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Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a most attractive, well-proportioned and much loved home. It truly is a rural retreat in the centre of town, a remarkable and incomparable location in this market town. Leafields is superbly situated in an exclusive private road of 5 individually styled houses, set in a peaceful location but within easy walking distance of the town centre, shops, all grades of school and all amenities; including supermarkets, college of further education, sports facilities and rail station. Ideal if you are looking for a rural retreat in the centre of town! The City of Birmingham is 13.5 miles away, Worcester 19 miles, Stratford upon Avon 13 miles and the M42 with connections to M40/M5/M6 just 5 minutes drive away making it ideal for commuting to Stratford upon Avon, Birmingham, Worcester, Malvern, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Oxford, Banbury, Cheltenham and London. This superior detached property, set in a sixth of an acre plot (approx) (744 sq yds) with 69ft frontage, is a most elegant double fronted Georgian residence built circa 1924 of brick construction with rendered elevations forming a spacious, comfortable and desirable family home with Drawing Room, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Laundry Room, Cloakroom, Study/Office, Master Bedroom En-suite, two further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Double Garage (door height 7’6”), In and Out Cotswold stone driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. The property is set in attractive, good sized and easily maintained grounds and is secured by 6’ close boarded fencing on all boundaries with “hit and miss” feature fencing to the front of the property plus two sets of large double gates. There is a security alarm and security lights fitted to both front and rear of the property. The property is well detached and is Freehold. Leafields” is approached by a Georgian style, open feature porch with light and security light over the garden. A carved Georgian style door leads into: Reception Hall: with leaded light window to the front elevation, central heating radiator, two wall lights, ceiling light point, smoke alarm, telephone point, under stairs cloaks cupboard, double power point and fitted carpet. Doors lead of to Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and Laundry Room. DRAWING ROOM: 23’4” (into bay) x 14’3” (into inglenook fireplace) having Georgian style inglenook brick fireplace with Black Jemez living flame gas fire and Italian tile hearth and mantel (this feature was designed by the experts at “Period Living and Traditional Homes Magazine to reflect and compliment the period of the property), double glazed leaded light bay window with deep display ‘sill to the front elevation, two feature windows to the side elevation and double glazed French doors leading onto the Patio and rear garden. There are two central heating radiators, television point, sky digital point, telephone point, 7 power points, 2 dark wood wall lights with matching 3 & 4 branch ceiling lights, coved ceiling and ceiling beams. DINING ROOM: 12’ x 12’ (excluding bay) with leaded light bay window with deep display ‘sill to front elevation, central heating radiator, television point, ceiling light point, 4 power points, coved ceiling. KITCHEN: 11’9” x 9’2” having double glazed leaded light window overlooking the rear garden, central heating control and central ceiling light with fan. Fitted with a range of glossy white “Conway” units with cathedral styling detail and marble effect rolled edge working surfaces. Comprising 11 wall units, 9 base units, 2 display units, inset 1.5 sink with mixer tap and drainer. Integrated appliances include: eye level Stoves gas oven and grill, microwave & storage cupboard over and storage drawer under, four ring gas hob, AEG under counter fridge and freezer and Servis dishwasher all with matching “Conway” doors. 11 power points, Electric cooker point in cupboard. A floor mounted Halstead central heating boiler (fitted January 2003). Laundry: 7’8” x 6’2” with window overlooking the rear garden and having stainless steel single drainer sink unit with double cupboard under, plumbing for automatic washing machine, coved ceiling, ceiling light point, double power point, fitted carpet and mahogany door with decorative glass panel with canopy porch over leading to rear garden. Sliding door leads to: Cloakroom: having an obscure window to the rear elevation, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, central heating radiator, fitted carpet, ceiling light point. Bedroom 4 currently used as a Study/Office 16’7” x 7’8” in