The West Wing of one of ’s most important houses

Admaston, , Staffordshire, WS15 3NL

Freehold

Private sunny south west aspect and surrounded by parkland. • Well situated for commuting by road and rail, with trains from station direct to London Euston, taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. • Close to Cannock Chase an area of outstanding Natural Beauty. • Well regarded schools close by. • The Estate overlooks Reservoir

Local Information benefitting from a private sunny Oriel House is the west wing of south west aspect and ; a Grade I listed surrounded by parkland. Nearby House which has been the home Cannock Chase, an Area of of the Bagot Family since the late Outstanding Natural Beauty, is 14th century. In its beginnings, popular with walkers, riders and the house appeared as a fortress cyclists, and covers with a moat around the approximately 26 miles. There are surroundings, it is thought the a number of visitor centres, turreted gateway is one of the museums and waymarked paths, oldest castles in England. including the Heart of England Way and the Staffordshire Way. The present house is mainly Elizabethan with a Gothic facade The nearby Shugborough Estate added in the 1820’s to a design sits on the edge of Cannock thought to be by John Buckler. Chase, now owned by the National Trust and comprises a Over the years the house fell into country house, model farm and disrepair before being sold by the kitchen garden and is popular fifth Baron Bagot in 1949, along with visitors with its 650 acre estate to South Staffordshire Waterworks The Blithfield Hall estate Company, who built Blithfield overlooks . reservoir which was completed in The 790 acre reservoir is a 1953 and opened by Queen premier fly fishing destination with Elizabeth the Queen Mother. excellent trout fishing from both bank and boats. There is direct During the late 1940’s the house access from the estate to the and 30 acres of land was North Lake. The reservoir is also repurchased by the sixth Baron popular for walking and bird Bagot and his wife Nancy, who watching and hosts a sailing began the enormous task of school with the local sailing club restoring the house and buildings located in . with the assistance of a grant from the Historic Buildings Abbots Bromley is a village of Council. The sixth Baron died in character and history well known 1961 and in 1986 the house was for the horn dance held annually split into four separate houses. which begins at Abbots Bromley Church and continues to Situated within the Staffordshire neighbouring farms, stopping at countryside, Oriel House is the Blithfield Hall for lunch where they west wing of Blithfield Hall, perform on the front lawn.

Centred round the historic Butter your left and right which provide Cross, the picturesque village has access to the formal reception excellent amenities including rooms and further living space. shops and public houses. The double aspect drawing room, A larger range of shops and which is thought to have once amenities can be found in been a ballroom with its Rugeley, Lichfield, and impressive full length sash Stafford. Nearby Golf clubs window with working shutters include The Manor, Ingestre and provides views across Blithfield Uttoxeter Golf club. The village of Reservoir and parkland. Along Colton is approximately three with its high ceiling with ceiling miles away which has a church rose, the room provides an and a primary school, St Mary’s. elegant entertaining space. An original fireplace with marble There are well regarded schools surround and gas inset is a in both the state and private feature of the room. sector including 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 house. There is a large gas fireplace with marble surround in The house is well situated for the centre of the room, and commuting by road and rail, with intricate moulding detail to the trains from Stafford station direct ceiling. to London Euston, taking approximately 1 hour and 20 The modern kitchen, which is minutes, with access to the M6 accessed via the L-shaped and A50 for onward travel. lounge, has built-in units, dishwasher and electric oven. About this property 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 paneling. light.

A glass paneled 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 paneling, and has the benefit of a

cloakroom with WC and Oriel House faces south west, washbasin. benefitting from a sunny and bright aspect for most of the day, From the inner hall, an oak and enjoys privacy as the drive staircase rises to the first floor does not continue beyond the and the impressive 91ft long property. The grounds of Blithfield gallery landing with four sash Hall are extensive and historic. windows overlooking the inner courtyard. A stained glass window Oriel House has access to the at the end of the hallway is a ancient woodland grounds known particular feature along with a as The Grove, which extend to striking mural. about 13 acres from the front of Oriel House. The master suite is double aspect with the focal point being the Tenure ‘Oriel’ window which was added Freehold approximately 150 years ago. The ensuite bathroom has a free Local Authority standing roll top bath, double sink East Staffordshire Borough vanity unit and a number of built Council in dresser units, cupboards and drawers. Energy Performance EPC Rating = Exempt There are a further three bedrooms on the first floor, two Viewing with ensuite. The fifth and sixth All viewings will be accompanied bedroom and further bathroom and are strictly by prior can be found in the attic suite arrangement through Savills which is accessed via a door off Telford Office. the gallery landing. Telephone: 01952 239 500.

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.

Admaston, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3NL Gross Internal Area 9795 sq ft, 910 m² Tony Morris-Eyton Telford 01952 239 500 savills savills.co.uk [email protected]

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