"A magnificent three storey Victorian home situated in one of the most desirable roads Kidderminster has to offer.

Description

14 Roden Avenue is an outstanding period residence and certainly one of the most imposing homes on this fine avenue. The current owners have been excellent custodians of this beautiful three storey residence, ensuring that it has been well cared for and upgraded in keeping with the style and age.

Amongst many of the improvements are a new roof in 2019, the renovation of a garden outbuilding, updated wiring in many parts of the house and the addition of an antique marble fireplace and installation of a wood burning stove. The grand exterior remains very much original in appearance, retaining the delightful aesthetics of the Victorian build which are impressive to behold from all angles. The interior continues this theme with a wealth of character detail blending beautifully with modern d cor and fitments.

The property is approached by a block paved driveway which can accommodate around three cars and which leads to the garage. The garage is accessed via wooden double doors to the front and has power, lighting and useful racking.

Once through the period front door one is greeted by a classic Victorian hallway complete with a beautiful stained glass fan window, an elegant staircase, oak panelling and coving. On the ground floor there are three reception rooms, a kitchen, a utility room and a downstairs cloakroom WC.

The light and airy bay fronted sitting room has been recently refurbished and comprises French doors to the garden, two column radiators and a beautiful period marble fireplace with Welsh slate hearth housing a wood burner. The separate dining room is spacious and full of character, comprising a column radiator, a sash window to the front, wall lights, coving and a ceiling rose. The well appointed kitchen is an excellent space for family and entertaining and flows nicely to the garden and adjoining office family room. Comprising matching wall and base units, a central island with maple top, maple worksurfaces, an oven and hob, an integrated dishwasher and two fridges, down lighters, tiled flooring, French doors to the garden and internal door to the adjoining reception room. The latter is a highly versatile room ideal for use as an office or family room, spacious in size and comprising two skylights, a column radiator, solid wood flooring, a glazed door to the garden and stained glass door accessing the adjoining utility room. The utility room has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, wall units, tiled flooring and a wall mounted Worcester boiler. A spacious cloakroom WC completes the ground floor accommodation and includes built in storage, a pedestal wash hand basin, a low level WC and the alarm panel.

On the lower ground floor there is a useful cellar room which the current owners use as an office, comprising down lighters, a radiator and built in storage.

The first floor landing has a sash window, stairs to the second floor and doors leading to the family bathroom and two first floor bedrooms. Bedroom one has fitted wardrobes and is also beautifully light with dual aspect windows to the front and rear with great views of the garden. Bedroom two is a spacious double room featuring an ensuite shower cubicle. The first floor bathroom has a pedestal wash hand basin, a low level WC, a panelled bath, an airing cupboard, a towel radiator and two sash windows.

On the second floor there are two spacious double bedrooms, both with sash windows and featuring built in storage and wardrobes. The first floor shower room has a pedestal wash hand basin, a low level WC, a shower cubicle, a radiator and an extractor fan.

Outside
A fantastic feature of the property is the extensive mature family friendly garden, neatly maintained and providing quality outside space which is very private and not overlooked. Comprising a full width paved patio with outside lighting, this giving way to a substantial lawn extending a long way from the house and culminating in a second seating area at the far end along with two sheds. The lawn is bordered by mixed hedging and shaped beds with many mature trees and bushes throughout including cherry blossom and apple.

Adjoining the patio is a useful brick outbuilding which could be used to extend the ground floor accommodation and or to create an annexe area in conjunction with some of the other rooms. This outbuilding is currently divided and features a gardeners WC and storage area with power and lighting.

Services
We have been advised by our vendors that the property has mains gas, mains electricity, mains water and broadband.

Location

Roden Avenue is a highly sought after tree lined avenue, regarded as one of the most desirable in Kidderminster. Property rarely comes up for sale here, so this presents an excellent opportunity to purchase a fantastic traditional residence in this great location. This is an extremely convenient suburb for accessing nearby amenities with the centre of Kidderminster just over half a mile away and the train station around one mile distant. The town centre provides an array of shops and services including many high street stores and supermarkets plus an excellent range of pubs and eateries whilst the train station offers an excellent service to Birmingham, Worcester and London. The Severn Valley steam railway also operates from here if you fancy a relaxing day out travelling through amazing countryside along the riverside to Bridgnorth and back. For those who love nature and the outdoors there are plenty of options close at hand, including the wonderful Hurcott pools and wood, a stunning 50 acre reserve teeming with bird life and home to special flora and fauna. Many trails lead through the woods and around the pools, ideal for relaxing walks with the dog or settling down for a family picnic."