway providing off-street parking alongside access to the garage, with an attractive front garden enhancing the home's charming kerb appeal. Internally, a welcoming entrance hallway sets the tone for the accommodation beyond, featuring herringbone flooring, decorative coving and excellent natural light throughout.
To the front of the property, the elegant dining room enjoys a beautiful bay window and feature fireplace, creating a refined reception space ideal for entertaining. A further living room provides a superb principal reception area, centred around a striking fireplace and benefitting from French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
To the rear, the home opens into a stunning family sitting area and kitchen arrangement, thoughtfully designed to create the true heart of the home. The kitchen itself is fitted with an excellent range of cabinetry complemented by granite work surfaces and a beautiful Aga cooker, while French doors and dual aspect windows flood the space with natural light. The adjoining family area offers excellent versatility for modern day living, ideal for both relaxed evenings and social occasions. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms alongside a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, separate shower enclosure and elegant contemporary fittings. The second floor is dedicated to an impressive additional bedroom suite benefitting from fitted storage, eaves access and a modern ensuite shower room, creating a peaceful and private upper floor retreat.
Externally, the rear garden is a standout feature of the home, offering a substantial lawned garden framed by mature trees and established shrubbery, alongside a generous paved patio area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining throughout the warmer months.
Combining substantial family accommodation, exceptional presentation and one of Harborne's most prestigious residential settings within the Moor Pool Estate, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly outstanding home.
Area
Carless Avenue occupies a prime position within the historic Moor Pool Estate, one of Harborne's most sought-after residential settings renowned for its Arts & Crafts architecture, tree-lined surroundings and exceptional sense of community. Originally designed in the early 20th century by architects J.H. Hare and Barry Parker, the estate continues to retain its distinctive character and conservation appeal, offering a unique lifestyle setting within close reach of Birmingham city centre.
The property is ideally placed for access to Harborne High Street, where residents can enjoy an excellent selection of independent cafés, popular restaurants and everyday shopping amenities, including Waitrose and Marks & Spencer Foodhall. The nearby Moor Pool Hall, tennis courts, parkland and community facilities further enhance the area's village-style atmosphere.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Birmingham and wider Medical Quarter are all within easy reach, making the location particularly attractive for professionals and academics. Excellent transport connections also provide straightforward access into Birmingham city centre, the A38 and the wider motorway network including the M5 and M6.
Families are exceptionally well served by a range of highly regarded schooling options nearby, including Harborne Primary School alongside a number of respected independent and secondary schools across Edgbaston, including the King Edward Foundation Schools, The Priory School, Hallfield Preparatory School and Edgbaston High School for Girls.
Leisure facilities are plentiful, with Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre, Harborne Golf Club and Edgbaston Priory Club all close by, while surrounding green spaces and walkways further contribute to the area's outstanding lifestyle appeal.
A feel for the area
Connected for everyday life
100%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
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Getting about
1.4 milesto University Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 7.6 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 12.7 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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