House For Sale £575,000
A rare and interesting opportunity to acquire this circa 1860 character and very individual 2 bedroom extensive semi-detached property with the advantage of an adjoining self contained annexe. Set in a highly desirable village location, set back from the road and opposite woodland. Stunning landscaped gardens with principal bedroom balcony to enjoy them, three reception rooms, spiral staircase and so much more.. has to be viewed to indulge in the features this home offers.
LOCATION
A unique opportunity to acquire this c.1860 build semi-detached home in a highly-popular village. Surrounded by character properties, village cafe, primary school, village church, The Bear pub and miles of countryside.
Yet within a few mins drive of Berkswell Train station, Birmingham International and major road, motorway links. The larger neighbouring village of Balsall Common provides a high street of shops and amenities and additional schools.
PROPERTY IN BRIEF
Set back from the road side sheltered by plants and bushes providing a generous driveway for several cars. The property is full of charm and character and if you are seeking a home with a difference in a village location then you must come and see.
The property enjoys a welcoming porch with period doors affording access into the kitchen, living room and through to the separate annexe. The kitchen offered an oak kitchen with tiles floors and access into the garden. The lounge diner pours with character, feature log burning fire, spiral staircase and dining area, it is something very special. There is a themed middle hallway with cloakroom and two further flexible reception rooms-dining /sitting room with feature fireplace and study.
Climb the spiral staircase to arrive at the bedrooms and main bathroom. The principal bedroom is set to the rear offering a dressing area with wardrobes, shower, washbasin garden views and a balcony over looking the garden. The second bedroom is a lovely room with fitted wardrobes. The house bathroom is presented with period fitments.
Outside, the gardens are stunning, landscaped over various levels and just a delightful setting to relax.
A key feature to this property is the separate annexe. Providing a kitchen area, lounge/diner, bedroom with en-suite shower room and a summer room.
APPROACH
A stunning home set back from the road side and provides both a generous block paved driveway for several cars with a gorgeous fore-garden boasting a sheltered area perfect to sit with a cup of tea and a quiet book to take in the village surroundings and fresh air. There’s even the perfect space in front of the living room windows for an additional park bench. The driveway has a gate to the side to gain access to the rear garden. There’s also a cold water tap to the front for washing the cars and outdoor power supply.
READY FOR YOUR TOUR..... LET'S GO...
LIVING ACCOMMODATION
The French wooden doors welcome you into the entrance hall. This is a great space, not only perfect for kicking off your shoes and hanging your coats, but also for quiet sitting place. The hallway gives access into the main house through to the kitchen, with a separate feature period door to the right giving access in to the living room and this is where you gain access into the separate annexe. There are period beams, a character doorbell, and delightful stained glass window piece over the inner door with the name of the property 'Woodside' and stained glass in pieces in the front windows which as you travel around the property you will see many more stained glass works.
The kitchen is full of character and charm, presented in period colours, boasting a comprehensive range of solid oak kitchen cupboards with some wall units having glazed frontages for your glassware. The kitchen has a period ceramic 1 and a 1/2 sink with Victorian style mixer tap, a Russell Hobbs four-ring gas hob, stainless steel splash-back and extractor hood over with a feature chimney and wood worked features. The kitchen is complimented by cream tiling around the work-surfaces and has power points for your small appliances. There’s also space under the counter for your washing machine and separate dryer and space for your free-standing fridge/freezer. There is a built-in Neff double oven and grill. In addition, one cupboard is home to the Valiant boiler, and there are sliding patio doors to tempt you outside to the landscaped garden. To top this off, the kitchen floor is tiled, which adds even more character to the kitchen space.
Moving onwards in to the main lounge/dining space. First of all you are greeted by an inner passage, complimented by a feature stained glass window. This little space is perfect for a console table, and space to hang your coat with a radiator underneath.
