Loynton Hall Loynton Hall | Loynton | Stafford | ST20 0QA JamesINDEPENDENT Du ESTATE Pavey AGENT Loynton Hall

Set up a long sweeping driveway flanked by parkland, Loynton Hall is a most distinctive and notable Grade II Listed country house, the like of which is rarely offered to the market. Believed to have been built around 1671 by the Higgins Burne family, the Hall has been built to make the most of the glorious views over the Staffordshire/Shropshire country- side. Internally the Hall offers well proportioned accommodation suitable for modern day living and more traditional entertaining alike. Loynton Hall is entered via a central grand entrance hall, off which lead the Drawing and Dining rooms. Both are superb entertaining spaces with deep sash windows, Carerra marble fireplaces and intricate plaster work. Off the dining room are doors leading to the conservatory, which in turn leads out onto the terrace and formal gardens. The kitchen is fitted in a traditional style with an archway leading through to the breakfast room. The kitchen is complimented by a utility room, guest WC and access to the extensive cellars. There is a third large reception room that is currently set up as a traditional billiard room, but could have a variety of uses. The first floor is accessed via a mahogany staircase which leads to a light landing giving access to all bedrooms. The master and guest bedrooms are flanked by large en-suite’s and are situated to the front of the house to make the most of the far reaching views. There are a further four bedrooms all of which are a well proportioned and one with an en-suite shower room. The rolling external gardens and grounds extend to around 12.5 acres, and outbuildings include the original coach house, garden stores, garaging and workshop space.

ACCOMMODATION entrance hallway. There are five wall lights, a ceiling light, deep Dental Inner Hallway coving and a telephone point. Panelled doors lead to the ground floor 11’ 3’’ x 5’ 3’’ (3.43m x 1.60m) Location accommodation. There is a rear hallway with a ceiling light, doors to the service rooms Set amoung rolling countryside, the hamlet of Loynton is situated in and a door which leads out to the rear courtyard. the delightful parish of Norbury which is most noted for its nature Drawing Room reserve through which runs the Shropshire Union Canal. The almost 32’ 2’’ x 19’ 3’’ (max)(9.80m x 5.86m (max)) Laundry Room equidistant market towns of Newport and Eccleshall provide a wide An elegant drawing room which has retained many of its original 9’ 1’’ x 6’ 6’’ (2.77m x 1.98m) range of local amenities which include supermarkets, doctor, dentists, features including a pair of deep sash windows overlooking the Having base units with an inset one and a half bowl sink, space for a post office, restaurants and pubs; both with an active social calendar. formal front gardens, original shutters, three ceiling roses with brass/ washing machine, tiled splashback and a wooden worksurface. With a The larger county town of Stafford is just 9 miles away, with a wider crystal candle chandeliers, a Carerra marble fireplace and deep floral side-facing window, tiled flooring, ceiling light and ceiling rose. range of amenities and superb access to road and rail links. Junction swag coving. The far end of the room features a half-hexagonal wall 14 of the M6 provides easy access to the larger centre’s of Stoke-on- with a three section sash window which frames the views over the WC Trent (19 miles), Birmingham (39 miles) and Manchester (61 miles) Staffordshire/Shropshire countryside. The Drawing Room also has 9’ 10’’ x 4’ 3’’ (2.99m x 1.29m) further afield. Stafford railway station provides a regular intercity three aerial points. There is a high level flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with service to London Euston in just 1 hour and 20 minutes. There is a brass taps and tiled splashback. With a rear-facing window, ceiling rose, superb range of both state and private schooling within the area, with Dining Room ceiling light and electric heated radiator. Newport High School for Girl and Adams Grammar School located 20’ 8’’ x 15’ 3’’ (6.29m x 4.64m) in nearby Newport. In the private sector, St Dominics Priory, Yarlet, A superb entertaining space currently set for twelve but easily able to Cellars Stafford Grammar, Denstone College and Shrewsbury School are all accommodate more. The focal point to the room is a large Carerra Accessed via a staircase leading from the main entrance hall, in total easily accessible. marble fireplace with an open cast iron insert. The room has an there are four cellar spaces. There is also an enclosed wine store and abundance of original features including egg and dart ceiling coving, lighting. Situation two ceiling lights with beautiful ceiling roses and a pair of Georgian Approached via a long driveway through stone pillars, Loynton Hall niches. Again there are two sash windows with original shutters and Upper Hall sits within approx 12.75 acres. Separated into two areas, there is lovely views. Double doors open into the conservatory. 