House For Sale £750,000
The property
Located in the heart of the idyllic Staffordshire hamlet of Haunton, this beautiful cottage will capture the hearts of all viewers. Estimated to have been built around the turn of the nineteenth century, the property is set far back from Main Road and therefore has an impressive front aspect that includes a large lawn with spectacular fir and pear trees. Although not listed, the cottage is within a local conservation area however there are no known restrictions other than standard planning rules. The large driveway beside the garden is block-paved with a decorative pattern through the centre and providing off road parking for at least six cars, plus two spaces in the garage. There is also a hard standing area to the right of the property that can provide an area for two further vehicles.
Viewers will enter the home via a wide porch that has an abundance of space for guests to remove coats and shoes and there is also a low-level cupboard containing the meters to the right. The entrance porch narrows to the left of the staircase to become a hallway with doors off to a fabulous study, utility room, guest wc with wash basin and the breakfast room. The utility room includes a Belfast sink and spaces and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well and a handy storage cupboard and an exit to the side of the house. To the right of the hallway is a door to a magnificent lounge.
The lounge is largest room in the house, being a massive rectangular room with plenty of options to position furniture around the stunning brick chimney breast with multi-fuel (log) burner fireplace. Natural light is provided by three large double-glazed windows. It’s worth noting at this point that all windows in this home are double-glazed. A door to the rear of the lounge accesses an equally impressive dining room. As shown in the photos, the current owners have positioned a six-seater dining table in the centre of the room whereas a table three-times the size could comfortably fit. To the rear of the room are sliding patio doors out to the garden and there is a door to the left to access the kitchen.
The kitchen, like the previous two rooms, is a fantastic size with units mounted to all three back walls. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, four-ring electric hob, overhead extractor fan, low-level fridge and separate freezer, chest-height double oven and a sink with waste disposal and draining board. To the front of the kitchen is a lovely breakfast room that is also accessed from the hallway (as mentioned above). The main feature in the breakfast room is the beautiful, original cast-iron range cooker that is still in working order. Finally for the ground floor, there is an exit to the side patio from the kitchen via a handy boot room.
Moving upstairs, the landing area branches off to have doors accessing four double bedrooms, the family bathroom and a welcome storage cupboard. The master bedroom is located on the left side of the house and includes a marvellous wide-open space with two windows and its own en suite shower room. The shower room features a wash hand basin, toilet, double-sized cubicle and a storage cupboard. Bedrooms two and three positioned at the rear of the house to the right of the landing are both very generous double rooms that feature sloping ceilings but still have lots of open space to walk around large beds and wardrobes.
The final bedroom on the first floor is the fourth bedroom to the front. Although the smallest bedroom on the floor, it is still large enough to be considered a master bedroom in many of today’s homes. The family bathroom has been cleverly designed by positioning a bathtub and wash basin within recesses. A further large recess above the stairwell means the bathroom features a tall shower cubicle and there is also a toilet as expected.
From the landing there is a second staircase leading up to the attic conversion. This third storey (second floor) includes a small landing with two storage cupboards that make good use of the eaves and a door into the fifth and final bedroom in this home. This is another double bedroom with a large window looking out to the side of the house with lovely views over the local area.
Finishing our tour outside, this gorgeous cottage comes with an equally lovely rear garden. The garden begins with a large flagstone patio that spans the full width of the rear of the house and leads down the side to the rear of the garage. In the centre of the garden is the rear feature of a stone-wall garden well. The well is extremely deep and is covered by a steel safety grill. This feature is surrounded by block-paving as the patio continues to a path toward a wonderful pergola at the centre of the garden. The pergola has lovely vines growing up the sides to enhance the appearance. Either side of the path is the plush lawn with fetching shrubbery and flowers to the border.
Nb - room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.
Biomass heating system
The hamlet of Haunton has no mains gas supply, meaning that homes usually source their heating through lpg, Oil or Electric systems. This cottage benefits from a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly Biomass system comprising a large hot water tank and a wood pellet fired boiler. Directly outside the garage door a wood clad hopper stores the wooden pellets. The system requires little maintenance and is extremely efficient.
Transport links
The property is within a ten minute drive to the M42 junction 11, which is ideal for journeys to Birmingham and Nottingham as well as linking to the M6 and M40. Closer to home, both Tamworth and Lichfield are accessible via many local roads giving plenty of options to avoid the morning/evening traffic.
