Property Description
A fine grade II listed Georgian gentleman's residence standing in a picturesque part of Lower Penn. Whitecross House is believed to have been built in the first half of the 18th century with a 1736 date stone being found in the grounds. The house has been owned by the current vendors for approximately 10 years during which time substantial works of improvement and renovation have been carried out and the house is now presented in a lovely internal condition. There is a gentle flow of reception space providing a fine blend of both formal and informal rooms together with ample sleeping provision over the upper two storeys. The accommodation of the principal residence is further enhanced by a series of outbuildings which provides officing, an entertainment barn, garaging and stores. Additionally there is a pleasant garden with an outdoor heated swimming pool. Local facilities are easily accessed in the nearby village of Wombourne with the extensive amenities afforded by Wolverhampton City Centre, Stourbridge and Dudley being within easy travelling distance. The M5, M6 and M6 Toll facilitate access to the whole of the industrial West Midlands and beyond. Click for more information
HALL
With a ledged and braced front door with inset leaded light and leaded window above, door under stairs to cellar and a radiator.
PANELLED DRAWING ROOM 16' x 14'3"
With half panelled walls and carved fireplace with stone hearth and cast iron Victorian style fireplace with painted ceramic slips, built in book and display case library shelving, two windows to the front with working shutters, wall lights and two traditional radiators.
SITTING ROOM 15'9" x 13'6" (excluding fireplace)
With a large, brick inglenook fireplace with inset beam, concealed down lighting, seating to either side, quarry tiled hearth and a multi fuel burning stove, two windows to the front with working shutters, a range of built in storage cupboards, ceiling beam, plaque rail and two radiators.
INNER HALL
CLOAKS AND SHOWER ROOM
With a white suite of a WC and pedestal wash basin with tiled splash back, fully tiled corner shower cubicle, double glazed rear window, tiled floor, exposed wall timbering and a concealed floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler.
DINING ROOM 18'6" x 13'9"
With double glazed side and rear windows together with French doors to the rear courtyard, beamed ceiling, radiator and an under stairs servery cupboard with quarry tiled floor.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 14' x 11'9"
WELL APPOINTED With a full range of cream painted Bespoke wall and base mounted units with granite working surfaces, an under mounted glazed ceramic sink, space for a range style cooker set within a ceramic tiled inglenook style recess with beam above, double glazed windows to two elevations, heavily beamed and raftered ceiling, wooden flooring, radiator and a door to the:
LAUNDRY 9' x 9'
With double glazed doors and windows to both the front and rear, blue brick flooring, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, raftered ceiling and two doors to the:
BAKE HOUSE 21' x 13'9"
Which could provide the basis for further reception accommodation if so desired with windows to the side and front, original brick flooring, an original built in cast iron bread oven and a beamed and raftered vaulted ceiling.
A fine, old staircase
Rises from the Hall to the first floor accommodation which is accessed via a split landing with a secondary glazed front window.
BEDROOM 1 15'9" x 13'9" (excluding wardrobes)
With three built in wardrobes, two secondary glazed windows to the front, ceiling beam and a radiator.
BEDROOM 2 16' x 14'3"
With two secondary glazed windows to the front, ceiling beam and a radiator.
BEDROOM 3 15' (max) x 11'9"
With double glazed windows to two elevations, ceiling beam and a radiator.
BEDROOM 4 14' x 13'6" (max into eaves and door recess)
With a double glazed rear window, built in double wardrobe, beamed ceiling and a radiator.
BATHROOM
With a well appointed suite of a freestanding roll top bath, WC, pedestal wash basin and a fully tiled double shower cubicle, half tiled walls to dado, two double glazed windows, tiled floor and a radiator.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
With a window to the front.
BEDROOM 5 16'6" x 16'6" (both max and into eaves)
With windows to both the side and front, wooden flooring and a radiator.
BEDROOM 6 16'9" x 14'3"
With windows to two elevations, wooden flooring, a deep walk in wardrobe and a radiator.
