5 bedroom house

A most charming Victorian villa set on the outskirts of the desirable village of Little Haywood, together with detached barn complex and 1.4 acres.

Situation
Coley Villa is situated on the fringes of the village of Little Haywood, located 1 mile from Cannock Chase which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideal for those with equestrian, walking or cycling interests. The village hall of Colwich and Little Haywood offer regular events including an indoor bowling club, table tennis, and fitness classes to name but a few. Three village pubs and restaurant are also situated within the village. The historical Shugborough Hall is approximately 2.8 miles away which has an extensive diary of events, parkland to explore and delightful tea rooms and shops to browse. The neighbouring villages of Great Haywood and Colwich have a range of facilities including shops, post office, doctor’s surgery, private dentist, and chemist. There are two churches within the villages, both Church of England and Roman Catholic, with primary schools attached. There is a farm shop in Great Haywood and canal side cafe located on the banks of the Trent and Mersey Canal, where it meets the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, at the historic Great Haywood Junction.

There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including Yarlet, Stafford Grammar School, Abbots Bromley School, Newcastle under Lyme School,
Denstone College Prep and Denstone College. Stone House is also well placed for the commuter. Direct services are available from Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley to London Euston both with a scheduled journey time of about 1hr 15 minutes. Direct services are also available from Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley into Central Birmingham. The M6 Toll, M6, A5 and A38 are also within easy reach.

Description
Sympathetically undergoing an extensive programme of modernisation over the past five years, Coley Villa represents a rare opportunity to acquire a period property refurbished to provide all the modern conveniences. The recent addition of a large barn complex provides further versatile, quality accommodation which could suit a variety of purposes. There is excellent scope for further development with consented permission for the addition of a new wing to the west elevation.

A set of steps rise to an entrance porch which opens to an entrance hall, where a staircase rises to the first floor. A doorway leads to a large and bright dual aspect dining room which provides excellent proportions and retains charming features such as deep skirting boards, original fireplace and original ceiling rose. A further doorway leads through to the rear hall which provides access to a number of rooms. A doorway leads to the formal sitting room again of grand proportions with wood burning stove and providing enviable views across the surrounding Staffordshire countryside. A set of stairs leads down from the rear hallway to the newly installed cinema room with full projector and tiered cinema style seating for six people. Adjacent to the cinema room is a traditional wine cellar. A further doorway leads from the rear hallway to the refitted dual aspect breakfast kitchen which has a range of painted cabinetry alongside contemporary twists such as a full height feature radiator. Off the kitchen is a variety of ancillary spaces including the utility room and shower room. The integral garage can be accessed from the utility, and provides excellent scope for further living accommodation as required.

The original staircase rises from the entrance hall and provides access to a landing area. The landing provides access to all of the first floor bedroom accommodation which all retain excellent features such as high ceilings, deep ceiling coving and ornate ceiling roses. To the front of the house are two large dual aspect bedrooms which benefit from far reaching views towards Cannock Chase, whilst a further bedroom / study and the family bathroom are located to the rear of the first floor. Leading off the landing is a staircase rising to the second floor accommodation which provides two further dual aspect bedrooms, with vaulted ceilings and excellent views.

The Barn
Constructed during 2017, the barn is an exception addition to Coley Villa and provides in excess of 1500 sq ft of accommodation which could be suited to a variety of uses. Currently, the barn provides three large garages with oak garage doors with workshop to the rear, whilst there is a WC and further garage currently used as a gym to the ground floor. The first floor offers an additional room which is currently set up as a bar / party room, but could be used as guest accommodation or a substantial home office.

Outside
A pair of electric gates give access to a large sweeping, block paved driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. The driveway gives access to the integral garage and barn complex. A lawned area to the front of the house provides ample formal gardens, benefitting from a southern aspect. A pathway leads to the side of the property to a large rear terrace which can be accessed directly from the kitchen breakfast room.

A gate leads from the terrace onto Coley Lane, where the paddock can be found just a short distance along the lane. The paddock is accessed via a wide five bar gate, and is ideal for those with equestrian interests.

Planning Permission
Permission granted under application 17/25877/HOU provides consent for a two storey side extension to replace the existing integral garage. The proposed plans included the addition of a dining room at ground floor level whilst to the first floor level additions include a dressing area and ensuite to the master bedrom, as well as additional bedroom to the rear elevation. A storage room is also included at second floor level.

Marketed by: Fisher German, Stafford