2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Nightingale, Tamworth B77

The property

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D ** Council Tax Band: B

This fabulously presented home in a sought-after part of Wilnecote near to the Wilnecote Nature Reserve will prove very popular, particularly to first time buyers. Availble with no upward chain, the property is set back from Nightingale behind a front lawn with a slabbed driveway providing off-road parking for two cars in tandem. At the top of the drive is a gate to access the rear garden, whereas a uPvc door to the side of the building acting as the main ‘front’ door to enter the house.

Ground Floor

Guests immediately enter a vestibule with three further doors to access the lounge, kitchen and a handy under stairs cupboard for shoes, coats, and other items such as a vacuum cleaner, for example.

Taking the door to the right leads to the kitchen at the rear of the house. This is a remarkable and fully integrated hi-gloss suite that includes a four-ring induction hob with overhead extractor fan, electric oven, dishwasher and washing machine. The chunky wooden work surfaces incorporate a stylish two-bowl sink and drainer. Furthermore, there is a clear space for a fridge-freezer and a double-glazed door that opens inwards for access to the conservatory.

The conservatory is an excellent size and offers the best option for a dining table. It is double-glazed to all five exterior faces with a polycarbonate pitched roof and French doors leading out to the garden.

At the front of the house is a large lounge with a bowed window allowing plenty of natural light and delightful herringbone, wood-effect laminate flooring laid underfoot. There is easily enough space for a large sofa suite and entertainment unit to be positioned. An opening at the rear left of room involves the carpeted staircase leading up to the first floor.

First Floor

The landing is wonderfully bright owing to a double-glazed window at the side of the house. From here there are doors leading off to both bedrooms and the bathroom. The bathroom suite features a bath with shower and curtain fitted over, rectangular wash basin with cabinet, toilet, and a chrome heated towel rail.

The bedrooms comprise of a particularly generous double bedroom at the front of the house and a great sized single at the rear. The double features the herringbone flooring matching that of the lounge below and a handy storage closet making great use of the void above the staircase. The single bedroom makes a great second bedroom for any age or alternatively an excellent home office as demonstrated by the current owners. Above the first floor is a well-insulated loft space.

Garden

Finishing outside to the rear, this house comes with a wonderful rear garden that is ideal for those keen to relax, entertain and find a safe space for children to play. The garden is landscaped to feature a flagstone patio, timber decking, lawn, and shale patch. The shale patch precedes a large wooden outbuilding.

Nb - room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.

Transport links

Wilnecote is located at the south-east of Tamworth, not far from Junction 10 of the M42. The most direct route to Junction 10 is via Watling Street however there is a ‘short-cut’ via the Trinity Road to avoid the morning hustle and bustle. Junction 10 also connects with the A5, and therefore commuters have excellent access to Birmingham, Nottingham, Lichfield, Nuneaton, Hinckley and Atherstone. Furthermore, Burton & Derby are found by utilising the A38 at Lichfield or travelling north on the M42.

There is a regular bus service to Tamworth Town Centre located on Tinkers Green Road with stops very close to the home. From the town centre there are two main bus stations with routes around Staffordshire and the Midlands (including Birmingham).

The nearest train station is Wilnecote Railway Station offering a service to Birmingham New Street & Tamworth as part of the Cross Country line which also leads to Nottingham & Derby. Tamworth Railway station offers both the Cross Country Line and the West Coast Main Line, offering a regular service to London Euston aswell as trains to Liverpool, Manchester and even Glasgow.

Schools & amenities

According to the Staffordshire Schools website, the catchment secondary school for this home is Wilnecote High School. The site also lists two catchment primary schools; Heathlands Infant School and Wilnecote Junior School, both rated Good (2) by Ofsted. All three schools are around a quarter of a mile walk from the home (0.2,0.2 and 0.3 miles respectively). Although we have researched this information, parents are advised to confirm catchment via the local authority. (websites used & Staffs County Council)

A decent walk or short drive from this home are convenience stores located on Hockley Road and Watling Street. A short journey by car to the west of Hockley will bring the new owners to Ninian Way where there is a large business park which incorporates a Range home store, with a Morrisons Supermarket found a nearby in Belgrave.

Tamworth town centre offers a range of famous and independent stores with Ventura & Jolly Sailor Retail Parks offering much more in the form of large outlets, supermarkets and restaurants.

Tamworth is also steeped in history, with Tamworth Castle located in the town centre and Castle Gardens. There are plenty of places to walk and exercise, including Kingsbury Water Park which is around a 10 minute drive away.

Room sizes

Ground Floor

Lounge: 11’8 x 10’7

Kitchen: 11’8 x 8’11

Conservatory: 11’1 x 10’2 (both maximum)

First Floor

Bedroom One: 11’9 x 10’10

Bedroom Two: 9’3 x 5’11

Family Bathroom: 6’0 (plus window recess) x 5’7

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