AN HISTORIC GRADE II TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE IN A PICTURESQUE SETTING Manor, Church Lane, Lapley ST19 9JS An historic Grade II timber framed house in a picturesque setting

Lapley Manor, Church Lane, Lapley Staffordshire ST19 9JS

drawing room, dining room, sitting room ◆ family kitchen ◆ study ◆ 4 bedrooms ◆ 2 bathrooms ◆ sun room ◆ coach house: garage, office, studio, kitchen & storage ◆ landscaped gardens ◆ EPC rating = Listed Building

Situation Lapley Manor lies in a picturesque setting on the edge of the popular village of Lapley in the lee of the church with a delightful outlook amongst beautiful countryside yet within easy reach of , and , access to the motorway network via the A5 the M6 Toll Road with the M54 also being within easy reach.

The village has retained much of its character and benefits from the facilities available within the villages of both Brewood and Wheaton Aston.

Description Lapley Manor is a particularly striking home, which dates from the 16th Century and stands on the site of an early priory of the Abbey at Rheims. The original part of the house is timber framed with later additions.

Lapley Manor provides spacious living space which is exceptionally versatile with a detached two storey coach house which could be converted into a further residence, subject to consents, currently used as a studio by the current owner.

The house has an abundance of charm and character internally and is entered through a glazed porch with a heavy, studded oak front door opening into the dining hall with attractive beamed ceiling and part panelled walls.

The drawing room is an exquisite reception room with a inglenook fireplace at its focal point.

The gothic arched hallway leads to the study and beyond a modern sitting room has stairs to the secondary first floor accommodation. The family kitchen is contemporary with a range of gloss fronted wall and base units with butcher's block work surfaces, integrated appliances and a double oven oil fired AGA set within a recess with granite surfaces to either side.

The principal first floor acommodation has three double bedrooms with some lovely scored timbering to the two largest rooms. The main room has a vanity unit and the second room has a shower cubicle. The bathroom has been fully refurbished with an elegant suite. Stairs from the sitting room lead to the secondary first floor accommodation with a further double bedroom and bathroom providing excellent guest accommodation or annexe if used in conjunction with the sitting room and adjoining ground floor kitchenette / laundry.

There is a two storey brick and tile coach house with a high degree of flexibility of use which could provide further annexe accommodation, subject to consents, on the the ground floor, a garage, two store rooms and a hall with a staircase rising to the first floor which has a kitchen, cloakroom, office and a large studio.

Outside:

Lapley Manor is approached through a five bar gate over a private driveway with a low built brick wall. There are beautifully maintained gardens with several lawns and is well planted with many specimen trees including a fine magnolia. There is a large, garden pond with a timber summer house and an area of kitchen garden.

Fixtures & Fittings: All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded unless otherwise mentioned within these sales particulars.

The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned within these particulars or not.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Brochure produced January 2018 Photographs taken May 2017 Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: South Stafforrdshire. Band: G (Main House) Band A (Coach House). Outgoings: We are informed by the Vendors that all main services are installed. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills

Savills Telford Tony Morris-Eyton Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not [email protected] form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have 01952 239 500 not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 81021061 : 109387 : AM