8’ 11’’ x 19’ 11’’ (2.72m x 6.07m) sweeping parkland running to the right hand side of the driveway. Mahogany stairs rise to the spacious upper hall where there is a rear- The driveway leads to a gravel turning circle and parking area with an Conservatory facing sash window and ceiling coving. There are two wall lights and a additional gravel driveway running to the rear of the property where 15’ 11’’ x 15’ 9’’ (4.85m x 4.80m) cupboard. A door leads into the billiard room and stairs rise to the first outbuildings such as the original coach house, stables and garaging are Of traditional design, the conservatory is built of half height walls with floor accommodation. located. The formal garden is principally to the front of the property double glazed windows above to three aspects which overlooks the with sweeping lawns bordered by mature trees. Beyond the woodland more formal area of the grounds. There are double doors to outside Snooker Room is a well stocked lake with fishing platforms and stunning views over the and the room is finished with tiled flooring, a ceiling light, fan and 23’ 5’’ x 15’ 10’’ (7.13m x 4.82m) adjacent parkland and countryside beyond. aerial points. Currently set up as a traditional billard room, but suitable for a variety of uses, there is a feature Adam style fireplace, solid Oak flooring, two History Breakfast Kitchen wall lights, a detailed ceiling rose with ceiling light, intricate ceiling Loynton Hall is believed to have been built in 1671 by the Higgins 11’ 2’’ x 20’ 7’’ (3.40m x 6.27m) coving and two front-facing sash windows accompanied by glorious Burne family, and it is thought that the house was built over the cellars A traditional style oak kitchen with matching wall, base and drawer views. of an earlier house. The house remained in their ownership until 1942, units with a tiled splashback, inset sink and a brushed stainless steel during which time the house evolved with 18th Century Georgian tap with seperate drinking water tap. There is an electric four door Landing additions. The current owners of the hall have copies of two diaries of AGA with a matching oak mantle above and both concealed uplighting Mahogany stairs lead up to the landing where stairs lead from all sides. the Higgins Burne family in which life at Loynton Hall is chronicled and downlighting from the units. There are granite worksurfaces, an The stairs lead to the third, fourth, guest and master bedrooms. over the 18th and 19th centuries. The diaries show that the family had integrated Bosch microwave/oven, a large integrated fridge and a a fondness for acting and theatrical works at the house. As well as the Siemens dishwasher. With a large larder cupboard, ceiling coving, slate diaries that provide interesting reading, there is also two large portraits flooring and a window with views out to the formal side gardens. An Master Bedroom situated in the drawing room of members of the Higgins Burne family archway leads into the snug. 19’ 10’’ x 21’ 11’’ (6.04m x 6.68m) that will be passed to the new owners. An exceptional master bedroom with deep marble effect floral coving, Snug two wall lights, alabaster fireplace with a cast iron open fireplace inset, Ground Floor 13’ 3’’ x 11’ 4’’ (4.04m x 3.45m) television aerial socket and two radiators. The room is well light by two A pleasant dual aspect room adjacent to the kitchen, the slate flooring sash windows with stunning views and half height shutters. Entrance Hallway continues and there is also a picture rail as well as three wall lights. 29’ 5’’ x 7’ 4’’ (max)(8.96m x 2.23m (max)) There are two built in bookcases to either side of the archway, a side- A grand entrance to an even grander property, a part glazed front door facing sash window and rear-facing sash window. with fan light over is set between Doric columns and opens into the En-suite Bathroom Family Bathroom Attic 19’ 1’’ x 9’ 0’’ (5.81m x 2.74m) 7’ 5’’ x 9’ 10’’ (2.26m x 2.99m) 30’ 0’’ x 51’ 10’’ (9.14m x 15.79m) The luxurious en-suite bathroom has an inset wooden panelled bath A bright and large family bathroom comprising panelled bath with Further stairs off the upper landing leads up to the attic. The attic is with a tiled surround and surrounding mirrors with brass taps, a brass brass taps, glazed shower screen and an electric wall mounted shower fully boarded, has two skylights and lighting. wall mounted shower within a shower enclosure, vanity wash hand over; low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with brass taps and basin with chrome taps and a concealed cistern WC. There are also tiling to the splash areas. There is also a radiator, sash window with half The Flat two covered radiators with a brass radiator grille, a continuation of height shutters, mirrors above the sink and a large full length integrated A useful addition, the flat can be accessed via the main house or the tiles surround the whole of these with integrated cupboards and mirror. A door opens to a large airing cupboard. independently via a rear door. This extra space could provide staff three integrated wardrobes. There is a window seat to the side-facing quarters, accommodation for relatives or converted to suit other uses. window with storage space beneath. With an integrated mirror, Bedroom Four shaving point, heated towel radiator, ceiling coving and two wall lights. 