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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · WS13 8DY
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About
The property really does occupy a truly enviable position being rural yet so convenient for the city centre of Lichfield with its beautiful three spire Cathedral, Minster and Stowe Pools, Beacon Park plus a wealth of classy bars and restaurants including a Michelin Star restaurant.
Lichfield also has the benefit of two railway stations - the City station operates on the cross city line giving excellent services to Birmingham stopping at other suburban holts while Trent Valley has direct links to London Euston.
The nearby A38 provides links to A50 and the M6 toll gives direct access into the national motorway network.
An enclosed porch opens into a reception hall which has a cloakroom off having a white suite comprising wash basin with cupboard beneath, a low flush WC and cloaks hanging space.
The charming L-shaped lounge has an inglenook style fireplace and adjacent TV stand with drawers. There are beams to the ceiling and the room is extremely light and airy courtesy of being dual aspect.
French style doors open into a conservatory. Across the hall is a separate dining room with a very attractive brick recessed fireplace and a built in cupboard.
The attractively appointed kitchen has a range of cream units and granite effect work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl sink and drainer. There is an Aga plus a separate hob and oven.
Tiled flooring extends into a further spacious lobby area that has built in cupboards and leads to a very pleasant breakfast room.
Also off the lobby is a utility room having a range of cupboards plus ample space for domestic appliances. From here a rear porch leads to a boiler room.
The first floor gallery landing has a built in cupboard and leads to three bedrooms. Bedroom one has fitted furniture and side window enjoying fine views.
Bedroom two also has built in wardrobes and bedroom three overlooks the front. Completing the first floor is a spacious shower room with a walk in shower, pedestal wash basin and a low flush WC.
Outside - The property is approached from the lane beyond a gated entrance with a long drive leading to a slightly elevated plot and the spacious detached double garage.
There are beautiful mature gardens that wrap around the side and rear, all abundantly stocked with variety of trees, shrubs and plants.
Notes: The land registry document does refer to rights and a copy is available upon request. We are aware there is planning consent for a new build detached property at Ashbrook Dairy Farm.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Traditional Parking: Drive & double garage Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Private Klargester system Heating: Oil (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Standard and Superfast available See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: Lichfield District Council / Tax Band G Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/08042025 The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain.
If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
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VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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