House For Sale £240,000
The property
Introduction & Approach
Located in the heart of Darwin Park (or ‘The Waitrose Development’ to those from Lichfield), this fabulous home will delight all viewers, especially first-time buyers and those seeking a long term downsize. Buyers familiar with modern developments will be delighted to learn that this property is Freehold and comes without any maintenance or service costs. To the left of this terrace row is a wide arch provide vehicular access to a private car park where there are two allocated parking spaces for the owner of this home.
Approaching by foot, the house is set back from Chatterton Avenue by a short lawn preceding a fenced, low maintenance front garden with a gated slabbed pathway leading to the main front door.
Ground Floor
Viewers enter the home immediately into a long hallway with wood-effect laminate laid underfoot and doors leading off to a guest WC, kitchen and a large reception room. To the left is a winding, carpeted staircase leading up to the first floor. The guest WC features a toilet, wash basin, heated towel and a handy wall-mounted cabinet.
The kitchen features an impressive, stylish suite that comprises of hi-gloss white units with contrasting black granite work surfaces. Integrated appliances in the kitchen include the four-burner gas hob with overhead extractor fan, electric oven and fridge-freezer. There is a space with plumbing for a washing machine and the central heating combi-boiler is mounted to the front wall.
The reception room is the largest room in the house and features a dining area at the front of the room that is ideal for a four to six-seater dining table, and a lounge area at the far end of the room this perfect for a sofa suite and entertainment unit. There is a handy storage cupboard to the left, that makes excellent use of the area under the staircase, and at the rear of the room there are French doors leading out to the rear garden. A window beside the French doors provides further light into the room and it’s worth noting that all windows in the home are double-glazed.
First Floor & Attic Room
Moving up the carpeted staircase, viewers find themselves at a short landing area with doors leading off to both bedrooms and the family bathroom. Above the landing is a pull-down attic hatch with a fixed folding ladder to access. The attic room has been boarded, carpeted and decorated to provide a brilliant space for storage and to pursue a hobby, as shown.
Back on the first floor, both bedrooms are double in size and span the full width of the house, with the master bedroom being at the rear and the second bedroom being at the front. Both rooms feature a built-in double wardrobe, a recess for a dressing area and two windows each to provide plenty of natural light.
The family bathroom is a trendy, modern suite that features easy-wipe cladding applied to the walls with a slight shimmer effect. The suite comprises of a modern p-shaped bathtub with shower and curved screen over, wash basin, toilet and a wall mounted heated towel rail.
Outside
Viewers will be delighted to discover that the rear garden that accompanies this home is as well presented as the interior. Immediately from the French doors is an L-shaped flagstone patio that offers a private seating area that precedes the lovely plush lawn. Stepping-stone slabs are laid through the lawn to lead to the far end of the garden where there is another patio seating area with gravel surround and shrubs to the borders.
Other features are the greenhouse and a wonderful wooden shed with protruding window that has been well decorated to match the wooden perimeter fence. At the very bottom of the garden is a secure gate leading out to the communal passage that in-turn leads to the private car park.
Nb - room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.
Transport links
Chatterton Avenue is located close to the main roads of Walsall Road and Limburg Avenue that form north-western ring around Darwin Park. This makes it easy for drivers to travel to Lichfield Centre and away from Lichfield toward Wall Island where there are connections to the A5, M6 Toll and A5148 (A38). In all this provides journeys to Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Derby, Burton-on-Trent and all within an hour. Not far from Walsall Road is the Bowling Green Island which has links to the A51 for Stafford.
Within a decent walk of this home, around 20-25 minutes is Lichfield City train station which is part of the Cross City Line for Birmingham New Street, Sutton Coldfield, Redditch and Birmingham University.
Perfect for longer distance commuters, the property is located a short drive from Lichfield Trent Valley railway station. There are split level platforms as the station is part of both the West Coast Mainline and Cross City Line. This means there is access to major UK destinations such as London, Birmingham, Liverpool & Manchester to name a few, as well as destinations in the midlands including Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Rugby and Redditch. Lichfield City train station is closer but is only part of the Cross City Line (to Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield).
The nearest bus stops to this home are located on Walsall Road which provide services to the City Centre as well as Walsall and Cannock (passing through Burntwood).
Schools & amenities
Being one of the smallest cities in the UK, one of the endearing benefits of living in Lichfield is that the City Centre is within a 20-30 minute walk, where there are plenty of famous and independent stores. The city is steeped in history including the cathedral, churches and the Birthplace of Dr Samuel Johnson, credited for compiling the English dictionary amongst other literary achievements.
Also located on Darwin Park, a short drive/walk away, is a large Waitrose supermarket, with other famous brand supermarkets located around Lichfield. The property is also a short journey by walk, cycle or car to Beacon Park which includes a large play area, blossoming gardens, tennis courts and 18-hole pitch and putt golf course. Darwin Park also includes the Saxon Penny public house which is located close to the Waitrose.
Parents will be delighted to learn that both catchment schools for this home currently hold Good (2) ratings from Ofsted. According to the Staffordshire Schools website, the catchment secondary school for this home is Friary School which is 1.3 miles away, whereas the catchment primary school, Christchurch Primary, is much closer at only 0.4 miles away. Although we have researched this information, parents are advised to confirm catchment via the local authority.