There are so many features to this property, but we love the lounge/dining room. First of all let’s look at the living space. A super cosy area, boasting a feature log burning fireplace, being the focal centrepiece of the living area with a grand fire surround making a bold statement. The engineered wood flooring adds history to this room, and flows throughout this space. There are two feature windows to the front elevation, with stained glass features. Furthermore, there is a radiator sat underneath the windows with thermostat control. However, with the fire it is unlikely that you need these. Such a wonderful space to relax, fire popping, relaxing music, glass of wine.. you get the picture.
To the rear of the space is the dining area, perfect for a larger family dining table, and makes for an excellent space when entertaining guests and family gatherings. There is a further radiator set to the rear, feature dado rail with a traditional decor around, ceiling coving and roses. We love the handcrafted architraves around the door frames and the period wood panelling around the spiral staircase and a feature door back to the entrance hall. This could be a film set.
Moving further to the rear of the house, is the inner hallway. This room has been beautifully styled and handcrafted to create a castle and lake setting, and adds history and character to the room and something just fun. There are French wooden doors which welcome you out into the garden, with stained glass windows to compliment either side, and tiled floors for ease of management, and you will you also find the downstairs cloakroom which provides a toilet and hand wash basin.
The separate sitting room is a flexible space and enjoys a period fireplace. A cosy room and adaptable whether as a separate dining room, a sitting room, or could also make for a further bedroom. Having twin windows to the side elevation providing that stunning garden view, feature ceiling beams, and a further door leading to the study.
The study room is set at the far rear of the property, perfect should you work from home or if you do need another bedroom, then this room would easily accommodate. Having a central heating radiator, window to the side, ceiling light and some loft space.
These two rooms are flexible, and could also work as a mini-annexe with a living room and single bedroom setting.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOM
Climb the feature spiral staircase to arrive at the first floor landing. Are you ready for your upstairs journey. The landing is styled in keeping with the period theme and the wood laminate flooring flows through the two bedrooms. The landing space has a ceiling light and gives access to both bedrooms and the main bathroom boasting period solid wood doors with period furniture to gain entry.
The principal bedroom is set to the rear of the property. A bedroom full of charm and features with ceiling beams, period fireplace, and having fitted wardrobes to both sides of the fireplace. As you enter the bedroom, the first part makes for the perfect dressing space, a place for your dressing table and a cosy chair, having a shower cubicle with mains-fed control for your morning shower. As you move towards the rear of the bedroom you find yourself in this bed area which boasts a vaulted ceiling, having a wood framed window to the rear elevation looking into the garden, and the east-facing view to catch the morning sunrise, and to top it off, there are French doors to take you out onto the balcony. This is such a unique and perfect setting where the bedroom provides good sleeping area, clothes hanging space, washing facilities and for your morning stretch to step out to the balcony. The bedroom also has a period radiator with towel bar set close to the wash basin.
The second bedroom is set to the front of the house, having a feature wood framed window looking in to the fore-garden and across into the wooded area. There is even a deep shelf around the windowsill for your photos and flower. The bedroom provides good floor space for your larger bed and additional bedroom storage furniture. Moreover, there are fitted wardrobes to the side of the chimney breast and the bedroom enjoys a feature ceiling rose and central heating radiators. It really is a delightful bedroom, full of charm and a comfortable place to sleep.
The main bathroom is a good space having windows to the side elevation ensuring plenty of natural light into the bathroom. Offering a period pedestal wash basin with Victorian style taps and a WC, as well as a deep bath with a Lefroy Brooks Limited chrome mixer tap and a mains-fed shower attachment over. There is plenty of space within the bathroom for storage furniture for your towels and linen, a period piece over the bath, access into the loft space, ceiling light, and a period radiator to hang your towels.
ANNEXE
This property is an amazing home, and if you are looking for flexible accommodation for either a younger member of the family or older, then this property delivers.
The property has a separate annexe which is accessed from the entrance hall and provides a kitchen with sink and drainer, single oven and grill, a gas four-ring hob with splash-back and extractor. There is space for a fridge and washing machine.
