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Springfields House Stramshall, Staffordshire SPRINGFIELDS HOUSE STRAMSHALL, STAFFORDSHIRE SPRINGFIELDS HOUSE STRAMSHALL, NEAR UTTOXETER STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5DU A CHARMING AND EXCEPTIONALLY ELEGANT GRADE II LISTED GEORGIAN COUNTRY RESIDENCE. DELIGHTFULLY SITUATED BEYOND A GATED ENTRANCE AND IMPRESSIVE SWEEPING DRIVE. BEAUTIFUL FORMAL GARDENS, TENNIS COURT, PADDOCK AND IN ALL EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 3.25 ACRES. East Midlands Airport 31 miles • Birmingham Airport 52 miles Manchester Airport 57 miles • Birmingham 48 miles • Lichfield 33 miles Manchester 64 miles • Derby 21 miles Reception Hall u Cloakroom u Drawing Room u Morning Room Formal Dining Room u Dining Kitchen u Butler’s Pantry First Floor: Five Double Bedrooms u Two Bathrooms u En-Suite Shower Room Rear Entrance Hall to Laundry, stairs rising to First Floor Games Room u Separate Sitting Room Outside : Garage u Workshop u Extensive Mature Gardens Courtyard u Tennis Court u Orchard u Paddock u Stable Option to purchase up to a further 6 acres. 12 Salter Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2JU 01785 236600 [email protected] SITUATION This beautiful Georgian house occupies a truly delightful position standing well back from the lane beyond south facing lawned gardens which have a variety of mature trees. Sweeping gravel driveway approached via remote controlled gates. The location is exceptionally convenient for commuting and modern day life, being approximately 2 or 3 minutes drive from the A50 and around 2 miles from the market town of Uttoxeter. A leisurely 20-25 minutes drive to Ashbourne and the Peak District beyond. There are respected local state schools and private schools at Abbotsholme and Denstone, both about 6 miles and Repton about 17.5 miles. ACCOMMODATION Impressive porch entrance with stone steps. Front door opening to the Reception Hall which provides a most welcoming and impressive introduction to this delightful house. Cantilevered classical Georgian stairs rise gracefully to the gallery landing. The main hall also leads to a further Inner Hall area which has a spacious Cloakroom off with separate w.c. The Drawing Room is well proportioned and light and airy courtesy of the two south facing front windows with shutters and two arched windows either side of the open fireplace. Glass folding doors open to the Morning Room which is exceptionally spacious and has French style doors and side windows opening to the garden. Display fireplace, fitted dresser and storage cupboards. Formal Dining Room which again has two front facing sash windows with shutters and a side window. Stone fireplace with cast log burner and access to the Butler’s Pantry with glass cupboard off. The Dining Kitchen has a traditional range of bespoke painted units with granite work surfaces. There is an Aga and traditional Pantry off. Steps down to the Rear Entrance Hall. Cellars There is one main area under the dining room and two brick barrel ceiling wine stores. Rear Entrance Hall which also gives access to the main accommodation and to the Laundry which has a sink and drainer, range of cupboards and space and provision for domestic appliances. There is a door leading to a further outer door and stairs to the well proportioned Games Room with separate Sitting Room or Office off. First Floor Gallery Landing with shuttered window enjoying fine views of the front garden and farmland beyond. Three steps up to a further landing area. The Principal Bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and four windows enjoying fine views. Guest Bedroom also has fitted wardrobes, shuttered windows and access to the Bathroom which has a bath, separate shower, w.c., pedestal wash basin, towel radiator and an additional door to the landing area. The Third Bedroom has an appealing oriel window to the side with views of garden, the paddock and fields beyond, and anEn- Suite Shower Room comprising shower, pedestal wash basin, w.c. and towel radiator. Bedrooms Four and Five are both generous double sized bedrooms. The Family Bathroom has a bath, shower, w.c., pedestal wash basin and towel radiator. OUTSIDE The main entrance to the property is via impressive double metal gates leading to a sweeping gravel drive and beautiful lawns to the front area of the garden which also houses a variety of mature trees including a magnificent copper beech. There are French doors directly from the morning room opening to a large lawned area with gravel path and deep abundantly stocked borders. The main drive continues to the western side of the property providing a very spacious private courtyard capable of parking numerous vehicles. There is also a second gated entrance. Directly behind the laundry is an enclosed Courtyard with Brick Store and Log Store. To the rear of the house there is a Brick Pavilion with outdoor barbecue area and access to the Tennis Court. To the east of the property lies a large Field, of which 1.25 acres is included in the sale of the property as the Paddock. The remainder of the field, being up to 6 acres, is available by negotiation however please note our clients will retain a right of access from the lane to their retained land. There is a spacious brick built Garage and also a Workshop directly from the drive to the side. GENERAL INFORMATION Directions From Uttoxeter town centre take Doveway (B3030 signposted Rocester). Continue over the A50 to the island and take the first exit and then the first right signposted Spath and Stramshall. Continue through the villages, passing the church on your right and after approximately half a mile the house will be found on the right set beyond double metal gates abutting metal railings and a hedge over a stone wall. Services There is mains electricity (three phase supply), mains water and private drainage (shared with the neighbouring cottage). The oil central heating is organised into 5 heating zones. Oil fired Aga. Wayleaves, Easements, Rights of Way and other matters The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all such matters whether mentioned in these details or not. Tenure The property is Freehold with registered Title. The property is being sold as a private dwelling, not preventing normal home offices use and is subject to the usual covenants to prevent nuisance and annoyance. There will be various rights granted and reserved for maintaining boundary fences, services and access. Further information is available on request. Fixtures & Fittings All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are excluded unless specifically mentioned in these details although some may be available subject to negotiation. EPC Not required as Grade II listed. Local Authority and Planning 2) Please refer to the plan within these details as some of East Staffordshire Borough Council the boundaries are unfenced but readily identifiable on 01283 508000 site. Council Tax Band G 3) Our clients are proposing to realign and resurface the www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk tennis court for the new owners of the property and this Notes will be east/west as shown approximately on the plan. 12 Salter Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2JU 1) In accordance with the 1979 Estate Agents Act we 01785 236600 4) The distances quoted are taken from AA Route Planner. disclose the owners of this property are a Director and [email protected] an employee of John German Estate Agents Ltd. 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. Measurements Please note that our rooms sizes are quoted on a wall to wall basis. .
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