5 bed detached house for sale

Mitchell Close, Lichfield WS13

The property

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: C ** Council Tax Band: F

Introduction & Approach

Located on a highly desirable modern development in the Staffordshire village of Fradley, this outstanding executive detached home will impress families looking for large home with excellent bedroom, reception and outdoor space. The house is set back behind a well-manicured fenced front garden with pathway leading through the centre to a wide storm porch with the main entrance door beneath.

To the right hand side of the house is a long tarmac driveway that can comfortably hold two cars. The driveway precedes a large, detached tandem garage with electric door to enter from the front.

The garage measures over thirty two feet in length and Beside the garage is a secure gate through to rear garden and from the gate the flagstone patio begins. This stunning patio is laid beside the garage and around the conservatory to provide plenty of spots to position outdoor furniture. In the centre of the garden is an oblong patch of grass with a gravel border and pleasant trees and shrubs planted around. The whole garden is kept private by a tall wooden fence surround.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
Guests will immediately appreciate that this is an impressive home the moment they enter into the fabulous entrance hall. Laid underfoot is high quality luxury vinyl tile (lvt) flooring that is laid throughout the majority of the ground floor. Also of note is the underfloor heating that is a wet system operating throughout the entire ground floor. The incredible space available in the entrance hall allows for furniture to be positioned, as depicted in the photos. Doors from the hall open to the lounge, kitchen, utility and guest WC. There is also a door to a handy storage cupboard set underneath the staircase winding up to the first floor

Guest WC – 5’0 x 2’10
The guest WC is the first door to the right of the entrance and comprises of a toilet and a wash basin, with the latter being set into a mosaic tiled wall. An obscured double-glazed window is positioned to the front wall.

Utility Room – 13’0 x 10’1
Readers will no doubt realise that the above measurements are much larger than your average utility room and they would be right. With the large extension at the rear of the ground floor, the owners took the tremendous decision to transform what was a redundant dining room to create a magnificent utility room that features a row of attractive units along the far wall that incorporate a Belfast sink with brushed gold mixer tap, and spaces with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A raised double-glazed bay window provides the natural light from the front and has shutter blinds. The gas central heating boiler is secluded within the unites in the far corner.

Kitchen – 22’1 x 15’3
Although the house is impressive throughout, the kitchen is the most impressive room in the house as it incorporates the rear extension to create an outstanding open plan living area with the dining area, family room and large lounge. The kitchen itself is a stylish Wren suite that features contrasting light cream and navy real wood units with quartz work surfaces. Features include a large island unit with fridge and freezer set within, an integral dishwasher & sliding bin store, and a double Belfast sink. Alternative lighting is fitted underneath the units to provide an ambient mood at evening time.

Important note - Other appliances shown in the photos (fridge freezer and range oven) as well as the instant hot water tap are not included with the sale but may be negotiated dependant on the offer received. A suitable tap will be left in place.

Dining Area – 8’11 x 8’5
The dining area is immediately beside the kitchen and features a storage cabinet to the right. The area is easily large enough for a family dining table to be positioned ahead of a fantastic set of bi-folding doors that open to the garden patio.

Family Room – 11’11 x 10’7 (plus recess)
The family room is part of a glorious extension that features a skylight above to maximise the natural light, along with two obscured tall windows fitted either side of the media wall. It offers an alternative reception area for the family to relax, but could also be used as a playroom or expansion of the dining area.

Lounge – 20’0 x 13’0
The largest of the reception areas and the only part of the ground floor that has plush carpet as opposed to lvt flooring, the lounge is a magnificent reception room. With other element of entertaining and dining held elsewhere, the lounge is a terrific size to be solely designated to relaxation. It includes a large, double-glazed window with shutter blinds to the front and a log burner-style gas fireplace fitted into the external chimney breast.

First Floor

Gallery Landing & Loft
Viewers arrive at the top of the staircase to discover a wide open landing with lots of wall space for family photography and artwork if desired. From the landing there are doors leading off to all five bedrooms, the family bathroom, and an airing cupboard housing the pressurised water tank. The latter is fed from the boiler downstairs and ensures that there is round-the-clock hot water as well as excellent shower pressure. Above the landing is a pull down hatch with folding ladder to access a well-insulated and boarded loft space.

Bedroom One – 13’2 x 12’0
An impressive double bedroom, bedroom one is the largest of the five and features a ceiling fan and double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden. The front of the room are two double door wardrobes either side of the access to the en suite.

En Suite to Bedroom One – 12’1 x 6’2 (maximum)
Viewers will be delighted with this exceptional suite that features both a bath and shower, but these are no ordinary features. The bath is a sensational oval free-standing bathtub that has brushed gold taps fitted to the wall beside, which also has down lit storage shelving. At the opposite side of the room is a walk-in double shower cubicle with storm head and adjustable shower. Between these are an oval wash basin mounted to a storage platform and a toilet with douche shower fitted beside. A brushed gold towel rail, to match all the fittings, is mounted to the front wall and marble-effect tiling is applied to the walls. Electric underfloor heating is in place in the en suite.

Bedroom Two – 13’3 (maximum) x 9’10 (plus wardrobe)
This bedroom is large enough to be considered a master bedroom in many houses and is therefore a brilliant room to have as the first supporting bedroom. It features an en suite and has a built-in wardrobe at the far (front) end. A large double-glazed window looks out from the centre of the front of house, with this room positioned above the storm porch and entrance hall.

En Suite to Bedroom Two – 6’4 x 5’3 (both maximum, irregular shape)
Another stylish suite that features black fittings to the shower cubicle with storm head, wall mounted wash basin, toilet and towel rail. Again there is electric underfloor heating in place under the flooring.

Bedroom Three – 11’9 (plus wardrobe) x 10’8 (plus door recess)
The third and final double bedroom that can easily hold an king-sized bed and bed-sized furniture, with a built-in wardrobe to the left wall. A double-glazed window looks out over the rear garden.

Bedroom Four – 8’6 x 8’5
As the measurements suggest, this carpeted bedroom is almost square in shape and is one of those rooms that could be considered a small double or a large single bedroom. A double-glazed window looks out the front to Mitchell Close.

Bedroom Five – 10’2 x 6’2
A long rectangular single bedroom that is currently used as a dressing room and could also work well as a home office. The room is the central of the three rear bedroom with a double-glazed window overlooking the garden

Family Bathroom – 8’6 x 6’3
This is a thoroughly pleasant suite that features a bathtub with shower head mixer tap, pedestal wash basin and a toilet. An obscured double glazed window allows natural light in from the side, and there is decorative patterned flooring laid underfoot.

Rear Garden & Garage

Rear Garden
As expected, a house of this size comes with an excellent sized outdoor space. The garden comprises mainly of lawn with a large, slabbed patio to the left-hand side. This patio is ideal for a large outdoor furniture set to be positioned. The slabbing continues alongside the rear of the building to lead towards a secure gate opening to the driveway. Gravel is laid beneath the exit from the bi-folding doors, with stepping stones leading through the lawn to the garage personnel door. A further area of slabbing is laid to the barbecue area at the far right corner. Privacy is maintained by tall wooden fencing to the boundaries.

Tandem Garage – 32’3 (measured to door) x 9’7
A very long garage capable of storing two cars and having a pitched roof for extra storage. As well as the personnel door at the side, there is also a window looking out to the garden and an electric door opening to the driveway.

Transport links

Mitchell 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.

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