4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Walnut Tree House, Birches Lane, Kenilworth CV8

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A spacious and charming Victorian property with many period features which perfectly combines traditional character and practical modern day living for couples and families alike. The property is set on a mature plot of approximately 1/3 of an acre within easy walking distance of Kenilworth and Thorns schools, the train station and town centre.

Property description A superb opportunity to purchase this Victorian period home with deep skirting boards, fireplaces, parquet flooring and wonderful modern open plan living to the rear. The property dates from the second half of the 1800's, originally built as a farmhouse and barn.

In the late 1920's the building was divided into two houses. Walnut Tree House has subsequently also been extended during the 1990's and again in the early 2000's by previous owners, in order to now provide generous sized and practical family living space.

Reception lobby & hallway Having inset mat, vaulted ceiling and radiator. Access to central hallway area with staircase to first floor and main reception rooms.

Lounge 14' 10" x 14' 9" (4.52m x 4.5m) A lovely room, originally part of the Victorian period building, having a bay window, dual aspects, radiator and wood burning stove with oak mantel over.

Dining room 15' 5" x 14' 10" (4.7m x 4.52m) This room is also one of the original Victorian rooms with parquet flooring, bay window, feature fireplace with oak surround, understairs storage cupboard and direct access to:

Large open plan kitchen/diner/family room This is a delightful and very flexible open plan living area to the rear of the house having been created by the present sellers.

Kitchen 13' 2" x 10' 6" (4.01m x 3.2m) There is an extensive combination of Kutchenhaus and Linda Barker units in the kitchen in a modern light colour scheme with contrasting worktops and slate floors. The units include cupboards, deep pan drawers, wall units and glazed display units. There is a Smeg range cooker, space and plumbing for dishwasher and a tall fridge/freezer. There is also a tall anthracite wall mounted radiator.

Dining area and family area 26' 4" x 11' 6" (8.03m x 3.51m) A spacious, light and airy region providing great flexibility in use for couples and families. Bi-fold doors provide direct access to the rear garden, further large picture window, Velux windows and side entrance door. There also is plenty of built in storage.

Utility room 9' 9" x 4' 11" (2.97m x 1.5m) With double bowl sink unit, complementary worktop and space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dryer. Worcester wall mounted boiler and extractor.

Cloakroom With vanity sink unit, concealed cistern w.c., display area, storage cupboard, extractor and heated towel rail.

First floor landing With radiator and two Velux windows.

Master bedroom 16' 5" x 13' 10" (5m x 4.22m) Having dual aspect windows enjoying garden and frontage views. Built in double wardrobe and two radiators.

Refitted en-suite shower room 9' 3" x 4' 7" (2.82m x 1.4m) The en-suite has been very recently refurbished to an exceptional standard. The ensuite includes an integrated shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, App controlled underfloor heating and heated towel rail.

Dressing room/bedroom four 13' 2" x 10' 6" (4.01m x 3.2m) This room is currently used as a dressing room with study area. It is also ideal for a nursery bedroom if desired. There is a radiator and rear garden views.

Double bedroom two 15' 5" x 9' 10" (4.7m x 3m) Another of the original Victorian rooms with exposed floorboards, period feature fireplace and radiator.

Double bedroom three 13' 2" x 9' 7" (4.01m x 2.92m) Again part of the original Victorian building with dual aspect windows, feature fireplace and radiator.

Family bathroom 9' 10" x 8' 6" (3m x 2.59m) Having a freestanding bath, separate shower enclosure with glazed shower screen, pedestal wash basin and w.c. And radiator/towel rail all in a traditional Victorian style. Complementary tiling.

Outside

parking To the front and side of the property is ample driveway parking for several vehicles with stone chippings for easy maintenance and mature hedging providing privacy.

Rear garden This is such a special feature of this home. It is very well established, very large and is arranged in four distinct sections. Immediately to the rear of the house is the large patio, perfect for entertaining, which then leads to the traditional lawned area with attractive shrubbery borders in a mixed planting scheme. From this pleasing part of the garden you continue through to the wildflower meadow having been created in a naturalised scheme with peaceful seating areas and children's swings. You will also find a further patio area and a kitchen garden with vegetable patch, wildflower hedge, two sheds and a summer house. Truly an outstanding feature for this home.

Solar panels The current owners have added solar panels with battery storage and EV charging point in the last three years.