Detached house for sale in Nightingale, Wilnecote, Tamworth B77

The property

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D ** Council Tax Band: C ** Rear Garden Orientation: South-East

Introduction & Exterior

This fabulously presented detached home in a sought-after part of Wilnecote near to a lovely Nature Reserve will prove very popular. The property is positioned on delightful cul-de-sac, set back behind a printed concrete driveway with lawn and shrubbery to enhance the initial appearance. The driveway comfortably holds two cars and precedes an electric garage door that opens to a further space if desired. The garage also has a pitched roof for extra storage.

To the right side of house is a securely gated passageway that leads to the rear garden, passing an entrance door to the kitchen. The garden is wonderfully landscaped to include a large flagstone patio on ground level for the new owners to arrange a plethora of outdoor furniture and ornaments. A retaining sleeper wall with steps rises up to the lawn where there is a further flagstone patio in the far-left corner.

Attractive shrubbery and flowers are planted to the borders and there is a tall wooden fence erected to the boundaries. Neighbouring tall trees enhance the privacy that this garden has. There is a water tap and power sockets outside with feature lighting that is switched on from inside the conservatory.

Ground Floor

As guests enter the hallway through the uPVC front door, it is clear even at this stage that this is a well-presented house with wood-effect flooring laid underfoot and a stylish internal door that opens to the lounge. Ahead of the hallway is a carpeted staircase leading up to the first floor.

The lounge is a vast reception space that has been opened through to the rear with the dining room to create a huge L-shaped double reception room. The kitchen resides in an extended part of the building, behind the garage and is accessed from the dining room. Furthermore, there is a conservatory added to the rear of the dining room that has French doors to enter and another set to exit to the patio. The conservatory has been upgraded from the original to include an insulated roof.

Features in the double reception room include a lovely, bowed window that the front of the house and a double-glazed window at the rear of the dining room, beside the entrance to the conservatory. To the left of the lounge there is a gas fitting should the new owners wish to re-install the fireplace that was once there. There is handy storage cupboard under the staircase that is accessible from the dining room.

The kitchen comprises of a fabulous modern suite that has an array of integrated appliances. These include a five-burner gas hob with overhead extractor fan, a brand-new chest height double oven, microwave, slimline dishwasher, and a washing machine. The composite sink with drainer has an elaborate mixer tap fitted. There is space between the units for an American-style fridge freezer and doors exit to the garage and side passage.

First Floor

The landing is wonderfully bright owing to a double-glazed window at the side of the house and there is a lovely steel spindled wooden baluster. Doors from the landing lead off to all three bedrooms and the family shower room, as well as having the airing cupboard housing the gas central heating combi boiler and there being a hatch above to access the insulated loft.

The shower room is a very stylish suite that has recently been refitted. It includes a tall, curved shower cubicle with a chrome heated towel rail, pedestal wash basin, toilet and a wall mounted tall cabinet. There is complete tiling to the walls and wood effect tiling to the floor.

The bedrooms comprise of two generous double bedrooms and a great-sized single bedroom. The largest bedroom is located at the front left of the house with a large space behind the door that is ideal for wardrobe furniture. The second bedroom is immediately behind and has a lovely view over the garden. The final bedroom is positioned beside bedroom one and includes real wood flooring and a storage closet above the staircase, making this an ideal home office if not utilised as a single bedroom.

Nb - room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.

Transport links

Wilnecote is located at the south-east of Tamworth, not far from Junction 10 of the M42. The most direct route to Junction 10 is via Watling Street however there is a ‘short-cut’ via the Trinity Road to avoid the morning hustle and bustle. Junction 10 also connects with the A5, and therefore commuters have excellent access to Birmingham, Nottingham, Lichfield, Nuneaton, Hinckley and Atherstone. Furthermore, Burton & Derby are found by utilising the A38 at Lichfield or travelling north on the M42.

There is a regular bus service to Tamworth Town Centre located on Tinkers Green Road with stops very close to the home. From the town centre there are two main bus stations with routes around Staffordshire and the Midlands (including Birmingham).

The nearest train station is Wilnecote Railway Station offering a service to Birmingham New Street & Tamworth as part of the Cross Country line which also leads to Nottingham & Derby. Tamworth Railway station offers both the Cross Country Line and the West Coast Main Line, offering a regular service to London Euston aswell as trains to Liverpool, Manchester and even Glasgow.

Schools & amenities

According to the Staffordshire Schools website, the catchment secondary school for this home is Wilnecote High School. The site also lists two catchment primary schools; Heathlands Infant School and Wilnecote Junior School, both rated Good (2) by Ofsted. All three schools are around a quarter of a mile walk from the home (0.2,0.2 and 0.3 miles respectively). Although we have researched this information, parents are advised to confirm catchment via the local authority. (websites used & Staffs County Council)

A decent walk or short drive from this home are convenience stores located on Hockley Road and Watling Street. A short journey by car to the west of Hockley will bring the new owners to Ninian Way where there is a large business park which incorporates a Range home store, with a Morrisons Supermarket found a nearby in Belgrave.

Tamworth town centre offers a range of famous and independent stores with Ventura & Jolly Sailor Retail Parks offering much more in the form of large outlets, supermarkets and restaurants.

Tamworth is also steeped in history, with Tamworth Castle located in the town centre and Castle Gardens. There are plenty of places to walk and exercise, including Kingsbury Water Park which is around a 10 minute drive away.

Room sizes

Ground Floor

Lounge: 15’1 x 11’11 (into recess)

Dining Room: 15’ x 10’7

Kitchen: 14’7 x 8’0

Conservatory: 10’11 x 9’3 (both maximum)

Garage: 18’8 (measured to door) x 8’8

First Floor

Bedroom One: 15’1 x 8’5

Bedroom Two: 10’9 x 8’5

Bedroom Three: 10’0 (into door recess, 7’7 plus) x 6’6

Family Shower Room: 6’5 x 5’5 (plus door recess)

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 £84 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.

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 £70 +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.