Mickledale Port Lane, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire MickledalePort Lane, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, WS15 3DX An exceptional home situated in an elevated position overlooking Blithfield Reservoir and completed to a superb specification. Approximate Distances Abbots Bromley 1 mile Uttoxeter 7 miles Stafford 13 miles Stoke on Trent 25 miles Lichfield 10 miles Derby 24 miles Birmingham 33 miles Nottingham Airport 34 miles Reception Hall, Family Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Sitting Room, Orangery Dining Space, Substantial Master Suite with full height window overlooking reservoir, En-Suite Bathroom and Dressing Area, Four Further Double Bedroom Suites. Leisure Suite, Indoor Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi and bi-fold doors out to terrace overlooking reservoir, Sauna, Changing Rooms, Gym and Home Cinema. Annexe/Guest Suite: Open Plan Kitchen/Living Room and Two Double Bedroom Suites. Triple Garage, Garden Store, Private Gated Drive, Lawned Garden, Paddocks, Extensive Views and Reservoir Views. In all about 4.16 acres (1.68 hectares) Price on Application Situation Mickledale is situated in a truly enviable position with views across Blithfield Reservoir and the surrounding countryside. The location is secluded and tranquil yet only 1 mile from the popular village of Abbots Bromley. The thriving village includes a village shop, butchers, two denominations of church and village hall, four public houses, Indian restaurant and tennis courts. Abbots Bromley is home to the historic Horn Dance which takes place in early September each year. The property is very well placed for easy access to numerous regional centres including Birmingham, Burton upon Trent and Derby. The market town of Uttoxeter and the Cathedral City of Lichfield are only a short drive away providing a range of amenities including supermarkets, shops, pubs, restaurants and a variety of recreational opportunities. The property sits alongside Blithfield Reservoir which offers some excellent walks and is home to Blithfield Sailing Club and Blithfield Angers. The writer has watched Ospreys fishing in the waters which the house overlooks. The Hoar Cross Hall Resort, with first class health and fitness facilities, is also a short drive away. There is a range of excellent schooling available in the area including Abbots Bromley School for Girls, Denstone College, Repton School, Smallwood Manor Preparatory School and Lichfield Cathedral School. Richard Clarke Junior School is located in the village itself. Description Mickledale is an exceptional property built with exceptional quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The contemporary accommodation offers excellent flexible family living with stunning views. The principal house extends to about 4,638 sq ft together with an annexe, leisure wing and garage extending to about 4,165 sq ft. The modern fittings include the facility for the owners to switch on and off or alter settings for lighting and heating throughout the property from anywhere in the world. Accommodation The front doors leads into a spacious Reception Hall complete with solid wood floors and is partially open plan in design. Double doors lead into an impressive Kitchen comprising fitted base, wall and island units. The kitchen is well equipped with Smeg appliances including range cooker with seven gas burners, two electric ovens, microwave and coffee machine, induction hob and two dishwashers. There is also a full height Smeg fridge and freezer. There is a designated breakfast area within the kitchen overlooking the garden. A step down leads to the substantial Sitting Room, a wonderful light and airy space complete with full width bi-fold doors to the terrace and spectacular views across the reservoir. Off the kitchen is a Dining Room again designed to take full advantage of the location with French doors to the terrace, windows to three sides and a roof incorporating a centre Atrium through which light floods in. A substantial Family Room, accessed both off the dining room and open plan off the entrance hall, provides an excellent additional space. A Cloakroom, W.C. and Utility, with fitted base and wall units and twin washing machines and tumble dryers, complete the ground floor accommodation. A contemporary oak staircase leads from the reception hall to the first floor landing providing access to all bedrooms. The Master Suite is a particularly impressive room featuring full height gable end window fully benefiting from the views. The room has been well designed with fitted wardrobes and dressing table designed to create a designated dressing area and provide storage. Privacy glass has been used to create a contemporary screen from the En-Suite area which comprises a free-standing teardrop bath, vanity basin, enclosed w.c. and twin showers. There are a further Four Double Bedrooms each with En-Suite Bathrooms comprising w.c., basin and bath with shower over. Gardens and Grounds The house is approached via a sweeping tarmac driveway with electric double gates. The driveway is flanked by farmland and planting has been put in place to create a hedge boundary on each side. There are formal lawned gardens to the front and side together with two paddocks either side of the driveway. In addition there is ample off-road parking for several vehicles. Adjoining the annexe is a Triple Garage with electric timber doors. Specification • Intelligent switches. iPad or Smartphone controls allow you to efficiently manage the lighting, heating and entertainment systems in the property. The lighting system and energy efficient heating control technologies installed by Abstract AV are fully customisable from a single touch screen within the kitchen. • Mickledale also has a distributed music system fitted with internet radio, airplay and Spotify capabilities. In addition a high speed WiFi system is installed discreetly within the ceilings. Finally there is a fully loaded Apple TV media system and Blu-Ray play back in FULL 1080P HD to every TV in the property. • Security has also been well catered for with an extensive CCTV system with full remote access from anywhere in the world. For your convenience you can video intercom from the kitchen to the portable touch panel, located in the leisure suite but can be taken anywhere. There is also a fully insured intruder alarm fitted. Leisure Complex Opposite the principal house is an impressive leisure suite comprising a 10m indoor swimming pool complete with Jacuzzi and Harvia Sauna. The pool area has fully glazed bi-folding patio doors that lead out to the terrace and affords stunning views across the reservoir. Adjacent to the pool room is a gymnasium and games area. Also within the leisure complex is a private 3D home cinema room fitted with Grandview Screen and projector system. Annexe Tenure Adjacent to the leisure complex is a self-contained annexe which is ideal as living accommodation The property is sold freehold with vacant possession on completion. Purchasers are for guests or dependent relatives. The annexe comprises an Open Plan Living Kitchen fitted with recommended to satisfy themselves as to tenure via their legal representative. base and wall units, Neff electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer and wall mounted TV. Off this room an Inner Hall leads to Two Double Bedrooms both with En-Suites. Services Directions Mains water and electricity are connected. An LPG central heating system is fitted. Drainage is to a private septic tank. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability. From the centre of Abbots Bromley take Goose Lane and continue out of the village passed the High Ash Country Store. Turn right onto Port Lane and follow the lane for about 0.6 miles. The Local Authority entrance to Mickledale will be on your left. East Staffordshire Borough Council. Viewings Useful Websites Available strictly by appointment. To view this property please call John German Estate Agents at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/maps the Lichfield Office. If there are any points which are of particular importance to you, we invite www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/planning you to discuss them with us before you travel to view the property. JGA/180416 Fixtures and Fittings JGC/130616 JCS/SJH/RLM/Lich The sale includes all fitted floorings. All other fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, machinery and garden statuary are excluded from the sale. John German 29 Bore Street, Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6LZ 01543 419121 [email protected] Promap/Ordnance Survey Extract For identification purposes only - not to scale. Floor Plan Clause Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. Made with Metropix ©2015 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 Main House Leisure Complex tested and any prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their adequacy prior to committing themselves to purchase. Measure ments Please note that our rooms sizes are now quoted in metres on a wall to wall basis.