Property description

The Gables is an historically interesting and significant property located within the Penkhull Conservation Area and it is one of the original properties which formed part of the Penkhull Garden Village Scheme.

The house was built in 1912 and has an open outlook to both the front and rear with an ideal South/South West aspect to the rear garden which is mainly lawned but features several mature beech trees.

There is a sweeping in and out driveway to the front of the property which leads to the double garage whilst the accommodation within the house is notable for four bedrooms and three reception rooms though we anticipate that buyers will wish to carry out a considerable scheme of restoration and refurbishment with particular focus on the kitchen and bathroom facilities.

The tiles to the fireplace in the sitting room are thought to have been made by the famous potter Bernard Moore (1850-1935) and are typical of his flambe ware and we understand that it is made up of 223 tiles each of which is different!

In addition, John Wain (1925-1994) the local novelist, who later became Professor of Poetry at Oxford University, lived at The Gables from the age of three and in his book Sprightly Running (an autobiography written in 1962) he records his many memories of the house and wrote \"I could lie in bed on a summers night and hear the scrunch, scrunch of cows cropping the grass over the fence\" and... \"standing in the lounge you could see the opposite slope of the valleys for about ten miles\".

We believe that when you visit this property you too will appreciate what a wonderful place to live this will be. We look forward to accompanying you on your visit.

To arrange an appointment please e-mail enquiries@austerberry.co.uk or by calling Helen Collins at our Hartshill office on 01782 660800.

Property Features :

• Premier Penkhull Location
• Four Bedrooms
• Three Reception Rooms
• Extensive South Facing Gardens
• Selective Modernisation and Restoration Required