Room sizes
Ground Floor
Lounge with Dining: 16’1 x 13’8 (max depth & width respectively)
Kitchen: 8’5 x 7’0
Guest WC: 5’1 x 3’0
First Floor
Bedroom One: 13’8 x 9’9 (both into recess)
Bedroom Two: 10’8 (plus recess) x 8’1 (plus door recess)
Family Bathroom: 7’1 x 6’6
Tenure: Freehold
EPC band: C
Introduction & Approach
Located in the heart of Darwin Park (or ‘The Waitrose Development’ to those from Lichfield), this fabulous home will delight all viewers, especially first-time buyers and those seeking a long term downsize. Buyers familiar with modern developments will be delighted to learn that this property is Freehold and comes without any maintenance or service costs. To the left of this terrace row is a wide arch provide vehicular access to a private car park where there are two allocated parking spaces for the owner of this home.
Approaching by foot, the house is set back from Chatterton Avenue by a short lawn preceding a fenced, low maintenance front garden with a gated slabbed pathway leading to the main front door.
Ground Floor
Viewers enter the home immediately into a long hallway with wood-effect laminate laid underfoot and doors leading off to a guest WC, kitchen and a large reception room. To the left is a winding, carpeted staircase leading up to the first floor. The guest WC features a toilet, wash basin, heated towel and a handy wall-mounted cabinet.
The kitchen features an impressive, stylish suite that comprises of hi-gloss white units with contrasting black granite work surfaces. Integrated appliances in the kitchen include the four-burner gas hob with overhead extractor fan, electric oven and fridge-freezer. There is a space with plumbing for a washing machine and the central heating combi-boiler is mounted to the front wall.
The reception room is the largest room in the house and features a dining area at the front of the room that is ideal for a four to six-seater dining table, and a lounge area at the far end of the room this perfect for a sofa suite and entertainment unit. There is a handy storage cupboard to the left, that makes excellent use of the area under the staircase, and at the rear of the room there are French doors leading out to the rear garden. A window beside the French doors provides further light into the room and it’s worth noting that all windows in the home are double-glazed.
First Floor & Attic Room
Moving up the carpeted staircase, viewers find themselves at a short landing area with doors leading off to both bedrooms and the family bathroom. Above the landing is a pull-down attic hatch with a fixed folding ladder to access. The attic room has been boarded, carpeted and decorated to provide a brilliant space for storage and to pursue a hobby, as shown.
Back on the first floor, both bedrooms are double in size and span the full width of the house, with the master bedroom being at the rear and the second bedroom being at the front. Both rooms feature a built-in double wardrobe, a recess for a dressing area and two windows each to provide plenty of natural light.
The family bathroom is a trendy, modern suite that features easy-wipe cladding applied to the walls with a slight shimmer effect. The suite comprises of a modern p-shaped bathtub with shower and curved screen over, wash basin, toilet and a wall mounted heated towel rail.
Outside
Viewers will be delighted to discover that the rear garden that accompanies this home is as well presented as the interior. Immediately from the French doors is an L-shaped flagstone patio that offers a private seating area that precedes the lovely plush lawn. Stepping-stone slabs are laid through the lawn to lead to the far end of the garden where there is another patio seating area with gravel surround and shrubs to the borders.
Other features are the greenhouse and a wonderful wooden shed with protruding window that has been well decorated to match the wooden perimeter fence. At the very bottom of the garden is a secure gate leading out to the communal passage that in-turn leads to the private car park.
Nb - room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.
Transport links
Chatterton Avenue is located close to the main roads of Walsall Road and Limburg Avenue that form north-western ring around Darwin Park. This makes it easy for drivers to travel to Lichfield Centre and away from Lichfield toward Wall Island where there are connections to the A5, M6 Toll and A5148 (A38). In all this provides journeys to Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Derby, Burton-on-Trent and all within an hour. Not far from Walsall Road is the Bowling Green Island which has links to the A51 for Stafford.
Within a decent walk of this home, around 20-25 minutes is Lichfield City train station which is part of the Cross City Line for Birmingham New Street, Sutton Coldfield, Redditch and Birmingham University.
Perfect for longer distance commuters, the property is located a short drive from Lichfield Trent Valley railway station. There are split level platforms as the station is part of both the West Coast Mainline and Cross City Line. This means there is access to major UK destinations such as London, Birmingham, Liverpool & Manchester to name a few, as well as destinations in the midlands including Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Rugby and Redditch. Lichfield City train station is closer but is only part of the Cross City Line (to Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield).
The nearest bus stops to this home are located on Walsall Road which provide services to the City Centre as well as Walsall and Cannock (passing through Burntwood).
Schools & amenities
Being one of the smallest cities in the UK, one of the endearing benefits of living in Lichfield is that the City Centre is within a 20-30 minute walk, where there are plenty of famous and independent stores. The city is steeped in history including the cathedral, churches and the Birthplace of Dr Samuel Johnson, credited for compiling the English dictionary amongst other literary achievements.
Also located on Darwin Park, a short drive/walk away, is a large Waitrose supermarket, with other famous brand supermarkets located around Lichfield. The property is also a short journey by walk, cycle or car to Beacon Park which includes a large play area, blossoming gardens, tennis courts and 18-hole pitch and putt golf course. Darwin Park also includes the Saxon Penny public house which is located close to the Waitrose.
Parents will be delighted to learn that both catchment schools for this home currently hold Good (2) ratings from Ofsted. According to the Staffordshire Schools website, the catchment secondary school for this home is Friary School which is 1.3 miles away, whereas the catchment primary school, Christchurch Primary, is much closer at only 0.4 miles away. Although we have researched this information, parents are advised to confirm catchment via the local authority.
Room sizes
Ground Floor
Lounge with Dining: 16’1 x 13’8 (max depth & width respectively)
Kitchen: 8’5 x 7’0
Guest WC: 5’1 x 3’0
First Floor
Bedroom One: 13’8 x 9’9 (both into recess)
Bedroom Two: 10’8 (plus recess) x 8’1 (plus door recess)
Family Bathroom: 7’1 x 6’6
Tenure: Freehold
EPC band: C
