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Freehold
Offers over
£900,000
4 bed property for sale
Fox Lane, Lichfield WS134 beds
3 baths
8 receptions
EPC rating: E
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
G
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Charnwood Primary Academy 0.8 miles
- Rocklands School 0.8 miles
- Lichfield City 1.8 miles
- Lichfield Trent Valley 1.9 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Original cottage in part dates back to the 17th century
- Full of character features
- 2.2 acres of land
- Triple garage
- Inglenook fireplace
- Immaculate gardens
- Four beds & three baths
- Potential for flexible living accommodation
- Council tax band - G
- EPC rating - E
This cottage is simply the most beautiful property set amongst picturesque gardens and boasting land totalling over 2.2 acres. The original parts of the cottage date back to the 17th Century and was once owned by the Sheriff of Lichfield so there is character aplenty alongside the feeling of warmth and charm, brimming with traditional features including an Inglenook fireplace and original exposed timbers throughout the property. Benefitting from oil-fired central heating and part UPVC double-glazing. There are several reception rooms making it the perfect choice if you require flexible living accommodation. Four Bedrooms and Three Bathrooms. Well maintained, beautifully stocked gardens and your own separate oasis with a pond providing a serene space for family picnics. This property really must be viewed to appreciate not only the accommodation available but also the lifestyle that it would offer. There is ample parking and a detached triple garage. EPC rating - E
Entrance Porch
Accessed via a wooden door with glass panes and having a ceiling light point, quarry tiled floor and a wooden internal door into the
Entry Vestibule
Having a traditional, feature cast iron coal fire and stove in a brick fireplace. Ceiling light point, exposed beams, fitted over head storage cupboards, decorative picture ledges, radiator, quarry tiled floor, stairs leading to the further first floor landing, two windows to the front aspect and a door into the
Guest Wc
Having a vanity unit housing the hand wash basin and WC with a tiled surround. Wall light fitment, radiator, quarry tile flooring and a window to the side aspect
Inner Vestibule
Accessed via a step up from the Entrance Vestibule and having a ceiling light point, exposed original beams and access to the
Cellar
Accessed via timber steps and suitable for storage only
Living Room
This room is brimming with character features including a beautiful, original inglenook stone and brick fireplace with a tiled hearth, oak beam mantle and exposed original timbers to the walls and ceiling. Open access into the Garden Room and Library and a door into the Dining Room.
Library/Snug
Accessed either from the living room or the inner vestibule and fitted with a range of bookshelves, this area is a cosy haven with a window overlooking the rear garden
Garden Room
Via open access from the Living Room and having two ceiling light points, roof skylight, quarry tile floor and patio doors leading into the rear garden
Dining Room
Having a feature cast iron fireplace on a tiled hearth with an oak beam mantle and a fitted original carved oak Tudor cabinet. Original exposed beams to ceiling, radiator and a bay window overlooking the rear garden
Dining Kitchen
Being an 'L' shaped dining kitchen and fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces and a double stainless steel sink and drainer. Benefitting from an aga with an exposed oak beam above, double electric oven, dishwasher and space for an under-counter fridge. Two ceiling light points, useful pantry cupboard, fitted dresser, part tiling to walls, staircase leading to the first floor, duel aspect windows to the front and side and a UPVC double-glazed door into the rear garden
West Entrance Porch
Providing a further access point via a covered entrance from the front courtyard of the property and having a ceiling light point, radiator and access to the rooms on the west side of the house.
Laundry Room
Fitted with wall and base units with roll top work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink with drainer. Space with plumbing for a washing machine and further appliance space. Ceiling strip light, laundry airer, floor standing central heating boiler and a window to the rear aspect
Playroom/Snug
Having exposed beams to the ceiling, Velux window, radiator, window to the front aspect and double doors into the
Home Office/Studio
Having a feature exposed brick fireplace, exposed timbers with fitted light points, Velux window, tiled floor, window and patio doors into the rear garden
West Vestibule
Having a useful storage cupboard. Ceiling light point, loft access, exposed timbers and two radiators. Access into the
Boot Room
Having a Velux window, exposed timbers, quarry tiled floor, UPVC door into the rear garden and a stable door to access to the front courtyard
First Floor Landing
Accessed via the staircase in the Kitchen and having a fitted storage cupboard, ceiling light point, loft access, exposed timbers and a radiator.
