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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · WS14 9ED
For saleReduced £15k (−3.8%) on 26 OctListed 195 days
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About
Set within walking distance of the city centre is this charming character cottage, benefitting from two double bedrooms plus loft studio, off road parking and a secluded garden with a pleasant open aspect to the rear.
Being an ideal downsize or young family home, this delightful character cottage retains a wealth of character throughout alongside modernised interiors, replaced windows with acoustic glazing and a conversion of the garage to provide a versatile home office.
The central reception hall opens into two reception rooms, a modern kitchen and ground floor shower room, with two double bedrooms set to the first floor serviced by a family bathroom.
A second floor conversion provides an ideal study or occasional bedroom, and views across the King Edwards playing fields can be appreciated from this room.
Outside, there is off road parking for one vehicle, and gated access opens into the secluded rear garden which also leads into the home office.
Borrowcop Cottage is ideally positioned for access to both the city centre on foot and to nearby commuter routes amenities and schools.
The handsome city centre and its excellent amenities can be reached within a few minutes walk, where an array of pubs, cafes and restaurants and supermarkets can be found.
Leisure and cultural pursuits can be enjoyed at the Garrick Theatre historic medieval Cathedral and Beacon Park, an area of over 70 acres of community gardens and parkland, and the city hosts a variety of community events and festivals catered to music, art and food throughout the year.
Borrowcop Cottage lies within catchment for the highly regarded Kings Edwards Secondary school, with a number of Primary schools also nearby.
Borrowcop Cottage offers an excellent base for commuters, having convenient access to the A515, A38 and M6 Toll, there are two rail stations in Lichfield providing direct links to Birmingham and London (in 80 minutes) and the International airports of Birmingham and East Midlands airports are both within a comfortable drive.
Lounge - 4.86 x 3.67m (15'11" x 12'0") - Dining Room - 3.64 x 3.21m (11'11" x 10'6" ) - Kitchen - 3.6 x 2.58m (11'9" x 8'5") - Shower Room - 1.9 x 1.48m (6'2" x 4'10") - Master Bedroom - 4.24 x 3.1m (13'10" x 10'2") - Bedroom Two - 3.7 x 3.62m (12'1" x 11'10" ) - Family Bathroom - 3.6 x 1.82m (11'9" x 5'11") - Loft Studio/Occasional Bedroom - 2.63 x 2.52m (8'7" x 8'3" ) - Office - 3.85 x 2.22m (12'7" x 7'3") -
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