Manor Farmhouse, Springhill Lane, Lower Penn, Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire, WV4 4UH
Manor Farmhouse, Springhill Lane, Lower Penn, Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire, WV4 4UH An award winning, elegant Grade II listed Georgian residence which has recently been restored and refurbished to the highest of standards with a meticulous level of attention to detail throughout. Wolverhampton - 4 miles, Dudley - 7.5 miles, Stourbridge - 8.5 miles, Birmingham - 18 miles, (distances approximate) LOCATION Manor Farmhouse stands well within Springhill Village, a small hamlet on the outskirts of the Wolverhampton conurbation lying amidst glorious South Staffordshire countryside. Local facilities are available in the nearby villages of Wombourne and Tettenhall whilst there is easy travelling to the extensive amenities afforded by Wolverhampton City Centre itself. Communications are excellent with rail services running from Wolverhampton station to Birmingham and London Euston (1 hour 20 minutes) and the motorway network being accessible via the M5, M6, M6 (Toll) and the M54. The area is well served by schooling in both sectors with Birchfield Preparatory School in Albrighton, St Dominics High School for Girls in Brewood, Wolverhampton Grammar School and Tettenhall College all being worthy of note. DESCRIPTION Manor Farmhouse is a beautiful Georgian house which dates from the mid eighteenth century and which has been sympathetically restored over recent years with works having been supervised by the local authority Conservation Officers. The property has a handsome, five bay facade which is typical of the period with a large single storey projection to one side housing the extremely large kitchen and breakfast room. There is a fine flow of reception areas nicely balancing formal entertaining rooms with more informal, relaxed living spaces and ample bedroom provision over the upper two storeys with luxurious bathrooms. Whilst appointed to the highest of contemporary standards many original features remain with some lovely beamed and raftered ceilings and fine, period doors with period furniture. The current owners have undertaken a comprehensive scheme of refurbishment in recent years which has resulted in a stunning home with the quality of craftsmanship having won a South Staffordshire Design and Conservation award in 2011. The woodwork has been lovingly restored, lavish kitchen and bathroom suites have been installed, all of the windows have been refurbished and, where permitted by conservation, half have been replaced with bespoke wooden double glazing, a new heating system fitted and internally the house has been traditionally re-plastered using lime plaster and decorated with Farrow and Ball paint. ACCOMMODATION A reconstructed, gabled porch with a heavy, panelled front door with leaded light above opens into the reception hall with tiled floor with underfloor heating and a fine oak staircase rising to the first floor. The drawing room has a relaid oak floor, an original storage cupboard and a Stovax solid fuel stove, the dining room has a Chesney, limestone fireplace, an old oak floor, windows to the front with shutters and window-seats whilst the sitting room has a charming aspect over the gardens and a Victorian style fireplace with painted, ceramic slips and granite hearth. An inner hall has trapdoor access to the cellar, a guest cloakroom, a laundry and a door to the magnificent kitchen and breakfast room. There is a comprehensive range of bespoke Loxley units by Brookmans of Stafford with granite surfaces and a co-ordinating centre island with a river washed granite top, a full range of appliances, underfloor heating, integrated ceiling lighting and wiring for ceiling speakers. The first floor landing leads to the principal suite consisting of a large bedroom with original Georgian cupboard and a well appointed shower room ensuite, two further bedrooms and a stunning bathroom. The second floor has four double bedrooms and a superb bathroom. OUTSIDE Manor Farmhouse stands within beautifully landscaped and matured grounds. There is a gravelled drive to the front of the property with a secondary, rear drive leading to an extensive area of parking and turning space and some traditional outbuildings including stores and a charming, Victorian red brick stable block. The formal lawns are studded with well planted beds and an orchard with a wide variety of fruits and berries and several large, mature trees including a Monkey Puzzle, a Yew and an Ash. Beyond are a number of fenced paddocks. There is a total area of approximately 4.25 acres. SERVICES We are informed by the Vendors that mains water, drainage and electricity are installed and that the central heating is LPG fired. COUNCIL TAX BAND G - South Staffordshire DC. POSSESSION Vacant possession will be given on completion. VIEWING Please contact the Tettenhall office. DIRECTIONS From the A454 Bridgnorth Road at Wightwick, turn into Windmill Lane, take the first right into Castlecroft Lane and carry straight on over the mini-island into Radford Lane. At the T-junction turn right into Langley Road then immediately left into Market Lane. At the junction turn left up Springhill Lane, carry on for approximately 150 yards and turn right into a wide tarmacadam entrance with barns on your left hand side. The entrance to Manor Farm is seen upon your right hand side. 13/15 High Street Tettenhall Wolverhampton WV6 8QS 01902 747744 tettenhall@berrimaneaton.co.uk 22/23 Whitburn Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QN 01746 766499 bridgnorth@berrimaneaton.co.uk www.berrimaneaton.co.uk High Street Wombourne Wolverhampton WV5 9DP 01902 326366 wombourne@berrimaneaton.co.uk Offers around 899,950 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Particulars but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Areas, measurements and distances are approximate and the text, photographs and plans are for guidance only. If there is any point which is of particular importance please contact us to discuss the matter and seek professional verification prior to exchange of contracts.