Hampton Grove, Kinver, Stourbridge

A large expensively improved four bedroom detached family house within this prestigious cul-de-sac address in historic Kinver village. Enjoying attractive countryside views and backing directly onto the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, the property offers an impressively spacious and beautifully appointed layout that is “ready to move into”, including a luxurious kitchen/family room, four double bedrooms (master with an en-suite) and a versatile lower ground floor games room/gymnasium, which also has the potential to create a self-contained annex. The property also includes off-road parking for eight cars, a double garage and a large attractively laid out rear garden, including a jetty onto the canal (with mooring rights).

The Accommodation:
The uPVC double glazed front door opens to an entrance porch, with uPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation, tiled floor and a glazed solid oak door with side panel windows to the reception hallway.

The reception hallway includes bespoke solid oak staircase to the first floor accommodation, glass balustrades, stairs to the lower ground floor (with built-in store cupboards and a door to the games room), column style radiator, built-in cloaks/store cupboard and doors to the lounge/dining room, kitchen/family room and a ground floor WC.

The ground floor WC is well appointed with a white suite, including a push-button flush WC, wash basin with a built-in vanity cupboard below, heated towel rail, full height tiling to the walls and a tiled floor.

The lounge/dining room forms a large reception room split into two distinct areas. The lounge area has a Stovax log burning stove with a stone mantel surround and protruding granite hearth, two column style radiators and bi-folding double glazed doors to a rear conservatory extension.

The dining/study area is a versatile space, including a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and a column style radiator.

The conservatory is a lovely addition to the property and forms a large space, with a column style radiator, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed windows and two sliding doors enjoying views and access to the rear garden, and uPVC double glazed doors to the kitchen/family room.

The kitchen/family room is luxuriously appointed with a range of off-white/wood style units, with quartz worksurfaces, incorporating a large granite island unit with a breakfast bar and useful drawer storage space; a stainless-steel one and a half bowl sink/drainer unit with a flexible mixer tap and separate filtered tap, integrated appliances including a Bosch electric induction hob with a Miele cooker hood above, Bosch electric oven with a grill, Bosch microwave oven with a warming drawer below, Beko dishwasher, recess for an American style fridge freezer, four pull-out larder cupboards, base cupboards/drawers, wall mounted cupboards, wall mounted cupboards and shelving with space for a television, two column style radiators, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and a uPVC double glazed door to a separate utility room.

The utility room is fitted off-white units, with polished cement worksurfaces, incorporating a sink/drainer unit with a mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, base and wall mounted cupboards, additional fitted/built-in cupboards, radiator, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed windows to the side elevation, uPVC double glazed door to the rear garden and an internal door to the double garage.

The lower ground floor provides a large very versatile space, which could be used as a games room, gymnasium or even has the potential to become a self-contained annex or a home office. The room includes uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations, three radiators, bi-folding doors to the rear garden, a fitted bar with two beer pumps, and a kitchen area incorporating a stainless-steel sink/drainer unit and wall mounted cupboards.

The first floor comprises a landing with a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, glass balustrades, loft access hatch (boarded loft with a pull-down ladder), airing cupboard (housing the hot water cylinder and shelving) and doors to bedrooms one, two, three and four and a family bathroom.

Bedroom one forms a superb sized master bedrooms, including a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation (enjoying delightful views down to the canal and countryside beyond), radiator, fitted oak wood furniture including wardrobes, beside tables, chest of drawers and dressing table; and a door to an en-suite shower room

The en-suite is attractively appointed with a white suite, including a wet room shower area with a glass shower screen and a fitted mixer shower (with a large rainfall style shower head); large wash basin with built-in vanity drawers below, push-button flush WC, heated towel rail, electric shaver/toothbrush point, part tiling to the walls, tiled floor and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom two is another excellent double room, having a uPVC double glazed to the rear elevation, radiator and fitted wardrobes, drawers and a dressing table.

Bedroom three is a double room with a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, fitted wardrobe and a radiator.

Bedroom four forms a double room with a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and a radiator.

The family bathroom is beautifully appointed with a white suite, including bath, wash basin with built-in vanity drawers below, shower cubicle with a fitted mixer shower (having a large rainfall style shower head and a separate spray), push-button flush WC, heated towel rail, wall mounted mirror with built-in lighting, part tiling to the walls, tiled floor and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Outside:
The property occupies an approximate 0.5 acre plot and is set back beyond a large frontage, including a front garden with a lawn and shrubs. The frontage also includes a double power point and a block paved driveway, with off-road parking for eight cars and access to the double garage.

The garage is entered via a remote-controlled up and over door and includes uPVC double glazed windows to the side elevations, lighting, power points, workshop area, loft access hatch and a door to the utility room.

Side access is available on both sides of the property to the fantastic sized rear garden, which is arranged attractively over multiple tiers, comprising a tiled terrace, with steps down to a large paved patio (with lighting and a double power point) and a timber decked seating area. The garden also includes a play lawn, greenhouse, timber shed, well stocked shrub areas, a large sloped lawn with established trees, and a gate to steps down to a jetty onto the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (including mooring rights). The garden enjoys a wonderful outlook onto the canal, the River Stour and meadows beyond.

Viewing is essential for this large beautifully improved family house and its wonderful setting and canal side backdrop to be fully appreciated. Early appointments are recommended to avoid disappointment.

Location:
Kinver village is a popular destination for those wanting to enjoy a semi-rural location but with the convenience of local amenities. The village provides schooling for all age ranges as well as a good selection of independent shops, pubs, and eateries. Lying adjacent to the National Trust owned Kinver Edge, the village provides easy access to beautiful countryside whilst also being well placed for commuting to Birmingham, the Black Country and North Worcestershire. Being approximately 20 miles west of Birmingham, 13 miles south of Wolverhampton, and 20 miles north of Worcester, Kinver is served by a good motorway network with excellent links to the M5, M6, M40, and M42, Birmingham International Airport is approximately 45 minutes away and the mainline train station in Stourbridge has regular services to and from Worcester, Malvern, Birmingham and London.

Schooling:
The village is fortunate to benefit from infant and primary schooling as well as having a high school and sixth form.

Tenure:
Freehold

Services:
All mains services are connected

Local Authority:
South Staffordshire Council

Council Tax:
Band G