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A thoroughly impressive and tastefully presented example of a barn conversion, forming part of this exclusive development, surrounded by open Staffordshire farmland. Set around an attractive landscaped courtyard, The Coach House occupies a substantial plot, of over half an acre, in an enviable position within the development, benefitting from great levels of privacy and an extensive gated private driveway. Easily lending itself to a small holding lifestyle if desired. A semi, 'open plan' nature is prevalent throughout part of the ground floor and the property is flooded with natural light and showcases a wonderful mix of exposed brickwork and timber frame. The current owners' flawless taste blends traditional design with the inherent charm of the barn creating a stylish, yet warm, family home. The ground floor boasts an entrance hallway with study area and guest cloakroom, an exposed brick open fireplace provides an elegant focus to the double aspect living room which opens in to a useful study area. The formal dining room leads to a recently replaced conservatory and the double aspect kitchen diner completes the ground floor. The first floor is equally impressive with an elegant gallery landing, principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally the property benefits from one of the largest gardens we have seen with a barn conversion, with a walled and lawned formal garden with manicured borders and patio seating areas. The real treat lies through the gated access to a fairy tale woodland inspired garden, with mature trees and shrubs, water features and attractive natural pathways. The walled fore garden is also stylishly presented and the rare benefit of a large double garage with stair accessed loft and extensive private parking, complete this enviable package.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the idyllic rural location and the exceptional nature of this incredible family home.

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A rare opportunity to purchase an exceptional split level bungalow occupying an impressive plot, where two of Lichfield's most desirable roads meet. Flawlessly presented in a tasteful contemporary style throughout and flooded with natural light, this delightful home offers a wonderfully attractive and modern layout, extending to over 1,844 square feet, in an enviable position within this prestigious enclave of South Lichfield. The property has been fully renovated by the current owners and offers flexible accommodation with only five steps separating the kitchen and the rest of the accommodation. The stunning kitchen has a large central island and floor to ceiling windows and leads to the utility room and guest cloakroom. Those five steps then lead up to inner hallway with good amounts of storage and double height ceilings, a spacious living room with gas log burner and sliding doors to a front balcony and bi-fold doors opening to a striking orangery which can be completely opened to the garden on two aspects when the weather allows. The internal accommodation is then completed with three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom with high quality oak doors complimenting each room. Externally the property benefits from an impressive, south facing, lawned front garden with a balcony sun terrace and a gated private driveway. A lower level double garage and store room has an electric roller door and the beautifully presented rear garden benefits from great levels of privacy and has a neat lawn, stylishly planted borders and patio seating areas.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the individual nature of this home and its position within the road, which happens to fall within the King Edward's catchment area.

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Possibly one of the most desirable styles of home, occupying one of the most impressive plots imaginable, within this highly coveted corner of Darwin Park. Perfectly positioned for easy access to the City Centre and the 'all important' Waitrose Superstore. The attractive interior has been presented in a modern style by the current owners and reconfigured to offer some 2,124sq.ft of internal accommodation which now boasts a striking open plan kitchen, diner and family room and impressive home gym in addition to the original exquisite contemporary twists this style of home possesses. A spacious hallway, with guest cloakroom, is flooded with natural light from the double height arched window with gallery landing above and has double doors opening to both the dining and living rooms which also enjoy a double aspect. The showpiece kitchen has been created by the joining of three separate rooms and now has access to two separate gardens and a large central island. The impressive design continues on the first floor with a simply stunning landing looking down on to the entrance hallway, a principal bedroom suite with dressing room (formerly a fifth bedroom) and en suite bathroom, a second bedroom suite with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The unique nature of this property is very evident when you are outside. Occupying an impressive plot with neat fore and side gardens, extensive block paved private driveway, garage with rear section converted to a home gym and the most delightful, landscaped, west facing rear garden with good levels of privacy.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the exceptional nature of this home, its unique plot and easily accessible position.
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A rare opportunity to acquire an utterly charming Grade II Listed detached family home, dripping with original features, at the heart of Alrewas's coveted conservation area, in the shadows of All Saints Church and the historic Trent & Mersey Canal . Believed to date back to the 17th Century and more recently having been extensively extended and updated to a high specification, with a striking contemporary kitchen extension being the star of the show. This delightful dwelling occupies an enviable position within one of Staffordshire's premier addresses with a wonderfully private garden to the rear and pleasant glimpses of the church.

The flexible family accommodation is offered for sale in superb condition after an extensive list of works were undertaken in 2021 with the internal accommodation now extending to 2,269 sq.ft and is well balanced by the gardens. The ground floor offers a vestibule entrance hallway, two living rooms with log burners, a multifunctional games room and study, utility/boot room and ground floor shower room. Not to mention the 21ft open plan triple aspect kitchen, designed with entertaining in mind and elegantly linking to the garden via two sets of bi-fold doors.

