Property description

‘Courtyards’ offers a unique opportunity for those discerning buyers with an extended family or looking to acquire a home that will serve an aged relative or dependent teenager as the accommodation on offer consists of an architecturally designed principle house with an integrated two bedroom bungalow which also enjoys its own separate entrance both enjoy an exceptional standard of high quality appointments throughout standing in a lovely private position in one of Wolverhamptons most prestigious locations on the fringe of Tettenhall Village.

 LOCATION

Church Hill Drive lies at the heart of Stockwell End which has always been considered to be the prime location within Wolverhampton and its surrounds.  Courtyards stands in a secluded position at the end of a long drive (which serves just two other residences) with electric gates helping to afford privacy and security and behind its own, private drive and wide frontage.

The picturesque open spaces of the Upper Green are within easy walking distance as is the full range of everyday shopping facilities provided by the fashionable Tettenhall Village whilst the more extensive amenities afforded by the City Centre are within easy reach.

DESCRIPTION

Courtyards was conceived by the current sellers for their own occupation and constructed on their behalf in 1988.  There is a large two-storey main house providing comfortable family accommodation together with the benefit of an adjoining two-bedroom bungalow providing ancillary living space for dependent relatives or extended families.  Subject to planning, this space could be used for professional business purposes or as extensive leisure facilities for the main house e.g. swimming pool and sauna.

 The main house has been the subject of a continual scheme of improvements and rejuvenation in recent years with underfloor heating having been installed to the ground floor in 2007, a stunning dining kitchen being created by David Hartill of Shrewsbury in 2009 and all of the bathroom and cloakroom facilities having been re-fitted.  There is air-source central heating together with solar panels for the hot water with a traditional gas-fired boiler system serving as a back-up, the bungalow has its own full gas boiler system. 

 ACCOMMODATION

The house is entered via an attractive RECEPTION HALL with engineered oak flooring, galleried landing above, exposed brick feature walls and a well appointed GUEST CLOAKROOM with contemporary white suite with WC with concealed flush and wall hung wash basin, automatic extraction fan and integrated ceiling lighting.  The LOUNGE has engineered oak flooring, a contemporary hole-in-the-wall recessed living flame gas fire, ceiling speakers for a surround sound system, windows to two elevations and French doors into the beautiful CONSERVATORY by Richard County Conservatories which is a fine reception area with both lounge and dining areas, detailed joinery and charming views over the gardens.  The DINING KITCHEN has an extensive range of oak units with granite working surfaces, a large dining area, a comprehensive range of appliances including a Miele wine cooler, Miele dishwasher, integrated Miele steam oven, integrated Miele combination microwave and oven with the entire room having integrated ceiling lighting, a rear window, rear door and double doors to the conservatory.

There is a STUDY / SMALL SITTING ROOM with engineered oak flooring and integrated ceiling lighting, a FULL LAUNDRY with contemporary floor-mounted units with granite working surfaces, a BOOT AND CONTROL ROOM and a light and airy FULLY FITTED GYM with a range of Technogym high end equipment with engineered oak flooring, integrated ceiling lighting, French door and windows to the garden and an inter-connecting door to the bungalow. 

Stairs with turned and polished balustrading rise to the galleried LANDING which is a large space with a fitted office area by Harkin and barker with desk with drawers and filing cabinets and shelving above.  The PRINCIPAL SUITE has a double bedroom with a wide bank of fitted wardrobes and a luxuriously appointed bathroom with free standing contemporary bath with remote taps, double shower cubicle with remote controls, underfloor heating, wall hung WC, bidet and contemporary vanity unit together with a part-vaulted ceiling with inset electric roof lights.  There are THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS, two of which have fitted wardrobes and a stunning HOUSE BATHROOM with a contemporary suite. 

 THE BUNGALOW

Han an independent panelled front door with a HALL with ceiling coving and a cloaks and utility cupboard, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and a GUEST CLOAKROOM.  There is a SITTING ROOM with decorative brick chimney breast and end wall with French door and window to a CONSERVATORY matching that on the principal house.  The MAIN SUITE has a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and knee-hole dressing table and an en-suite bathroom, there is a SECOND DOUBLE BEDROOM and a BREAKFAST KITCHEN.

OUTSIDE

Courtyards stands in a lovely position within its own encircling grounds and is approached over a gated driveway serving just three properties with its own entrance at the end of the drive to a gravelled forecourt providing ample off street parking and access to the THREE CAR GARAGE with three remote controlled doors.  The GARDENS sweep around the house and have been beautifully maintained and cultivated with gently undulating lawns, beautifully stocked beds and borders with stepping stone path, terraces and patios laid in brick paviours and a flowering wisteria trained over a walkway.

PLANNING

Please note that Planning has been previously granted for a fourth garage adjoining the existing garage block and also for a further bedroom with en-suite to the first floor over the gym.  These plans have now lapsed.