School House Lane, Abbots Bromley

Harmoniously combining a wealth of character and original features with high specification and contemporary presentation, internal inspection and consideration of this unique family residence is strongly recommended to appreciate its room dimensions and layout, ground-floor ceiling heights and the high standard of work, thought and effort invested into the property by the current owners. Occupying a surprising and delightful enclosed plot with a landscaped garden and detached garage with an adaptable office/gym above. The property is situated in the heart of this sought after and well-regarded village that offers a wide range of amenities including the Richard Clarke First School, convenience shop, several public houses and restaurants, coffee rooms, numerous sports clubs and societies including a cricket club, football club and tennis club. Several walks through surrounding countryside are also on the doorstep including to Blithfield Reservoir and its sailing club. The surrounding towns of Uttoxeter, Stafford and Burton upon Trent are all within easy commutable distance as is the Cathedral City of Lichfield. The A38, A50 and M42 road networks are also close by as is the Trent Valley train station providing access to Birmingham and London.

Accommodation – A solid timber door opens to the entrance hall providing a lovely introduction to the home and a taster of the beautiful accommodation to come! There is a high ceiling, front-facing window, period-style radiator, and original-style doors to the spacious and adaptable ground floor accommodation. A further door opens to a fitted shower room having a modern white suite incorporating a corner shower cubicle with a mixer shower and feature splashbacks.

The dual aspect dining/sitting room has an original, solid oak door with feature hinges; an original parquet floor and large windows providing an abundance of natural light; plus a focal log burner set in a feature natural stone surround on a large blue quarry-tiled hearth.

The superior and extremely impressive dining kitchen is immersed in natural light provided by a large garden-facing window and French doors to the side, opening to the patio. There is a range of solid timber base-level units and a matching island having a mixture of timber and granite tops and a double Belfast ceramic sink set below a window; a range stove with a feature mosaic-tiled splashback, space for further appliances; and a door to the traditional pantry providing further useful storage.

Connecting these two rooms is the stunning family room having original parquet floor and a large, garden-facing window, stairs rising to the first floor, and doors leading to the remaining ground floor space.

The delightful living room has large dual aspect windows allowing the natural light to flood in and providing views of the landscaped garden; again having a focal log burner with an original, natural stone surround and large blue quarry-tiled hearth.

Finally there is a useful utility room also providing further storage space for coats and boots, with a fitted worksurface with an inset sink unit and space for appliances, plus a window and solid timber door to the side elevation.

To the first floor, the split-level landing has a half-vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and trusses, fitted shelving, ample built-in storage including two wardrobes, and access to a loft space.
Doors lead to the four good-sized bedrooms all having exposed timbers; the master having a dressing area and a contemporary ensuite which has plumbing for a bath.

Completing the accommodation is the superior fitted family bathroom which has a white modern suite incorporating a tiled shower bath with a mixer shower and glazed screen above and complementary tiled splashbacks.

Outside – To the rear of the home is a delightful, enclosed landscaped garden with a natural stone paved patio providing a lovely seating and entertaining area leading to a lawn and having well-stocked borders containing a variety of mature trees, shrubs and plants, alongside a feature cascading water feature and a gravelled path with stepping stones and cobbled edging. Access leads to the rear of the property giving further access to the roadside.

A hardstanding provides off-road parking with solid timber gates opening to a further hardstanding and access to the garden and also to a detached brick-built garage which has double timber doors, power points and light. From here a door leads to the stairs, rising to a fully-insulated first floor space that is currently used as a gym but would make an ideal home office or other additional accommodation. The garage could easily be converted into ancillary accommodation for a dependent relative.

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Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Property construction: Traditional
Parking: Off road parking and garage
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Gas
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Standard and superfast is available
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Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Local Authority/Tax Band: East Staffordshire Borough Council / Tax Band E
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Our Ref: JGA/18012024

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