House For Sale £1,150,000
Dating back to 1880, Westfield House has been the fabulous family home for the present owners for more than 33 years. Set back behind a private gated entrance and surrounded by idyllic Worcestershire countryside, this substantial Victorian property has a lot to offer, starting with the main house that has five bedrooms, four reception rooms, three bathrooms and a beautiful breakfast kitchen. In addition to this there is beautiful log cabin, set within the grounds and offering two bedrooms, a breakfast kitchen, living room and bathroom. Also within the grounds are the modern studio/office with a wc and kitchenette, a workshop, garden store and a double garage, all sitting in circa 3 acres of stunning grounds and gardens, making Westfield House a very special and generous proposition for any family.
Property Description - Ground floor:
As you enter the grounds of the property through two five bar electric gates bordered on each side with an array of beautiful mature trees and shrubs, you are immediately taken with the very attractive black and white frontage of this delightful home. Through the double oak front doors into a spacious porchway and lovely reception hall, you immediately get the sense of warmth and light to this very charming home. The first of the reception rooms is the wonderful cosy snug, with its Victorian styled fireplace, high ceilings and a bay window looking onto the pretty private frontage. There is a very good-sized downstairs cloakroom with low level wc, a beautiful pedestal porcelain hand basin and exquisite dcor. There is also a useful large storage space underneath the stairs.
The inner hallway leads round to an incredibly light and airy dining room, with double glass panelled doors leading in and ample space for a large dining table for those special family occasions. The sitting room to the rear of the property creates an opulent feel with its lovely dcor and the focal point of an incredible gas fire to the centre with a real flame open basket and a brick-built chimney breast. There are two feature windows either side of the fireplace, both overlooking the rear gardens and one framed by pretty Hydrangeas. Double glass paned French doors lead into the cosy, yet grand conservatory, a favourite spot for the owners to relax and enjoy the amazing gardens. The conservatory has access from both the kitchen and the sitting room and is fitted with blinds and a ceiling fan for the hotter summer days. It offers ample space for two separate seating areas and is constructed of part Cotswold stone dwarf walls with a dark hardwood frame above. Double doors lead directly onto an outdoor patio area.
One of the most outstanding features of this family home, is the more recently installed Dennis Fellows luxury kitchen. This superb breakfast kitchen combines beautiful sage green units with a gorgeous wood effect tiled ceramic work surface. There is a double inset sink with a drainer and an array of floor and wall mounted units creating a spacious practical kitchen with a clever contemporary look. There is a big feature chimney above a most magnificent hob, featuring 4 gas rings, 2 hot plates and a deep fryer built in. There is also a Neff microwave and double oven with grill. Other appliances include a built-in fridge freezer and an Indesit dishwasher. The large centre island offers fabulous space for food preparation together with a built-in breakfast bar for more casual family dining.
Next to the kitchen is an excellent boot room with the same ceramic flooring and a stainless-steel laundry sink and drainer. Leading to the rear garden there is also further space here for a second fridge freezer as well as a washer/dryer. The annually serviced Potterton boiler is also located in this area. Moving on from here is the gardeners wc and a covered area for boots, garden gloves, accessories etc. This leads straight out into the garden.
First floor:
The dogleg staircase leads to a light and airy landing area with bedrooms leading off. Overlooking the pretty private frontage is the guest suite, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite fitted with a cream pedestal sink, low level wc and a shower cubicle, it also has high ceilings and an obscured window to the rear. Opposite is an airing cupboard containing the water tank and useful linen storage, and next to this is a single room that is currently used as a good-sized office with rear views across the garden.
The very spacious family bathroom has a generous corner jacuzzi bath, a ceramic sink set into a vanity unit with storage and a step up to a large corner shower cubicle with flush mounted fixtures and a Selecta electric shower. In addition to access from the landing to the family bathroom, there is also a door leading to a double bedroom, thus offering a Jack and Jill bathroom. This pretty double bedroom offers the perfect room for guests to enjoy, there is an excellent range of wardrobes across the top of the bed and sides, and a large picture window offers fabulous views to the stunning rear gardens. The master bedroom is superb with a large picture window to the front and beautiful dcor - an arch takes you through to the modern ensuite with a low level wc, two inset vanity hand basins and a shower, there is also a dressing room with wardrobes. Leading on from the master bedroom is a further very large follow-on bedroom that has been built into the eves and has plenty of windows to give it a light and spacious feel. This room offers a multitude of uses for the family.
Outside:
The gardens at Westfield House are incredible. There are circa 3 acres of beautiful South facing gardens and park-like land surrounding the property and offering a superb collection of very mature trees including Oak, Ash, Beech, Maple and Willow. Beyond the grounds are numerous fields and the outlook from every angle is truly idyllic. The balance between lawned areas, natural woodland and more formal gardens creates a wonderful diversity to suit all ages and their requirements.