separate annexe with a half bow entrance door, secondary glazed window to the rear elevation, two telephone points, central heating radiator, 8 power points, 2 ceiling light points. From the Reception Hall a staircase with fitted carpet rises to: Landing: with double glazed leaded light window to the front elevation, fitted carpet and doors leading to Bedrooms 1 & 2. Note: There is a Stannah stair lift fitted, which can be purchased by separate negotiation if required. MASTER BEDROOM: 14’ x 11’6”(including wardrobes) having double glazed leaded light window to the front elevation, a range of Shaker mirror fronted wardrobes with cupboards over, spanning full length of the room and incorporating hanging rails, shelving and shoe racks. There is a telephone point, 2 power points, 2 wall light points, centre light point and coved ceiling. Sliding door leads to: EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 7’7” X 6’4” with double glazed leaded light window with open views to the rear elevation. Suite comprising: low level wc, tiled shower cubicle with glazed doors housing an electric shower plus wash hand basin set in full width vanity surround incorporating 2 single cupboards, double cupboard and two sets of drawers surrounded by complimentary tiling. There is a central heating radiator, coved ceiling and central light point. BEDROOM TWO: 12’3” X 12’(MAX) with double glazed leaded light window to the front elevation, further window to the side elevation, a range of fitted wardrobes comprising: 2 double wardrobes with cupboards over, 2 single half wardrobes with 12 drawers under. There is a central heating radiator, coved ceiling, telephone point, wall light point, ceiling light point, 4 power points and fitted carpet. Steps lead up to: CENTRAL LANDING: Having windows to both front and rear elevations. Airing Cupboards with double doors, hot water cylinder, electric immersion heater and slatted shelves. There are two further cupboards with double doors with hanging rail and shelving, two ceiling light points, fitted carpet and access is available to the loft. Steps lead down to: BEDROOM 3: 11’4” x 8’8” with double glazed leaded light window with open views to the rear elevation, further window to the side elevation, central heating radiator, television point, fitted wardrobe with cupboard over, built in bookshelves, 4 power points, ceiling light point and fitted carpet. FAMILY BATHROOM 6’3” X 6’ having obscure leaded light double glazed window to the rear elevation, bathroom suite comprising: low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, twin-grip panel bath with electric shower over surrounded by complimentary tiles. There is a built in vanity/medicine cabinet, central heating radiator, coved ceiling, ceiling light point. OUTSIDE: DOUBLE GARAGE: 18’2” x 16’10” (door height 7’6”) with two small windows to the side elevation, ceiling light point, power points and a range of storage shelves and cupboards. new bespoke doors fitted August 2005. REAR GARDEN: is laid to lawn with a paved patio, having herbaceous borders offering a multitude of mature shrubs, fruiting fig tree, apple and plum trees and kitchen garden. There is a brick built barbecue, garden shed and greenhouse. Access is available from both sides of the property to the front elevation. FRONT GARDEN: benefiting from a large In & Out Cotswold stone driveway offering off road parking for numerous cars. Feature flower borders with mature shrubs. The property is secured by 6’ close-boarded fencing on all boundaries with “hit & miss” feature fencing to the front of the property with two sets of large double gates. NOTE: The property lends itself to further extension having land at the right side of the property to take a 20’ x 12’ (approximately) two-storey extension. The current owner has sought information from Redditch Borough Council who have agreed in writing that, in principle, an application for such an extension would be acceptable. This letter will be passed on to the purchasers. **IT'S AN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TOO** - Due to the location of the property, the abundance of off road parking and the current residential use of the land, there is also a real opportunity to re-develop the plot, having room for multiple houses or a block of luxury town centre apartments. FIXTURES & FITTINGS: All fitted carpets are included in the sale price. SERVICES: Mains gas, electricity, water, drainage, sky digital and two telephone lines are connected. Gas central heating fitted. COUNCIL TAX: Band E WATER RATES: (unmetered) TENURE: Freehold Viewing essential. For further details email the owner
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