Benson Close, Lichfield, WS13

THE PROPERTY

Tenure: FREEHOLD

EPC Rating: C  **  Council Tax Band: C

Introduction & Exterior

Positioned on a remarkable corner plot on a quiet cul-de-sac in Lichfield, this semi-detached home will prove extremely popular to larger families seeking lots of space, both internally and externally.

The plot is tucked away in the far corner of Benson Close where it begins narrow with the black-paved driveway and widens to the rear to a fantastic garden. The driveway angles past the front of the house toward a large detached single garage that has a wide up-and-over door to enter from the front. A secure passage to the left of the garage leads through to the rear garden.

It's hard to put into words how outstanding this garden is and how much potential there is for the new owners. At present it is mainly lawn with paths leading around to various plant beds and seating areas. In the centre is a large pond with central island. It’s ideal for those who love nature and watching wildlife. Tall wooden fencing is erected to the boundaries.

Ground Floor

Guest enter the home from the front via a porch that has outward opening French doors. There is plenty of room for guests to remove coats and shoes before moving through a second door into the hallway. The hallway is lovely and bright owing to a window at the side and it’s worth noting that all windows throughout this home are double glazed. The staircase to the first floor is immediately ahead with doors beyond on the ground floor to the kitchen and lounge. A handy storage cupboard is positioned under the staircase.

The kitchen has an outstanding navy blue suite with laminated wood effect work surfaces. There are clear spaces available for a washing machine, fridge-freezer and dishwasher with plenty of unit space available for food and utensil storage. Integrated within the units is a four-burner gas hob with cookerhood and an electric oven. To the far left of the kitchen is a wide space to position a family dining table, in front of another set of French doors that open to the garden patio.

At the front of the kitchen is a sliding door to enter a large lounge. With dining taken care of in the kitchen, this really is a fabulous space for the family to relax. Main features in the lounge are the exposed treat floorboards (also in the hallway), the bay window and a chimney breast. The fireplace is capped with potential for it to be reversed so that the new owners could enjoy and open fireplace.

To the right of the kitchen is the doorway through to the extended area of the ground floor and the impressive family room. This vast reception offers so many possibilities for the new owners; a second lounge, games room, office… it is a wonderful space. It’s also very bright owing to three windows, a door to the front to exit to the side passage and a set of sliding patio doors to exit out to the rear garden. The gas boiler is cleverly concealed within a unit to the front corner of the room. Also at the front of the room, beside the entrance from the kitchen, is the guest WC that includes a wash basin.

First Floor

Guests make their way up the carpeted staircase where at the penultimate step there is the choice of turning to the left to the main house or to the right to the extension where there is the master bedroom. Also to the right is a handy storage cupboard.

The master bedroom is one of the main features of this home as it has a set of inward-opening French doors to a Juliet balcony that has an outstanding view of the garden. There are fitted wardrobes to the left of the room and near to the entrance of the room is a door to a stylish en suite shower room. This comprises of a modern walk-in shower with storm head, wash basin, toilet, and a chrome heated towel rail.

The remaining bedrooms comprise of two generous double bedrooms and a great-sized single that could be classed as a small double. The largest of the supporting bedrooms, bedroom two, is at the rear of the house and has lots of fitted furniture installed. Bedroom three at the front has a built in storage cupboard beside the narrow chimney breast. Bedroom four (not pictured) has dual aspect windows.

The family bathroom is a large suite that comprises of a bathtub with shower and curtain fitted over, pedestal wash basin, and the toilet. At the back of the room is a closet housing the hot water tank. The landing area is spacious and offers plenty of wall space for artwork and photos if desired. Above this is a hatch to enter the thickly insulated loft.

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

TRANSPORT LINKS

Benson Close is a quiet cul-de-sac off Scotch Orchard, near to the Trent Valley area of Lichfield where there is a major roundabout junction. This includes the A5127, Eastern Avenue & Cappers Lane. The A5127 leads to Lichfield City Centre in the west and the A38 north in the east, which leads directly to Burton on Trent and Derby. Taking Cappers Lane will provide access to the A38 south (for Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield) as well as rural routes and the A51 to Tamworth. Eastern Avenue is a bypass which navigates around half the circumference of Lichfield, and therefore provides good access to the A51 north to Rugeley & Stafford.

There is a regular half-hourly bus service to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station located on Eastern Avenue. The bus station provides links to all of the above destinations as well as places beyond Lichfield to the west including Walsall, Brownhills, Burntwood & Cannock.

Perfect for longer distance commuters, the property is located within walking distance of Lichfield Trent Valley railway station. There are split level platforms as the station is part of both the West Coast Mainline and Cross City Line. This means there is access to major UK destinations such as London, Birmingham, Liverpool & Manchester to name a few, as well as destinations in the midlands including Sutton Coldfield, Redditch, Atherstone, Nuneaton & Rugby.

SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

With Lichfield being one of the smallest cities in the UK, the majority of homes are within walking distance to the centre, where there are plenty of famous and independent stores. The city is steeped in history including the cathedral, churches and the Birthplace of Dr Samuel Johnson, credited for compiling the English dictionary amongst other literary achievements.

Just before reaching the town centre, there are two large supermarkets a short drive to the west of the property, with another supermarket located north on Eastern Avenue. At the tip of Hobs Road, there is a row of shops including a convenience store. The recent Cathedral View development in nearby Streethay includes a Coffee Shop / Bar, convenience store and takeaway outlets. 

According to the Staffordshire Schools website, the catchment secondary school for this home is Netherstowe High School which is half a mile from this home. There are two catchment primary schools within a half mile which are Scotch Orchard, which is very close by, and St. Chads Primary. Although we have researched this information, parents are advised to confirm catchment via the local authority.

ROOM SIZES

Ground Floor

Lounge: 14’11 (plus bay window) x 11’11 (into chimney recess)

Family Room: 15’10 x 12’11

Kitchen with Dining: 18’3 x 10’0

Guest WC: 4’8 x 3’9

Garage: 19’3 x 10’0

First Floor

Bedroom One: 12’11 x 10’0 (plus entry)

En Suite Shower Room: 8’9 x 5’4

Bedroom Two: 13’1 x 10’1

Bedroom Three: 12’0 x 10’0

Bedroom Four: 7’11 x 7’11

Family Bathroom: 8’3 x 7’9

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