3 bedroom house

Believed to have once been a Gamekeepers cottage, the original house dates back to the 1830's with two extensions later added. It enjoys a wealth of character features and is well suited to family living - with the nearby village of Barton Under Needwood offering superb school catchments as well as a host of other amenities.

The property itself is set back from the road beyond a gravelled front driveway providing off road parking with adjacent lawned front garden having maintained borders.

The front door opens into the bright and inviting hallway where doors lead off to the downstairs rooms and stairs rise to the first floor.
The lounge benefits from dual aspect double glazed windows offering views to both the front and rear aspect, with a charming Nightingale open fireplace providing a focal point to the room.
Opposite, there is a sizeable dedicated dining room with a quarry tiled floor and window providing views to the front together with a Victorian range cooker offering a taste of heritage and character. There is a useful alcove storage cupboard to one side of the chimney breast, and door leading through into the kitchen.
With the quarry tiled floor continuing through, the kitchen combines the character of this family home with the convenience of modern living. With Magnet wall and base units, composite work surface and integrated appliances including an AEG oven, AEG ceramic hob, AEG overhead extractor and dishwasher. The centrepiece is an oil fired Rayburn which contrasts the kitchen units.
Beyond the kitchen, there is a further sitting/dining area, with external access to the rear and views offered over the garden.
The utility hosts further storage units in addition to another sink and drainer unit, ample appliance space for a washing machine, dryer and undercounter fridge. Access is given to the downstairs WC.
Completing the downstairs accommodation is the office. Its size offers an ideal place for homeworking and with Fibre broadband connected to the property, the rural setting will pose no issues to a fast internet connection.

Upstairs, the landing provides access to the three double bedrooms and the sizeable family bathroom.
All three bedrooms are doubles with bedroom two having built in storage in the way of an airing cupboard and the third by way of a large over stairs storage cupboard.
The master bedroom is an excellent space, with dual aspect double glazed windows offering excellent views. There is ample built in wardrobe space and the added benefit of its own en suite shower room with underfloor heating and ceramic tiles, the suite is comprised of a wall mounted power shower, low level WC and vanity hand wash basin.
Completing the upstairs, the family bathroom is part tiled having a panelled bath with shower over, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin.

Outside, the rear garden has an extensive lawn, with walled patio area offering a delightful place to sit and enjoy the summer sun. The oil tank for the property is located to the rear of the wall.
There is an additional field/paddock offered with the property, extending to approximately 0.28 acres and hosting a variety of trees and shrubs.
The integral garage has up and over door to both the front and rear, providing a generous amount of storage space.

To view this superb rural home please contact John German Barton office.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Services: Mains water and electricity are believed to be connected to the property. Oil central heating. Drainage is to a septic tank shared with the neighbouring property. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability.
Useful Websites:
Our Ref: JGA/06052022
Local Authority/Tax Band: East Staffordshire Borough Council / Tax Band E

Marketed by: John German, Barton Under Needwood