16’ 0’’ x 12’ 5’’ (4.87m x 3.78m) Entrance Hallway Another superb bedroom with a light dual aspect. There is a radiator, 8’ 4’’ x 7’ 9’’ (2.54m x 2.36m) Bedroom Two aerial point, ceiling coving, rear and side-facing window as well as a With a wooden integrated cloaks cupboard, electric storage heater, 18’ 8’’ x 15’ 7’’ (5.69m x 4.75m) high level window that lets light into the landing. ceiling light, side-facing window and a rear door. A generous guest bedroom, again with an alabaster fireplace, a marble surround and a cast iron open fireplace inset. Original features includes En-suite Kitchen Diner a ceiling coving, a ceiling light, a ceiling rose, a picture rail, two front- 10’ 4’’ x 12’ 5’’(max) (3.15m x 3.78m (max)) 8’ 6’’ x 9’ 11’’ (2.59m x 3.02m) facing windows with half height shutters to either side as well as two With a shower enclosure having an electric shower above, bidet, a low With matching base units, tiled splashback with an inset sink and a tap. inset radiators with covers below. There is also a television point and a level flush WC and vanity wash hand basin with brass taps. There are Tile effect laminate flooring, electric storage heater, ceiling light and a door leading to the en-suite bathroom. rear and side windows, radiator, ceiling coving and a ceiling light. rear-facing window. Upper Landing En-suite Bathroom Mahogany stairs rise from the lower first floor landing to another bright Sitting Room 9’ 7’’ x 13’ 11’’ (2.92m x 4.24m) landing area with another set of stairs leading to the attic space. There 13’ 6’’ x 14’ 7’’ (4.11m x 4.44m) An interesting half-hexagonal room with a vanity unit wash hand basin is a door which leads to a corridor accessed off which is bedrooms five Having a marble hearth with a feature fireplace and inset fire. There is with brass taps and tiled surround, integrated mirror, shelving to either and six. There is a large sash window overlooking the rear courtyard. three wall mounted lights, a rear window and an electric storage heater. side of the vanity unit wash hand basin and concealed cistern WC. Having a window seat, three cupboards, covered radiator and heated Bedroom Five Bedroom towel radiator. There is also a picture rail, ceiling light, ceiling coving 11’ 10’’ x 11’ 5’’ (3.60m x 3.48m) 14’ 3’’ x 9’ 4’’ (4.34m x 2.84m) and an large integrated mirror. Having a loft hatch, ceiling light, ceiling coving, radiator and a rear- There is a rear window, electric storage heater and a wall light. facing window with rear views. Bedroom Three Bathroom 21’ 5’’ x 11’ 5’’ (6.52m x 3.48m) Bedroom Six 8’ 6’’ x 4’ 11’’ (2.59m x 1.50m) A superb size third bedroom with a side facing window, radiator and 15’ 7’’ x 11’ 4’’ (4.75m x 3.45m) With an electric shower within a glazed shower enclosure, low level a ceiling light. With a front and rear-facing window, a ceiling light, ceiling coving, an flush WC, electric storage heater, hand wash basin with chrome taps, open fireplace with a marble hearth, radiator and a telephone point. ceiling light and a mains extractor fan. Outbuildings Please note that floor plans are provided to give an overall impression of the accommodation offered by the property. They are There are a variety of original outbuildings including the original coach house and other ancillary buildings which now provide not to be relied upon as a true, scaled and precise representation. useful outdoor spaces suited to modern day living. The outbuildings all have power and lighting and comprise of: Agents’ Notes Dog Runs 10’ 8’’ x 18’ 0’’ (3.25m x 5.48m) Although we ensure accuracy, those details are set out for guidance purposes only and do not form part of a contract or offer. Garaging - Four separate areas measuring 17’4” x 15’10”, 17’5” x 13’9”, 30’3” x 13’10” and 17’5” x 8’10” Please note that some photographs have been taken with a wide-angle lens. A final inspection prior to exchange of contracts Stabling 17’ 10’’ x 18’ 0’’ (5.43m x 5.48m) is recommended. No person in the employment of James Du Pavey Ltd has any authority to make any representation or Storage 11’ 11’’ x 10’ 10’’ (3.63m x 3.30m) warranty in relation to this property. Stabling 17’ 11’’ x 24’ 1’’ (5.46m x 7.34m) Independent Mortgage Advice Directions Tailored to meet your individual circumstances and situation. You will receive support throughout the process through to Satellite navigation is not accurate for this property. Proceed down the High Street from our Eccleshall office and at the completion. Please contact us to arrange a free no-obligation consultation to review your financial affairs. roundabout, take the third exit onto A519. Turn right onto Horse Fair/A519 and continue to follow A519 for 5.1 miles through RP UK Ltd is a trading style of Retirement Planning (UK) Ltd. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Woodseaves. Just after the turning named Loynton Sands, there is a lodge house on the right and shortly after, before the Your Home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loans secured on it. entrance to Loynton Fisheries is the entrance to the driveway of Loynton Hall.

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