There are also several outbuildings set within the grounds of Westfield House, and perhaps the most impressive of these is the superb log cabin. Large enough to be used as a second home within the grounds, this well-proportioned accommodation provides guests with a comfortable and generous space to enjoy. As you enter this pine log cabin, you have a well-equipped breakfast kitchen, a sitting room, a boiler room for its own heating system and pluming for a washer/dryer, a large living room with French doors leading onto the stunning grounds and high apex ceilings. There are also two bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes and Jack and Jill access into the main well-proportioned bathroom with a wc, shower and hand basin.
Leading across the courtyard is a garage that has been converted into an office but still offers plenty of storage. As you enter into the grounds to the front, a driveway takes you straight to this office area, thus offering separation from the main house. It has suspended ceilings, plenty of natural light through ample windows, electric heaters to the walls and a small kitchenette. The main garage has a double electric up and over door and access from the side passage as well as the back of the garden. There is also a fabulous, fully equipped workshop and wood storage area. Lastly, there is also a gardeners shed to store gardening equipment.
The more formal areas of the grounds have been lovingly landscaped over the years to create many areas of interest, from the lovely small ponds to numerous seating areas and delightful flower beds. This South facing sun trap is the perfect spot to enjoy some alfresco dining and entertaining, surrounded by some beautifully planted borders, a summer house, a large seating area and neatly tended lawns. The front of the property has a huge gravel driveway with parking for many cars, and enhancing the frontage further are four attractive Victorian lamps together with your very own dovecote.
Services
The property has mains electricity, gas, water and drainage
BT Broadband
Security Alarm
Propane gas, mains electric and water to the Log Cabin
Tenure
Freehold
Local Authority
Bromsgrove District Council
Council Tax Band G
Location - Hollywood, Wythall
Situated in a much sought-after area of Hollywood, Wythall and very popular with families of all ages, Westfield House is within easy walking distance of all local amenities, primary and secondary schools and sits on the edge of some wonderful open countryside and lovely walks and cycle paths. Together with the surrounding countryside, Wythall Park is close by where a wide range of sporting, social and community activities take place every week. The park has some 37 acres in which to enjoy activities such as cricket, football, rugby, dog training, archery and much more. There are many excellent local shops, pubs and takeaways and local convenience stores and other retailers can be found close by at Drakes Cross Parade on the Alcester Road and further on to the Maypole where there is a large Sainsburys and other retail outlets. Also, within a 5-minute drive is the fabulous farm shop called Becketts, with a cafe bar, restaurant, and superb farm shop. The property is close to a number of excellent primary and secondary schools, many with Offsted outstanding status, closeby schools include primary schooling at Meadow Green on Station Road, Coppice infant and junior and senior schooling at Woodrush School which are both sited in Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, just a few minutes walk from the property. There is easy access to the Alcester Road which in turn provides access to the M42 motorway and beyond that the M40, M6 and M5. The property is approximately a 20 minute drive from Birmingham International Airport and Train station. Wythall has its own railway station at the bottom of Station Road offering commuter services between Birmingham and Stratford Upon Avon, and local bus services provide access to the City of Birmingham, Shirley and Redditch.
Property Description - Ground floor:
As you enter the grounds of the property through two five bar electric gates bordered on each side with an array of beautiful mature trees and shrubs, you are immediately taken with the very attractive black and white frontage of this delightful home. Through the double oak front doors into a spacious porchway and lovely reception hall, you immediately get the sense of warmth and light to this very charming home. The first of the reception rooms is the wonderful cosy snug, with its Victorian styled fireplace, high ceilings and a bay window looking onto the pretty private frontage. There is a very good-sized downstairs cloakroom with low level wc, a beautiful pedestal porcelain hand basin and exquisite dcor. There is also a useful large storage space underneath the stairs.
The inner hallway leads round to an incredibly light and airy dining room, with double glass panelled doors leading in and ample space for a large dining table for those special family occasions. The sitting room to the rear of the property creates an opulent feel with its lovely dcor and the focal point of an incredible gas fire to the centre with a real flame open basket and a brick-built chimney breast. There are two feature windows either side of the fireplace, both overlooking the rear gardens and one framed by pretty Hydrangeas. Double glass paned French doors lead into the cosy, yet grand conservatory, a favourite spot for the owners to relax and enjoy the amazing gardens. The conservatory has access from both the kitchen and the sitting room and is fitted with blinds and a ceiling fan for the hotter summer days. It offers ample space for two separate seating areas and is constructed of part Cotswold stone dwarf walls with a dark hardwood frame above. Double doors lead directly onto an outdoor patio area.
One of the most outstanding features of this family home, is the more recently installed Dennis Fellows luxury kitchen. This superb breakfast kitchen combines beautiful sage green units with a gorgeous wood effect tiled ceramic work surface. There is a double inset sink with a drainer and an array of floor and wall mounted units creating a spacious practical kitchen with a clever contemporary look. There is a big feature chimney above a most magnificent hob, featuring 4 gas rings, 2 hot plates and a deep fryer built in. There is also a Neff microwave and double oven with grill. Other appliances include a built-in fridge freezer and an Indesit dishwasher. The large centre island offers fabulous space for food preparation together with a built-in breakfast bar for more casual family dining.