The first floor is equally impressive with the landing and study space leading to an opulent principal bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and bi-fold doors opening to a Juliet balcony. The two further bedrooms are both doubles and the luxury bathroom boasts a charming period suite. Outside there is a beautifully landscaped rear garden with shaped lawn, stylishly planted borders, extensive decked seating area surrounding the kitchen, timber 'grill house' with central BBQ, chicken/duck run, two driveways and a pretty fore garden with high boundary hedge.

Viewing is advised to fully appreciate the unique charm and nature of this property and, for the discerning buyer, to understand its enviable position within this highly desirable village.

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An exceptional four bedroom detached family home with no onward chain, on one of Alrewas's most desirable addresses. At the heart of this popular Staffordshire village and falling within the John Taylor catchment area, 17 Fox Lane was completed in 2022 by Levison Rose Homes, renowned for its local dominance of the luxury home market. Providing a modern alternative to the homes that have dominated these central locations for many years. Finished to an exacting standard, the flawlessly stylish and sumptuous accommodation extends to 2,211 square feet offering a flexible, family friendly, layout with an attractive balance of contemporary open plan spaces and more cosy reception rooms. The ground floor accommodation provides a grand entrance hallway with a striking oak and glass staircase rising to an opulent gallery landing, guest cloakroom, charming living room with log burner, utility room, plant room and a breath taking kitchen. Extending to 33ft across the entire width of the house, it is the perfect sociable family hub, with formal and informal dining, comfortable seating, a 'fully loaded' kitchen, with a wealth of Neff appliances, quartz work surfaces , and double doors giving access to the rear garden. Did we mention the integrated Sonos speaker system providing the perfect backdrop to the sociable gatherings these houses were built to host.

The first floor boasts an elegant gallery landing, four bedrooms all with plantation shutters and two with fitted wardrobes, two stylish en suite shower rooms and a luxury family bathroom. All finished with Porcelanosa tiling. Externally the attractive block paved private driveway provides ‘side by side’ parking for three cars in addition to the single garage and the west facing rear garden with artificial lawn, patio seating areas and great levels of privacy.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the level of finish and exacting standard of this delightful home and its enormously desirable position within the village.

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An imposing four bedroom detached family home in a secluded and highly coveted corner of the ever popular village of Shenstone. Presented in a flawless contemporary style throughout, this exceptional home has been completely refurbished by the current owners and offers spacious and flexible accommodation, catering to all of today's modern family needs. Located adjacent to the protected Lammas Land, an area of natural green space, and falling within the King Edward's catchment area, Shenstone is regarded as one of the most desirable villages in the area with a wealth of amenities and direct train links to Birmingham. That ‘top to toe’ makeover has been finished to the most exacting of standards with names such as Porcelanosa, Laufen, Grohe, Quooker & Neff featuring heavily throughout, in addition to new windows, doors and staircase. Now extending to 1,604sq.ft of wonderfully flexible accommodation, the ground floor currently comprises: A vestibule oak porch, entrance hallway with guest cloakroom, formal living and dining rooms, rear study or sitting room with access to the rear garden, utility and a striking kitchen diner and family space with central island and bi-fold doors to the rear garden. A bespoke oak staircase rise to an equally impressive first floor which boasts a principle bedroom suite with dressing room and luxury en suite and three further bedrooms served by an opulent family bathroom with free standing bath and separate walk in shower. This perfect home also has the rare benefit of ample private driveway parking, impressive lawned front garden, one and a half size garage and a wonderfully private and professionally landscaped west facing rear garden, drenched in sunlight for most of the day. With an attractive mix of neat lawns, patio seating areas, stylishly planted borders and a raised water feature.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the stunning nature of this home and its desirable position within one of the area’s most popular villages.

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A stunning, unique family home, on a substantial plot, in a commanding, elevated position within this prestigious enclave between Lichfield and Tamworth. Benefiting from unrivalled views across surrounding countryside this sumptuously appointed property sits on a plot of 0.46 of an acre and has recently been further improved by the current owners, taking the exacting standard of the finish to another level. Extending to 2,764 sq ft of accommodation, the house itself is arranged over two floors boasting three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor including an opulent principal bedroom suite with dressing area and en suite. The ground floor is even more impressive with an elegant entrance hallway, formal living room, games room, sitting room / home office (previously used as a fourth bedroom), cloakroom, walk through utility and a recently re-imagined contemporary open plan kitchen dining and living space. Straight out of the pages of the swankiest of interior design magazines. Boasting a bright double aspect, large central island, informal and formal dining spaces and access to the rear garden. Further treats lie outside with manicured fore and rear gardens, professionally landscaped to utilise every inch of the plot. The views over the rolling countryside surround you and there is also the added benefit of a private block paved driveway, detached double garage and a further paddock style plot to the rear of the garden.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the thoroughly exceptional nature of this delightful home.