The annexe living room is a cosy place with a delightful view into the garden and the patio doors. The space works well for your sofa, media centre and even accommodate a smaller dining table. There is also a feature gas-burning fire with period fireplace. The room enjoys neutral decor with an abundance of beams, ceiling and wall lighting. There is also a central heating radiator with thermostatic control.
The annexe bedroom is a decent sized single room, again with feature beams, a Church-style stained glass window to the side elevation with a shower room leading off from the bedroom where you will find a single sized mains-fed controlled shower, a pedestal wash basin with splash-back tiling and a WC.
Furthermore, moving backwards into the garden room, a peaceful and tranquil setting to quietly sit with a glass of wine and a good book or to take your morning croissant and coffee. This room is adaptable, you may wish to sit here, or place a dining table for the summer months, you will also find a door leading out to the side passageway and garden.
OUTSIDE SPACE
Where do we start with the garden space. This area is simply tranquil and just the most gorgeous landscaped feature garden area. Just like the home, this garden is something that you need to come and view to appreciate all the features, character, and how this home offers such a cosy and relaxing setting.
The garden has been beautifully landscaped, having a decking area as you exit from the kitchen, garden room, or the inner hallway, with the steps rising to the main garden area. There is a feature planted rockery running down to the pond, and a picket gate leading into the garden area. Once at the top, this area has also been beautifully landscaped around the lawn with several sitting spots, large garden shed and additional storage. A mose delightful garden space to take in the character property and village setting.
USEFUL INFORMATION
We are advised this property is Freehold, please seek confirmation from your legal representative.
We are advised the council tax band E is payable to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
Ginger have not checked appliances nor have we seen sight of any building regulations or planning permissions. You should take guidance from your legal representative before purchasing any property.
Room sizes and property layout are presented in good faith as a guide only. Although we have taken every step to ensure the plans are as accurate as possible, you must rely on your own measurements or those of your surveyor. Not every room is accounted for when giving the total floor space. Dimensions are generally taken at the widest points.
All information we provide is in good faith and as a general guide to the property. Subjective comments in these descriptions imply the opinion of the selling agent at the time these details were prepared. However, the opinions of a purchaser may differ. Details have been verified by the sellers.
LOCATION
A unique opportunity to acquire this c.1860 build semi-detached home in a highly-popular village. Surrounded by character properties, village cafe, primary school, village church, The Bear pub and miles of countryside.
Yet within a few mins drive of Berkswell Train station, Birmingham International and major road, motorway links. The larger neighbouring village of Balsall Common provides a high street of shops and amenities and additional schools.
PROPERTY IN BRIEF
Set back from the road side sheltered by plants and bushes providing a generous driveway for several cars. The property is full of charm and character and if you are seeking a home with a difference in a village location then you must come and see.
The property enjoys a welcoming porch with period doors affording access into the kitchen, living room and through to the separate annexe. The kitchen offered an oak kitchen with tiles floors and access into the garden. The lounge diner pours with character, feature log burning fire, spiral staircase and dining area, it is something very special. There is a themed middle hallway with cloakroom and two further flexible reception rooms-dining /sitting room with feature fireplace and study.
Climb the spiral staircase to arrive at the bedrooms and main bathroom. The principal bedroom is set to the rear offering a dressing area with wardrobes, shower, washbasin garden views and a balcony over looking the garden. The second bedroom is a lovely room with fitted wardrobes. The house bathroom is presented with period fitments.
Outside, the gardens are stunning, landscaped over various levels and just a delightful setting to relax.
A key feature to this property is the separate annexe. Providing a kitchen area, lounge/diner, bedroom with en-suite shower room and a summer room.
APPROACH
A stunning home set back from the road side and provides both a generous block paved driveway for several cars with a gorgeous fore-garden boasting a sheltered area perfect to sit with a cup of tea and a quiet book to take in the village surroundings and fresh air. There’s even the perfect space in front of the living room windows for an additional park bench. The driveway has a gate to the side to gain access to the rear garden. There’s also a cold water tap to the front for washing the cars and outdoor power supply.
