4 bedroom house

Old Barn is a beautiful country residence in a very private and picturesque setting in the village of Blithbury, close to Abbots Bromley and the cathedral city of Lichfield. The original barn has been extended and remodelled over the years to offer a spacious and flexible family home with a unique opportunity to embrace country living, whilst having the ability to take on a very successful luxury boarding kennel business. The house itself is approached via electric gates and a long private driveway set back from the road and surrounded by mature trees to one side and open fields to the other.
The spacious hallway has a welcoming wood-burning stove which is very effective at heating this downstairs area as well as the room above. The kitchen leads off here and is at the heart of this lovely home, with windows and French doors looking over the stunning rear gardens and farmland beyond. There is an extensive range of fitted cabinets as well as a central island with seating for informal dining and includes ample space for a large dining table and chairs. Fitted appliances include a range cooker, and dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer.

From the far side of the kitchen is an inner hallway leading to a spacious dining room with snug. The dining room has French doors leading out to the rear terrace and has beautiful views, perfect for entertaining friends and family. The fourth bedroom with en-suite bathroom is situated on this level and is currently used as a gym. There is also a utility room and downstairs WC leading off the kitchen and off the hallway is a good-sized study with views to the side of the house.

Upstairs is a stunning and spacious living area, which has a vaulted ceiling with feature beams and bi-fold doors leading out to a large balcony, with views over the spectacular manicured gardens and surrounding countryside. The principle bedroom has a spacious en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, a range of fitted wardrobes and a separate dressing room. There are a further two bedrooms on this level as well as a bathroom with shower. All the upstairs rooms have beautiful views over the gardens and grounds.

Tucked away to the side of the house are the Luxury boarding kennels (think glamping for dogs). There are twelve individual dog chalets each with heating, sound systems and individual runs. Plus, a further eleven standard kennels. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to acquire an established and lucrative business with a proven record, with many returning guests and over seventy five-star reviews. There is ample scope to expand the existing business or adapt it to suit your needs if required.

Outside, this property has so much to offer. Set in approximately 2.5 acres of land including a raised and fenced paddock. It has an informal pond as well as a formal Koi carp pond, two stables, a barn/ log store, as well as beautifully manicured gardens with a summer house and “Koti grill” house, complete with bar and fire pit.

This lovely property has an enviable setting, situated close to the pretty village of Abbots Bromley, providing a selection of local shops, cafes and pubs, with the thriving and vibrant Cathedral city of Lichfield just twenty minutes away and offering a selection of independent and high street stores as well as two train stations with direct access to London. Rugeley train station is around four miles from the property and has a direct service to London. Cannock Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty is nearby, as well as Blithfield reservoir and sailing club. There are several equestrian centres close by, including Eland lodge, and the property is well placed for a choice of well- regarded independent schools including Lichfield Cathedral school, the soon to be re-opened Abbots Bromley school and Foremarke prep.

Old Barn is very well placed to access both Birmingham International and East Midlands airports and has good road and rail links with the A38, A5 and M6 Toll close by.

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