Property Features
- Dining Kitchen
- Parking for 2+
- Parking for Motorhome
- WC
- WFH Space
Property Summary
Full Details
Fourways holds a strong position on one of the best known spots in Cross Hills and carries the sort of presence that suits a long term family move.
Period features remain throughout, room sizes are generous and the layout works well for modern life without losing its character. Parking is plentiful, there is a double garage and the garden is a real highlight.
The main entrance hall sits at the centre of the house with a useful WC just off to the right. Stone steps lead down beneath the staircase to a sizeable cellar which offers excellent storage along with a striking original stone slab table. The dining kitchen is well planned with quality fitted units, marble worktops and a double Belfast sink. Appliances include an integrated fridge, microwave and dishwasher, with a small hob alongside a gas fired Aga which handles most of the day to day cooking.
The living room sits next to the kitchen and looks out over the garden through a large floor to ceiling window. Original wooden shutters remain to the side window and the room comfortably allows for different furniture layouts. Alongside is a formal dining room with space for a large table and additional pieces, plus a door leading straight out to the garden. A separate office completes the ground floor, again full of character and original detail.
A return staircase rises to the first floor where an arched window lights the landing. Four double bedrooms sit on this level along with a generous house bathroom. Fitted wardrobes feature in every bedroom and the larger rooms enjoy views across the garden. The second floor provides two very large rooms with some restricted head height, offering excellent future potential for a variety of uses such as a teenage retreat, a family games or movie room, or an amazing principal bedroom suite. A modern boiler is located here along with a separate storage room.
Outside, the detached double garage has light, power and an electric door, with plenty of parking in front. The garden is well maintained and enclosed by a high stone wall to the Park Road side, with raised beds, seating areas, a central lawn and a pond.
The setting is ideal with village amenities, schools and countryside walks all close by, and the sale is offered with no onward chain.
Thoughts from the sellers:
Time in the home
Lived in for close to five decades, this house was chosen for how easy daily life felt. Shops, schools, the park and the village centre were all within a comfortable walk. It made sense for busy working parents and growing children, and it still suits anyone wanting village life without relying on the car. The extra space also allowed the house to be improved over time, with plenty of hands on care along the way.
History
Dating back to 1837, the house has a clear sense of age and story. Originally linked to the neighbouring property, there are still subtle reminders of that past in the layout and cellar. Over the years it has been carefully adapted, with the cellar turned into useful working space and the loft converted into proper rooms rather than storage. Heating was modernised early on, and changes were made to suit everyday living while keeping the original structure intact.
Character and design
A lot of thought went into keeping the feel of the house consistent with its age. Timber windows were replaced like for like, doors were restored rather than swapped out, and details such as cornicing, rails and shutters were brought back into use. The kitchen is solid wood and locally made, with finishes that can easily be refreshed. Original fireplaces, leaded windows and stained glass all add to the sense that this is a house with depth rather than a blank slate.
Layout and favourite spots
The kitchen has always been the main gathering space, centred around the Aga for cooking, warming up and chatting. The lounge works well for everyday living and larger groups, with plenty of natural light and room to move furniture around when needed. A quieter study offered a good balance for work or hobbies. Upstairs, the loft conversion created a separate area that worked perfectly for teenagers or visiting family. Outside, the garden follows the sun through the day, with different seating spots used for lunch, evenings and relaxed time outdoors.
Improvements and upgrades
The house has been consistently maintained, first by the original owner and more recently by family. External woodwork was repainted in 2023, drainage and guttering have been attended to, and windows updated where needed. The boiler is thought to be under ten years old and smart meters have been fitted. The garden is regularly looked after, including recent tree work.
Light and atmosphere
Rooms feel bright throughout the day, with the lounge changing character as the light shifts. It stays comfortable year round, feeling open in warmer months and more enclosed and cosy through autumn and winter.
Final thoughts
This is a house that has shifted and adjusted with family life over time. Rooms have changed purpose as children grew up, moved out, and later returned with their own families. There is a natural balance between shared spaces and quieter corners, making it well suited to different stages of life rather than just one moment in time.