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Downes & Daughters is delighted to announce a rare listing of one of Walsall Road's finest residences. We are offering a unique opportunity to purchase a Victorian double fronted delight, with separate coach house style annexe, occupying an enviable central position on one of Lichfield's highly desirable addresses. Thought to date back to 1868 this delightful family home has been sympathetically looked after, preserving many of the original period features and blending them with some more contemporary twists. The impressive dwelling redefines the accommodation previously expected from a property of this nature, with the rare benefit of a separate two storey annexe and vast amounts of private driveway parking. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the true extent of the 2,445 square feet of accommodation, with the extensive and flexible layout impressing at every turn. The attractive hallway gives access to a formal dining room and living room with log burner. Both receptions boasting elegant walk in bay windows. A high quality conservatory is surrounded on all sides by the beautiful gardens, the breakfast kitchen has the original range and access to the garden, and the ground floor is then completed by the rear hallway, guest cloakroom and utility, which gives access to a spacious and very useful cellar room. The first floor provides an elegant landing, four bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC. Externally there is the rare benefit of a two storey annexe with kitchen, living room and WC on the ground floor and a bedroom with en suite shower on the first floor. The extensive driveway provides parking for many vehicles with storage shed and log store and the stylishly landscaped gardens benefit from the sun all day long.

Viewing really is essential to fully appreciate the impressive nature and abundant charm of this delightful family home and its enviable central position with all the benefits that 'City Centre living' brings.

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A striking detached family home with a contemporary rear living space, on this select private development of just six dwellings, enjoying a secluded and wonderfully private setting, yet strangely in the most central position imaginable. With the hypnotic striking of Friary Clock Tower reminding you that you are only moments away from Lichfield's vibrant City Centre. This incredible family home extends to nearly 2,500 square feet of accommodation, including a ‘Grand Designs’ style glazed living space with floor to ceiling Sightline sliding doors opening to the covered seating area and south facing rear garden. Offering wonderfully flexible family accommodation over two floors with the ground floor boasting an opulent formal living room with inglenook fireplace, entrance hallway with guest cloakroom and porch, stylish kitchen with central island seamlessly opening to that magical open plan living space with Karndean flooring and floor to ceiling sliding doors stretching across the entire rear elevation. A utility room with access to the garage and rear garden and second guest cloakroom complete the extensive ground floor space. The first floor then provides four bedrooms, one with en suite shower room and a family bathroom with a luxury Omni Deep Soak Bath with integrated air/water jets and LED lighting.

If all of this was not enough we believe the entire plot extends to 0.25 of an acre with an extensive block paved private driveway with ornate lamppost, rockery style front garden hugging the boundary to Friary Road, an integral double garage and a wonderfully private south facing rear garden with shaped lawn, patio seating areas and a substantial covered seating and outdoor kitchen area.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the exceptional nature of this impressive property and the nature of its central location.

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A truly exceptional barn conversion home in an idyllic canal side location, surrounded by rolling Staffordshire countryside on all sides, yet still only a short drive or picturesque canal side walk from the popular village of Whittington. One of only a handful of homes in the area to offer such sumptuous family accommodation on a plot of 0.27 of an acre, perfectly blending practical family living space with the opulent twists of grandeur that a building of this importance should possess. The accommodation, including an annexe conversion of the garage, extends to 3,304 square feet and is arranged over two floors with a faultless blend of modern open plan design contrasting elegantly with the inherent charm and history of the building. A clever ‘reverse layout’ allows all first floor receptions to enjoy the far reaching views over surrounding countryside. An elegant entrance hallway and floating landing provides a striking centre piece with a selection of usable spaces radiating from them. The first floor offers a dining room, living room with log burner and access to a striking balcony, sitting room or study space, utility room, cloakroom and impressive breakfast kitchen with central island, informal dining area and an impossibly attractive covered external staircase. The ground floor is equally impressive with an opulent principal bedroom with vast amounts of fitted storage, a luxury en suite bathroom and two further bedrooms with fitted wardrobes are served by a family bathroom.

The real treat lies outside with a stunning garage conversion providing a vast entertaining room currently used as an office, a ground floor shower room and first floor bedroom. Beautiful lawned gardens of impressive proportions with stylishly planted and manicured borders and extensive patio seating areas and a gated private driveway providing parking for a number of vehicles.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the charming nature of this home and the enviable canal side location.