Property description
A landmark within the village Conservation Area, this detached Victorian house of great character has recently undergone a complete programme of re-modelling. It now reflects the desires and needs of a modern family and has the exceptional Energy Rating of C, rarely seen for this age of home.
We understand from our clients that this delightful Victorian home was originally built for glass maker Thomas Webb of Stourbridge. The property retains many period features including Minton tiles, deep skirtings, moulded coving and ceiling roses which blend alongside the more modern elements of underfloor heating, a large Orangery that is open plan to the Kitchen and snug sitting room, en-suite shower rooms and carefully added insulation. In addition to the main house there is a further brick built Coach House which has Planning Permission to be converted to an annexe.Penkridge is ideally situated for commuting to the Midlands with its mainline railway station and rapid access to the M6 at Junction 13 (north) or junction 12 (south), the M6 Toll is just beyond J12.\"The Firs\" is a pleasant walk away from the village centre, where you will find a variety of individual shops which include two butchers, a bakery and supermarket with Post Office. For further information on what the village has to offer visit www.heatherstern.co.uk
THE ACCOMMODATION
VESTIBULE
with lantern light and period stained glass door to
RECEPTION HALL
This long hallway has panelled doors to dining room, lounge and breakfast kitchen, tall radiator, turned stairs to the first floor.To the rear there is a door to the cellar and french window to the Orangery.
DINING ROOM - 15' 11'' x 14' 0'' (4.85m x 4.27m)
double glazed sash window to front, radiator below, further tall radiator, period fireplace, moulded coving, ceiling rose
SITTING ROOM - 15' 10'' x 13' 11'' (4.82m x 4.25m)
double glazed sash windows to front and side, Bath stone fireplace with hearth for open fire, moulded coving, two radiators
CLOAKS AREA
with stone effect ceramic floor tiles, radiator, cloaks cupboard and door to
GUEST W.C.
contemporary white suite of close coupled w.c. and wall-mounted basin, double glazed sash window to side, ceramic floor tiles
FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN - 17' 10'' x 12' 11'' (5.43m x 3.93m)
two double glazed sash windows to side, luxuriously fitted with Ivory base units, deep drawer packs and matching wall units, integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher, fitted double oven/grill, AEG ceramic hob with extractor over, gas fired Aga with concealed lighting over, granite preparation surfaces, inset double sink with mixer tap, inset downlighters and two chandelier light fittings, tile floor with electric underfloor heating
AMDEGA ORANGERY - 27' 3'' x 12' 2'' (8.30m x 3.72m)
cream floor tiles with underfloor heating, four french windows into the garden, downlighters to solid area of roofing, fitted blinds, french windows to hall, wide opening to
SNUG SITTING ROOM - 10' 3'' x 12' 8'' (3.12m x 3.85m)
double glazed sash window to side, open fireplace with black hood over, two arched alcoves, tiled floor with underfloor heating, inset down lighters to ceiling, two wall lights
LANDING
double glazed sash window over stairs, radiator, period panelled doors to the four bedrooms and bathroom
BEDROOM ONE - 16' 1'' x 13' 11'' (4.89m x 4.25m)
double glazed sash windows to front and side, radiators below, moulded coving and ceiling rose, panelled doors to dressing room and to
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
glass screen to wide walk-in shower unit, Grohe large head and hand held shower, wash hand basin, bidet and close coupled w.c., towel rail/radiator, double glazed sash window, tiled floor with electric underfloor heating, tiling to walls,
DRESSING ROOM - 12' 0'' x 6' 8'' (3.65m x 2.04m)
double glazed sash window to front, radiator below, open fitted clothes storage system with varied length hanging rails and open shelving
BEDROOM TWO - 16' 1'' x 14' 1'' including en-suite (4.90m x 4.29m including en-suite)
double glazed sash windows to front and side, two radiators, period fireplace, door to
EN-SUITE SHOWER
with corner shower tray, basin and close coupled w.c., ceramic (slate effect) floor tiles, tiling to walls with mosaic dado, light/extractor
BEDROOM THREE - 12' 8'' x 12' 4'' (3.87m x 3.76m)
double glazed sash window to side, radiator below, inset downlighters
BEDROOM FOUR - 10' 6'' x 13' 0'' (3.19m x 3.97m)
double glazed sash window to side, radiator below, inset downlighters
BATHROOM
double glazed sash window to side, radiator below, luxuriously fitted with white suite of free standing bath with pillar taps, pedestal hand basin, close coupled w.c. and wide corner shower with Grohe large head and hand held shower, towel rail/radiator, tiled floor with underfloor heating and matching wall tiles, inset downlighters
CELLAR - 12' 1'' x 12' 9'' (3.69m x 3.89m)
accessed from the rear hall the cellar has two areas:Cellar room with plumbing for automatic washing machine, belfast sink, cold settles, radiator, brick floor and vaulted ceiling.Boiler Room:with Ethos 54C combi gas central heating boiler and controls for underfloor heating system
OUTSIDE
With high brick walls and mature trees the house is largely screened from St Michael's Road and has tall wrought-iron gates controlled by a security system opening onto the wide gravelled driveway which extends to the front and side of the house affording ample parking space.
REAR GARDEN
\"The Firs\" is set in attractive gardens, large enough to enjoy but not too difficult for maintenance by busy modern families. There are stone patios, shaped lawn and mixed shrub planting, all of which can be enjoyed from the Orangery. The boundaries are enclosed by walling and fencing and maturing planting provides privacy.
PLANNING PERMISSION
There is full Planning Permission to convert the Coach House to a two bedroom, two bathroom annexe with a new double garage to the front. Foundations for the extension are already laid. Plans are available for inspection. Plans are available for inspection.
TENURE
We understand that the property is Freehold: verification of this should be obtained from the vendors' solicitors.
SERVICES
We understand that mains services are connected to the property but purchasers should confirm this with the relevant provider.
EA0155
20.05.15
Property Features :
- Beautiful Detached Victorian House
- Impressive Entrance Hall with Minton Tiles
- Sitting Room with Bath Stone Fireplace
- Dining Room with Period Fireplace
- Large Kitchen with gas fired Aga
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