Keepers Cottage
London Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9QR
Guide Price
£1,500,000
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Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Apr 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
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- Land Tags: Paddock
A deceptively spacious contemporary cottage, beautifully finished with stunning views of the surrounding gardens.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground floor: reception hall, study, drawing room, WC, kitchen/diner/family room, utility, cinema room
First floor: principal bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, bedrooms two and three, family bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds: Triple garage with gym above, annexe, driveway with ample parking, established gardens.
Approximate gross internal floor area of the main house 3,076 sq. ft (286 sq. m).
EPC Rating: D
Situation - The property is situated off London Road on a 2.5 acre plot, a couple of hundred yards before the Swinfen Interchange roundabout, just past Heart Of The Country. Local amenities can be found in nearby Lichfield, just a 10-minute drive away. Lichfield itself has an extensive range of shops while the choice of restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs is equally wide. Local supermarkets include Waitrose just under a mile away or Tesco Extra just under two miles away. You’re well served for leisure too, with sports centres offering activities such as squash, tennis and football. Within 20 miles or so are attractions as diverse as the Birmingham and Fazeley canal, Calke Abbey, the National Memorial Arboretum and Cannock Chase.
Schooling in the area includes SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy, Chadsmead Primary Academy, Willows Primary, The Friary, King Edward VI and Lichfield Cathedral School are just a few of the local schools with excellent reputations. Purchasers are advised to check with the local council for up-to-date school catchment areas.
Located just off the A38 providing direct access to the central motorway network. There are regular rail services from Lichfield City station to Birmingham New Street and fast trains from Lichfield Trent Valley station direct to London Euston taking about one and a half hours.
Distances - Sutton Coldfield town centre 6.8 miles
Birmingham City Centre 16.2 miles
Birmingham International/NEC 17.5 miles
Lichfield 4.3 miles
M6 (J7) 10.2 miles
M6 Toll (T3) 6.2 miles
(Distances are approximate)
Description Of Property - As you enter the property through the porch, you will notice the beautiful stained-glass window in the door to the reception hall the reception hall you will be pleasantly surprised at the space this cottage provides. The front part of the cottage retains many original, traditional features while the living accommodation to the rear provides a modern twist. All of the internal doors are traditional cottage doors.
To the left of the reception hall is the study with exposed beams and feature fireplace, providing a cosy space to work from home. To the right is the drawing room featuring a large brick-built fireplace, stunning exposed beams and a charming window seat. The garden can also be accessed via sliding glass doors from the drawing room. Just before the kitchen is the WC, with stunningly unique décor.
The kitchen/snug/dining area truly is the heart of this beautiful home. With skylights and bi-folding doors across the length of the room, the kitchen/snug/dining area is flooded with natural light. Having been fitted less than a year ago, the Shaker kitchen is immaculately presented with a range of floor and base units and an island in the centre with complementary worktops.
Integrated appliances include two fridges, freezer, wine chiller and dishwasher. The cupboards have been carefully designed to include useful storage solutions and integrated waste bins. Beyond the kitchen is the utility room with Shaker units, belfast sink, integrated washing machine and tumble dryer and access to the garden.
The kitchen/snug/dining area features herringbone flooring with underfloor heating throughout and an internal speaker system. Just off the dining area is a cinema room, perfect for entertaining guests or having a relaxing night in.
The upstairs accommodation comprises of three double bedrooms and family bathroom. The principal bedroom boasts fabulous views of the garden with large windows providing plenty of natural light and is accessed via the dressing room. The dressing room contains plenty of built-in wardrobes and a dressing unit in the centre of the room with additional drawers and luxury seating. The principal en-suite shower room features sleek design with herringbone style flooring and walk-in shower.
Bedrooms two and three are generously-sized double bedrooms. The family bathroom with freestanding bath and shower completes the upstairs accommodation.
Gardens And Grounds - The property is set back off London Road behind electric gates, the driveway provides ample space for parking.
The rear garden is vast with established plants and trees and gated paddock to the rear of the plot. The bi-folding doors from the kitchen lead onto a patio area, perfect for entertaining and al-fresco dining in the summer months. The grounds include a triple garage with the floor above the garage converted into a gym, a separate annexe, stables and a tackroom.
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, electricity are connected. The heating is system is oil.
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 - From the office at 8 High Street, head south-east on High Street/A5127 towards Coleshill Street. Continue onto Coleshill Street before turning right onto Tamworth Road/A453. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto London Road/A38. At Swinfen interchange, take the 4th exit and stay on London Road/A38. Continue on London Road past Swinfen Hall and the property is located at the next right turn off London Road.
Viewings - All viewings are strictly by prior appointment with agents Aston Knowles .
