House For Sale £400,000
Overview
A complete one off, 'Mansfield Cottage' provides a slice of history with all the practicalities of modern living. With Three good size bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen and bathroom as well as outbuildings containing Utility Room, WC, Tool Rooms and Garage/Workshop.
Set within a large plot with enclosed front drive offering off roading parking for multiple vehicles and a large private rear garden which completes this family home. Situated in a convenient location with local amenities and transport links on the doorstep.
We asked the vendors to provide some background on the property and the things they have enjoyed whilst living there -
"We moved into Mansfield Cottage with our family of 2 young children and a baby over 25 years ago. Now we have retired and are proud grandparents, it is time for a new adventure. Living here we have enjoyed this little bit of countryside in the suburbs that mixes the convenience of all the modern facilities with a large tree lined garden that is full of birdsong. The house and garden are ideal for entertaining and the double patio doors opening onto a sheltered patio connect it into one space in the summer. We have also thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of owning such a distinctive house with so much history attached. The name Mansfield Cottage is the original name of the property and shows the connection to the family who originally built it in the middle of their farmland centred on Mansfield Rd. Even today the garden boundaries follow the slight diagonal line of the fields and orchards.
The historical centre of Yardley with its 1000 year old church, a working blacksmith’s forge and large park is just 700 metres along the road. In the other direction is the commercial centre of the Swan shopping centre and supermarkets and the 50 acre Oaklands park. Transport links are excellent with plentiful bus routes nearby and Railway stations for both the Solihull line, and the International line within approx 1.5 miles. The frontage of the house is unaltered from how it looked when it was built in the Georgian period in 1782. The house still retains many original features. The front hardwood double glazed windows are a copy of the originals (the rear of the house are uPVC). The front garden provides off road parking for up to 3 cars, plus 1 more in the garage. The spacious garage/workshop was originally a coach house and stable, and still has the horse manger and tethering ring. The smaller reception room leads to a cellar and was originally the kitchen. The brick arch to the left of the fireplace contained the cooking range; on the right are still meat hooks fixed to the ceiling. In Victorian times the kitchen was moved to the rear of the house and cupboards were built in the 2 alcoves and a slate faux marble fireplace installed (this original is still in place). Outside the kitchen door is a small courtyard which gives access to the garage/workshop, 2 separate toolrooms, an outside toilet, and the utility room with fitted cupboards and worksurfaces with all the connections for laundry appliances expected for modern living."
Approach
The property sits behind mature and private front driveway, offering access to garage and off road parking
Entrance Hall
With stairs to first floor and doors leading to both Living/Dining Room and Sitting Room
Sitting Room
Cosy sitting room, period feature fireplace, storage cupboards and windows to front
Living/Dining Room
Generous size Living and Dining area, dual aspect with windows to front and rear as well as rear French doors leading to Garden and a delightful stained glass internal window. Central heating radiator, period feature fireplace door leading to Kitchen
Kitchen
Practical but charming Kitchen with tiled flooring, range of wall and base mounted units and work surfaces, with integrated eye level double oven, hob with passive extractor, dish washer, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, central heating radiator, window to rear, door to Rear Garden and access to Bathroom
Bathroom
Partially tiled with obscured window to rear and fabulous free standing roll top bath
First Floor
Entrance Hall with hard wood flooring
Bedroom One
Double bedroom with window to front, central heating radiator, built in storage cupboard and hard wood flooring and hand wash basin
Bedroom Two
Double bedroom with window to front and small window to rear and central heating radiator
Bedroom Three
With built in storage, windows to side and rear, central heating radiator and hand wash basin
Cloakroom
Low Level Flush WC, small hand wash Basin and obscured window to side
Outbuilding/Utility Room
Useful utility room separate to the main house, with range of base and wall mounted units, large Belfast style sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer and window to side
Further Outbuildings
As part of a delightful courtyard setting, with outdoor WC and two separate Tool Rooms
Garage/Workshop
Large Garage/workshop with power, lighting and access to Front
Rear Garden
Substantial and Private rear garden, mostly laid to lawn with mature borders, patio seating area close to house, additional wooden storage shed as well as summer house
A complete one off, 'Mansfield Cottage' provides a slice of history with all the practicalities of modern living. With Three good size bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen and bathroom as well as outbuildings containing Utility Room, WC, Tool Rooms and Garage/Workshop.
