Laurel Road, Dudley

SITUATION & DESCRIPTION
This interesting and substantial property, formerly the vicarage for St Francis’s parish nearby, lies in an established residential area, some three quarters of a mile to the north west of Dudley town centre.

All necessary facilities are close by including shops, schools and public transport services. Wrens Nest Nature Reserve lies just to the north, the property is within close proximity of Dudley colleges and several hospitals. There is good access to the motorway network via Junction 2 of the M5 Motorway at Oldbury.

The property comprises a substantial detached purpose built vicarage of attractive two storey brick construction, surmounted by a pitched tiled roof. The property occupies a prominent corner position at the junction of Laurel Road with Limes Road and Meadow Road, it is believed the property was constructed circa 1935, and it stands on grounds of approximately 1116 sq yd (0.23 acres).

ACCOMMODATION
The impressive and well planned accommodation comprisesOn the ground floor:

Large reception hall (front) 18’ 0” x 12’ 3” with stairs off to first floor

Guest cloaks / w.c. off

Through living room 26’ 6” x 13’ 11” (originally this comprised

separate front and rear reception rooms)Separate dining room (front) 14’ 11” x 13’ 11”

Third reception / Study (rear) 14’ 1” x 13’ 10”

Kitchen 12’ 4” x 11’ 0” with good range of base and wall cupboards incorporating sink unit

Separate utility (front) off inner hall 8’ 5” x 7’ 8”

On the first floor:An attractive staircase with half landing and feature rear window leads to the first floor landing, from which radiate;

Bedroom No.1 (rear) 14’ 11” x 13’ 11” max (12’ 4” min), with hand basin and fitted wardrobe

Bedroom No.2 (front / right hand side) 13’ 6” x 12’ 10”

Bedroom No.3 (front) 15’ 10” x 9’ 6”

Bedroom No.4 (rear / right hand side) 12’ 4” x 9’ 0”

House bathroom (left / front) 12’ 5” x 9’ 1” with suite comprising bath, shower, w.c. and hand basin

Separate shower room (left hand side) 8’ 10” x 6’ 11” with large shower cubicle, hand basin and useful eves storage off

Separate w.c. (rear)

Outside:

Adjoining brick built garage 15’ 0” x 11’ 0” with pitched tiled roof

Adjoining brick built garden storeT

he property has gardens of good size to the front, side and rear containing lawned areas, mature hedges, shrubs and a variety of plants.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICES: Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are connected. The gas fired central heating is served bythe Worcester boiler, installed in 2023, located in the first floor airing cupboard.

A burglar alarm is installed.

EPC: The EPC has an assessment banding of D-66, expiring on 25 May 2032. Copy available from agentson request or from the national database.

COUNCIL TAX: Band F, charge £2,798.55 (2024 / 2025) Dudley MBC.

VIEWING: Interested parties should contact the joint Agent Andrew Taplin for further information or to arrange a viewing contact details are on the attached brochure .

FIXTURES & In addition to any already mentioned the sale price will include carpets and floor coverings as fittedFITTINGS: together with any curtains, curtain tracks and light fittings in situ.