THE PROPERTY

Tenure: FREEHOLD

EPC Rating: C  **  Council Tax Band: C

Introduction & Exterior

Located on a peaceful avenue near to the centre of Cheslyn Hay, this fabulous semi-detached bungalow will prove extremely popular to those looking for a sizeable home. This opens possibilities to younger families as well as those seeking a generous retirement home. The house is set back from Sutherland Road behind an attractive front garden with a long block-paved driveway running along the left boundary to provide off-road parking for at least three cars, with further parking available in a long detached, wooden garage.

Adjacent to the front of the garage, which has large double doors to access, is the entrance doors to the bungalow porch, with a secure gate in between leading to a passage to the rear garden. The garden has been well thought out to provide clear areas for an outdoor furniture set on the large, slabbed patio and a place to relax on the private lawn. A wooden shed is positioned behind the garage with more paving slabs laid close to the bungalow allowing for a more private space to relax. The garden is filled with attractive shrubs and plants at the borders, which a mixture of boundaries (brick wall, wooden fencing, conifers) at all sides to maintain privacy.

Interior

The porch offers ample room for guests to remove coats and shoes, particularly in adverse conditions, before making their way through to the hallway. The L-shaped hallway has doors leading off to all three bedrooms, wet room, lounge, and a handy deep storage cupboard. There is also access with ladder to a sizeable loft. A second storage cupboard is found in the wet room, and this room comprises of a pleasant suite with shower, curtain, wash basin and toilet with a waterproof floor and drain.

All rooms in this house are naturally well lit by large, double-glazed windows, particularly in the large double bedrooms at the front of the house. Both rooms are delightfully decorated with a wallpaper feature wall. The third bedroom is a good-sized single bedroom that also serves well as a study if desired.

The lounge is the largest room in the home that was navy carpet with design covering most of the floor, with the border to the right of the room, surrounding the chimney breast having wood-effect laminate. A large window to the rear looks out to the garden. The room is easily large enough to hold a large sofa suite and family dining table.

A door to the rear left of the lounge opens to a modern kitchen that has space at the front for a breakfast table. Mounted to the wall beside this area is the ‘Ideal’ combi-boiler, which has been regularly serviced since installation. The kitchen suite is fitted in a horseshoe formation toward the rear of the room with a window at either side. This lovely suite includes a four-burner gas hob with extractor fan overhead, a chest-height double oven and clear recesses for the washing machine (with plumbing) and a fridge freezer. Attractive tiling to the splashback areas and flooring completes the suite. A door to the left exits to the passage near to the rear entrance door of the garage.

NB - ROOM SIZES ARE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

TRANSPORT LINKS

Sutherland Road in Cheslyn Hay is a short drive from both the A34 Walsall Road and A460. These are main commuter links for Walsall and Cannock, with the A460 leading to the M6 Toll and M6 motorway junctions.

The nearest train station, Landywood, is within a fifteen-minute walk from the property. The station offers services to Birmingham New Street, Walsall, Cannock, Bloxwich & Rugeley via the Chase Line.

The number 70 and 71 bus services are available from nearby High Street and these offer journeys to Wolverhampton city centre and Cannock town centre respectively. A walk to nearby Wardles Lane provides a bus service to Walsall.  

SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

Cheslyn Hay & Great Wyrley are very well supported by local businesses and convenience stores. These include a veterinary practice, hair salon and takeaway outlets. There are a few welcoming public houses dotted around the village and a handy petrol station located on Walsall Road.

A drive north via the A34 to the outskirts of Cannock will bring you to the Orbital Retail Park, with many familiar named shops including a Sainsburys supermarket, and the recently opened McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. Being rural there are plenty of local walking opportunities but those wanting something a bit more special can drive 15-20 minutes north to reach Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

According to the Staffordshire Schools website, the catchment schools for this home are within short walking range. They are Cheslyn Hay Academy and Glenthorne Primary, the latter being just at the end of Sutherland Road. Both hold a Good (2) rating from their latest Ofsted ratings (correct as of 27^th June 2023). Although we have researched this information, it is always recommended that prospective buyers do check with the local authority before confirming catchment.

ROOM SIZES

Lounge with Dining: 17’8 x 11’10

Kitchen with Breakfast Area: 14’7 x 8’8

Bedroom One: 14’11 x 10’5

Bedroom Two: 10’0 x 9’6 (plus door recess)

Bedroom Three: 8’0 x 6’9

Family Wet Room: 6’4 x 5’6

Detached Garage: 21’10 x 7’11