Master Bedroom And Dressing Area
A beautifully light room benefitting from fitted wardrobes providing hanging and storage space. Ceiling light point, exposed timbers to the ceiling and walls, three radiators, two windows overlooking the rear garden and a window overlooking the front aspect. Door into the
En-Suite
Having a fully enclosed, tiled cubicle with a mains powered overhead shower fitment, vanity hand wash basin, bidet and a close-coupled WC. Two ceiling light points, exposed timber to ceiling, part tiling to walls, towel radiator and a window to the side aspect
Bedroom Two
With plenty of fitted wardrobes and storage furniture providing ample hanging and shelving space. Wall light fitment, radiator and a window to the rear aspect
Family Bathroom
Having a four-piece suite comprising of a panelled bath, vanity hand wash basin, bidet and a close-coupled WC. Two ceiling light points, Velux window, part tiling to walls, fitted cupboard, radiator, towel radiator and a window to the front aspect
East Side First Floor Landing
Accessed via the staircase in the Entrance Vestibule and having a ceiling light point, exposed timbers, loft access and a radiator
Bedroom Three
With a range of fitted storage furniture providing hanging and storage space. Radiator and a window to the front aspect
Bedroom Four
Having original exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling. Radiator and duel aspect windows to the rear and side
Bathroom
Comprising of a panelled bath with an overhead mains shower fitment, vanity hand wash basin and a close-coupled WC. Ceiling light point, part tiling to walls, radiator, storage cupboard and a window to the front aspect
Outside Front
The property is accessed via Fox Lane and is set back from the road. There is a gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles as well as an original paved courtyard which in turn leads to the west side of the property and gives access to the detached triple garage. There are well established trees, shrubs and hedges which are beautifully maintained to give the authentic country cottage feel. There is also the added benefit of the west side entrance door and a covered brick porch allows access through into the west vestibule.
The front of the property also benefits from its own piece of tranquility, almost like a small island for picnics and family time with a pond, bridge and plenty of greenery
Triple Garage
Formerly a stable block for the cottage, the triple garages have up and over doors for vehicular access. There are also personnel doors into the garages which have light and power.
Rear Garden
This garden is an absolute gem and would be any keen gardeners dream, like a photo from a storybook and so full of life and colour. From manicured lawns to preened hedges and fragrant plants, vegetable gardens, garden pond and long paths with the chirping of birds. Sheds, greenhouse and log store. The list is endless and we could go on and on describing this wonderful garden
Land To The Rear
There are approximately 2.2 acres of agricultural land to the rear of the property.
There are no permissions in place or covenants that the current seller is aware of
Agents Note
We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. There is
no mains gas available. Heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler to a radiator system. We believe hot water is also
provided from the oil boiler. There is an Aga in the kitchen for cooking and providing additional
heating
Entrance Porch
Accessed via a wooden door with glass panes and having a ceiling light point, quarry tiled floor and a wooden internal door into the
Entry Vestibule
Having a traditional, feature cast iron coal fire and stove in a brick fireplace. Ceiling light point, exposed beams, fitted over head storage cupboards, decorative picture ledges, radiator, quarry tiled floor, stairs leading to the further first floor landing, two windows to the front aspect and a door into the
Guest Wc
Having a vanity unit housing the hand wash basin and WC with a tiled surround. Wall light fitment, radiator, quarry tile flooring and a window to the side aspect
Inner Vestibule
Accessed via a step up from the Entrance Vestibule and having a ceiling light point, exposed original beams and access to the
Cellar
Accessed via timber steps and suitable for storage only
Living Room
This room is brimming with character features including a beautiful, original inglenook stone and brick fireplace with a tiled hearth, oak beam mantle and exposed original timbers to the walls and ceiling. Open access into the Garden Room and Library and a door into the Dining Room.
