3 bedroom character property for sale

The Ferns is an impressive double fronted family home which in 1830 was known as The Dog and Partridge Brew House. The property is filled with character features and provides very spacious, flexible accommodation suitable for modern family and multi-generational living. The Ferns benefits from a detached Coach House, large private rear garden and electric gated driving providing parking for several vehicles. The Coach House has two floors and is currently used as a garage and home office/studio and would alternatively lend itself to annex accommodation/art studio/Air B and B ( subject to planning consent). The current owners have extended, re-configured and refurbished their home to a high standard giving consideration to the quality of fixtures and fittings and natural light. Recent works include: sash windows, radiators, insulation, breakfast/dining kitchen, laundry, bespoke Thomas Crapper bathroom and new front door.

The Ferns is conveniently positioned close to highly regarded local schools, Newport High street and canal side walks. Newport has a range of pubs, eateries, independent shops and supermarkets including Waitrose. Community life centres around the Hub Community Cafe and Cosy Hall providing a range of activities for all age groups. A regular bus service runs between Stafford , Newport and Telford. The nearby A518 is a commuter link to Stafford and Telford. The A41 is a commuter link to the M54 and onwards to the M6. Stafford mainline station has regular services to London Euston, Birmingham and Manchester.

Outside.
The property is approached over a tarmacadam path and driveway leading to the main entrance and detached coach house. To the front is an ornamental stone wall with decorative ironwork fencing over. The driveway to the side of the property extends to a rear courtyard providing parking for several vehicles through electric gates.The private rear garden is fully enclosed, mainly laid to lawn with well stocked deep borders of well established shrubs and specimen trees including pear, apple, plum and fig fruit trees. A brick and paved pathway link two paved patios with outdoor electric points.

The Coach House.
This two storey building with light and power and is currently used as a garage to the ground floor and as a home office/studio to the first floor. Accessed from the rear of the coach house is an outdoor WC and store. The Coach House is ideally suited to an annex/art studio/Air B and B ( subject to planning consent).

Ground Floor.
The entrance hall has original Minton tiled flooring, access to two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast /dining room and guest cloakroom. The guest cloakroom has access to a small cellar used for storage. The sitting room has an original cast fireplace with tiled slips, hearth and marble mantle and a bay window to the front with shutters. The second reception room has dual aspect windows including a bay to the front with shutters and French doors to the rear courtyard. A brick fireplace to the centre of the room has standing space for an electric fire( there is provision for a wood burning stove). The breakfast kitchen/dining room has access to the laundry/boot room and a door provides access to the rear courtyard. The kitchen has a range of contemporary wall and base units, breakfast bar with wood work surfaces over and double Belfast sink and draining board. Integrated appliances include a gas hob with extractor over, 2 electric ovens, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The laundry/boot room has an abundance of fitted storage to one wall and a range of base units with wood work surfaces and Belfast sink. There is standing space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier. A door allows access to the rear garden.

First Floor.
Stairs rise from the entrance hall to first floor landing providing a study space and a picture window with a front aspect. Bedroom 1 is a double bedroom with freestanding mirrored wardrobes to one wall and access to a Jack and Jill shower room. The shower room consists of a corner shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The shower room also has access from the landing. Bedroom 2 is a double room with fitted mirrored wardrobes to once wall. Bedroom 3 is a double room with a front aspect. The family bathroom consists of a freestanding whirlpool bath, walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower, vanity unit with wash hand basin and WC.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: C
Services: All mains gas, electric, water and drainage. Solar panels . Electric car charging point.

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Important.
We take every care in preparing our sales details. They are carefully checked, however we do not guarantee appliances , alarms, electrical fittings, plumbing, showers etc. Photographs are a guide and do not represent items included in the sale. Room sizes are approximate. Do not use them to buy carpets or furniture. Floor plans are for guidance only and not to scale. We cannot verify the tenure as we do not have access to the legal title. We cannot guarantee boundaries, rights of way or compliance with local authority planning or building regulation control. You must take advice of your legal representative. Reference to adjoining land uses ,i.e farmland, open fields etc does not guarantee the continued use in the future. You must make local enquiries and searches. We currently work with a number of recommended conveyancing partnerships including Simply Conveyancing. We currently receive a referral fee of £200 from Simply Conveyancing for each transaction.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold