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Long Knowle, Bridgnorth Road, Wightwick, WV6 8BW IDYLLIC CHARACTER PROPERTY WITH GENEROUS GARDENS Long Knowle, Bridgnorth Road, Wightwick, WV6 8BW Freehold idyllic property in a semi-rural area with generous gardens and excellent transport links Long Knowle, Bridgnorth Road, Wightwick, WV6 8BW Freehold 2 reception rooms ◆ breakfast kitchen & utility ◆ master bedroom suite ◆ 4 further bedrooms (1 ensuite) ◆ family bathroom ◆ landscaped gardens ◆ set in approximately 0.7 acres ◆ EPC rating = E Situation Long Knowle is situated in the well-regarded, semi-rural area of Wightwick, which is popular with commuters that work within the West Midlands as it provides an oasis of calm with the convenience of excellent transport links including the M5, M6 and M54. Wightwick is the home to the National Trust property, Wightwick Manor, a late Victorian Arts & Crafts house and The Mermaid, a country pub which serves seasonal food. The nearby village of Tettenhall has a full range of shops and amenities as well as a strong sense of community around the attractive green. The city centres of Wolverhampton and Birmingham both provide excellent shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Alternatively, to the West is the pretty market town of Bridgnorth, renowned for England’s oldest and steepest inland electric funicular railway linking the high and low towns. It has an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, antique shops and open air markets which attract shoppers from far and wide. The area is well served by schooling in both sectors with numerous, highly regarded schools being nearby including the highly acclaimed Thomas Telford School, Birchfield Preparatory School in Albrighton, St Dominic’s High School in Brewood, Tettenhall College, Wolverhampton Grammar School and the Wolverhampton Girls' High School. There is also an excellent primary school in the centre of Pattingham. Description Long Knowle is an exceptionally pretty house that has been a fantastic family home for the last 21 years. Set back from the Bridgnorth Road, it is accessed through electrically controlled gates onto a tarmacadam drive that leads to a generous turning circle enclosing a decorative parterre. The property was built in 1936 by J R Woodisse, a renowned local builder for his personal use. His dedicated task to architectural perfection entailed constructing the property using traditional methods from original materials and timbers, some believed to date back to the Elizabethan era that had been rescued from older local properties. Indeed, it is believed that the name Long Knowle originates from a Wednesfield farm house that was dismantled in the 1930s. Long Knowle incorporates many traditional Tudor and Elizabethan features including, beautiful leaded mullioned windows, open fireplaces, oak floorboards, timber beams and panelling. The current vendors have enhanced the property during their ownership with high quality fittings to provide attractive, modern accommodation. A closed porch houses a great studded oak door which leads to a spacious and richly timbered hallway containing what is believed to be an Elizabethan balustrade staircase with a wainscoting rescued from the demolished old Wolverhampton Brick Kiln Street Methodist Church at the top of the stairs. The two main reception rooms lead off from the hallway: the double aspect living room features a magnificent inglenook fireplaces complete with ensconced seats and has doors which lead to an outside patio entertaining area; the dining room has an open fire and overlooks the rear garden. The large breakfast kitchen has a wide range of light units together with a Rangemaster Toleo XT cooker that includes a gas hob and electric ovens. There is also an integrated dishwasher and a Belfast sink which has a separate fitting for filtered water whilst a central island provides additional storage areas and a more informal seated dining area. Double doors lead out onto the outside entertaining area and charming gardens beyond. A cloakroom, utility room and storage area are all accessed off the breakfast kitchen. The first floor has four bedrooms (one ensuite) whilst another is currently used as an informal sitting room and features a fireplace. A well-appointed bathroom with a slipper bath, separate shower and his and her vanity units is also found on this floor. A staircase to the master bedroom suite leads to a generous bedroom with walk in wardrobes, a dressing room study and an ensuite. It also benefits from excellent storage areas all around which is often unusual for character properties. Outside the private gardens extend to approximately 0.7 acres and have been thoughtfully landscaped to provide year round interest and colour. At the rear of the garden is a secret treehouse that the current owners’ children have enjoyed throughout their childhood. Long Knowle adjoins protected undeveloped fields that are home to local wildlife and the Smestow Brook. Services: mains water, drainage, electric and gas. Local Authority: Wolverhampton Council (Band G) Agents' note: The property benefits from planning permission for the construction of a triple garage with annexe accommodation above, in addition to a further extension at the side of the property. The property is offered for sale by private treaty. All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded unless otherwise mentioned in these sale particulars. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. It should not be assumed that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. The Purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared May 2018 Photographs taken May 2016 Directions From the M54 junction 3, follow the A41 south towards Wolverhampton for approximately 5.9 miles. Turn right onto Yew Tree Lane and continue to the roundabout. Go straight over onto Mill Lane and proceed for 0.5 mile. Merge onto Wightwick Bank and continue for 0.4 miles passing The Mermaid pub on your right and turning right immediate after onto the Bridgnorth Road A454. Long Knowle will be found after 0.2 mile on your left hand side and can be identified by a Savills for sale board. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Wolverhampton Council (Band G) Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Telford Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any [email protected] representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part 01952 239 500 of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 01-05-2018 Job ID: 118585 User savills.co.uk initials: db.
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