2 bed flat for sale

Cathedral Court, Cross Keys, Lichfield WS13

The property

leasehold: 993 Years Remaining

service & ground rent: £1,200 per annum (tbc by solicitors)

EPC rating: Awaiting Report ** council tax band: C

Introduction & Exterior

Located in the heart Lichfield with a fabulous view of the city’s majestic Cathedral, this first floor apartment is likely to prove very popular to First Time Buyers and those looking for city centre living. It is close to the scenic Stowe Pool which is a delightful place for a morning/evening walk. The building is approached from Cross Keys (Lombard Street car park) and has a car park to the rear where this apartment has an allocated space, as well as there being three visitor spaces for the complex.

Guest enter via a secure door at the rear of the building that has intercom access. From here they move into the communal corridor, up the wide staircase to the first floor. Here there is further vestibule having the entrance door to the apartment.

Apartment Interior

Once inside, viewers find themselves in a sizeable hallway that has an open area of storage to the immediate left followed by entrances to both bedrooms, the family bathroom and the lounge. There is also a handy deep storage cupboard.

The lounge is an exceptional size and has a large double glazed window from where there is the best view of Lichfield Cathedral. The large windows are a feature throughout with this being a naturally very bright property. With dining allocated in the kitchen, the lounge is an impressive space to be solely designated for relaxation.

A doorway leading off the lounge opens to the kitchen. The front of the kitchen has an open space for a family dining table to be positioned as well as a storage cupboard that houses the gas central heating combi-boiler. The suite is fitted around the rear three walls and features cream wall and base mounted units with contrasting dark work surfaces. Integrated within the suite is an electric oven and four ring hob with overhead extractor fan, and a stainless steel sink with drainer, There are clear spaces for a washing machine and fridge freezer.

The family bathroom is another attractive suite that includes a black storm shower fitted above the bathtub, with black-framed shower screen. The wash basin atop wooden drawer unit is a really lovely feature, and the suite is completed by a toilet, radiator and wall tiling. An obscured window to the side provides natural light.

Both bedrooms are marvellous double rooms with built-in wardrobes. Bedroom one is larger and features a deep bay window as well as access to an en suite shower room. The en suite includes the adjustable shower with curtain, a wash basin atop cabinet, radiator and wall tiling.

Nb - room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.

Transport links

As mentioned at the top, the property is located in Lichfield city centre accessed by Cross Keys by road. Lichfield is a superb place to live for commuters to places such as Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Derby, Burton-on-Trent, and Stafford as it is surrounded by major links such as the M6 Toll, A5, A38 and A51.

By foot the owners are a two-minute walk from Lichfield’s Market Square in the centre. A decent walk of this home, around 15 minutes, is Lichfield City train station which is part of the Cross City Line for Birmingham New Street, Sutton Coldfield, Redditch, and Birmingham University.

Perfect for longer distance commuters, the property is located a short drive or 30 minute walk from Lichfield Trent Valley railway station. There are split level platforms as the station is part of both the West Coast Mainline and Cross City Line. This means there is access to major UK destinations such as London, Birmingham, Liverpool & Manchester to name a few, as well as destinations in the midlands including Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Rugby, and Redditch.

Near to Lichfield City train station on the opposite side of the main shopping area is the main Bus Station where services to much of the Midlands and Staffordshire are available – such as Birmingham, Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, and Burton upon Trent to name a few.

Schools & amenities

Lichfield is a beautiful and historic city, and this property is perfectly positioned to take advantage of all it has to offer. As mentioned above the property is on the periphery of the City Centre and therefore a very short walk to plenty of famous and independent stores, and the beautiful Stowe Pool. The city is steeped in history including the cathedral, churches, and the Birthplace of Dr Samuel Johnson, credited for compiling the English dictionary amongst other literary achievements.

Famous brand supermarkets are located all around Lichfield which the nearest ones being the Waitrose at Darwin Park, Tesco near St Michaels Church and the Morrisons on nearby Beacon Street. A walk beside Minster Pool leads to the most picturesque entrance to Beacon Park where there are delightful blossoming gardens. Further on into the park there is a huge play area, tennis courts and 18-hole pitch and putt golf course.

Parents will be delighted to learn that both catchment schools for this home are within a half mile walk. According to the Staffordshire Schools website, the catchment secondary school for this home is Netherstowe (0.4 miles) whereas the catchment primary school, St Chads, is only 0.3 miles away. Although we have researched this information, parents are advised to confirm catchment via the local authority.

Closer to home is the highly regarded Lichfield Cathedral school. This is an independent school and caters for children between the ages of 21⁄2 and 18.

Room sizes

Lounge: 16’11 x 11’8

Kitchen: 14’7 x 9’3

Bedroom One: 10’4 (plus door recess) x 9’9 (maximum)

En Suite: 6’3 x 2’4

Bedroom Two: 11’1 x 7’7

Family Bathroom: 7’3 x 5’9

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