THE RIDGEWAY LOWER PENN, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE

THE RIDGEWAY LOWER PENN, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE

THE RIDGEWAY, SPRINGHILL LANE, LOWER PENN, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, WV4 4TW An outstanding property which is undoubtedly one of the finest residences within the area, reputed as being the leading example of the work of Major Kenneth Hutchinson Smith which has been substantially improved by skilful, seamless extensions and improvements over recent years, all in beautifully laid out formal gardens and adjoining grounds of approximately 11.5 acres Wolverhampton City Centre 3 miles Dudley 7 miles Stourbridge 8 miles Birmingham 17 miles M6 (J10) 8 miles M5 (J2) 10.5 miles (distances approximate)

LOCATION The estate occupies a fine position in a premier residential location enjoying magnificent panoramic views which encompass The Wrekin, Clent and The Clee Hills and stands within beautifully laid out grounds which ensure a high degree of privacy, approached from remote gates a sweeping driveway. The seclusion belies the house s proximity to a wide range of business centres with Wolverhampton City Centre being within a few minutes drive, Dudley, Stourbridge and Birmingham all being within convenient travelling distance and the M5 facilitating fast access to the entire industrial West Midlands. DESCRIPTION The Ridgeway is a fine, timbered residence which was built in the Tudor style using old materials by the well known specialist in the genré, the late Major Kenneth Hutchinson Smith who built many properties in a similar style throughout the West Midlands in the late 1920 s and early 1930 s. His properties have become progressively more appreciated over recent years and The Ridgeway is the finest of them all. The Ridgeway has a rich collection of old timbers, herringbone brickwork and special features being partly based on the Fifteenth Century Wealden Houses of the southern counties. Many of the timbers come from the former New Ship Inn in Shrewsbury, with the staircase believed to originate from Powis Castle and much of the original carving throughout was carried out by the builder s own carpenters. In recent years the house has seen a substantial scheme of alteration and improvement to create a truly special house of much distinction. All of the original timbered charm and character has been retained, including some fine beamed and raftered ceilings, but this has now been adeptly blended and enhanced with modern appointments and alterations including a fine Mark Wilkinson kitchen, a stunning vaulted sitting room and bathrooms of the highest calibre. The main residence has a delightful, mellow elevation and is constructed of brick and herringbone panels with timber framing jettied on either side of a central arch over the porch with corner Dragon beams and cream painted, trowelled rendering and ornamental chimneys. On the west side is a coaching arch forming a division between the main house and the cinema room with a connecting gallery above, there are leaded casement windows throughout and decorative carving to the barge boards to both the front and rear elevations. THE RIDGEWAY

ACCOMMODATION The house is entered by an impressive RECEPTION AND DINING HALL with part oak, carved panelling to the walls and a wide inglenook fireplace with a signature Hutchinson Smith Beehive fireplace with solid fuel stove. There is a splendid DRAWING ROOM with oak panelled walls and a Minster stone fireplace with oak chimneypiece whilst an INNER HALL leads to a contemporary extension to an octagonal GARDEN ROOM with a vaulted ceiling, oak flooring and beautiful views across the gardens, grounds and neighbouring counties of Shropshire and Worcestershire. There is a FAMILY ROOM with an old brick fireplace with stone quoins and oak beam above, beamed and raftered ceiling, stone quoining to the walls and an open doorway into the BREAKFAST KITCHEN which has been beautifully appointed by Mark Wilkinson to a high standard with custom units with granite working surfaces, double oven Aga, a full complement of appliances, breakfast table, flagstone flooring and a door leading to a BREAKFAST ROOM / LAUNDRY with a CLOAKROOM and a BOILER ROOM. There is also a STUDY with bespoke furniture by Neville Johnson. An easy staircase which divides on the half-landing rises to the first floor accommodation with a superb BEDROOM SUITE with a double bedroom with brick fireplace with a log-burner, a range of bespoke wardrobes and a luxurious bathroom ensuite with a Duravit bath, vanity basin and wc together with a separate full body shower. There are FOUR FURTHER BEDROOMS to the first floor, three of which have built-in wardrobes and one of which has a log-burner and a fine old oak crown-post roof truss. There is a fine house BATHROOM with Duravit bath, vanity basin and wall hung wc together with a separate full body shower. There is an oak-floored half-landing which leads to the UPPER FLOOR PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE with cathedral beamed ceiling with exposed trusses, a range of wardrobes, polished oak flooring, air conditioning unit and a stylish bathroom ensuite with a Duravit Jacuzzi bath, vanity basin and wall hung wc together with a contemporary chrome and glass corner shower with Huppe enclosure and flush-mounted television. The half-landing connects over the open coach way via a contemporary oak floored and glass balustrade staircase which leads down to a magnificent CINEMA ROOM with a vaulted ceiling, full height stone chimneypiece with Minster style fireplace, oak flooring and integrated sound system. OUTSIDE The house is approached over a sweeping driveway with remote/cctv controlled tall wooden gates set within brick walls with sweeping lawns. The driveway leads round to a side courtyard with a DETACHED MOTOR HOUSE which is in a style sympathetic to the principal residence. The extensive amenities of this building include garaging for at least five cars. There is a DOUBLE GARAGE with mezzanine storage above and storeroom behind together with a further TRIPLE GARAGE with all of the garaging having reinforced steel security doors, ample power sockets and flat-panel wall mounted electric heaters. An independent ground floor HALL has a LEISURE ROOM / GYM to one side and stairs rising to a stylish and spacious SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT above with an oak floored landing, well appointed kitchen with granite surfaces and appliances and oak-floored reception area, a good double bedroom and a stylish bathroom with slipper bath, Duravit vanity basin and wall hung wc and separate fully tiled shower together with built-in linen and storage cupboards.

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GROUNDS The gardens and grounds are an outstanding feature of the house and have been thoughtfully landscaped over many years by subsequent owners. There are wide expanses of open lawn, a matured spinney with gravelled pathways and timber summerhouse, a privet parterre garden, beautifully stocked beds and borders, an old York stone terrace to the rear of the house and a beautifully positioned, tiled, oak-framed and open sided pavilion which is positioned to take maximum advantage of the stunning views. Beyond the formal gardens lie the paddocks with a three-box stable with water supply, tack and feed room and large, adjoining garden machinery store. There is a total area of approximately 11.5 acres. The overall setting is one of breathtaking splendour. SERVICES We are informed by the Vendors that all main services are installed. COUNCIL TAX BAND H South Staffordshire DC. POSSESSION Vacant possession will be given on completion. VIEWING Please contact the sole agents at the Bridgnorth office. DIRECTIONS Leave Wolverhampton through Chapel Ash along the Penn Road (A449). Continue to the roundabout at Penn terminus and turn right into Springhill Lane. Continue up the hill and almost to the end of the upper part of Springhill Lane when The Ridgeway is on the left shortly before the road starts to fall.

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