The Promenade
Barton Marina
Barton Turns
Barton under Needwood
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 8DZ
Kingfisher Lodge, Sich Lane, Woodhouses, DE13
Offers in excess of £1,500,000
4 Bedroom House - Detached
- Exceptional Countryside Residence with No Chain
- 0.52 West Facing Grounds with Far-Reaching Views
- Desirable Setting in Premier Hamlet
- Four Spacious Reception Rooms
- Bespoke Farmhouse Kitchen & Laundry Room
- Master Suite with Dressing Room, Walk in Wardrobe & Refitted En Suite
- Three Further Double En Suite Bedrooms
- Electric Gates, Ample Parking & Double Garage
- Secluded Plot with Idyllic Open Views
- Well Placed for Commuter Routes & Local Amenities
Set within 0.5 acre gated west facing grounds amidst rolling Staffordshire countryside is Kingfisher Lodge, an exceptionally well appointed and characterful residence set within the premier hamlet of Woodhouses. Being offered with no upward chain and presented to the highest standard throughout, this individual countryside home showcases generously proportioned living accommodation and four en suite bedrooms, with a part-timber framed addition linked by an impressive glazed atrium. Tranquil viewing being appreciated to all sides, and additional garden has been acquired by the existing vendors to create a productive kitchen garden. Kingfisher Lodge has been thoughtfully finished with interesting design features alongside a functional layout ideal to accommodation ancillary accommodation, and is serviced by mains gas central heating, under floor heating to the ground floor, hardwood double glazed windows and a private Klargester.
Double electric gates open into the landscaped frontage, where there is parking for a number of vehicles as well as access via electric doors into the double garage. Wrap around gardens are bordered by hedged boundaries which highlight open views beyond, and an oak ang glass gable porch opens into the reception hall. To the ground floor there are four reception rooms alongside a bespoke farmhouse kitchen with Aga, laundry room and a guests WC, with a glazed atrium linking the original build with the timber framed side.
Two carved French limestone staircases rise to the first floor accommodation, with the first landing laid to a dressing room servicing the master suite. The luxurious master suite features a glazed oak framed apex with open views, a fully fitted walk in wardrobe and a beautifully finished en suite shower room, with an oak framed gallery with a bridge connecting to the main landing which leads to three further double bedrooms. A second staircase leading down into the main hallway, and each bedroom enjoys a private en suite and open rural views.
The overall plot extends to just over half an acre, wrapping around both sides and the rear of Kingfisher Lodge. Formal gardens enjoy complete privacy and idyllic, uninterrupted views, and a gate opens into a superb kitchen garden with raised beds and a greenhouse.
Kingfisher Lodge resides on the rural borders of Yoxall, in the premier hamlet of Woodhouses, with the nearby village of Yoxall offering an excellent range of amenities including a health centre, shops, Post Office/general store, St Peter’s church and two pubs, all within walking distance from the property. On the outskirts of the village there are further shops including an award winning Butchers, a café, a bakery and a farm shop, nestled within picturesque Staffordshire countryside.
The property lies in a highly regarded catchment area for both state and independent schools. Repton School, Denstone College and Lichfield Cathedral are all within a short drive, with a local bus service to Denstone College also. St Peters Primary School is situated within the village which feeds into the highly regarded John Taylor Secondary in Barton under Needwood, both of which maintain an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating, and the John Taylor Free School also lies within a short drive. The highly regarded Humpty Dumpty’s Nursery is also located nearby.
With rolling Staffordshire countryside on the property’s doorstep, there are many rural walks accessible from the property, with leisure facilities including Hoar Cross Hall, The Deer Park Farm Shop and the FA’s St George’s Park all being within a few minute’s drive. Barton Marina is also within a short drive, with its boutique cinema and luxurious range of eateries and shops bordering pretty lakeside walks. Local gym, golf and country clubs can also be found in Wychnor, Lichfield and Branston.
Woodhouses is well placed for access to nearby towns and cities via the A38, A515 and A50, rail services from Lichfield and Burton provide regular and direct links to Birmingham and London and the International airports of Birmingham, East Midlands and Manchester are all within an easy drive.
Reception Hall
7.02 x 3.88m (23'0" x 12'8" )
Lounge
6.8 x 4.9m (22'3" x 16'0" )
Study
4.58 x 3.48m (15'0" x 11'5" )
Farmhouse Kitchen
6.8 x 4.8m (22'3" x 15'8" )
Laundry Room
3.12 x 1.85m (10'2" x 6'0" )
Atrium
7.24 x 3.01m (23'9" x 9'10" )
Family Room
7.12 x 5.14m (23'4" x 16'10" )
Dressing Room Landing
2.56 x 2.55m ( 8'4" x 8'4" )
Master Suite
7.27 x 5.16m (23'10" x 16'11")
Walk in Wardrobe
5.46 x 1.7m (17'10" x 5'6" )
En Suite
3.43 x 2.63m (11'3" x 8'7" )
Landing
11.27 x 2.0m (36'11" x 6'6" )
Bedroom Two
6.6 x 3.66m (21'7" x 12'0" )
En Suite
3.88 x 1.25m (12'8" x 4'1" )
Bedroom Three
4.72 x 3.48m (15'5" x 11'5" )
En Suite Bathroom
3.5 x 3.44m (11'5" x 11'3" )
Bedroom Four
4.57m x 3.51m (14'11" x 11'6")
En Suite
2.92 x 1.47 (9'6" x 4'9")
Double Garage
7.04 x 5.98m (23'1" x 19'7" )
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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