The Poplars, Footherly, Shenstone, WS14 OHL (Available) Ref# EPO54339

Overview

An opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds: secluded rural life, but retaining the convenience of the amenities of Sutton Coldfield, and without the excessive toil that a larger estate brings with it. A sensitively restored upgraded freehold detached house parts of which are believed to have been built during the reign of King George ll ,with five bedrooms and a self contained granny/teenager annexe

Price

£675,950

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Property Details

Location
This interesting and spacious period freehold detached country house is situated off Footherley Lane in Shenstone Wood End, equidistant from Little Hay, Aston Wood Golf Club and Shenstone village centre. It is ideally placed for the M6 toll road, the Lichfield to Birmingham New Street railway line, and bus routes.
It is set off a country lane and approached by a long drive which itself leads to the electric gated entrance and the property’s own extensive driveway and hard standing suitable for several vehicles. It has oil fired central heating and a burglar alarm.
The gardens which surround the property afford a great degree of privacy, and the lawns and patio areas are eminently suitable for play or relaxation
ENTRANCE
Entrance to this charming property is at the side, through an arched entrance leading to a wooden partially glazed front door with leaded lights and a tiled floor which leads to the inner porch area
INNER PORCH 4.19mx 1.43m
With UPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear, this has fitted storage with seating, downlighters, a tiled floor and a leaded entrance door with leaded sidelights leading to the
ENTRANCE HALL (used as a study) 4.58m x 3.02m max into alcove
With original exposed beams to the walls and ceilings, this area has a tiled floor, wall lights, electric points, an open fireplace and doors leading to the lounge and informal breakfast/ family room

GUEST CLOAKROOM 1.81m x 1.05m
With a white low flush WC and wash hand basin, a radiator and a tiled floor
BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM 4.39m x 4,50m max
With a wealth of exposed beams to the walls and ceiling, this room has a tiled floor, double glazed French windows leading to the side gardens, a double radiator, wall lights, a log/coal burning stove, a tiled hearth, a staircase off and doors leading to the games/dining room
LOUNGE 7.22m max x 4.39m
With exposed beams, ceiling light points, two double radiators, two double glazed windows, an open fireplace and feature chimney breast, a carpeted floor and a staircase off

GAMES ROOM/DINING ROOM 3.99m x3.92m
With UPVC leaded windows to the front and rear elevations, a ceramic tiled floor, a double radiator, and ceiling and wall lights
UTILITY ROOM 2.87m x 1.65m
With fitted high gloss base unit and rolled edge work surface, a ceramic tiled floor, plumbing for a washing machine and space and an electricity point for a drier
LARGE FITTED KITCHEN 9.80m x2.94m
With double glazed patio doors leading to the garden and patio and double glazed windows to the front, rear and side, a glazed roof, ceramic tiled floor, exposed brickwork, feature neon wall lighting, fitted high gloss base units, contrasting rolled edge work surfaces, with double aperture Belfast style sink, integrated appliances including: twin freezers, fridge, dishwasher, and an electric oven and hob with hot plate. The kitchen also boasts an Aga and a double radiator

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING AREA
With double glazed windows to the side and front elevations, and with a fitted storage cupboard providing seating
MASTER BEDROOM 4.03m x3.93m
With a double glazed picture window providing fabulous views across fields, two ‘Velux’ style windows , exposed beams, a double radiator and a fitted carpet
DRESSING ROOM 3.39m x 1.47m
With a double glazed window to the rear and a range of fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM TWO 2.64m x3.36m
With a double glazed window to the rear, a double radiator, shelving and cupboard space, and a fitted carpet
BEDROOM THREE 4.28 m x 2.76m
With two double glazed windows, exposed beams, a double radiator, a loft hatch, and a fitted carpet
FAMILY BATHROOM 4.43m x 3.24m
With leaded double glazed windows to the side, exposed beams, a double radiator and a white suite comprising a rolltop bath with ornate clawed feet, a wash hand basin, a low flush WC, and a shower cubicle
NURSERY/OFFICE 3.33m x 1.40m
With a double glazed window to the side elevation, electric point and a fitted carpet

BEDROOM FOUR 3.45m x 4.30m
With double glazed windows to each side, exposed beams, a radiator, and a storage area.
SHOWER ROOM 1.50m x 2.09m
With a double glazed side window, a radiator, a white suite comprising a washhand basin, a low flush WC, a shower cubicle and tiling
BEDROOM FIVE 3.33m x4.81m
With its own entrance by way of an external stairway, a vaulted ceiling, a double radiator, and a fitted carpet
SEPARATE AND SELF CONTAINED GRANNY ANNEXE
With side access:
HALLWAY 3.48m x1.55m
With double glazed windows to the side, a UPVC double glazed front door, a radiator, wall lights, and a laminate floor, opening on to the
LOUNGE 3.49m x3.78m
With double glazed windows to the front and side elevation, a double radiator, a laminated floor, coving and a door leading to the
BEDROOM 3.36m x 2.50m
With a double glazed window to the side, a double radiator, and coving
SHOWER ROOM 2.74m x0.75m
With a double glazed window to the side, tiling, a low flush WC, a wash hand basin and a shower cubicle
KITCHEN 2.78m x2.52m
With a double glazed window to the front, white fitted wall and base units, a rolltop work surface, stainless steel sink with single drainer, fitted electric cooker, space for a fridge freezer, and plumbing for a washing machine

OUTSIDE
OUT BUILDINGS
There is a wooden built carport ( 5.92m x4.75m) suitable for two cars (subject to car size), a brick built storage building (3.88m x3.30m) with a window, a wooden door and electricity points, and with potential to convert into a den or office
GENERAL
This delightful country house is surrounded by lawned gardens, with perennials and trees affording considerable privacy. There is also a purpose built patio area, a pond and a tree house
TENURE
We are advised by our clients that this property is freehold. Please ask your solicitor to make full enquiry.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with EPO Estates (Eddowes, Perry and Osbourne, Solicitors and Estate Agents)
on 0121 6869444 or 07778651833 and ask for Leigh Mounce or Lindsay Daniels
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