The nearest train station is Tamworth Railway Station which is a 10-15 minute drive. The station is a split platform station with the West Coast Mainline leading to London and Crewe (Liverpool, Manchester & Glasgow) and the Cross Country Line leading to Birmingham New Street and Derby.
Schools & amenities
St Andrews Primary School is located in nearby Clifton Campville which is around a three minute drive. The school is pleasant, holding various events for families and children throughout the school year. The catchment secondary school is The Rawlett School, Tamworth, for which a return school bus service passing through the village operates. Although we have made every effort to research this information, parents are advised to check with the local authority before confirming catchment.
Being located in rural Staffordshire, there are a multitude of dog and leisure walking/running routes in the local area. The nearest shop is in the nearby village of Harlaston, located towards Tamworth, is family run and includes a post office. There are also two welcoming public houses, The Green Man, Clifton Campville and The White Lion, Harlaston, which both serve food and accommodate families.
The nearest town of Tamworth includes many facilities including Ventura Retail Park, Odeon cinema, various leisure centres, ten pin bowling complex and the Snowdome. Furthermore, from the property there is a fifteen minute drive to Twycross Zoo.
Selected room sizes
Ground Floor
Lounge: 21’8 x 14’3
Dining Room: 19’1 x 11’9
Kitchen with Breakfast Room: 18'11 x 12'2
Study: 9’10 x 9’1
Utility Room: 9’9 x 9’1
Guest WC: 5’8 x 3’2
Boot Room: 5’11 x 4’9
First Floor
Bedroom One: 13’3 x 12’10
En Suite Shower Room: 9’11 x 5’5
Bedroom Two: 18’11 (into recess) x 11’11
Bedroom Three: 13’6 (plus door recess) x 12’2
Bedroom Four: 12’1 (into recess) x 11’2
Family Bathroom: 11’4 x 5’8 (plus shower recess)
Second Floor
Bedroom Five: 13’4 x 10’8 (plus entry)
Outside
Double Garage: 18’2 x 17’4
Tenure: Freehold
EPC band: E
Located in the heart of the idyllic Staffordshire hamlet of Haunton, this beautiful cottage will capture the hearts of all viewers. Estimated to have been built around the turn of the nineteenth century, the property is set far back from Main Road and therefore has an impressive front aspect that includes a large lawn with spectacular fir and pear trees. Although not listed, the cottage is within a local conservation area however there are no known restrictions other than standard planning rules. The large driveway beside the garden is block-paved with a decorative pattern through the centre and providing off road parking for at least six cars, plus two spaces in the garage. There is also a hard standing area to the right of the property that can provide an area for two further vehicles.
Viewers will enter the home via a wide porch that has an abundance of space for guests to remove coats and shoes and there is also a low-level cupboard containing the meters to the right. The entrance porch narrows to the left of the staircase to become a hallway with doors off to a fabulous study, utility room, guest wc with wash basin and the breakfast room. The utility room includes a Belfast sink and spaces and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well and a handy storage cupboard and an exit to the side of the house. To the right of the hallway is a door to a magnificent lounge.
The lounge is largest room in the house, being a massive rectangular room with plenty of options to position furniture around the stunning brick chimney breast with multi-fuel (log) burner fireplace. Natural light is provided by three large double-glazed windows. It’s worth noting at this point that all windows in this home are double-glazed. A door to the rear of the lounge accesses an equally impressive dining room. As shown in the photos, the current owners have positioned a six-seater dining table in the centre of the room whereas a table three-times the size could comfortably fit. To the rear of the room are sliding patio doors out to the garden and there is a door to the left to access the kitchen.
The kitchen, like the previous two rooms, is a fantastic size with units mounted to all three back walls. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, four-ring electric hob, overhead extractor fan, low-level fridge and separate freezer, chest-height double oven and a sink with waste disposal and draining board. To the front of the kitchen is a lovely breakfast room that is also accessed from the hallway (as mentioned above). The main feature in the breakfast room is the beautiful, original cast-iron range cooker that is still in working order. Finally for the ground floor, there is an exit to the side patio from the kitchen via a handy boot room.
