4 bed barn conversion for sale

Fosseway Lane, Lichfield WS13

A truly magnificent four bedroom executive family residence, nestled close-by to the highly desirable village of Wall and boasting an impeccably-kept plot, advised to be around two thirds of an acre; welcome to Alderways.

This abundantly elegant property is advised to date back to the late 1800s, originally serving as the the carriage house for a neighbouring property, before being converted into this illustrious home exactly 100 years later in 1991.

The accommodation is set across two floors and seamlessly blends traditional, characterful charm with modern luxury. The ground floor home to a particularly tasteful and high specification breakfast kitchen with original quarry tiles, as well as two impeccable reception rooms (dining room, a very large and equally versatile fourth double bedroom and cloakroom, whilst to the first floor are three generous double bedrooms and the stunning main family bathroom, with the Master suite complete with dressing area and contemporary en-suite shower room. A shared approach leads up to a wonderfully spacious driveway, offering parking for a plethora of vehicles, whilst the aforementioned spectacular grounds consist of pristine lawns, various specimen trees and shrubs, and little snippets of history. Tucked away to one side is a superb bath house/leisure suite, offering endless potential to serve as a home gym, games room or even as a separate annex, subject to permissions.

Picturesque and rural views can be found to all sides, with sights of Lichfield and the city's spires available to the front, and beautiful adjoining countryside to the rear. The journey itself into Lichfield is approximately just six to seven minutes, with an extensive array of amenities available, including various upmarket bars/restaurants (including the Michelin-Star 'Upstairs' by Tom Shepherd), the award-winning Beacon Park, Lichfield Cathedral (with the independent and private Lichfield Cathedral school), and both Lichfield train stations, offering direct links to Birmingham, London and other surrounding areas.

Pictures and words will only ever serve a property of a calibre such as this limited justice; a viewing is absolutely imperative to appreciate the extent of what's on offer.

Sitting Room - 3.95m x 5.25m (12'11" x 17'2")

A characterful and tastefully presented sitting room enjoys a wealth of natural light courtesy of the rear facing UPVC double glazed French doors that sit between and below UPVC double glazed windows and open out to the garden. The room is also fitted with two radiators and a fabulous open fire recessed within an exposed brick surround and original red quarry tiled hearth beneath.

Dining Room - 3.85m x 4.33m (12'7" x 14'2")

Another very attractive, light and airy reception room is fitted with a fabulous feature exposed brick trough with storage beneath and hayloft above, also serving as the ideal home for keeping wine. The room is also fitted with a radiator and rear facing UPVC double glazed French doors, that sit between and below rear facing UPVC double glazed windows.

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.9m x 5.33m (12'9" x 17'5")

A beautiful breakfast kitchen blends original features with contemporary excellence, with a one and a half bowl sink with brushed stainless steel mixer tap is set into wood effect work surface. There is a very attractive range of matching base cabinets and wall units (with under-cabinet lighting), and various integrated appliances, including a dishwasher, washing machine and a fantastic Belling oven with four point induction hob, plate-warmer and extractor hood above, whilst there is also space for an American-style refrigerator/freezer. The room is fitted with a matching central island, recessed ceiling spotlights, a contemporary anthracite radiator, original red quarry tiled flooring and two front facing UPVC double glazed windows, offering the same spectacular views over Lichfield and the neighbouring countryside.

Inner Hall

The inner hall is fitted with a contemporary period-style radiator, rear facing UPVC double glazed windows and a rear facing door leading out to the garden. A staircase leads up to the first floor accommodation.

Cloakroom

The 2022-installed cloakroom/guest WC is fitted with a low level flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. There is also a wall mounted chrome heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlights, wood effect flooring and partially tiled walls whilst there is also a useful and deceptively spacious under-stairs storage cupboard.

Landing

A staircase leads up to a bright first floor landing, fitted with exposed timber beams, two contemporary period-style radiators and two rear facing UPVC double glazed windows, offering leafy views over the rear garden and adjoining countryside.

