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ILove homes® are offering for sale this substantial and beautifully presented five-bedroom period residence combining a wealth of original character with spacious and versatile family living accommodation arranged over three floors.
Located and backing onto the Walsall Arboretum Parkland with its recreational facilities and pleasant walks, amenities are available nearby including public transport services passing along Mellish Road and convenience shops in the Butts within reasonable walking distance.
There are also schools both state and private for children of all ages available within easy distance including Queen Mary's Grammar and High Schools and Hydesville Tower and Mayfield Schools.
Approached via a block-paved driveway with landscaped fore gardens, the property retains many charming original features including leaded stained glass windows, Minton tiled flooring, picture rails and feature fireplaces, while benefiting from tasteful modern upgrades throughout.
The welcoming vestibule and reception hall create an immediate sense of character and grandeur, leading to three generous reception rooms.
The impressive lounge features a bay window and French doors opening to the rear garden, a feature fireplace with inset log burner, and Karndean flooring.
The elegant dining room enjoys a beautiful stained glass bay window and period fireplace, while the cosy sitting room offers fitted dressers and a further log burner.
Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the stunning open-plan dining kitchen and family room, thoughtfully designed for modern family life and entertaining.
Flooded with natural light from four Velux windows and bi-fold doors to the garden, the space offers an extensive range of fitted units, breakfast bar, integrated appliances and ample dining and seating areas.
A stylish ground floor wet room completes the accommodation on this level.
To the first floor are three excellent double bedrooms, all enjoying period features and generous proportions, together with a luxurious family bathroom featuring a freestanding claw-foot bath, walk-in shower and underfloor heating.
A separate WC adds further convenience. The second floor provides two additional bedrooms, including a large principal guest room with fitted storage and access to extensive under-eaves storage space.
Externally, the property enjoys a substantial and beautifully maintained rear garden with multiple patio seating areas, mature trees and shrubs, raised beds, greenhouse, shed, ornamental pond, fruit bushes and chicken coop, creating a superb outdoor environment for both relaxation and family living.
A particular feature is the fully insulated summer house with power, lighting and double glazing, ideal for use as a home office, studio or entertaining space.
Further benefits include a side garage with utility area, CCTV security system, double glazing and gas central heating throughout.
This exceptional family home offers an outstanding blend of period elegance, modern comfort and extensive living space in a highly desirable setting.
For viewings, contact iLove homes in the first instance.
On the Ground Floor: Vestibule Reception Hall Double Cellar Impressive Lounge - 5.81m x 4.27m (19'1 x 14'1) Dining Room - 5.21m x 4.27m (17'1 x 14'0) Sitting Room - 3.76m x 3.07m (12'4 x 10'1) Open Plan Dining/Kitchen/Family Room - 10.92m x 2.84m (35'10 x 9'4) Downstairs Wet Room Side Garage - 3.66m x 2.74m (12'0 x 9'0) On the First Floor: First Floor Landing Bedroom One - 5.18m x 4.27m (17'1 x 14'0) Bedroom Two - 4.88m x 4.27m (16'0 x 14'0) Bedroom Four - 3.68m x 3.10m (12'1 x 10'2) Modern Bathroom - 3.15m x 3.05m (10'4 x 10'0) On the Second Floor: Bedroom Three - 4.27m x 4.27m (14'0 x 14'0) Bedroom Five - 4.27m x 2.57m (14'0 x 8'5) Large Storage Room Outside - Fore Garden - with two cctv cameras and having block paved driveway and path, twin lawns, shrubs and trees.
Large Rear Garden - two cctv cameras, paved patio area, security light, outside tap, steps lead down to additional block paved patio area, shaped lawn with well stocked side borders, trees and shrubs, additional seating area, further trees and shrubs, greenhouse, useful shed, raised beds, chicken coup, fruit bushes, ornamental pond and: Large Summer House - 3.91m x 3.05m (12'10 x 10'0) - being fully insulated and having PVCu double glazed patio door and windows, laminate flooring, dimmable lighting and power, external lighting and consumer unit.
Viewings Please contact iLove homes. Viewings are strictly by appointment only Tenure We are advised by the seller that the property is freehold.
We have not sought to verify the legal title of the property, we would urge buyers to obtain verification from their solicitor.
Measurements All measurements are approximate and are supplied for guidance only, as such they must not be considered to be entirely accurate Photography Please be advised that some images included in our marketing materials feature virtual staging techniques designed to illustrate the property’s potential appearance; these digitally altered images do not represent its current condition Money Laundering Regulations Prospective purchasers will be asked to produce photographic identification and proof of residency once a deal has been agreed in principle
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