The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Hammerwich, WS7 0JS Parker Hall
A truly individual detached former Rectory set within the rural village of Hammerwich, boasting a wealth of character features, flexible and spacious interiors and grounds including formal lawns, outbuildings, woodland and a shared pond. Occupying an elevated position enjoying Staffordshire countryside views, this impressive country home was built circa 1865 for the brother of General Gordon of Khartoum and has since been sympathetically restored by the current vendors, featuring a wealth of stained glass windows, parquet flooring, cast iron radiators and reclaimed marble fireplaces. The interior accommodation comprises two flexible and spacious reception rooms, dining kitchen with sun room, pantry, utility, bedroom seven/reception room and bathroom to the ground floor, with six double bedrooms set to the first floor serviced by two bathrooms. The second floor is laid to three rooms, formerly the servants quarters, in need of certain modernisation but ideal for conversion into additional living space. Outside are outbuildings and two double garages, both with second floors, and ample parking is provided beyond the gated entrance. The generous plot is laid to formal lawns, a secluded courtyard with views over the neighbouring Church, a large area of mature woodland and a wildlife pond of which The Old Rectory owns part of. The property lies on the outskirts of the popular village of Hammerwich enjoying views over the church to one side and over countryside to the other. The village itself is home to a post office, village bowling green, cricket club and community centre with further amenities available in the Cathedral City of Lichfield at just three miles distance where two rail stations provide direct links to Birmingham, London (in 80 minutes) and beyond. The surrounding area offers many rural walks and is ideal for those looking to enjoy the outdoors from their own doorstep. Hammerwich benefits from convenient access to commuter routes including the A38, A5 and M6 Toll, with Birmingham International Airport at 20 miles distance. A range of superb independent school are within easy reach including St Bedes Preparatory, Lichfield Cathedral School, Denstone College and Repton School. Impressive Former Rectory Wealth of Character & Features throughout Rural Position with Countryside Views Stunning Garden Plot with Woodland Two Spacious Reception s Family Dining Kitchen with Sun Six/Seven s & Three Bathrooms Three Attic s/additional s Outbuildings, Double Garage & Coach House (ideal for conversion) Gated Entrance to Parking & Gardens Formal Lawns & Secluded Courtyard Mature Woodland and Wildlife Pond Well Placed for Commuter Routes & Schools Mains Gas Central Heating Reception Hall The front door features intricate stained glass details and opens into this entrance hall where doors lead off to: Sitting 6.06 x 4.87m (approx 19 10 x 15 11) An impressive reception room showcasing a wealth of character to bay windows overlooking the front and side, a marble fireplace housing open fire and fitted storage Inner Hall The staircase rises to the first floor and the hall has doors off into: Drawing 6.89 x 5.94m (approx 22 7 x 19 6) Another generous reception room having windows to two sides, a door to the gardens, parquet flooring, fitted storage and a marble fireplace housing a log burning stove. Double doors open to: Dining Kitchen 10.15 x 4.08m (approx 33 3 x 13 4) A stunning open plan style family dining kitchen having a spacious dining area with bay window overlooking the gardens. the kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a range of wooden wall and base units having complementary granite worktops over, housing inset one and a half sink with side drainer, integral appliances including oven and gas hob and spaces for a fridge freezer and dishwasher. A recess houses an Aga range cooker which is as separate negotiation in the sale. The dining kitchen features a mix of quarry tiled and parquet flooring and an opening leads into:
Sun 3.03 x 2.97m (approx 9 11 x 9 8) A charming reception room having windows overlooking and double doors out to the courtyard garden and parquet flooring Boot Featuring stunning Minton tiled flooring, this useful hallway has a door to the side aspect and access into: Pantry Having window to the side aspect, quarry tiled flooring and fitted shelving Utility 2.18 x 2.1m (approx 7 2 x 6 10) Fitted with wall and base units having Butcher block style worktops over, housing inset Belfast sink and spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer, with quarry tiled flooring and a window to the side aspect
