£550,000
4 bed semi-detached house for saleRake End Court, Hill Ridware, Rugeley WS15
4 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
Andrew Downing-Booth Estate Agents
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About this property
Four Double Bedroom Semi-Detached Character Cottage
Traditional Style Country Kitchen
Stunning Living Room With Exposed Timber Beams & Brickwork
Master Bedroom With Generous En-Suite
Double Garage & Parking
Charming & Idyllic Gardens To Both The Front & Rear
Consistently Impressive Room Sizes
Desirable Village Location With Views Over Surrounding Countryside
Exceptional Levels Of Presentation Throughout
Council Tax Band: F / EPC Rating: Tbc
Abundant characterful charm, impressive space across both floors and picturesque views over surrounding countryside; just a few of the fabulous features on offer with this superb Grade II listed semi-detached cottage at Rake End Court.
Advised to date back to circa 1720 and nestled within the highly desirable and semi-rural village of Hill Ridware, this historic family home sits within comfortable reach of nearby amenities, including Lichfield and Rugeleys' town centres, with both Rugeley train stations within a ten minute drive and a recently introduced bus service making travel no issue.
The accommodation features traditional elements in the form of a myriad of exposed timber beams, exposed brickwork and a superb cast iron log-burner. Set across two floors, the ground floor is home to an incredible dual aspect living room, separate dining room, an attractive and country-style kitchen/diner, utility room, guest WC and flexible garden room, whilst all four double bedrooms and the family bathroom can be found the first floor; the Master complete with a stunning en-suite shower room. Exceptionally maintained and mature gardens sit to both the front and rear, with the rear offering an idyllic and private retreat. A double garage with parking sits just beyond the rear garden, catering for all parking and storage needs.
Quite simply a magnificent home. We must advise booking in a viewing at your earliest convenience in order to appreciate just how much is on offer.
Entrance Porch
A front facing solid wood door opens to the entrance porch, fitted with red quarry tiled flooring and exposed brick to the walls.
Entrance Hall
A front facing door opens to the entrance hall, fitted with exposed timber beams and a radiator, whilst a staircase leads up to the first floor accommodation.
Living Room - 4.85m (max) x 6.57m (15'11" (max) x 21'6")
An exceptionally spacious and dual aspect living room boasts plenty of character; fitted with two radiators, two front and rear facing windows with secondary glazing, a myriad of exposed timber beams and an incredible cast iron log burner within an inglenook fireplace, housing a timber beam above and red quarry tiled hearth beneath. A very useful storage cupboard sits to one of the corners of the room.
Dining Room - 3.18m x 3.1m (10'5" x 10'2")
A second attractive reception room is fitted with engineered oak flooring, a radiator, exposed timber beam and a front facing window with secondary glazing.
Garden Room - 2.28m x 4.92m (7'5" x 16'1")
A fabulous garden room can be accessed via the living room, and is fitted with solid oak flooring, a radiator, two windows and doors leading out to the garden. This room offers a multitude of potential uses, such as a home office, gym or simply an additional place to relax.
Kitchen / Diner - 3.2m x 3.28m (10'5" x 10'9")
A very tasteful and naturally bright kitchen/diner is fitted with a range of matching base cabinets and wall units whilst a Belfast style ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap is set into the work surface with tiled splashback. There is a range of integrated appliances, including a refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher whilst there is also space for a Rangemaster oven and extractor hood above. The room is fitted with exposed timber beams, Ruabon Welsh tiled flooring and both side and rear facing windows.
Utility Room
A generous utility room is fitted with a range of matching base cabinets and wall units to those of the kitchen, whilst a Belfast style ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap is set into the worksurface with tiled splashback. There is also an integrated fridge/freezer and space for a washing machine, whilst the room is fitted with a radiator, side facing window with secondary glazing, a rear facing double glazed stable style door leading out to the garden, and the Ruabon Welsh tiled flooring continuing through from the kitchen, with the utility room also home to the central heating boiler.
Guest WC
The guest WC is fitted with a low-level flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. There is also a radiator, front facing window with secondary glazing and the Ruabon Welsh tiled flooring continuing through from the utility room.
Landing
A staircase leads up to a bright first floor landing, fitted with a rear facing window with secondary glazing, a radiator, exposed brick to one of the walls, ornamental shelving and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Master Bedroom - 3.7m x 2.97m (12'1" x 9'8")
A beautifully presented Master bedroom is fitted with three separate built-in wardrobes, a radiator, exposed timber beam and a rear facing window with secondary glazing. A door leads through to the en-suite.
En-Suite
The en-suite shower room is fitted with a white suite, including a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a shower enclosure. There is also a wall mounted chrome heated towel rail, wood effect flooring and partially tiled walls.
Bedroom Two - 3.2m x 2.89m (10'5" x 9'5")
A second spacious double bedroom is fitted with a radiator, exposed brick to one of the walls and a front facing window with secondary glazing, providing a leafy outlook over neighbouring countryside. The room also houses two loft access hatches.
Bedroom Three - 2.59m x 3.1m (8'5" x 10'2")
A third double bedroom is fitted with a radiator and front facing window with secondary glazing, offering the same scenic views as bedroom two. The room also houses another loft access hatch.
Bedroom Four - 2.43m x 3.34m (7'11" x 10'11")
A fourth and final double bedroom is fitted with a radiator and side facing window with secondary glazing. The room also houses another loft access hatch.
Bathroom
The bathroom is fitted with a white suite, including a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a bathtub with Mira shower over. The room is also fitted with a wall mounted chrome heated towel rail, front facing window, wood effect flooring and partially tiled walls.
Exterior
The property sits on a particularly attractive corner plot, with a very charming lawned front garden, housing an extensive range of mature shrubs and trees to the outer perimeter. A pathway leads up to both the front door and to a generous gravelled bed, in turn leading up to a gate that provides access to and from the rear garden. To the rear is a simply idyllic garden, maintained to an impeccable standard and consisting of an immaculate lawn, various patio areas and an extensive and colourful range of mature shrubs to the perimeters. A tucked away and very private area sits to one of the far corners, whilst a door opens to the double garage and a further gate opens to provide additional access to and from the parking area.
Double Garage - 3.66m x 3.96m (12'0" x 12'11")
Two garage doors open to a double garage, fitted with lighting and power, whilst a rear facing door opens to provide access to them from the rear garden.
Services
We understand the property to be connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
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