Ashby Road, Tamworth

Downes & Daughters is delighted to be associated with one of the most impressive and historically interesting properties we have ever had the pleasure to view. Occupying a centrally located plot of 0.33 of an acre, less than half a mile away from Tamworth's town centre, 'Achill' was originally a part of the historic ‘Sunnycroft’, one of a small number of grand Victorian villas built on the northern entrance of the town, in the second half of the 19th Century and then substantially extended in 1904, with the adjoining wing reportedly being built to host a spectacular 21st birthday party for one of the family daughters. Complete with a ballroom boasting a sprung dance floor and a corner bay designed to accommodate a grand piano and a string quartet. The two independent dwellings were created in 1926 with our clients taking ownership of Achill in 1991 and extending it to nearly 3,000 square feet whilst striving, almost religiously, to preserve its many extraordinary architectural features. Some of the finest Arts and Crafts interiors in the area. The ground floor offers an attractive reception hallway, opening in to a spacious yet cosy sitting room which in turn opens in to the dramatic living room with the aforementioned hexagonal bay. All with access to the wraparound veranda. A later addition extended the original kitchen to create an expansive and stylishly presented open plan kitchen, dining, family and living space with the guest cloakroom and inner hallway completing the ground floor. The first floor is equally impressive with four equally elegant bedrooms, a modern family bathroom and separate WC. Externally the wonderfully private and sunny gardens have been meticulously tended by the current owners and offer shaped lawns, extensive seating areas with ornamental ponds, attractive beds, mature borders and an elevated sun veranda. This attractive package is then completed with a detached double garage and extensive gravelled driveway.

GROUND FLOOR

The grandeur of the building is immediately evident on entering this property and it gives some clue as to the calibre of the home you are about to view. The ground floor offers the perfect balance of original formal reception rooms stylishly contrasting with some more relaxed contemporary family rooms. Perfectly served by the 'supporting cast members' of the more functional rooms.

Entrance Hallway With Stained Glass Window • Sitting Room With Log Burner • Formal Living/Drawing Room With Hexagonal Corner Bay & Original Fire With Copper Hood • Inner Hallway With Fitted Storage Cupboards • Guest Cloakroom • Expansive Kitchen, Dining, Family & Sitting Room With Access To The Rear Garden

FIRST FLOOR

An equally impressive space taking full advantage of the elevated views that surround the property. Also boasting a stylish balance between the inherent historic charm of the wealth of original features and some more contemporary twists.

• Lower Landing With Wide Four Tread Staircase Leading To... • Main Landing • WC With Hand Basin • Bedroom Two With Original Fireplace • Bedroom Three • Bedroom Four • Modern Luxury Family Bathroom • Opulent Principal Bedroom With Hexagonal Bay & Original Fireplace

WHY WE LOVE THIS HOUSE...

"Achill is a grand Victorian and Edwardian family home of immense appeal and unique character. The house floods with natural light and offers the warmest of welcomes. It’s rooms boast scale, presence and a wealth of stunning period detail. It combines architectural integrity with contemporary luxury and convenience. We have lived in and loved it for 3 and a half decades".

GROUNDS & GARAGING

If the house wasn't impressive enough, another treat actually lies outside with simply stunning gardens extending to 0.33 of an acre which has been lovingly tended by the current owners for many years. Also with the rare benefit of an elegant veranda surrounding the property and a detached double garage extending to over 350sq.ft.

Formal Manicured Approach With Boundary Laurel Hedging • Impressive Gravel Driveway Parking For A Number Of Vehicles • Detached Double Garage • Raised Sun Veranda Accessed From Three Rooms • Immaculate Formal Gardens • Shaped Lawns • Attractive Beds & Borders • Ornamental Ponds • Patio & Gravel Seating Areas • Wonderful Levels Of Privacy