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"Crossmeads a charming, detached country home that stands proudly within approx. 4.5 acres of garden and paddock land. The property is privately located on the prestigious Vicarage Hill, in the idyllic semi rural village of Tanworth in Arden, enjoying views of the surrounding countryside from all elevations.

Upon approach, the sweeping driveway passes the wonderful park land boasting a wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers leading up to the main house and provides a glimpse of the further encircling gardens and additional paddock land. The courtyard provides easy parking for up to 7 vehicles.

The approach to the main front door captures multiple characterful features that have been so effortlessly preserved by the current owners. It is believed parts of the property are nearly 100 years of age and the exposed brick and beams to the exterior set a precedent for the charming oak features found throughout the property.

The solid oak front door leads into the inviting entrance hall. The ground floor accommodation comprises of a delightful dual aspect living room with feature fireplace with open fire and spectacular views of the duck pond and mature landscaped grounds. The dining room can be accessed from the hallway and living room, accommodating space for large dining furniture, creating the perfect place to entertain. The copious amount of natural lighting does not go unnoticed and French doors provide access directly onto the side garden and the duck pond area.

The kitchen diner benefits from an AGA cooker, plentiful storage and space for white goods with a real oak sprung flooring and oak beams to the ceiling. The family room is accessible through the kitchen and enjoys a warming log burner enclosed within a feature brick built fireplace with wooden mantel piece, perfect for any time of the day. The conservatory is situated just off the family room and kitchen with access onto the patio, outside dining area and lawn.

The separate study provides a peaceful environment and benefits from multiple storage cupboards. A separate utility with sink and worktop and downstairs guest WC completes the ground floor accommodation. The side door from the utility is most useful for accessing the garden and collecting logs for the fire from the impressive wood store.

The large principal suite to the first floor enjoys an ensuite bathroom with his and hers sinks and walk in wardrobe. There are four further double bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes and their own ensuites, totalling to five ensuites to the first floor. All bedrooms enjoy views of the encircling landscaped gardens and surrounding countryside. The separate study and linen cupboard completes the first floor accommodation.

Further accommodation is provided in the detached, yet self contained annexe which is currently used as a private office space with two store areas and a toilet to the ground floor. This area provides versatile accommodation, ideal for teenagers or a business that perhaps operates from home. The ground floor houses a triple garage providing further secure parking with an adjacent useful workshop and delightful greenhouse.

The detached summer house is a short distance from the main house, extremely useful in the summer months when the outdoor swimming pool and tennis court are in frequent use because it offers a useful kitchen area, shower room , WC and changing room.

The total accommodation including the main house, detached triple garage and first floor accommodation and the summer house is approx. 4802 sq ft.

The encircling gardens surrounding Crossmeads are to be admired and throughout the garden land, there are multiple pockets of space to enjoy and relax, including the patio area with room for a large outdoor table and the Breeze House overlooking the duck pond. The Breeze House is the perfect spot to watch the local wildlife including deer, ducks, rabbits and various birds of prey to name a few! The brick built barbecue area overlooks the courtyard garden and mature vegetable patch, with fresh asparagus and soft fruits.

The paddock to the rear of the garden and duck pond offer a useful stable block with one large stable, tack room and hay barn, perfect for storing gardening equipment perhaps or stabling a horse or pony.

This family home has been immaculately cared for over the last 48 years, but provides a buyer with a brilliant opportunity to enhance the property further to suit their own style.

Further farmland is available by separate negotiation. Please request further information from Shepherd Cullen.

Tanworth in Arden is an aspirational address for many, combining the country lifestyle, yet benefitting from the excellent local connections to Henley in Arden, Solihull and Stratford upon Avon, all offering an array of local amenities. The village benefits from The Bell pub and restaurant and 0.3 miles to Ladbrook Golf Club both popular amongst local residents.

The property benefits from various road and rail networks being situated just 0.4 miles to Wood End Train Station with regular services to Birmingham New Street Station with access to the North and South. The M42 and M40 motorways are just a few minutes drive from Tanworth in Arden, giving easy access to the national motorway network, as well as to Birmingham International airport and train station.

General Information

Tenure Freehold

Services Mains water connection Two chamber Dunwell Septic tank Oil fired central heating The AGA in the kitchen is heated via oil BT Broadband Connection.

EPC Rating F

Local Authority Warwickshire County Council and Stratford Upon Avon District Council Tax Band G correct at time of assembling the sales details

Postcode B94 5EA

Directions

From Tanworth in Arden Village, with The Bell on your right hand side, head out of the village onto Vicarage Hill and continue down the hill for 0.6 miles. At the bottom of the hill, the property will be found shortly after on the right hand side with a gated entrance.

Agents Note

We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate. Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ. These sales particulars are produced to offer a guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract or offer. We would advise that fixtures and fittings included within the sale are confirmed by the purchaser at the point of offer.

Anti Money Laundering AML

We are subject to the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Information on the Payer Regulations 2017. As a result we will need to carry out due diligence on all of our purchasers to confirm their identity. We will therefore obtain and hold evidence confirming your identity and proof of your address. Your identity may be subject to an electronic identity check. This system allows us to verify you from basic details and you understand we will be unable to proceed with any work on your behalf until we obtain this from you in order to meet compliance obligations for Anti Money Laundering."