Church Road, Burntwood, WS7

THE PROPERTY

Tenure: FREEHOLD

EPC Rating: C  **  Council Tax Band: C

Introduction & Exterior

Available with no upward chain, this remarkable detached home on the outskirts of Burntwood will prove very popular to families seeking a long term move and those seeking a project. The house has been extended from its original build to create an impressive home with three double bedrooms and lots of additional features.

The house is set far back from Church Road behind a long tarmac driveway that provides off-road parking for multiple cars before ending at the up-and-over door of a large single garage.  Beside the driveway is a lawn and shrubbery to enhance the initial appeal, along with a brick wall at the front with feature railing.

At the rear of the house is a generous, private garden with a full-width slabbed patio that offers plenty of space to position outdoor furniture. At present there is a greenhouse to the left side of the patio. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn and to the far left is a lovely pond. At the far end is an array of beautiful plants and flowers. Mature bushes and wooden fencing align the boundaries.

Ground Floor

Guests enter the home via the front via a set of French doors into a short porch that is ample for removing coats and shoes, before a second secure door opens to a large and inviting hallway. This carpeted room includes the staircase to the first floor, a handy storage cupboard and doors leading off to the lounge, dining room and kitchen.

At present both of the main reception rooms are set out as sitting rooms, however we recognise the front of the two as a dining room, and the rear being a lounge as it is slightly bigger. The dining room features a gorgeous bay window at the front that allows an abundance of natural light. Both rooms have a gas fireplace that is sunk into the chimney breasts that are built to the house exterior, meaning they do not encroach on the available space. Between the lounge and dining room is a set of folding doors to be able to open these through to one large room, as depicted in the photos. At the rear of the lounge is a garden room extension that features sliding doors to enter from the lounge, and a further sliding door to exit to the garden.

The kitchen is a long room with a wooden fronted suite that is fitted in a galley style. Laminate roll top surfaces are present providing plenty of work space. A stainless steel one-and-a-half-bowl sink with drainer is positioned in front of the window giving pleasant outlook of the rear garden. There are clear spaces available for a cooker, dishwasher (with plumbing) and a fridge freezer. A door near to the rear of the room opens to the garden room. At the front of the kitchen there is a recess for open storage under the stairwell and a door beside to access the garage.

The garage is very impressive. It is much wider than the average single garage and therefore can easily hold a car with plenty of room surrounding for workshop or storage space. The space narrows toward the rear as there is a deep storage cupboard, guest WC and a utility room present. The utility room features another stainless steel sink and a counter with space and plumbing underneath for a washing machine. A door to the rear of the garage exits out to the garden.

First Floor

As viewers make the way up the stairs, the wooden banister and spindles change to the original steel spindled banister which is a lovely feature. The landing is naturally well lit due to a large side window. From the landing there are doors leading off to all three bedrooms and the family shower room. Above the dressing area is a hatch with folding ladder to access a large loft that is partially boarded.

The first floor has been extended to the front to expand what was the third bedroom into a large double bedroom with dressing area. This leaves the original double bedrooms as bedrooms two and three, making this a home with three substantial double bedrooms. All three rooms have built in wardrobes with bedroom three at the rear having a wash basin incorporated into a dressing unit. Bedroom two also features a continuation of the bay window from the dining room below.

The family shower room is a wet room converted from the original bathroom. As it was a bathroom, there is a separate shower cubicle in place that encroaches into bedroom three, concealed by the wardrobe units. Within the wet room is a pedestal wash basin, toilet, and a large airing cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler.

NB – ROOM SIZES ARE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

TRANSPORT LINKS

Church Road leads from Rugeley Road, subsequently off from the Swan Island to the eastern side of Burntwood in an area known as Burntwood Green. This is the closest part of Burntwood to Lichfield with a direct route via the A5190. Travelling west the A5190 continues through Burntwood to reach Cannock. There are scenic rural routes to reach Lichfield, Rugeley and Hednesford via local villages, which are lovely for cyclists. Further commuting options are provided within a 5-10 minute drive to get to the A5 and M6 Toll roads. 

A short walk to Swan Island will lead the owners to bus stops providing regular services to Burntwood Town Centre, Lichfield, Cannock, Walsall, and an early morning service to Birmingham.

For trains, a 15-20 minute drive to Lichfield Trent Valley train station offers fabulous commuting links due to its split level platform for the West Coast Mainline and the Cross City Line. This means there are regular services to Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield and Redditch as well as national routes to London, Liverpool, Manchester and even the occasional Glasgow service. Lichfield City station is slightly closer on the Cross City Line to Birmingham New Street. On the same line, Shenstone is also an option with a less regular service to Birmingham. 

SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

According to the Staffordshire Schools website, the catchment schools for this home are the Erasmus Darwin Academy, which is 1.6 miles away and, much closer to home, Fulfen Primary School which is a short distance along nearby Rugeley Road. Parents will be delighted that both schools hold a Good (2) rating in their latest Ofsted assessments. We do always recommend that buyers check with the local authority first, before confirming catchment.

The nearby Swan Island has many independent and wider known businesses that include a Convenience Store, Post Office, Opticians, Pharmacy and many takeaway outlets. Further afield Burntwood is home to a large Morrisons supermarket with a petrol station.

Those interested in sport and leisure will be delighted to discover that Rugeley Road leads north via a short journey to Gentleshaw Common and beyond that to Cannock Chase. With the property being located on the outskirts of Burntwood, it is really close to the countryside between Lichfield and Burntwood and therefore close to the villages of Chorley and Farewell.

Burntwood is also home to a large Leisure Centre, Burntwood RFC (Rugby Club), a Steam Railway and Chasewater Nature Reserve – a place that includes a vast expanse of water and is an idyllic setting for dogs walks and maintaining personal fitness.

SELECTED ROOM SIZES

Ground Floor

Lounge: 12’5  x 10’11

Dining Room: 11’11 (plus bay window) x 10’11

Kitchen: 17’1 x 6’11

Garden Room: 10’3 x 7’2

Garage: 18’9 (plus recess) x 11’4

First Floor

Bedroom One: 11’2 x 10’1

Dressing Room: 7’10 x 6’11

Bedroom Two: 11’10 (plus bay window) x 11’0

Bedroom Three: 12’6 x 10’10 (maximum)

Family Shower Room: 8’11 x 6’10

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