High Street, Kinver

Located within the heart of historic Kinver village, this wonderful Grade ll listed four bedroom Tudor house was beautifully restored in 1996 and is a former winner of the English Heritage Award for the Conservation of Woodwork. Originally built in 1563, the property is steeped in history and retains much of its original character and charm, including exposed timber beams and brickwork throughout. Offering a generous, attractively appointed layout arranged over three floors to include two large reception rooms and four excellent sized bedrooms, the master of which enjoys an en-suite shower room. To the rear the property benefits an extensive and beautifully laid out rear garden, which includes a large workshop (with power and lighting) and backs directly onto the River Stour, together with a picturesque countryside backdrop.

The Accommodation:
The wooden front door opens to the dining room, which includes Tudor style windows to the front elevation, inglenook feature fireplace, quarry tiled floor, two central heating radiators, useful cloaks recess and an opening to a split inner hallway.

The split inner hallway includes stairs to the first floor accommodation, central heating radiator, tiled floor and doors to the lounge, kitchen, ground floor cloakroom / WC and the rear garden.

The cloakroom / WC is appointed with a white suite and includes a low-level flush WC, wall mounted wash basin, central heating radiator, quarry tiled floor and coat hanging space.

The lounge is a large reception room which has a Tudor style windows to the front elevation, inglenook feature fireplace with a large multi-fuel buring stove, two central heating radiators, quarry tiled floor and a seating area, including a further central heating radiator and French doors to the rear garden.

The kitchen is attractively appointed with a range of cream units and incorporates a one and a half bowl sink / drainer unit with a mixer tap, integrated Bosch gas hob with a canopy cooker hood above, integrated Bosch electric double oven with a grill, recess and plumbing for a dishwasher, recess and plumbing for a washing machine, recess for a fridge freezer, base cupboards / drawers, wall mounted cupboards (one cupboard concealing the Vaillant central heating boiler), central heating radiator, quarry tiled floor and curved double glazed windows to the rear elevation (enjoying views to the rear garden).

The first floor comprises a split landing, which includes stairs to a second floor landing, double glazed roof window to the rear elevation, two central heating radiators, half wooden flooring, recess housing the hot water cylinder and doors to bedroom one, bedroom two and a family bathroom.

Bedroom one forms a magnificent double room, which includes a period style window to the front elevation, useful recess housing fitted wardrobes, two central heating radiators, exposed brick chimney breast, wooden floor and a door to an en-suite shower room.

The en-suite is well appointed with a white suite and includes a curved shower cubicle with a fitted mixer shower, pedestal wash basin, push-button flush WC, central heating radiator, wooden floor and Tudor style windows to the rear elevation.

Bedroom two is another excellent sized double room, which includes the original wooden door, period window to the front elevation, central heating radiator and a wooden floor.

The bathroom is well appointed with a white suite and includes a freestanding bath with claw feet and a shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low-level flush WC, central heating radiator, wooden floor, Tudor style windows to the rear elevation and a double glazed roof window to the rear.

The second floor comprises a landing with a double glazed roof window to the rear, central heating radiator and doors to bedroom three and bedroom four.

Bedroom three forms a double room, which has a double glazed window to the rear elevation, vaulted ceiling, central heating radiator and a wooden floor.

Bedroom four is another double room, which includes a double glazed window to the rear elevation, vaulted ceiling, fitted storage cupboards and a central heating radiator.

Outside:
The extensive rear garden is a particular feature of the property and has been beautifully landscaped to include paved / pebbled patios, a cold water tap, well maintained lawns, brick garden shed, attractively stocked borders with shrubs and multiple damson trees. The garden is enclosed by a brick wall upon most of the left hand side and, to the rear, includes a workshop / office.

The workshop / office is a very versatile space, which includes lighting, power points, stainless-steel sink / drainer unit, fitted cupboards / drawers, loft access hatch, double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations and a double glazed sliding door to a secluded garden area, which includes a paved patio, small lawn and enjoys the wonderful backdrop of the River Stour and a field beyond.

Viewing is essential for this Grade ll listed period gem of a house and its delightful setting, backdrop and fantastic layout 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 main line 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 E