OUTSIDE:
Whitecross House stands behind a WALLED FRONT GARDEN with a wrought iron gate and paved path leading to the front door. To the side of the house is a FULL DRIVEWAY with access to the two garages and two five barred wooden gates leading to the LARGE REAR COURTYARD which is primarily laid to pattern concrete with a shaped rear lawn with well stocked and matured beds, an old stone wall to one side, picket fencing to a small rear paved terrace with delightful views to the rear and a further, inner courtyard with a door to the laundry.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 27'3" x 17'6"
With twin elevating doors, electric light and power, the swimming pool plant machinery and a door to the principal garden.
There is an EXTENSIVE L-SHAPE RANGE OF BRICK AND STONE OUTBUILDINGS, which provide fine ancillary accommodation which briefly comprise:
OFFICE/LEISURE ROOM 23' x 13'6"
With a beamed and raftered vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses, panelled with exposed brickwork to the internal walls, double glazed windows enjoying superb views across adjoining fields and farmland to the rear and a door to the:
ANCILLARY OFFICE ROOM 13'3" x 7'3"
With a beamed and raftered vaulted ceiling.
ENTERTAINMENT BARN 43'9" x 13'3"
Which provides a superb function room with a tall vaulted ceiling, double glazed windows, a quarry tiled floor and an open tread staircase to the:
GALLERIED MEZZANINE LEVEL 21'6" x 14'
STORE ROOM 13'3" x 12'9" (both approximate)
With a double glazed window and a door to the principal garden.
GARAGE 2 16'9" x 11'
GARAGE 3 / WORKSHOP 13'3" x 8'6"
To the side of the house
With a wrought iron gate leading from the driveway together with doors from the garage block and the store room lead to the PRINCIPAL GARDEN which is laid to lawn with well stocked and matured beds and borders, a stone and brick front boundary wall and a delightful aspect across the open fields and farmland with superb, far reaching views. There is a timber decked corner terrace with balustrading and electric light and power and an external electric socket and there is also a:
HEATED SWIMMING POOL (Approx. 32' x 16')
With a graduated depth and extensive paved surrounding terrace.
SERVICES
We are informed by the Vendors that mains water and electricity are connected, that the central heating is oil (kerosene) fired.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G - South Staffordshire DC.
POSSESSION Vacant possession will be given on completion.
VIEWING Please contact the Tettenhall office on 01902 747744.
DIRECTIONS:
Proceed out of Wolverhampton City Centre along the Penn Road (A449) and upon reaching the Penn Terminus roundabout bear left along the Stourbridge Road (A449) and at the next roundabout turn right into Billy Buns Lane, continue immediately over the crossroads and at the next fork bear right into Orton Lane. Continue along this road and Whitecross House may be found on the left almost opposite the garden centre.
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With a ledged and braced front door with inset leaded light and leaded window above, door under stairs to cellar and a radiator.
PANELLED DRAWING ROOM 16' x 14'3"
With half panelled walls and carved fireplace with stone hearth and cast iron Victorian style fireplace with painted ceramic slips, built in book and display case library shelving, two windows to the front with working shutters, wall lights and two traditional radiators.
SITTING ROOM 15'9" x 13'6" (excluding fireplace)
With a large, brick inglenook fireplace with inset beam, concealed down lighting, seating to either side, quarry tiled hearth and a multi fuel burning stove, two windows to the front with working shutters, a range of built in storage cupboards, ceiling beam, plaque rail and two radiators.
INNER HALL
CLOAKS AND SHOWER ROOM
With a white suite of a WC and pedestal wash basin with tiled splash back, fully tiled corner shower cubicle, double glazed rear window, tiled floor, exposed wall timbering and a concealed floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler.
DINING ROOM 18'6" x 13'9"
With double glazed side and rear windows together with French doors to the rear courtyard, beamed ceiling, radiator and an under stairs servery cupboard with quarry tiled floor.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 14' x 11'9"
WELL APPOINTED With a full range of cream painted Bespoke wall and base mounted units with granite working surfaces, an under mounted glazed ceramic sink, space for a range style cooker set within a ceramic tiled inglenook style recess with beam above, double glazed windows to two elevations, heavily beamed and raftered ceiling, wooden flooring, radiator and a door to the:
LAUNDRY 9' x 9'
With double glazed doors and windows to both the front and rear, blue brick flooring, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, raftered ceiling and two doors to the:
BAKE HOUSE 21' x 13'9"
Which could provide the basis for further reception accommodation if so desired with windows to the side and front, original brick flooring, an original built in cast iron bread oven and a beamed and raftered vaulted ceiling.
A fine, old staircase
Rises from the Hall to the first floor accommodation which is accessed via a split landing with a secondary glazed front window.
BEDROOM 1 15'9" x 13'9" (excluding wardrobes)
With three built in wardrobes, two secondary glazed windows to the front, ceiling beam and a radiator.
BEDROOM 2 16' x 14'3"
With two secondary glazed windows to the front, ceiling beam and a radiator.
BEDROOM 3 15' (max) x 11'9"
With double glazed windows to two elevations, ceiling beam and a radiator.
BEDROOM 4 14' x 13'6" (max into eaves and door recess)
With a double glazed rear window, built in double wardrobe, beamed ceiling and a radiator.
BATHROOM
With a well appointed suite of a freestanding roll top bath, WC, pedestal wash basin and a fully tiled double shower cubicle, half tiled walls to dado, two double glazed windows, tiled floor and a radiator.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
With a window to the front.
BEDROOM 5 16'6" x 16'6" (both max and into eaves)
With windows to both the side and front, wooden flooring and a radiator.
BEDROOM 6 16'9" x 14'3"
With windows to two elevations, wooden flooring, a deep walk in wardrobe and a radiator.
OUTSIDE:
Whitecross House stands behind a WALLED FRONT GARDEN with a wrought iron gate and paved path leading to the front door. To the side of the house is a FULL DRIVEWAY with access to the two garages and two five barred wooden gates leading to the LARGE REAR COURTYARD which is primarily laid to pattern concrete with a shaped rear lawn with well stocked and matured beds, an old stone wall to one side, picket fencing to a small rear paved terrace with delightful views to the rear and a further, inner courtyard with a door to the laundry.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 27'3" x 17'6"
With twin elevating doors, electric light and power, the swimming pool plant machinery and a door to the principal garden.
There is an EXTENSIVE L-SHAPE RANGE OF BRICK AND STONE OUTBUILDINGS, which provide fine ancillary accommodation which briefly comprise:
OFFICE/LEISURE ROOM 23' x 13'6"
With a beamed and raftered vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses, panelled with exposed brickwork to the internal walls, double glazed windows enjoying superb views across adjoining fields and farmland to the rear and a door to the:
ANCILLARY OFFICE ROOM 13'3" x 7'3"
With a beamed and raftered vaulted ceiling.
ENTERTAINMENT BARN 43'9" x 13'3"
Which provides a superb function room with a tall vaulted ceiling, double glazed windows, a quarry tiled floor and an open tread staircase to the:
GALLERIED MEZZANINE LEVEL 21'6" x 14'
STORE ROOM 13'3" x 12'9" (both approximate)
With a double glazed window and a door to the principal garden.
GARAGE 2 16'9" x 11'
GARAGE 3 / WORKSHOP 13'3" x 8'6"
To the side of the house
With a wrought iron gate leading from the driveway together with doors from the garage block and the store room lead to the PRINCIPAL GARDEN which is laid to lawn with well stocked and matured beds and borders, a stone and brick front boundary wall and a delightful aspect across the open fields and farmland with superb, far reaching views. There is a timber decked corner terrace with balustrading and electric light and power and an external electric socket and there is also a:
HEATED SWIMMING POOL (Approx. 32' x 16')
With a graduated depth and extensive paved surrounding terrace.
SERVICES
We are informed by the Vendors that mains water and electricity are connected, that the central heating is oil (kerosene) fired.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G - South Staffordshire DC.
POSSESSION Vacant possession will be given on completion.
VIEWING Please contact the Tettenhall office on 01902 747744.
DIRECTIONS:
Proceed out of Wolverhampton City Centre along the Penn Road (A449) and upon reaching the Penn Terminus roundabout bear left along the Stourbridge Road (A449) and at the next roundabout turn right into Billy Buns Lane, continue immediately over the crossroads and at the next fork bear right into Orton Lane. Continue along this road and Whitecross House may be found on the left almost opposite the garden centre.
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.