Terms - Tenure: Freehold
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 March 2022
Particulars prepared March 2022
Marketed by: Aston Knowles, Sutton Coldfield
ACCOMMODATION
Ground floor: reception hall, study, drawing room, WC, kitchen/diner/family room, utility, cinema room
First floor: principal bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, bedrooms two and three, family bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds: Triple garage with gym above, annexe, driveway with ample parking, established gardens.
Approximate gross internal floor area of the main house 3,076 sq. ft (286 sq. m).
EPC Rating: D
Situation - The property is situated off London Road on a 2.5 acre plot, a couple of hundred yards before the Swinfen Interchange roundabout, just past Heart Of The Country. Local amenities can be found in nearby Lichfield, just a 10-minute drive away. Lichfield itself has an extensive range of shops while the choice of restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs is equally wide. Local supermarkets include Waitrose just under a mile away or Tesco Extra just under two miles away. You’re well served for leisure too, with sports centres offering activities such as squash, tennis and football. Within 20 miles or so are attractions as diverse as the Birmingham and Fazeley canal, Calke Abbey, the National Memorial Arboretum and Cannock Chase.
Schooling in the area includes SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy, Chadsmead Primary Academy, Willows Primary, The Friary, King Edward VI and Lichfield Cathedral School are just a few of the local schools with excellent reputations. Purchasers are advised to check with the local council for up-to-date school catchment areas.
Located just off the A38 providing direct access to the central motorway network. There are regular rail services from Lichfield City station to Birmingham New Street and fast trains from Lichfield Trent Valley station direct to London Euston taking about one and a half hours.
Distances - Sutton Coldfield town centre 6.8 miles
Birmingham City Centre 16.2 miles
Birmingham International/NEC 17.5 miles
Lichfield 4.3 miles
M6 (J7) 10.2 miles
M6 Toll (T3) 6.2 miles
(Distances are approximate)
Description Of Property - As you enter the property through the porch, you will notice the beautiful stained-glass window in the door to the reception hall the reception hall you will be pleasantly surprised at the space this cottage provides. The front part of the cottage retains many original, traditional features while the living accommodation to the rear provides a modern twist. All of the internal doors are traditional cottage doors.
To the left of the reception hall is the study with exposed beams and feature fireplace, providing a cosy space to work from home. To the right is the drawing room featuring a large brick-built fireplace, stunning exposed beams and a charming window seat. The garden can also be accessed via sliding glass doors from the drawing room. Just before the kitchen is the WC, with stunningly unique décor.
The kitchen/snug/dining area truly is the heart of this beautiful home. With skylights and bi-folding doors across the length of the room, the kitchen/snug/dining area is flooded with natural light. Having been fitted less than a year ago, the Shaker kitchen is immaculately presented with a range of floor and base units and an island in the centre with complementary worktops.
Integrated appliances include two fridges, freezer, wine chiller and dishwasher. The cupboards have been carefully designed to include useful storage solutions and integrated waste bins. Beyond the kitchen is the utility room with Shaker units, belfast sink, integrated washing machine and tumble dryer and access to the garden.
The kitchen/snug/dining area features herringbone flooring with underfloor heating throughout and an internal speaker system. Just off the dining area is a cinema room, perfect for entertaining guests or having a relaxing night in.
The upstairs accommodation comprises of three double bedrooms and family bathroom. The principal bedroom boasts fabulous views of the garden with large windows providing plenty of natural light and is accessed via the dressing room. The dressing room contains plenty of built-in wardrobes and a dressing unit in the centre of the room with additional drawers and luxury seating. The principal en-suite shower room features sleek design with herringbone style flooring and walk-in shower.
Bedrooms two and three are generously-sized double bedrooms. The family bathroom with freestanding bath and shower completes the upstairs accommodation.
Gardens And Grounds - The property is set back off London Road behind electric gates, the driveway provides ample space for parking.
The rear garden is vast with established plants and trees and gated paddock to the rear of the plot. The bi-folding doors from the kitchen lead onto a patio area, perfect for entertaining and al-fresco dining in the summer months. The grounds include a triple garage with the floor above the garage converted into a gym, a separate annexe, stables and a tackroom.
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, electricity are connected. The heating is system is oil.
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 - From the office at 8 High Street, head south-east on High Street/A5127 towards Coleshill Street. Continue onto Coleshill Street before turning right onto Tamworth Road/A453. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto London Road/A38. At Swinfen interchange, take the 4th exit and stay on London Road/A38. Continue on London Road past Swinfen Hall and the property is located at the next right turn off London Road.
Viewings - All viewings are strictly by prior appointment with agents Aston Knowles .
Terms - Tenure: Freehold
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 March 2022
Particulars prepared March 2022
Marketed by: Aston Knowles, Sutton Coldfield
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.