3 bedroom house

Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0EN

Guide Price

£1,250,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Jun 2022
  • Removed: Dec 2022
  • 0.3 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse

Property Tags: N/A

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Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Jun 2022
  • Removed: Dec 2022
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse
  • Property Tags: N/A
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A charming period property stylishly improved and set in an idyllic semi-rural location between the sought-after villages of Shenstone & Stonnall

ACCOMMODATION
Ground floor: reception hall, dining room, family room, living room, country kitchen/breakfast room, utility, shower room, door leading down to the cellar.
First floor: Three double bedrooms, family bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds: Private gated entrance, sweeping driveway, detached double garage and separate storeroom, with flexible accommodation above (currently used as a gym). Beautiful grounds featuring gardens, orchard and outdoor entertaining area.

In all approximately 0.3 acres
EPC Rating: F

Situation - Lynn Cottage is located in between the highly sought-after villages of Shenstone and Stonnall. Both villages provide a good range of amenities with Shenstone in particular having a post office, train station with fantastic commuter trains between Lichfield and Birmingham New Street, several public houses and eateries. More comprehensive amenities can be found in the nearby city of Lichfield which has a superb range of shops and restaurants. Good schooling is prevalent in the area including Lichfield Cathedral School, King Edward VI School, The Friary School and Netherstowe and local primaries include St Peter’s and Greysbrooke Primary School.

The attractive location has the major benefits of excellent transport links including easy access to the A5, A38 and M6 Toll. Train services run regularly from Shenstone railway station to Birmingham and from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Euston.

Distances - Sutton Coldfield town centre 6.4 miles
Birmingham City Centre 9.4 miles
Birmingham International/NEC 20.5 miles
Lichfield 5 miles
M6 (J7) 7.8 miles
M6 Toll (T3) 9.3 miles
(Distances are approximate)

Description Of Property - The property is approached via a private electric-gated gravel driveway leading past the double garage and around to the main house, providing ample space for parking. Overlooking the surrounding greenbelt with un-spoilt views, the property offers idyllic semi-rural living.

Lynn Cottage is a home full of character with many original features sympathetically improved to bring a contemporary stylish décor theme throughout.

The chocolate box entrance with open fronted porch and stable front entrance door invite you into the downstairs accommodation. The original farmhouse dates back to 1715 and has been extended over the years to create a family home. From the reception hall is the spacious living room boasting traditional features with brick-built fireplace, exposed beams and oak flooring for cosy evenings. The family room is a versatile space which for the current owners is a music room and office; a great space to work from home with views over the manicured front gardens. Following the hall down past the living room is the dining room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The farmhouse kitchen is full of character with wall and base units along with two Belfast sinks, Aga and original red flag stone floor.

Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility with further Belfast sink, and shower room.

A door off the hall leads downstairs to an extensive cellar which could provide additional conversion opportunities for any new owners.

The upstairs accommodation comprises of three double bedrooms, all double aspect and with stunning oak flooring and exposed beams. The family bathroom has a contemporary feel with walk in-shower and a free-standing roll top bath tub.

Gardens And Grounds - The driveway provides ample space for parking. The gardens surrounding the property overlook the stunning local greenbelt, a truly idyllic spot. By virtue of the plot the gardens wrap around the house providing various spaces to enjoy including an outdoor entertainment area which can be accessed via the kitchen, a private fore garden with lawned area for family time and an orchard adjacent to the garage.

The double garage is a useful space for parking vehicles within which is a staircase to the first-floor flexible space currently used as a gym. A further storeroom provides useful space for waste bins and other items.

Services - We understand that mains water and electricity and sewerage are connected. Heating is via an oil-fired system.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items mentioned in the sales particulars are to be included in the sale price. All others are specifically excluded but may be available by separate arrangement.

Directions - Take the A5127 (Lichfield Road) from Mere Green towards Shenstone. Straight on at the first island and at the roundabout on the A5127 (Birmingham Road) in Shenstone turn left into Pinfold Hill. Pass Shenstone train station on the left-hand side and proceed along Lynn Lane. The property is on the right-hand side identified by the agent’s board.

Terms - Tenure: We are verbally advised that the property is Freehold

Local authority: Lichfield District Council,

Tax band: G

Viewings - All viewings are strictly by prior appointment with agents Aston Knowles .

Disclaimer - Important notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular interest to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check all of the information for you. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. Photographs are reproduced for general information and cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale.

Photographs taken June 2022
Particulars prepared June 2022

Epc Rating - EPC Rating : F

Broadband Average Speed In Area - Broadband Average speed in area : 75 Mbps

Council Tax Band - COUNCIL TAX BAND : G
LICHFIELD



Marketed by: Aston Knowles, Sutton Coldfield

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