4 bed detached house for sale

Salts Lane, Drayton Bassett, Tamworth B78

Ideally positioned for convenient access to commuter links and a range of local amenities, whilst enjoying the charm and community spirit of village life, this generously proportioned and beautifully maintained four-bedroom detached family home offers a wonderful opportunity for its next owners.

Having been cherished by the same owners for many decades, the property provides spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, together with the added benefit of recently installed, fully owned solar panels, generating an excellent supply of electricity from daylight alone.

Occupying a generous plot, the property boasts an extensive driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, leading to a garage which has been cleverly adapted to incorporate a useful utility and storage area. To the rear, a particularly attractive and thoughtfully landscaped garden provides a delightful setting in which to relax and entertain.
Ground floor

entrance porch

A welcoming entrance featuring a recently fitted composite front door with glazed panel to one side, a large window with radiator beneath, and a further door providing access to the garage. A pair of attractive double wooden and glazed doors open into the spacious reception hallway.

Garage / utility area - 15' 11" x 8' 2" (486m x 2.50m)

Retaining its electric up-and-over thermal door to the front, the garage has been cleverly adapted to provide a practical utility and storage space, with power, heating, lighting and water supply. A window and personal door provide natural light and convenient access to the side of the property.
Reception hallway

A spacious and welcoming hallway featuring a radiator, staircase rising to the first floor and an attractive circular feature window overlooking the kitchen. An archway leads through to the generous lounge diner, whilst a further door opens into the guest cloakroom.
Guest cloakroom

Fitted with a low-level WC, underfloor heating, contemporary floating wash hand basin and obscure glazed window to the side.

Through lounge diner - 23' 11" x 11' 11" (7.31m x 3.65m)

A particularly spacious and versatile reception room, offering clearly defined lounge and dining areas. The lounge enjoys a large picture window to the front aspect, allowing plenty of natural light, together with a radiator and attractive marble fireplace surround incorporating a flame-effect, wood-style electric fire.

The dining area provides ample space for a family dining table, with a further radiator, and flows openly into the kitchen, creating a sociable layout ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining and is also open to:

Conservatory - 12' x 11' 10" (3.66m x 3.62m)

A lovely additional reception space overlooking the rear garden, opening into lounge diner and further doors opening directly onto the patio and garden beyond.

Kitchen - 9' 1" x 13' 3" (2.77m x 4.05m)

Fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units complemented by work surfaces, the kitchen incorporates a built-in double oven, electric hob with extractor above, dishwasher and fridge. A large window overlooks the rear garden, whilst a further door provides side access. The kitchen opens directly into the conservatory.
First floor

landing

A dog-leg staircase, with a window providing natural light as it rises to the first-floor landing. Doors lead to the bedrooms and shower room.

Large shower/wet room - 9' 2" x 9' 8" (2.80m x 2.96m)

A generously proportioned shower room featuring tiled flooring and partially tiled walls. The suite comprises a low-level WC set within a floating vanity unit, two additional floating storage cupboards and a spacious walk-in shower enclosure with rainfall shower head. Further features include a heated towel rail, underfloor heating and a large window overlooking the rear aspect.

Bedroom one - 12' 7" x 11' 10" (3.86m x 3.62m)

A well-proportioned bedroom enjoying a window to the front aspect, with radiator beneath.

Bedroom two - 11' x 12' (3.36m x 3.66m)

A further good-sized bedroom with window overlooking the rear garden and radiator beneath. An opening leads through to a useful additional shower room.

En-suite shower room - 7' 9" x 2' 11" (2.39m x 0.90m)

Fitted with a low-level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle, together with an obscured glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom three - 7' 10" x 13' 7" (2.40m x 4.16m)

Another generously sized double bedroom, enjoying a window to the front aspect with radiator beneath.
Second floor


Converted loft room - 11' 10" x 25' 6" (3.63m x 7.77m)

Converted in 2006, this impressive additional space offers excellent versatility and could be utilised as a fourth bedroom, home office, hobby room or private retreat.

Benefitting from useful eaves storage to both sides, two large Velux roof windows provide an abundance of natural light and attractive elevated views across Drayton Bassett playing fields and the surrounding countryside beyond.
Outside


To the front, the property enjoys an extensive driveway providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, alongside a generous lawned garden complemented by established shrub borders.

The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, having been thoughtfully designed and lovingly maintained to create an attractive and mature outdoor space. A large paved patio provides an ideal area for outdoor dining and entertaining, leading onto a well-maintained lawn bordered by mature trees and established shrubs. Further features include a decorative gravelled area, additional planting, an attractive feature palm tree, garden shed and greenhouse.

To the side of the property is a further paved area, with raised planting bed, providing access to a useful built-in cupboard housing the boiler, together with gated access to the front of the property.

Council Tax Band E -Lichfield

Utility Supply
Electric - Mains & Solar Power
Gas - Mains
Water - Mains
Heating - Gas central heating
Sewerage - Mains

**The solar panels are wholly owned. They have greatly reduced the current owners electricity bill, further information upon request**

Flood Risk
Based on the Gov UK website's long-term flood risk checker, this property has been summarised as very low.

Predicted mobile phone coverage and broadband services at the property.
Mobile coverage for:
EE and Three – Good outdoor
O2 and Vodafone – Variable outdoor

Broadband coverage:-
Broadband Type = Standard Highest available download speed 5 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 0.7 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Superfast Highest available download speed 80 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 20 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Ultrafast Highest available download speed 330 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 50 Mbps.
Networks in your area:- Openreach

The mobile and broadband information above has been obtained from the Mobile and Broadband checker - Ofcom website.

Sellers are asked to complete a Property Information Questionnaire for the benefit of buyers. This questionnaire provides further information and declares any material facts that may affect your decision to view or purchase the property. This document will be available on request.

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Fixtures and fittings as per sales particulars.
Tenure

The Agent understands that the property is freehold. However we are still awaiting confirmation from the vendors Solicitors and would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their Solicitor or Surveyor.

Green and company has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or services and so cannot verify they are in working order, or fit for their purpose. The buyer is strongly advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Please note that all measurements are approximate.

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