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A Wing of One of Staffordshire's Most Historically Important Houses A Wing of one of Staffordshire’s most historically important houses Oriel House, Admaston, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 Local Information are a number of visitor centres, Oriel House is the west wing of museums and waymarked paths, Blithfield Hall; a Grade I Listed including the Heart of England House which has been the home Way and the Staffordshire Way. of the Bagot Family since the late 14th Century. In its beginnings, The nearby Shugborough Estate the house appeared as a fortress sits on the edge of Cannock with a moat around the Chase, now owned by the surroundings, it is thought the National Trust and comprises a turreted gateway is one of the country house, model farm and oldest castles in England. The kitchen garden and is popular present house is mainly with visitors Elizabethan with a Gothic facade added in the 1820’s to a design The Blithfield Hall estate thought to be by John Buckler. overlooks Blithfield Reservoir. The 790 acre reservoir is a Over the years the house fell into premier fly fishing destination with disrepair before being sold by the excellent trout fishing from both fifth Baron Bagot in 1949, along bank and boats. There is direct with its 650 acre estate to South access from the estate to the Staffordshire Waterworks North Lake. The reservoir is also Company, who built Blithfield popular for walking and bird reservoir which was completed in watching and hosts a sailing 1953 and opened by Queen school with the local sailing club Elizabeth the Queen Mother. located in Abbots Bromley. During the late 1940’s the house Abbots Bromley is a village of and 30 acres of land was character and history well known repurchased by the sixth Baron for the horn dance held annually Bagot and his wife Nancy, who which begins at Abbots Bromley began the enormous task of Church and continues to restoring the house and buildings neighbouring farms, stopping at with the assistance of a grant Blithfield Hall for lunch where they from the Historic Buildings perform on the front lawn. Council. The sixth Baron died in Centred round the historic Butter 1961 and in 1986 the house was Cross, the picturesque village has split into four separate houses. excellent amenities including shops, public houses, and Situated within the Staffordshire schools including Abbots Bromley countryside, Oriel House is the School for girls. west wing of Blithfield Hall, benefitting from a private sunny south west aspect and surrounded by parkland. Nearby Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is popular with walkers, riders and cyclists, and covers approximately 26 miles. There A larger range of shops and The double aspect drawing room, amenities can be found in which is thought to have once Rugeley, Lichfield, Uttoxeter and been a ballroom with its Stafford. Nearby Golf clubs impressive full length sash include The Manor, Ingestre and window with working shutters Uttoxeter Golf club. The village of provides views across Blithfield Colton is approximately three Reservoir and parkland. Along miles away which has a church with its high ceiling with ceiling and a primary school, St Mary’s. rose, the room provides an elegant entertaining space. An There are well regarded schools original fireplace with marble in both the state and private surround and gas inset is a sector including Abbots Bromley feature of the room. School for girls, Stafford Grammar School, Bishton Hall The L- shaped lounge could also Preparatory School, Denstone be used as a family room and has College, St Dominics Priory, King three shuttered sash windows all Edward VI High School and Yarlet of which look out to the front of Hall Preparatory school. The the house. There is a large gas house is well situated for fireplace with marble surround in commuting by road and rail, with the centre of the room, and trains from Stafford station direct intricate moulding detail to the to London Euston, taking ceiling. approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, with access to the M6 The modern kitchen, which is and A50 for onward travel. accessed via the L-shaped lounge, has built-in units, About this property dishwasher and electric oven. Two large shuttered sash Laid out over three floors, the windows look out into the inner house has been restored in most courtyard. parts to retain the essential character, whilst retaining most of Double doors open from the L- the original features such as, shaped lounge into the dining large rooms with high ceilings and room which has a gas fire with sash windows, decorative marble surround. To the front of cornicing, dado railing, window the room a conservatory with shutters, ceiling rose, original French doors open onto the fireplaces, oak flooring and wood gardens which offer plenty of panelling. light. A glass panelled door opens into The study which is currently being the reception hall with oak used as a further bedroom has a flooring, original fireplace with marble fireplace with gas inset, marble surround, a door to the polished oak floors and dark oak Inner Hall and double doors to panelling, and has the benefit of a your left and right which provide cloakroom with WC and access to the formal reception washbasin. rooms and further living space. From the inner hall, an oak property, The grounds of Blithfield staircase rises to the first floor Hall are extensive and historic. and the impressive 91ft long Oriel House has access to the gallery landing with four sash ancient woodland grounds known windows overlooking the inner as The Grove, which extend to courtyard. A stained glass window about 13 acres from the front of at the end of the hallway is a Oriel House. particular feature along with a striking mural. Tenure Freehold The master suite is double aspect with the focal point being the Local Authority ‘Oriel’ window which was added East Staffordshire Borough approximately 150 years ago. The Council en suite bathroom has a free standing roll top bath, double sink Viewing vanity unit and a number of built All viewings will be accompanied in dresser units, cupboards and and are strictly by prior drawers. arrangement through Savills Telford Office. There are a further three Telephone: 01952 239 500. bedrooms on the first floor, two with en suite. The fifth and sixth bedroom and further bathroom can be found in the attic suite which is accessed via a door off the gallery landing. Oriel House has extensive cellars which include a utility room, wine cellar and an attractive valued area which could be used as a party room. Outside Approached up a long shared private driveway through glorious parkland dotted with Oak trees, you are met with wonderful views across Blithfield Reservoir. The property is accessed through the original turreted archway to a sweeping gravel drive with ample parking, whilst the double garage is situated away from the house. Oriel House faces south west, benefitting from a sunny and bright aspect for most of the day, and enjoys privacy as the drive does not continue beyond the Admaston, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 Gross Internal Area 9795 sq ft, 910 m² Tony Morris-Eyton Telford 01952 239 500 savills savills.co.uk [email protected] Important notice Savills, its 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 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 not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 20200102AYMM .
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