House For Sale £1,975,000
Significantly updated by the current owners the downstairs space was re-configured for modern family living with several internal walls removed to create a spacious open-plan kitchen/family area. An air-source heat pump and underfloor heating were installed, making the house very economical to run. Finished to an exacting standard using the very best materials, from the bespoke, hand-crafted kitchen to the beautiful limestone flooring and hand-made hardwood sash windows.
The front door opens to an enclosed storm porch with a beautiful Minton tiled floor and leads through to the magnificent reception hallway.
The character features are evident throughout with high ceilings, deep set skirting boards, original coving and lovely carved newell posts to the staircase. A glazed lantern floods the area with light. There is underfloor heating beneath the limestone floor.
The dining room is flooded with light from the walk-in sash bay window providing views over the front aspect. A feature open fireplace with wood surround and slate hearth creates another super focal point. This room is perfect for formal dinner parties or large family dinners.
The drawing room is elegant, comfortable and bright. Light floods the space from the walk-in sash bay window providing views over the front aspect. The superb open fire with a feature Victorian style fire basket and stone surround creates another gorgeous focal point.
The home office/study is tucked away and provides the perfect quiet space to work from home.
The stunning kitchen/breakfast room is quite magnificent. This space is large and bright with high ceilings and a dual aspect flooding the space with ample natural light. The handcrafted wall and floor mounted units with dark granite work surfaces and splashbacks complement each other perfectly. The fabulous free-standing central island unit is inspired and very practical. There is a comprehensive range of integrated appliances and the black Aga with a companion module adds further to this stylish yet functional kitchen. There is a large walk-in larder and a small hallway to the side of the kitchen provides access to a separate utility room with space for the larger appliances, a useful WC and access to the boiler room and side of the property. This space functions really well as a boot room for drying the dog and kicking off dirty winter walking boots.
The accommodation flows effortlessly through to the breakfast room, it's easy to see that this whole space is the heart of this fabulous home and perfect for modern family life. French doors open to the immaculate rear patio terrace where far-reaching views can be enjoyed year-round. The lovely log burner makes this space perfect for relaxation whatever the time of year.
The lovely family room off the breakfast area is a place of quiet relaxation, the perfect spot to catch up on the news or enjoy a good book. The fireplace with in set log-burning stove provides a feeling of comfort.
The beautiful main staircase rises to the first floor landing area from the reception hallway with a second, rear staircase rising from the family room. Three of the six double bedrooms can be accessed from here along with the family shower room.
The principal bedroom suite is elegantly appointed and enjoys wonderful views over the rear gardens. The Victorian fireplace with a pale wooden mantle is a pretty feature. There is a walk-in dressing room providing ample storage and a well-fitted en suite shower room with twin wash hand basins and a double shower enclosure.
The formal gardens measure just over an acre and feature a large patio area and have plenty of lawns for entertaining and for children to play. The outside space at Wilmore House is superb.
The house and gardens are enveloped by two paddocks, and planning permission for a stable block has been granted, making the property
ideal for equestrian use. The total plot measures 7.83 acres.
The front door opens to an enclosed storm porch with a beautiful Minton tiled floor and leads through to the magnificent reception hallway.
The character features are evident throughout with high ceilings, deep set skirting boards, original coving and lovely carved newell posts to the staircase. A glazed lantern floods the area with light. There is underfloor heating beneath the limestone floor.
The dining room is flooded with light from the walk-in sash bay window providing views over the front aspect. A feature open fireplace with wood surround and slate hearth creates another super focal point. This room is perfect for formal dinner parties or large family dinners.
The drawing room is elegant, comfortable and bright. Light floods the space from the walk-in sash bay window providing views over the front aspect. The superb open fire with a feature Victorian style fire basket and stone surround creates another gorgeous focal point.
The home office/study is tucked away and provides the perfect quiet space to work from home.
The stunning kitchen/breakfast room is quite magnificent. This space is large and bright with high ceilings and a dual aspect flooding the space with ample natural light. The handcrafted wall and floor mounted units with dark granite work surfaces and splashbacks complement each other perfectly. The fabulous free-standing central island unit is inspired and very practical. There is a comprehensive range of integrated appliances and the black Aga with a companion module adds further to this stylish yet functional kitchen. There is a large walk-in larder and a small hallway to the side of the kitchen provides access to a separate utility room with space for the larger appliances, a useful WC and access to the boiler room and side of the property. This space functions really well as a boot room for drying the dog and kicking off dirty winter walking boots.
The accommodation flows effortlessly through to the breakfast room, it's easy to see that this whole space is the heart of this fabulous home and perfect for modern family life. French doors open to the immaculate rear patio terrace where far-reaching views can be enjoyed year-round. The lovely log burner makes this space perfect for relaxation whatever the time of year.
The lovely family room off the breakfast area is a place of quiet relaxation, the perfect spot to catch up on the news or enjoy a good book. The fireplace with in set log-burning stove provides a feeling of comfort.
The beautiful main staircase rises to the first floor landing area from the reception hallway with a second, rear staircase rising from the family room. Three of the six double bedrooms can be accessed from here along with the family shower room.
The principal bedroom suite is elegantly appointed and enjoys wonderful views over the rear gardens. The Victorian fireplace with a pale wooden mantle is a pretty feature. There is a walk-in dressing room providing ample storage and a well-fitted en suite shower room with twin wash hand basins and a double shower enclosure.
The formal gardens measure just over an acre and feature a large patio area and have plenty of lawns for entertaining and for children to play. The outside space at Wilmore House is superb.
The house and gardens are enveloped by two paddocks, and planning permission for a stable block has been granted, making the property
ideal for equestrian use. The total plot measures 7.83 acres.
Needwood 0.8 miles, St Georges Park (England FA Training Centre) 1.4 miles, Hoar Cross hall 4.5 miles, Burton-upon-Trent 6.2 miles, Abbots Bromley 7.3 miles, Lichfield 12.5 miles, M6 Toll, Cheslyn Hay 14.6 miles, Derby 17.7 miles, Sutton Coldfield 20.2 miles, M6 (J13) 22.6 miles, East Midlands Airport 20.9 miles, Birmingham 29.6 miles, Birmingham International/NEC 30.6 miles, (all distances are approximate)
Situated in a beautiful stretch of Staffordshire countryside close to the renowned St George's Park and Hoar Cross Hall both a short drive offering excellent fitness and leisure facilities, with Branston Golf & Country Club within a 10 min drive, again with excellent facilities for all the family.
Ideally located for access to both the M1 and M6, being only 5 minutes' drive from the A38. Birmingham and East Midlands airports are 30 minutes' drive and Lichfield Railway station is a 15 minute drive for fast Virgin trains to London with a travelling time of 1 hour 10 minutes. Central Birmingham can be reached in 30 to 40 minutes by road or rail, while Tatenhill private airport is 1 mile away.
The nearby village of Barton under Needwood offers everyday amenities with shops, a post office, a chemist, a library, a GP surgery, churches, and excellent schools.
Schooling in the area includes Lichfield Cathedral School, Repton, Denstone College, Foremarke Hall, Abbots Bromley School for Girls, and is in the catchment for John Taylor High School.