Landing With windows to two sides, this generous landing has stairs rising to the second floor accommodation and doors off into: Master 4.97 x 4.56m (approx 16 3 x 14 11) A spacious double room featuring a marble fireplace and window overlooking the formal gardens Dressing 5.03 x 1.72m (approx 16 6 x 5 7) Having window to the side and housing the two Vaillant wall mounted boilers Bathroom 3.78 x 2.79m (approx 12 5 x 9 1) Fitted with wash basin set to vanity unit with marble top, WC and bathtub, having window to the front with views and tiled flooring Two 4.20 x 4.01m (approx 13 9 x 13 2) Currently used as a dressing room, having window to the side and a fitted shower cubicle Three 5.0 x 4.51m (approx 16 4 x 14 9) With a window to the side overlooking thee gardens and a marble fireplace Four 4.20 x 4.01m (approx 13 9 x 13 2) With window to the rear aspect Five 5.53 x 4.09m (approx 18 1 x 13 4) Having windows to the rear Six 4.48 x 3.36m (approx 14 8 x 11 0) With windows to the side aspect Bathroom 4.50 x 1.78m (approx 16 4 x 5 10) Having windows to two sides and comprising pedestal wash basin, WC and bathtub, with painted wooden panelling to splash backs A further staircase rises from the Landing up to the Second Floor, formerly to Servants Quarters. In need of renovation, this level is ideal for use as loft storage, or for conversion into additional bedroom space One 4.66 x 3.23m (approx 15 3 x 10 7) With window to the rear and fitted storage Two 3.40 x 2.86m (approx 11 1 x 9 4) Having a window to the side, period firegrate and fitted storage Three 2.95 x 2.79m (approx 9 8 x 9 2) With window to the rear and fitted storage Hallway With doors off into: Guest Seven/Family 5.19 x 3.80m (approx 17 0 x 10 5) Ideal for use as an additional bedroom or alternatively as a playroom/further reception room, having window to the front aspect and ample fitted wardrobe space Bathroom 3.55 x 3.04m (approx 11 7 x 9 11) Doubling as a guests cloakroom, comprising moulded ceramic wash basin, WC and bathtub with shower attachment, having tiled flooring, tiled splash backs and a window to the front
Outside A gated entrance leads into the driveway to The Old Rectory, providing ample parking to the front and side aspect of the house. from the driveway is access into a Coach House, being ideal for conversion into an annexe or home office, having manual doors into the ground floor Garage 8.74 x 5.84m (approx 28 8 x 19 1) where stairs rise to the Second Floor 7.24 x 2.90m (approx 23 9 x 9 6) To the side is a paved courtyard enjoying views over the church and having access into a second Double Garage 4.95 x 4.58m (approx 16 2 x 15 0), which has stairs rising to the Second Floor 4.62 x 3.87m (approx 15 1 x 12 8). Two Brick Outbuildings ideal as a workshop are also accessed from the courtyard Gardens Formal grounds extend to an excellent size, being laid to well tended lawns with mature foliage surrounding. The gardens lead into a small orchard which in turn has gated access into an area of woodland and to a bank leading down to a small wildlife pond, part of which belongs to The Old Rectory. Lower Ground Floor Cellar Accessed from the Reception Hall and comprising two rooms plus an additional storage recess: One 5.91 x 1.99m (approx 19 4 x 6 2) Two 5.92 x 1.92m (approx 19 5 x 6 3) Directional Note From the Bowling Green Island in Lichfield, take the exit onto Friary Road which merges onto Walsall Road and continue for one mile going straight on at the first and second roundabouts. At the next roundabout, take the first exit and drive through Pipehill along Walsall Road and turn right onto Coppice Lane. At the end of the road bear right onto Hall Lane and proceed towards the centre of the village. At the next junction, turn left onto Church Lane and the property will be on your left hand side
Sun Drawing Sitting Inner Hall Hallway Dining Kitchen Utility Boot Pantry Bathroom Three Master Landing Four Two Five Six Seven Bathroom Dressing Bathroom Three Two Cpd One
Parker Hall Heart of the Country Village Swinfen, Lichfield, WS14 9QR The Promenade, Barton Marina Barton under Needwood, DE13 8DZ 01543 480 333 move@parker-hall.co.uk 01283 575 000 relax@parker-hall.co.uk open 7 days a week! www@parker-hall.co.uk Coach House Garage & Outbuildings Overall Plot Church Lane The Old Rectory Parish Church of Saint John the Baptist General note: Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Measurements: Please note that our room sizes are now quoted in metres on a wall-to-wall basis. The imperial equivalent is only intended as an approximate guide for those of our applicants who may not yet be fully conversant with the metric measurements. Consumer Protection Regulations: Any prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of any statements or information in these particulars, we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Due to a change in legislation from 1st March 2004 we are required to check the identification of vendors before proceeding to market any property, and purchasers on acceptance of an offer and before we can instruct solicitors to proceed. This is a legal requirement and applies to all Estate Agents. Ph SW sr 29.03.2017