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Manor Croft Mavesyn Ridware, Rugeley, WS15 3QE Manor Croft Mavesyn Ridware, Rugeley, WS15 3QE Manor Croft Mavesyn Ridware, Rugeley, WS15 3QE £750,000 Superb six bedroomed detached family house with five reception rooms, outstanding gardens, two paddocks, a total of over 2 acres and in an idyllic hamlet setting. Manor Croft dates back to the mid 1960's and stands on the site of the original Mill in the quiet hamlet of Mavesyn Ridware only about a fifteen-minute drive from Lichfield and also within a pleasant commuting distance of Rugeley, Stafford and Burton on Trent. The property stands in little over 2 acres with wonderful gardens, a variety of established trees, a wonderfully relaxing number of shaded areas with a vegetable garden and there are two paddocks. To the front of the property is an in-out driveway and large parking area. The gas centrally heated accommodation offers versatility and space with the potential for a self-contained annex on the ground floor. A double front door entrance leads to the reception hall which has a parquet floor and open plan stair to the landing. There is a guest cloakroom with w.c and wash basin. A study has a window to the front aspect and the dining room has a parquet floor and a rear aspect window with garden views. The room opens through to the main lounge which has a matching parquet floor, a feature fireplace housing a cast iron log burner, a window to the front aspect and a doorway leading through to the lovely sun lounge which has windows and double doors leading out to the rear patio and gardens beyond. The kitchen has a tiled floor, a range of base and wall cupboards, extensive work surfaces, stainless steel sink, tall cupboards, Countrychef 8 gas range cooker with triple ovens and extractor plus plumbing for a dishwasher. There is a rear aspect window and door leading out to the rear patio. The adjacent utility room has a matching tiled floor, front aspect window, a range of cupboards, work surfaces, stainless steel sink and plumbing for two washing machines. An inner hall leads through to the second lounge/playroom or annex which has side and rear aspect windows, double doors leading out to the patio and rear gardens. A shower room leads off with shower, w.c and wash basin. There is also an adjacent room suitable as a bedroom or music room having windows to the front and side aspects. The first-floor landing has a front aspect window and leads to the master bedroom one which has a large built-in wardrobe with sliding glass doors and spacious en suite bathroom with panel bath, w.c, wash basin with cupboards beneath, walk-in shower and a chrome heated towel rail. The second bedroom could also be used as a master bedroom fitted with a range of wardrobes and double doors leading out to a balcony enjoying lovely views over the gardens and countryside beyond. A large en suite is fitted with a wash basin, w.c and corner shower. There are four further bedrooms and a family bathroom with panel bath, w.c and wash basin. Outside to the front of the property is a curving in-out driveway with central lawn, a number of established trees and plenty of parking space. To the rear are beautifully laid out and most attractive gardens with extensive lawns, established trees, relaxing seating areas, a summerhouse which offers extra accommodation space. The garden extends down to the Mill Race and is lined with willow trees. The walk through also leads to the Mill Pond, there are two paddocks, one with a number of fruit trees and to the side of the property is a courtyard seating area. There is also a large and substantial garden store and workshop with power and lighting. Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative). Services: Mains water, electricity and gas are believed to be connected to the property. Drainage is to a septic tank. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability. Local Authority/Tax Band: Lichfield District Council / Tax Band G Useful Websites: www.environment-agency.co.uk, www.lichfielddc.gov.uk Our Ref: JGA/180719 Agents’ Notes These particulars do not constitute an offer or a contract neither do they form part of an offer or contract. The vendor does not make or give and Messrs. John German nor any person employed has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty, written or oral, in relation to this property. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. None of the services or appliances to the property have been tested and any prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their adequacy prior to committing themselves to purchase. Referral Fees Mortgage Services - We routinely refer all clients to APR Money Limited. It is your decision whether you choose to deal with APR Money Limited. In making that decision, you should know that we receive on average £60 per referral from APR Money Limited. Conveyancing Services - If we refer clients to recommended conveyancers, it is your decision whether you choose to deal with this conveyancer. In making that decision, you should know that we receive on average £150 per referral. Survey Services - If we refer clients to recommended surveyors, it is your decision whether you choose to deal with this surveyor. In making that decision, you should know that we receive up to £90 per referral. AWAITING EPC MEDIA John German 29 Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LZ 01543 419121 [email protected] .
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