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2 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
As a young child how many of us dreamed of living in a castle. The princess in the tower rescued by her prince? A very rare and unique opportunity to purchase a little piece of history. Built in 1842 it is believed. Not quite a castle although there are many similarities this is a folly tower. A tower of architectural interest rather than any practical use apart from being a wonderful focal point, decoration or look out view point. These folly towers were common in both Great Britain and Ireland. Not initially built to be habitable but would have been constructed out of stone or brick stone spiral stairs rising to the roof platform, to be landmark ornaments within the estates of prominent land owner gentry. Seen from some distance across the river, thus used as look out posts to survey your land. Many of these buildings have been converted and extended for modern comforts.
Hayden Estates are hugely delighted to be able to bring to the market this wonderful piece of history and architecture bought into the 21st century yet retaining such charm and history of a bygone era. And from the moment you cross the threshold you can be transported back through time. So very exciting! Believed converted with the addition of the kitchen extension in the 1970s early 1980s. To provide living accommodation on two floors, consisting of two bedrooms, utility dressing area, bathroom, living room and kitchen. There are three outside spaces, the largest enclosed private terrace is located on the ground floor, a small balcony on the first and of course the top platform on the second. A cloakroom was added to the first floor at a later date.
Sympathetically improved with oak doors and wrought iron furniture. Karndean flooring, black pewter coloured sockets and switches, central heating via a combination oil fired boiler, with exposed copper piping, which appear to have always been here in a rustic way. Colour washed exposed brick work in majority of the building, beautiful stone work, with just a dash of colour adding feature walls.
Rooms
GENERAL INFORMATION
Currently a home, however the immense potential to utilise this as a business opportunity being used for weddings (the bridal suite) high end holiday lets etc, especially with the substantial amenities within the area to enjoy, Canoeing, fishing, paddle boarding, walking, horse riding, mountain biking to name just a small selection of things to do. In the village one finds the tea room, post office, an artist, the Arboretum. The footbridge to Arley station, the Harbour public house. The protected Wyre Forest is nearby to enjoy.
APPROACH
From Frenchmans Street, with outside lighting and impressive wooden door, which leads into the reception hallway.
ENTRANCE HALL
Karndean tiled stone effect flooring, inset ceiling spot lights, exposed stone concealed electric
Recess under the stone stairs, ideal for coats etc, having wall mounted electric heater, which blows hot and cold, with a further oil fired heater. Wall light point with spiral steps rising to the first floor accommodation.
BEDROOM TWO
Front window door to the inner hall Karndean flooring ceiling spot lights, exposed stone and brick, with partial archway of original front door and radiator with TRV.
BEDROOM ONE
Exposed painted stonework, French doors to terrace, Karndean flooring, radiator with TRV, inset ceiling spot lights. Door to inner hallway.
INNER HALLWAY
Having a Jack and Jill door access to bedroom two, utility and bathroom areas. Radiator with TRV, Karndean flooring, inset ceiling spot lights, step rising to utility area.
UTILITY AND DRESSING ROOM
Window, two ceiling light points, radiator with TRV, Karndean flooring, built in furniture, space and plumbing for white goods, door to bathroom.
BATHROOM
Stone flooring, wall extractor fan, window, radiator with TRV, panelled bath with mixer tap, fitted shower screen and mixer shower over, attractive marine ply partial tiling to walls, built in storage to include wall cupboards, mirror and downlighting, heated towel rail electric, vanity sink unit with mixer tap over, with concealed flush WC suite.
SPIRAL STEPS TO FIRST FLOOR
Landing with radiator TRV and door to living room and kitchen areas. Spiral stairs rise again to the next level. Karndean has been added to the stair treads. There are eye catching lighting on the stairs.
RECEPTION ROOM
Three tall contemporary style radiators with TRVs, Karndean flooring, exposed colour washed walls, ceiling light point, wall mounted room thermostat, aerial point, window, high curved brick ceiling and door to the outside space. This balcony has faux grass base with cedarwood, having outside lighting with space for a couple of tubs or planters.
CLOAKROOM
Window to rear elevation, radiator with TRV, wall light point, wall mounted extractor fan, shaver socket, Karndean flooring continues, close coupled WC suite, vanity sink unit with mixer tap over, attractive tiled splashback, part painted exposed stonework.
KITCHEN
It is understood this extension was added in the 1980s. The Karndean flooring continues through into the kitchen, vaulted ceiling, three ceiling light points, further complimented by four spot lights, five windows with triangular feature window providing an abundance of natural lighting, river and countryside views back towards Arley station. Radiator with TRV, range of units to the wall and base with the latter having wood worktop over, inset single bowl stainless steel sink unit with waste disposal and mixer tap over. Built in induction hob with extractor over, eye level double oven, integral fridge freezer, soft close doors, integral dishwasher, floor standing Worcester Bosch oil fired combination boiler which provides the domestic hot water and central heating requirements for this property.
SPIRAL STAIRCASE TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND ROOF GARDEN
Spiral steps rise again to the top open terrace with window to side and ceiling roof window, flooding the steps with natural light. Small narrow window on the staircase with lighting. Door to the open terrace. The platform views are amazing with crenulations and, although still a superb view point of the river, footbridge, Frenchmans Street, Severn Valley Railway, its also creates a wonderful outdoor seating area for entertaining or just soaking up the ambience, flora and fauna. Especially worth the climb to the top! Here is both lighting and power.
ENCLOSED PRIVATE TERRACE
Accessed from the main bedroom up a couple of steps via French doors. A real private space with decking base and being fully enclosed. Polycarbonate roofing, so usable all in weathers. Exposed stone walling , further complimented by painted brickwork. With outside lighting and power, a super inviting space. Side recess for storage.
HIDDEN STORAGE AREA
Situated along side the property and out of sight, useful storage area.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parking is available directly opposite the tower. Its for residents only with a permit costing £90 per quarter.
Freehold.
Grade ll listed.
Countryside and river views.
No upward chain.
The contents of the property could be available at an additional cost, perfect if purchased as that business opportunity.
FURTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
This is a must see building but probably not for the faint hearted, or anyone whom would find the spiral stairs difficult, however for those who crave quirkiness, who want to be different and stand out from the crowd, to create that talking point of living in a castle, then you have to discover Arley Tower and we are waiting for you.
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