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Job 121554 Type STUNNING MODERN PROPERTY PRIVATELY LOCATED WITHIN THE NATIONAL FOREST BRAMPTON HOUSE, WEAVERLAKE DRIVE YOXALL, BURTON-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE13 8AD Freehold A stunning modern property in a lovely private location within the village of Yoxall BRAMPTON HOUSE, WEAVERLAKE DRIVE YOXALL, BURTON-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE13 8AD Freehold 5 Bedrooms ◆ 3 En-Suites, 1 Dressing Room ◆ 4 Receptions ◆ Kitchen and utiltiy room ◆ Triple Garage ◆ Approx 1 acre of landscaped garden and grounds ◆ Private Woodland, approx 7 acres (shared) ◆ EPC rating = D Situation A stunning modern property in a lovely private location on Weaverlake Drive, within the village of Yoxall. The property is within approximately 7 acres of private woodland owned and managed by the small community on Weaverlake Drive. Brampton House is most conveniently located for commuting to London, Birmingham, the Midlands and beyond. Brampton House is situated in Yoxall, a lovely village within the National Forest. The village has a “good” Primary School, GP surgery and dispensary, a well stocked local shop, a butcher shop, a post office and several local pubs. The village also has convenient access to the A38, M6, M6 toll and M42 and is conveniently located for commuting to Derby and Nottingham, with the journey to Birmingham taking under 1 hour. Lichfield railway station is approximately 15 minutes by car, with a rail journey time to London Euston taking approximately 1 hour. Birmingham Airport is just 35 minutes away and East Midlands airport is approximately a 40 minute drive. Lichfield – 9 miles Stafford - 16.5 miles Birmingham – 25 miles (all mileages are approximate) Description The most comfortable and thoughtful arrangement of the living accommodation in Brampton House - especially the wonderful connectivity of the rooms - lends itself to a stunning family home, where entertaining would be effortlessly enjoyable. Entrance – Visitors are welcomed to Brampton House by entering a newly built spacious glass fronted porch which leads to an elegant central entrance hall, where the turned wooden staircase to the first floor can be seen. Drawing Room – This refined principal reception room is entered through double glass panelled doors leading from the entrance hall. There are French doors opening onto the garden patio and double aspect windows allowing the room to be flooded with natural light, and there is a feature brick fire place. Sitting Room – A lovely comfortable room again with an abundance of natural light streaming through the French doors which lead from the lawned garden and patio. There is also a feature gas fire. Family Room - This lovely day sitting room leads from the kitchen and also has French doors opening onto a pretty courtyard garden outside and there is also a feature gas fire. Dining Room – This elegant room also has double glass panelled doors leading from the central entrance hall, a lovely aspect of the courtyard garden. From the Dining room, there is a further door which leads onto the kitchen. Study – From the side hall leading to the kitchen, there is a useful study with an oak wood floor. There is also a convenient downstairs cloakroom with ceramic tiled flooring. Kitchen – This most pleasant and modern room has a multitude of fitted base and wall units and a ceramic tiled floor. Included is a Britannia 6 hob gas range, with double oven and there is a fitted Siemens dishwasher, two integrated fridges and an integral freezer. The kitchen further benefits from a feature gas-fired burner. Utility – Through from the kitchen there is a utility room with integrated washing / dryer machine, and where the boilers are housed. This room leads out to the side garden and courtyard garden beyond, and onto a lovely tranquil spinney. There is a turned wooded staircase leading from the entrance hall up to the first floor bedrooms, and where there is an under-stairs storage cupboard. On the upstairs landing area, there is access to the loft space, which has a loft ladder to the attic space, where there is electricity. Master Bedroom – A most elegant room at the forefront of the house, with 3 large windows overlooking the garden, as well as the entrance driveway to the property. In the bedroom there are ample fitted wardrobes. The room also benefits from an en-suite bathroom, with a separate shower and Jacuzzi bath. Bedroom Two – This is also a suite of two rooms, with dressing room wardrobes lit by LED lighting, arranged along a passage way which leads to the en-suite shower room. There are also two windows overlooking the entrance driveway. Bedroom Three – This lovely room has double aspect windows and an en- suite shower room. Bedroom Four – the fourth double bedroom has a window overlooking the entrance driveway and wooden flooring and is currently used as an upstairs office. Bedroom Five - the fifth double bedroom has a fitted wardrobe and a single aspect window. Main Bathroom – In the family bathroom there is a generously sized bath and separate shower, with the window overlooking the garden and courtyard garden. Outside - The property is entered over a paved driveway from Weaverlake Drive. There is a triple bay garage with fitted rack-shelving and loft access with storage space. The garage has electric doors and is protected by an alarm system. Gardens – The gardens are delightful and sweep around the property. There is a vegetable garden with four raised beds, as well as cherry, plum, pear and apple trees. The gardens were designed by renowned landscape gardeners ‘Up The Garden Path’ and the lawned garden has attractive planted borders and a tranquil copse which borders the woodland. From the vegetable growing area, the pretty summer house can be found, overlooking the entire lawned garden in front and from where the setting sun can be enjoyed. The summer house has the advantage of electricity. The small and delightful rear courtyard enjoys a Mediterranean flavour, with a variety of ‘Teinturier’ grape trained across a pergola, above a soothing water feature and enjoying the fragrance of camellia and sweet peas. Woodland – There is a protected and privately owned woodland stretching to approximately 7 acres, which is part-owned and managed by Brampton House and the remaining 9 residents of Weaverlake Drive. Directions: Follow the A38 to Burton / Lichfield. Keep right and merge onto London Road / A38. Continue on A38. Take Bar Lane and B5016 to Weaverlake Drive. Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains Drainage, Gas and Electricity. Mains Water (SUDS). Gas central heating. Local Authority: East Staffordshire Council – Band ‘H’ The property is offered for sale by private treaty. All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded unless otherwise mentioned in these sale particulars. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. It should not be assumed that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. The Purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared July 2018 Photographs taken July 2018 Local Authority: East Staffordshire Council – Band ‘H’ Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Telford Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any Tony Morris-Eyton representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or [email protected] otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or 01952 239 500 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 not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 81027091 Job ID: 121554 User initials: savills.co.uk AV.
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