Library/Snug
Accessed either from the living room or the inner vestibule and fitted with a range of bookshelves, this area is a cosy haven with a window overlooking the rear garden
Garden Room
Via open access from the Living Room and having two ceiling light points, roof skylight, quarry tile floor and patio doors leading into the rear garden
Dining Room
Having a feature cast iron fireplace on a tiled hearth with an oak beam mantle and a fitted original carved oak Tudor cabinet. Original exposed beams to ceiling, radiator and a bay window overlooking the rear garden
Dining Kitchen
Being an 'L' shaped dining kitchen and fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces and a double stainless steel sink and drainer. Benefitting from an aga with an exposed oak beam above, double electric oven, dishwasher and space for an under-counter fridge. Two ceiling light points, useful pantry cupboard, fitted dresser, part tiling to walls, staircase leading to the first floor, duel aspect windows to the front and side and a UPVC double-glazed door into the rear garden
West Entrance Porch
Providing a further access point via a covered entrance from the front courtyard of the property and having a ceiling light point, radiator and access to the rooms on the west side of the house.
Laundry Room
Fitted with wall and base units with roll top work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink with drainer. Space with plumbing for a washing machine and further appliance space. Ceiling strip light, laundry airer, floor standing central heating boiler and a window to the rear aspect
Playroom/Snug
Having exposed beams to the ceiling, Velux window, radiator, window to the front aspect and double doors into the
Home Office/Studio
Having a feature exposed brick fireplace, exposed timbers with fitted light points, Velux window, tiled floor, window and patio doors into the rear garden
West Vestibule
Having a useful storage cupboard. Ceiling light point, loft access, exposed timbers and two radiators. Access into the
Boot Room
Having a Velux window, exposed timbers, quarry tiled floor, UPVC door into the rear garden and a stable door to access to the front courtyard
First Floor Landing
Accessed via the staircase in the Kitchen and having a fitted storage cupboard, ceiling light point, loft access, exposed timbers and a radiator.
Master Bedroom And Dressing Area
A beautifully light room benefitting from fitted wardrobes providing hanging and storage space. Ceiling light point, exposed timbers to the ceiling and walls, three radiators, two windows overlooking the rear garden and a window overlooking the front aspect. Door into the
En-Suite
Having a fully enclosed, tiled cubicle with a mains powered overhead shower fitment, vanity hand wash basin, bidet and a close-coupled WC. Two ceiling light points, exposed timber to ceiling, part tiling to walls, towel radiator and a window to the side aspect
Bedroom Two
With plenty of fitted wardrobes and storage furniture providing ample hanging and shelving space. Wall light fitment, radiator and a window to the rear aspect
Family Bathroom
Having a four-piece suite comprising of a panelled bath, vanity hand wash basin, bidet and a close-coupled WC. Two ceiling light points, Velux window, part tiling to walls, fitted cupboard, radiator, towel radiator and a window to the front aspect
East Side First Floor Landing
Accessed via the staircase in the Entrance Vestibule and having a ceiling light point, exposed timbers, loft access and a radiator
Bedroom Three
With a range of fitted storage furniture providing hanging and storage space. Radiator and a window to the front aspect
Bedroom Four
Having original exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling. Radiator and duel aspect windows to the rear and side
Bathroom
Comprising of a panelled bath with an overhead mains shower fitment, vanity hand wash basin and a close-coupled WC. Ceiling light point, part tiling to walls, radiator, storage cupboard and a window to the front aspect
Outside Front
The property is accessed via Fox Lane and is set back from the road. There is a gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles as well as an original paved courtyard which in turn leads to the west side of the property and gives access to the detached triple garage. There are well established trees, shrubs and hedges which are beautifully maintained to give the authentic country cottage feel. There is also the added benefit of the west side entrance door and a covered brick porch allows access through into the west vestibule.
The front of the property also benefits from its own piece of tranquility, almost like a small island for picnics and family time with a pond, bridge and plenty of greenery
Triple Garage
Formerly a stable block for the cottage, the triple garages have up and over doors for vehicular access. There are also personnel doors into the garages which have light and power.
Rear Garden
This garden is an absolute gem and would be any keen gardeners dream, like a photo from a storybook and so full of life and colour. From manicured lawns to preened hedges and fragrant plants, vegetable gardens, garden pond and long paths with the chirping of birds. Sheds, greenhouse and log store. The list is endless and we could go on and on describing this wonderful garden
Land To The Rear
There are approximately 2.2 acres of agricultural land to the rear of the property.
There are no permissions in place or covenants that the current seller is aware of
Agents Note
We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. There is
no mains gas available. Heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler to a radiator system. We believe hot water is also
provided from the oil boiler. There is an Aga in the kitchen for cooking and providing additional
heating
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Hunters - Lichfield
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