2 bedroom apartment for sale

Welcome to The Malt House; A Grade II listed converted apartment building, just a short way from the centre of Lichfield, boasting an exquisite combination of tasteful character features and high specification contemporary excellence.

Set over two floors, this truly magnificent two double bedroom duplex apartment nestles behind secure and electrically operated gates at the end of Cairns Close provides an abundantly luxurious lifestyle, featuring a spectacular open plan kitchen/living space, two double bedrooms (each with high vaulted ceilings, the Master with its own contemporary en-suite), a simply stunning main bathroom and guest WC, whilst an immaculately maintained development boasts an allocated parking space, internal lift to all floors and picturesque communal areas. 

Location-wise, the property sits within walking distance to Shortbutts Park and just half a mile from Lichfield's city centre, enjoying very easy access to Beacon Park, major supermarkets, various bars/restaurants, highly rated schools and Lichfield City train station, offering a direct route to Birmingham and other surrounding areas. 

Words and pictures will never do a property of this calibre full justice; a viewing is nothing short of imperative.

Entrance Hall

A solid oak door opens from the communal hallway to a private entrance hall, with a fabulous oak staircase leading down to the living accommodation and also up to the resting quarters, each with glass balustrades. There is also a radiator, wall mounted intercom entry system, recessed ceiling spotlights and a high quality Karndean wood effect flooring to the lower level. 

Living Accommodation

A truly exceptional part of the home consists of the following;

Living Area - 5.63m x 3.18m (18'5" x 10'5")

A naturally bright, characterful and exquisitely appointed living area is fitted with a contemporary range of built in furnishings, including base units and an extensive range of ornamental shelving. The room is also fitted with recessed ceiling spotlights, painted exposed steel framework, a good size built in storage cupboard, two radiators and the high quality Karndean wood effect flooring continuing through from the entrance hall. Two side facing double glazed arched windows sit within an exposed brick wall. The living area also benefits from two sets of TV/Sky connection points at opposing ends, offering a more flexible layout. 

Kitchen - 2.58m x 3.53m (8'5" x 11'6")

An extremely attractive and contemporary kitchen is fitted with a high specification range of matching base cabinets and wall units whilst a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with jet style chrome mixer tap is set into the marble work surface. There is a range of integrated appliances, including a slimline dishwasher, washing machine, tall refrigerator/freezer and an oven/grill with four point induction hob and extractor hood above. The room is fitted with recessed ceiling spotlights and the high quality Karndean wood effect flooring continuing through from the living area. 

Guest WC

The guest WC is fitted with an integrated low level flush WC and a half pedestal wash-hand basin with chrome mixer tap. There is also a wall mounted chrome heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlights, painted exposed steel framework and the high quality Karndean wood effect flooring continuing through from the entrance hall.  

First Floor Accommodation

The first floor accommodation consists of the following;

Landing

An oak staircase leads up to a naturally bright first floor landing, benefiting from high vaulted ceilings with fabulous exposed timber beams, recessed ceilings spotlights and a double glazed skylight. There is also a radiator and high quality Karndean wood effect flooring. 

Master Bedroom - 2.67m x 5m (8'9" x 16'4")

A magnificent and very spacious Master bedroom is fitted with a radiator, exposed brick to one of the walls with a side facing UPVC double glazed arched window inset, the high quality Karndean wood effect flooring and a superb high vaulted ceiling with recessed ceiling spotlights and exposed timber beams inset. A door leads through to the en-suite shower room. 

En-Suite

A very attractive en-suite shower room is fitted with an integrated ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap and a generous shower enclosure with rainfall style shower and separate showerhead attachment. There is also an anthracite wall mounted heated towel rail, the high quality Karndean wood effect flooring continuing through from the Master bedroom, partially tiled walls and a high vaulted ceiling with recessed ceiling spotlight and exposed timber beams inset.

Bedroom Two - 2.91m x 2.08m (9'6" x 6'9")

A second impeccably presented double bedroom is fitted with a contemporary range of built-in storage options, including drawers, base cabinets and more than ample shelving space. There is also a radiator, the high quality Karndean wood effect flooring continuing through from the landing, exposed brick to one of the walls with a side facing double glazed arched window inset, and a high vaulted ceiling with recessed ceiling spotlights and exposed timber beams inset. 

Bathroom

A very impressive and contemporary bathroom is fitted with a predominantly white suite, including an integrated low-level flush WC, integrated wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and a panelled bath, also with chrome mixer tap and separate showerhead attachment. There is also an anthracite wall mounted heated towel rail, high quality Karndean wood effect flooring continuing through from the landing, partially tiled walls and a high vaulted ceiling with recessed ceiling spotlights, a double glazed skylight and exposed timber beams inset.

Exterior

The property sits within impeccably landscaped grounds with secure electric gated access. The apartment benefits from having its own allocated parking space.

Tenure

We have been advised that the property is leasehold, with a term of 125 years commencing in 2014. There is a service charge payable, with the most recent figures totalling £1100 for a six month period, and a ground rent of £295 per year. These figures have not been confirmed in full and should ultimately be verified by any prospective buyer's solicitor. 

Services

We understand the property to be connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.