Next to the kitchen is an excellent boot room with the same ceramic flooring and a stainless-steel laundry sink and drainer. Leading to the rear garden there is also further space here for a second fridge freezer as well as a washer/dryer. The annually serviced Potterton boiler is also located in this area. Moving on from here is the gardeners wc and a covered area for boots, garden gloves, accessories etc. This leads straight out into the garden.
First floor:
The dogleg staircase leads to a light and airy landing area with bedrooms leading off. Overlooking the pretty private frontage is the guest suite, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite fitted with a cream pedestal sink, low level wc and a shower cubicle, it also has high ceilings and an obscured window to the rear. Opposite is an airing cupboard containing the water tank and useful linen storage, and next to this is a single room that is currently used as a good-sized office with rear views across the garden.
The very spacious family bathroom has a generous corner jacuzzi bath, a ceramic sink set into a vanity unit with storage and a step up to a large corner shower cubicle with flush mounted fixtures and a Selecta electric shower. In addition to access from the landing to the family bathroom, there is also a door leading to a double bedroom, thus offering a Jack and Jill bathroom. This pretty double bedroom offers the perfect room for guests to enjoy, there is an excellent range of wardrobes across the top of the bed and sides, and a large picture window offers fabulous views to the stunning rear gardens. The master bedroom is superb with a large picture window to the front and beautiful dcor - an arch takes you through to the modern ensuite with a low level wc, two inset vanity hand basins and a shower, there is also a dressing room with wardrobes. Leading on from the master bedroom is a further very large follow-on bedroom that has been built into the eves and has plenty of windows to give it a light and spacious feel. This room offers a multitude of uses for the family.
Outside:
The gardens at Westfield House are incredible. There are circa 3 acres of beautiful South facing gardens and park-like land surrounding the property and offering a superb collection of very mature trees including Oak, Ash, Beech, Maple and Willow. Beyond the grounds are numerous fields and the outlook from every angle is truly idyllic. The balance between lawned areas, natural woodland and more formal gardens creates a wonderful diversity to suit all ages and their requirements.
There are also several outbuildings set within the grounds of Westfield House, and perhaps the most impressive of these is the superb log cabin. Large enough to be used as a second home within the grounds, this well-proportioned accommodation provides guests with a comfortable and generous space to enjoy. As you enter this pine log cabin, you have a well-equipped breakfast kitchen, a sitting room, a boiler room for its own heating system and pluming for a washer/dryer, a large living room with French doors leading onto the stunning grounds and high apex ceilings. There are also two bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes and Jack and Jill access into the main well-proportioned bathroom with a wc, shower and hand basin.
Leading across the courtyard is a garage that has been converted into an office but still offers plenty of storage. As you enter into the grounds to the front, a driveway takes you straight to this office area, thus offering separation from the main house. It has suspended ceilings, plenty of natural light through ample windows, electric heaters to the walls and a small kitchenette. The main garage has a double electric up and over door and access from the side passage as well as the back of the garden. There is also a fabulous, fully equipped workshop and wood storage area. Lastly, there is also a gardeners shed to store gardening equipment.
The more formal areas of the grounds have been lovingly landscaped over the years to create many areas of interest, from the lovely small ponds to numerous seating areas and delightful flower beds. This South facing sun trap is the perfect spot to enjoy some alfresco dining and entertaining, surrounded by some beautifully planted borders, a summer house, a large seating area and neatly tended lawns. The front of the property has a huge gravel driveway with parking for many cars, and enhancing the frontage further are four attractive Victorian lamps together with your very own dovecote.
Services
The property has mains electricity, gas, water and drainage
BT Broadband
Security Alarm
Propane gas, mains electric and water to the Log Cabin
Tenure
Freehold
Local Authority
Bromsgrove District Council
Council Tax Band G
Location - Hollywood, Wythall
Situated in a much sought-after area of Hollywood, Wythall and very popular with families of all ages, Westfield House is within easy walking distance of all local amenities, primary and secondary schools and sits on the edge of some wonderful open countryside and lovely walks and cycle paths. Together with the surrounding countryside, Wythall Park is close by where a wide range of sporting, social and community activities take place every week. The park has some 37 acres in which to enjoy activities such as cricket, football, rugby, dog training, archery and much more. There are many excellent local shops, pubs and takeaways and local convenience stores and other retailers can be found close by at Drakes Cross Parade on the Alcester Road and further on to the Maypole where there is a large Sainsburys and other retail outlets. Also, within a 5-minute drive is the fabulous farm shop called Becketts, with a cafe bar, restaurant, and superb farm shop. The property is close to a number of excellent primary and secondary schools, many with Offsted outstanding status, closeby schools include primary schooling at Meadow Green on Station Road, Coppice infant and junior and senior schooling at Woodrush School which are both sited in Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, just a few minutes walk from the property. There is easy access to the Alcester Road which in turn provides access to the M42 motorway and beyond that the M40, M6 and M5. The property is approximately a 20 minute drive from Birmingham International Airport and Train station. Wythall has its own railway station at the bottom of Station Road offering commuter services between Birmingham and Stratford Upon Avon, and local bus services provide access to the City of Birmingham, Shirley and Redditch.