READY FOR YOUR TOUR..... LET'S GO...
LIVING ACCOMMODATION
The French wooden doors welcome you into the entrance hall. This is a great space, not only perfect for kicking off your shoes and hanging your coats, but also for quiet sitting place. The hallway gives access into the main house through to the kitchen, with a separate feature period door to the right giving access in to the living room and this is where you gain access into the separate annexe. There are period beams, a character doorbell, and delightful stained glass window piece over the inner door with the name of the property 'Woodside' and stained glass in pieces in the front windows which as you travel around the property you will see many more stained glass works.
The kitchen is full of character and charm, presented in period colours, boasting a comprehensive range of solid oak kitchen cupboards with some wall units having glazed frontages for your glassware. The kitchen has a period ceramic 1 and a 1/2 sink with Victorian style mixer tap, a Russell Hobbs four-ring gas hob, stainless steel splash-back and extractor hood over with a feature chimney and wood worked features. The kitchen is complimented by cream tiling around the work-surfaces and has power points for your small appliances. There’s also space under the counter for your washing machine and separate dryer and space for your free-standing fridge/freezer. There is a built-in Neff double oven and grill. In addition, one cupboard is home to the Valiant boiler, and there are sliding patio doors to tempt you outside to the landscaped garden. To top this off, the kitchen floor is tiled, which adds even more character to the kitchen space.
Moving onwards in to the main lounge/dining space. First of all you are greeted by an inner passage, complimented by a feature stained glass window. This little space is perfect for a console table, and space to hang your coat with a radiator underneath.
There are so many features to this property, but we love the lounge/dining room. First of all let’s look at the living space. A super cosy area, boasting a feature log burning fireplace, being the focal centrepiece of the living area with a grand fire surround making a bold statement. The engineered wood flooring adds history to this room, and flows throughout this space. There are two feature windows to the front elevation, with stained glass features. Furthermore, there is a radiator sat underneath the windows with thermostat control. However, with the fire it is unlikely that you need these. Such a wonderful space to relax, fire popping, relaxing music, glass of wine.. you get the picture.
To the rear of the space is the dining area, perfect for a larger family dining table, and makes for an excellent space when entertaining guests and family gatherings. There is a further radiator set to the rear, feature dado rail with a traditional decor around, ceiling coving and roses. We love the handcrafted architraves around the door frames and the period wood panelling around the spiral staircase and a feature door back to the entrance hall. This could be a film set.
Moving further to the rear of the house, is the inner hallway. This room has been beautifully styled and handcrafted to create a castle and lake setting, and adds history and character to the room and something just fun. There are French wooden doors which welcome you out into the garden, with stained glass windows to compliment either side, and tiled floors for ease of management, and you will you also find the downstairs cloakroom which provides a toilet and hand wash basin.
The separate sitting room is a flexible space and enjoys a period fireplace. A cosy room and adaptable whether as a separate dining room, a sitting room, or could also make for a further bedroom. Having twin windows to the side elevation providing that stunning garden view, feature ceiling beams, and a further door leading to the study.
The study room is set at the far rear of the property, perfect should you work from home or if you do need another bedroom, then this room would easily accommodate. Having a central heating radiator, window to the side, ceiling light and some loft space.
These two rooms are flexible, and could also work as a mini-annexe with a living room and single bedroom setting.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOM
Climb the feature spiral staircase to arrive at the first floor landing. Are you ready for your upstairs journey. The landing is styled in keeping with the period theme and the wood laminate flooring flows through the two bedrooms. The landing space has a ceiling light and gives access to both bedrooms and the main bathroom boasting period solid wood doors with period furniture to gain entry.
