The Granary Fisherwick Road | Lichfield | Staffordshire THE GRANARY Stunning barn conversion of nearly 4,000ft2, steeped with history and amazing features, hidden in a private development of six country homes down a three quarter mile private driveway. The property has four bedrooms and five reception rooms including a very impressive drawing room with full height ceilings and gallery landing. Step Inside The Granary Converted in 1990 and said to be the tallest remaining barn in Staffordshire, the height of this Grade ll listed property offers a sense of grandeur as one enters the full height drawing room with flagstone floors and welcoming inglenook fireplace. A gated driveway leads to the integral double garage with the property enjoying two small garden areas, the former is perfect for entertaining with pergola and lantern lighted barbeque area. The latter is an easily maintained lawn area. The original barn was built in 1360 and unfortunately burnt down but it was rebuilt in 1540 and we still retain some of the original wall. There are Tudor roses imprinted into the beams and these little details add to the sense of times gone by, it really does feel like an old barn with an immense history. A spiral staircase leads from the family room up to a galleried upper floor office / snug. The galleried landing offers an additional area to relax and provides access to the show stopping dining room with vaulted beam ceiling overlooking the drawing room. A great gym/dance studio on the ground floor with window was originally part of the garage block and could be converted to a number of uses. Wonderful views of the surrounding rolling countryside can be enjoyed from the picture window of the family room and kitchen with a range of luxury handmade cupboards and integrated appliances including an electric range cooker and induction hob. The kitchen diner has huge windows and is a wonderful, big, open plan space with a range cooker, islands and an old-fashioned oak table and chairs. There are two settees and a TV and I like to sit in there and relax. If I’m not in there, I can quite often be found ‘up in the Gods’ which is home to my recording studio. I like to spend time up there with my guitars and composing music, that’s a very special place for me. Seller Insight “We’d been looking at barns for quite a while but this was the first place we had seen that was a ‘real’ barn both inside and out and we immediately fell in love with the unique quality. It’s open plan and 44ft high from floor to ceiling with lots of exposed original beams and it was exactly what we wanted, a barn with history. I’ve been told it’s the oldest and highest barn of this type still standing in Staffordshire,” says the vendor. “The location is very private and secluded with the canal on one side, the river 200m away and 800 acres of forest is just across the bridge. There is an abundance of nice restaurants in and around Lichfield, just 5 miles away and there’s a beautiful gastro pub at the end of a 15 minute walk down to the canal. I enjoy fishing in the lakes and utilising the horse riding facilities which are just a short walk away and the exclusive, high-quality golf club is nearby too.” “The front garden has lawns and trees leading down the steps to paving with a Zen fountain situated in the middle of the BBQ area. The building looks really special when I turn the garden lights on in the evening and the mature garden is private and enclosed by conifers, whilst the electric gates add to the sense of security.” “The enormous drawing room leads up to the mezzanine floor with a dining room, balcony and kitchen area and, from there, spiral staircases lead up to the top floor. I’m a musician and lots of my friends are too and there’s been many an occasion where we’ve all played on the minstrels’ gallery. The house is magical at Christmas with 16ft trees and the wood burner, it’s like a scene from A Christmas Carol.” “We’ve lived all over the world and this house is so special but the time has come to downsize. We hope that someone will love it as much as we have and always will.” These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. The master bedroom features extensive luxury cabinetry by Clive Christian and a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom. There is a beautiful double bedroom with ensuite shower room on the first floor. LICHFIELD Lichfield is Staffordshire’s premier heritage city nestled in the heart of the country’s most creative county, just north of Birmingham. With a city that’s steeped in heritage and a district that’s alive with action and adventure, it’s well worth a visit. Packed with things to do and see - from the thrills and spills of Drayton Manor, to the serenity of the National Memorial Arboretum - there’s something to suit all tastes. Stunning Lichfield Cathedral is set within the beautifully serene Cathedral Close, and it’s a great place to visit. The 800 year old cathedral, is the third building on the site, and has a fascinating history. Lichfield’s medieval streets are lined with tempting shops, from high street chains to original boutiques. You’ll find antique shops, jewellers, antiquarian booksellers, music shops, delicatessens and much more. Three Spires Shopping Centre also offer high street favourites such as Debenhams, M&S Food, WHSmith and there’s plenty more to choose from. From country pubs, to city centre Thai, Italian, Indian, and fusion cuisine restaurants, there’s something to tempt all tastes. And, with award winning restaurants such as Netherstowe House and Swinfen Hall Hotel even connoisseurs will be pleased. The Lichfield Festival, an international arts festival, has taken place every July for 30 years. The festival is a celebration of classical music, dance, drama, film, jazz, literature, poetry, visual arts and world music. Lichfield is served by two railway stations, Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley. These stations are on the Cross-City Line to Redditch via Birmingham. Additionally, Trent Valley station is on the West Coast Main Line with semi-fast services between London Euston - Stoke, Stafford and Crewe. Despite being north of Birmingham, trains to London Euston can take as little as 1 hour 10 minutes. SUTTON COLDFIELD A green and pleasant suburb, just eight miles from the city centre of Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield is famed for its beautiful park and nature reserve. At 2,224 acres, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country. A site of Special Scientific interest, it provides habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife. A former borough town, Sutton Coldfield is the largest place to shop and relax within Birmingham outside of the city centre. There are three distinct shopping environments provided by the Red Rose Centre, The Mall and New Hall Walk, which brings ‘out of town’ shops into the heart of Sutton Coldfield. With a broad range of High Street names located on The Parade there is something for everyone. There are ample swimming and dry sports facilities at Wyndley Leisure Centre, a short walk from the town centre, as well as a feast of cultural, hobby or interest groups on offer throughout the area. You could try your hand at sailing at Powells’ Pool or enjoy a round of golf – the Sutton Coldfield circuit is truly excellent! With four private golf courses set within the constituency boundary and two additional municipal golf courses, there is something here for the keen golfer, no matter what your handicap. The schooling in the area is fantastic with grammar and private schools all within easy reach. The town centre is located on the A5127, approximately 7 miles north of Birmingham city centre. It can also be approached from the A38 exit Minworth or Bassetts Pole as well as junction 9 of the M42. Various local train station provides an effortless commute to both Birmingham and Lichfield. Location The small hamlet of Tamhorn is on the outskirts of Fisherwick Village and provides easy access to the pretty villages of Elford and Whittington and is within easy reach of the Cathedral City of Lichfield and Tamworth. Whitttington village offers local shops and a primary school with state, private and grammar schools in the area to meet most requirements, including the well regarded Lichfield Cathedral school and Repton school. An array of sporting pursuits can be enjoyed locally including a golf course at Whittington and a local race course at Uttoxeter. The nearby Birmingham and Fazeley canal offers extensive canalside walks with a choice of traditional inns and gastro pubs as local watering holes along the way. Motorways The business centres of Lichfield and Stafford are each within a pleasant commuting distance, with Birmingham and the NEC easily accessible via the A38 and M6 Toll. Railway Stations Direct services are available from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Euston with a fastest scheduled journey time of 1hr 14 minutes. Direct services are also available from Lichfield Trent Valley and Lichfield City to Sutton LICHFIELD Coldfield and Birmingham. STAFFORDSHIRE • 125 miles from London Airports • Easy access to M6 Toll, M6, M42, Birmingham Airport is located 22 miles away which, via M6 Toll, is , M40, M5 M40 approximately 30 minutes drive.