Gillespie Close, Lichfield, WS13

THE PROPERTY

Tenure: FREEHOLD

EPC Rating: Awaited **  Council Tax Band: B 

Introduction, Exterior & Garage

Located on a delightful modern development in the Staffordshire village of Fradley, this fabulous home will impress families looking for a long-term move to a home that is ready to move into. The house is set back behind low maintenance, gated front garden. To the left of the house is a long tarmac driveway that provides off-road parking for three cars in tandem. The driveway precedes a large single garage with manual up-and-over door to enter. Just in front of the garage is a gate to access the rear garden.

The rear garden is a lovely private space for the family to relax. It begins with a slabbed patio and has a path leading up the left, passing the plush lawn and ending at a wide area of decking, perfect for an outdoor furniture set. Midway along the path is a personnel door to access the garage from the side, with window beside. The garage has a pitched roof providing further storage, lighting and electric sockets. There is also an electric point supporting the garden. The whole garden is surrounded by tall wooden fencing.

Ground Floor

Once inside the composite front door, guests find themselves in a short hallway with plenty of room to remove coats and shoes. Ahead is a carpeted staircase leading up to the first floor and to the left is a door to access the lounge.

Like the rest of the house, the lounge décor is very attractive and complements the wood-effect flooring. Dining takes place in the kitchen which leaves plenty of room in the lounge for a family sofa suite and entertainment unit. Natural light is brought into the room via a gorgeous bay window to the front and it’s worth noting that all exterior doors and windows are double-glazed.

A door to the rear of the lounge leads into the kitchen that has the suite fitted around a recess to the right side of the room, leaving the left side open for a six-seater dining table to be positioned. The dining area has delightful panelling applied to the side wall. Just before the kitchen suite is a door to the right to provide access to a surprisingly large guest WC with wash basin.

The modern kitchen suite features a range of wall and base mounted units with integrated appliances. These include a fridge freezer, electric oven and a four-burner gas hob with overhead extractor. Clear spaces with plumbing are available for a washing machine and dishwasher, and the central heating boiler (new in 2024) is secluded within the units. A secure door provides an exit to the rear patio.

First Floor

Guests arrive at the first floor landing where there is plenty of wall space to hang artwork and family photography if desired. Doors from the landing open to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom, as well as a store cupboard housing the hot water tank. A hatch above provides an entry to the insulated loft space.

The master bedroom is positioned at the front of the house and is a fabulous double bedroom with built-in wardrobes. There is also a cupboard utilising the void above the stairwell. This bedroom spans the full width of the house and therefore has two windows that keep the room lovely and bright.

Bedrooms two and three are positioned at the rear of the house and are double and single rooms respectively, both having windows overlooking the rear garden. Bedroom three is currently utilised as a home office, which will be of interest to those with smaller families that work from home. The final room in the house is the family bathroom. The suite comprises of a bathtub with  a shower and screen fitted over, a pedestal wash basin and toilet, complemented by wood-effect flooring.  

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

TRANSPORT LINKS

Gillespie Close is in the centre of the modern development to the south of Fradley Village and therefore has quick, easy routes leading to the A38 south via Fradley Park or north via the village. The A38 leads north towards Burton upon Trent and Derby and south towards Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham. Just south of Lichfield there are also links to the A5 and M6 Toll. The M42 at Tamworth is around a 15-20 minute drive away. Furthermore, there are many country short cuts that provide alternative options in rush hour to get to Lichfield.

Perfect for longer distance commuters, the property is located a short five to ten-minute drive from 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.

The property is well positioned for bus users as the Lichfield to Burton upon Trent route passes along nearby Worthington Road and provides a regular service in both directions.

SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

According to the Staffordshire Schools website, the catchment secondary school for this home is Friary High School, Lichfield which is over three miles away however, fear not, there is a free school bus service provided. The catchment primary school located in Fradley Village is St Stephens Primary and is within a half mile walk.  Although we have researched this information, parents are advised to confirm catchment via the local authority.

A short distance away from the property is a row of shops and businesses that include a gym, convenience store, pharmacy, and takeaway outlets. There is also a coffee shop and all of these are well within walking distance along Common Lane. Again, close to the property, there is a lovely, enclosed play area for young children that is found along nearby Worthington Road.

For a greater shop, the city of Lichfield is less than a ten-minute drive away. Here there are plenty of famous and independent stores, along with a plethora of supermarkets including a large Waitrose in Darwin Park. 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. Along Eastern Avenue around the closest part of the city’s perimeter is Lichfield City Football Club and Lichfield Cricket & Hockey Club.

SELECTED ROOM SIZES

Ground Floor

Lounge: 16’2 (plus bay window) x 10’9

Kitchen with Dining: (L-shaped) 12’0 x 8’6 plus 8’0 x 5’4

First Floor

Bedroom One: 13’11 (into recess) x 9’1 (plus wardrobes)

Bedroom Two: 11’4 x 6’8 (plus door recess)

Bedroom Three: 8’8 x 6’11

Family Bathroom: 7’7 x 5’7

Outside

Garage: 17’6 x 9’11 (both maximum)

Disclaimer

Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

Money Laundering Regulations

Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Yopa, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £82.50 +VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.