The principal bedroom is set to the rear of the property. A bedroom full of charm and features with ceiling beams, period fireplace, and having fitted wardrobes to both sides of the fireplace. As you enter the bedroom, the first part makes for the perfect dressing space, a place for your dressing table and a cosy chair, having a shower cubicle with mains-fed control for your morning shower. As you move towards the rear of the bedroom you find yourself in this bed area which boasts a vaulted ceiling, having a wood framed window to the rear elevation looking into the garden, and the east-facing view to catch the morning sunrise, and to top it off, there are French doors to take you out onto the balcony. This is such a unique and perfect setting where the bedroom provides good sleeping area, clothes hanging space, washing facilities and for your morning stretch to step out to the balcony. The bedroom also has a period radiator with towel bar set close to the wash basin.
The second bedroom is set to the front of the house, having a feature wood framed window looking in to the fore-garden and across into the wooded area. There is even a deep shelf around the windowsill for your photos and flower. The bedroom provides good floor space for your larger bed and additional bedroom storage furniture. Moreover, there are fitted wardrobes to the side of the chimney breast and the bedroom enjoys a feature ceiling rose and central heating radiators. It really is a delightful bedroom, full of charm and a comfortable place to sleep.
The main bathroom is a good space having windows to the side elevation ensuring plenty of natural light into the bathroom. Offering a period pedestal wash basin with Victorian style taps and a WC, as well as a deep bath with a Lefroy Brooks Limited chrome mixer tap and a mains-fed shower attachment over. There is plenty of space within the bathroom for storage furniture for your towels and linen, a period piece over the bath, access into the loft space, ceiling light, and a period radiator to hang your towels.
ANNEXE
This property is an amazing home, and if you are looking for flexible accommodation for either a younger member of the family or older, then this property delivers.
The property has a separate annexe which is accessed from the entrance hall and provides a kitchen with sink and drainer, single oven and grill, a gas four-ring hob with splash-back and extractor. There is space for a fridge and washing machine.
The annexe living room is a cosy place with a delightful view into the garden and the patio doors. The space works well for your sofa, media centre and even accommodate a smaller dining table. There is also a feature gas-burning fire with period fireplace. The room enjoys neutral decor with an abundance of beams, ceiling and wall lighting. There is also a central heating radiator with thermostatic control.
The annexe bedroom is a decent sized single room, again with feature beams, a Church-style stained glass window to the side elevation with a shower room leading off from the bedroom where you will find a single sized mains-fed controlled shower, a pedestal wash basin with splash-back tiling and a WC.
Furthermore, moving backwards into the garden room, a peaceful and tranquil setting to quietly sit with a glass of wine and a good book or to take your morning croissant and coffee. This room is adaptable, you may wish to sit here, or place a dining table for the summer months, you will also find a door leading out to the side passageway and garden.
OUTSIDE SPACE
Where do we start with the garden space. This area is simply tranquil and just the most gorgeous landscaped feature garden area. Just like the home, this garden is something that you need to come and view to appreciate all the features, character, and how this home offers such a cosy and relaxing setting.
The garden has been beautifully landscaped, having a decking area as you exit from the kitchen, garden room, or the inner hallway, with the steps rising to the main garden area. There is a feature planted rockery running down to the pond, and a picket gate leading into the garden area. Once at the top, this area has also been beautifully landscaped around the lawn with several sitting spots, large garden shed and additional storage. A mose delightful garden space to take in the character property and village setting.
USEFUL INFORMATION
We are advised this property is Freehold, please seek confirmation from your legal representative.
We are advised the council tax band E is payable to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
Ginger have not checked appliances nor have we seen sight of any building regulations or planning permissions. You should take guidance from your legal representative before purchasing any property.
Room sizes and property layout are presented in good faith as a guide only. Although we have taken every step to ensure the plans are as accurate as possible, you must rely on your own measurements or those of your surveyor. Not every room is accounted for when giving the total floor space. Dimensions are generally taken at the widest points.
All information we provide is in good faith and as a general guide to the property. Subjective comments in these descriptions imply the opinion of the selling agent at the time these details were prepared. However, the opinions of a purchaser may differ. Details have been verified by the sellers.