Moving upstairs, the landing area branches off to have doors accessing four double bedrooms, the family bathroom and a welcome storage cupboard. The master bedroom is located on the left side of the house and includes a marvellous wide-open space with two windows and its own en suite shower room. The shower room features a wash hand basin, toilet, double-sized cubicle and a storage cupboard. Bedrooms two and three positioned at the rear of the house to the right of the landing are both very generous double rooms that feature sloping ceilings but still have lots of open space to walk around large beds and wardrobes.
The final bedroom on the first floor is the fourth bedroom to the front. Although the smallest bedroom on the floor, it is still large enough to be considered a master bedroom in many of today’s homes. The family bathroom has been cleverly designed by positioning a bathtub and wash basin within recesses. A further large recess above the stairwell means the bathroom features a tall shower cubicle and there is also a toilet as expected.
From the landing there is a second staircase leading up to the attic conversion. This third storey (second floor) includes a small landing with two storage cupboards that make good use of the eaves and a door into the fifth and final bedroom in this home. This is another double bedroom with a large window looking out to the side of the house with lovely views over the local area.
Finishing our tour outside, this gorgeous cottage comes with an equally lovely rear garden. The garden begins with a large flagstone patio that spans the full width of the rear of the house and leads down the side to the rear of the garage. In the centre of the garden is the rear feature of a stone-wall garden well. The well is extremely deep and is covered by a steel safety grill. This feature is surrounded by block-paving as the patio continues to a path toward a wonderful pergola at the centre of the garden. The pergola has lovely vines growing up the sides to enhance the appearance. Either side of the path is the plush lawn with fetching shrubbery and flowers to the border.
Nb - room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.
Biomass heating system
The hamlet of Haunton has no mains gas supply, meaning that homes usually source their heating through lpg, Oil or Electric systems. This cottage benefits from a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly Biomass system comprising a large hot water tank and a wood pellet fired boiler. Directly outside the garage door a wood clad hopper stores the wooden pellets. The system requires little maintenance and is extremely efficient.
Transport links
The property is within a ten minute drive to the M42 junction 11, which is ideal for journeys to Birmingham and Nottingham as well as linking to the M6 and M40. Closer to home, both Tamworth and Lichfield are accessible via many local roads giving plenty of options to avoid the morning/evening traffic.
The nearest train station is Tamworth Railway Station which is a 10-15 minute drive. The station is a split platform station with the West Coast Mainline leading to London and Crewe (Liverpool, Manchester & Glasgow) and the Cross Country Line leading to Birmingham New Street and Derby.
Schools & amenities
St Andrews Primary School is located in nearby Clifton Campville which is around a three minute drive. The school is pleasant, holding various events for families and children throughout the school year. The catchment secondary school is The Rawlett School, Tamworth, for which a return school bus service passing through the village operates. Although we have made every effort to research this information, parents are advised to check with the local authority before confirming catchment.
Being located in rural Staffordshire, there are a multitude of dog and leisure walking/running routes in the local area. The nearest shop is in the nearby village of Harlaston, located towards Tamworth, is family run and includes a post office. There are also two welcoming public houses, The Green Man, Clifton Campville and The White Lion, Harlaston, which both serve food and accommodate families.
The nearest town of Tamworth includes many facilities including Ventura Retail Park, Odeon cinema, various leisure centres, ten pin bowling complex and the Snowdome. Furthermore, from the property there is a fifteen minute drive to Twycross Zoo.
Selected room sizes
Ground Floor
Lounge: 21’8 x 14’3
Dining Room: 19’1 x 11’9
Kitchen with Breakfast Room: 18'11 x 12'2
Study: 9’10 x 9’1
Utility Room: 9’9 x 9’1
Guest WC: 5’8 x 3’2
Boot Room: 5’11 x 4’9
First Floor
Bedroom One: 13’3 x 12’10
En Suite Shower Room: 9’11 x 5’5
Bedroom Two: 18’11 (into recess) x 11’11
Bedroom Three: 13’6 (plus door recess) x 12’2
Bedroom Four: 12’1 (into recess) x 11’2
Family Bathroom: 11’4 x 5’8 (plus shower recess)
Second Floor
Bedroom Five: 13’4 x 10’8 (plus entry)
Outside
Double Garage: 18’2 x 17’4
Tenure: Freehold
EPC band: E