Master Suite

An incredible dual aspect Master suite consists of the following:

Master Bedroom - 6.29m x 3.71m (20'7" x 12'2")

A magnificent Master bedroom is fitted with a radiator, exposed timber beams, an exposed brick pillar and front facing UPVC double glazed window, offering a heavenly outlook over Lichfield and neighbouring countryside.

Dressing Area

A very spacious dressing area is fitted with a radiator and rear facing UPVC double glazed window.

Master En-Suite - 3.9m x 1.74m (12'9" x 5'8")

An exceptional 2022-installed en-suite shower room is fitted with a white and blue suite, including an Imperial low level flush WC, Imperial integrated wash hand basin and a walk-in shower enclosure with rainfall style shower and separate showerhead attachment. There is also a period-style contemporary radiator integrated within a wall mounted chrome heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlights, a rear facing UPVC double glazed window, wood effect flooring and partially tiled walls. The room also houses a loft access hatch.

Bedroom Two - 3.95m x 4.4m (12'11" x 14'5")

A second exceptional double bedroom benefits from a dual aspect courtesy of the two front facing and one rear facing UPVC double glazed windows. There are also three radiators and superb exposed timber beams adjoined to a vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom Three - 2.82m x 4.26m (9'3" x 13'11")

A third impressive double bedroom is fitted with a range of built in wardrobes with ample overhead storage, a radiator, exposed timber beam and front facing UPVC double glazed window, providing the same distant views as the other two bedrooms.

Family Bathroom - 2.97m x 2.6m (9'8" x 8'6")

A stunning 2022-installed family bathroom is fitted with a white and grey Imperial suite, including a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, and a bathtub also with chrome mixer tap, separate showerhead attachment and electric Mira shower over. There is also an Imperial contemporary and period-style radiator integrated within a chrome heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlights, a front facing UPVC double glazed window (with made to measure contemporary fitted shutters), exposed timber beams, wood effect flooring and partially tiled walls. The room also houses a loft access hatch.

Exterior

Solid vehicular gates open to a private driveway, offering off-road parking for multiple vehicles. To the nearest side of the property is a large slab paved patio with canopy above. Impeccably maintained South-facing grounds (advised to be around two thirds of an acre) can only be described as a private paradise, featuring reclaimed pillars, extensive and pristinely managed lawns that house a colourful myriad of established specimen trees and shrubs to the perimeters and dotted throughout, including Rhododendrons and Hydrangeas. A maze of slab-paved/gravelled pathways connect the various different areas within the garden, with a charming barbecue/firepit area to the very rear, offering stunning views and access to the adjoining countryside. Also tucked away to one side is a wonderfully flexible summerhouse/leisure suite.

Bath House / Leisure Suite

Detached from the rest of the home, a versatile bath house/leisure suite (with scope to be transformed into a complete annex, subject to permissions) consists of the following:

Entrance Hall

A front facing UPVC double glazed door opens to the entrance hall/shower room, fitted with a Mira shower.

Leisure Room - 4.11m x 4.82m (13'5" x 15'9")

An abundantly naturally bright leisure room offers a multitude of potential uses, including a home, gym, games, room, or even a home spa. The room is fitted with an integrated Jacuzzi, a range of UPVC double glazed windows and doors, and a UPVC double glazed ceiling, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the room. There is also a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap set into the worksurface, housing a useful storage space beneath and raised bar to one side.

Guest WC

The WC is fitted with a low-level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is also a side facing UPVC double glazed window.

Garage - 5.08m x 5.09m (16'8" x 16'8")

A large garage door opens to a double garage, fitted with lighting, power, shelving, rafter storage and a rear facing door leading to a useful wood store. The garage also houses the boiler whilst a side facing door leads through to the fourth bedroom/office.

Services

We understand the property to be connected to mains electricity and water. We also understand the heating system to use kerosene, and the drainage to be facilitated via a cesspit and soakaway system.

Note

Please note that planning permission was previously granted for a one storey extension over bedroom four and the garage, but this has recently expired and would need to be reapplied for if desired.