Set within a large plot with enclosed front drive offering off roading parking for multiple vehicles and a large private rear garden which completes this family home. Situated in a convenient location with local amenities and transport links on the doorstep.
We asked the vendors to provide some background on the property and the things they have enjoyed whilst living there -
"We moved into Mansfield Cottage with our family of 2 young children and a baby over 25 years ago. Now we have retired and are proud grandparents, it is time for a new adventure. Living here we have enjoyed this little bit of countryside in the suburbs that mixes the convenience of all the modern facilities with a large tree lined garden that is full of birdsong. The house and garden are ideal for entertaining and the double patio doors opening onto a sheltered patio connect it into one space in the summer. We have also thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of owning such a distinctive house with so much history attached. The name Mansfield Cottage is the original name of the property and shows the connection to the family who originally built it in the middle of their farmland centred on Mansfield Rd. Even today the garden boundaries follow the slight diagonal line of the fields and orchards.
The historical centre of Yardley with its 1000 year old church, a working blacksmith’s forge and large park is just 700 metres along the road. In the other direction is the commercial centre of the Swan shopping centre and supermarkets and the 50 acre Oaklands park. Transport links are excellent with plentiful bus routes nearby and Railway stations for both the Solihull line, and the International line within approx 1.5 miles. The frontage of the house is unaltered from how it looked when it was built in the Georgian period in 1782. The house still retains many original features. The front hardwood double glazed windows are a copy of the originals (the rear of the house are uPVC). The front garden provides off road parking for up to 3 cars, plus 1 more in the garage. The spacious garage/workshop was originally a coach house and stable, and still has the horse manger and tethering ring. The smaller reception room leads to a cellar and was originally the kitchen. The brick arch to the left of the fireplace contained the cooking range; on the right are still meat hooks fixed to the ceiling. In Victorian times the kitchen was moved to the rear of the house and cupboards were built in the 2 alcoves and a slate faux marble fireplace installed (this original is still in place). Outside the kitchen door is a small courtyard which gives access to the garage/workshop, 2 separate toolrooms, an outside toilet, and the utility room with fitted cupboards and worksurfaces with all the connections for laundry appliances expected for modern living."
Approach
The property sits behind mature and private front driveway, offering access to garage and off road parking
Entrance Hall
With stairs to first floor and doors leading to both Living/Dining Room and Sitting Room
Sitting Room
Cosy sitting room, period feature fireplace, storage cupboards and windows to front
Living/Dining Room
Generous size Living and Dining area, dual aspect with windows to front and rear as well as rear French doors leading to Garden and a delightful stained glass internal window. Central heating radiator, period feature fireplace door leading to Kitchen
Kitchen
Practical but charming Kitchen with tiled flooring, range of wall and base mounted units and work surfaces, with integrated eye level double oven, hob with passive extractor, dish washer, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, central heating radiator, window to rear, door to Rear Garden and access to Bathroom
Bathroom
Partially tiled with obscured window to rear and fabulous free standing roll top bath
First Floor
Entrance Hall with hard wood flooring
Bedroom One
Double bedroom with window to front, central heating radiator, built in storage cupboard and hard wood flooring and hand wash basin
Bedroom Two
Double bedroom with window to front and small window to rear and central heating radiator
Bedroom Three
With built in storage, windows to side and rear, central heating radiator and hand wash basin
Cloakroom
Low Level Flush WC, small hand wash Basin and obscured window to side
Outbuilding/Utility Room
Useful utility room separate to the main house, with range of base and wall mounted units, large Belfast style sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer and window to side
Further Outbuildings
As part of a delightful courtyard setting, with outdoor WC and two separate Tool Rooms
Garage/Workshop
Large Garage/workshop with power, lighting and access to Front
Rear Garden
Substantial and Private rear garden, mostly laid to lawn with mature borders, patio seating area close to house, additional wooden storage shed as well as summer house
