CHARMING GEORGIAN GRADE II LISTED PROPERTY IN POPULAR VILLAGE The Dower House, Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8AX Freehold CHARMING GEORGIAN GRADE II LISTED PROPERTY IN POPULAR VILLAGE The Dower House, Dunstall Road, Barton- under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8AX Freehold 3 reception rooms ◆ breakfast kitchen & utility ◆ 5 bedrooms (2 ensuite) ◆ swimming pool ◆ cellar ◆ 1 bedroom annexe ◆ garage, stables & greenhouse ◆ landscaped gardens ◆ EPC rating = Listed Building Situation The Dower House lies on the edge of Barton-under-Needwood, a highly regarded village in East Staffordshire with excellent communication links. The village offers a very good range of amenities including a Tudor church, a number of shops, pubs/restaurants, doctor’s surgery, community library and a village hall. It is very well served with sports facilities based around the Holland Sports Club which has facilities for cricket, football, rugby, tennis, netball and even a renowned tug of war team. There is a very good marina complex connected to the Trent and Mersey Canal, where in addition to canal access and moorings, there is an attractive range of shops and places to eat. Nearby, there is also horse racing at Uttoxeter and the Peak District National Park to the North. The village offers good primary and secondary schools with John Taylor High School being very well regarded and within the catchment area. Alternatively, there are also private schools nearby including Abbots Bromley School for Girls, Repton School, Lichfield Cathedral School and Denstone College. Barton-under-Needwood is well placed, about a mile from the A38, and offers easy access to Burton-upon-Trent and Lichfield. Derby and Birmingham are also within commuting distance. Lichfield railway station offers a rapid mainline connection to London Euston in about 1 hour and 37 minutes. East Midlands Airport and Birmingham airport are easily reached. History Until 1864 the house was known as The White House but was renamed The Dower House when Lady Gresley took up residence. She was the widow of the Reverend Sir William Nigel Gresley, the 9th Baronet, formerly the Rector of Netherseal who died in 1847. He had inherited the Baronetcy from a cousin whose widow had continued to live at Drakelow Hall for many years. More recently, Sir Stanley Clarke purchased The Dower House in 1962 and demolished the rear part of the property and added the modern extension. He also built the fine wall along the Eastern and Southern boundaries and the stables. Description The Dower House is a charming Georgian Grade II listed house which has been a fantastic family home for the current owners over the last twenty years. The House has an impressive principal façade and elegant proportions, retaining a wealth of Georgian features including an iron verandah which wraps around the house, sash windows, working shutters, original doors and handles. The property is entered via an iron pillared porch into an entrance hall which has the two principal reception rooms radiating off on either side. In particular, the drawing room has a quadruple aspect and benefits from French doors leading into the side garden, a decorative wooden fire surround with a marble hearth and open fire. The hallway leads to a light, double aspect breakfast kitchen with light units, an integrated fridge, and Neff double oven, 5 ring gas hob and space for a dishwasher. A useful pantry and a utility room sit on either side. Double doors lead out to the side garden and an outside dining and entertaining space. A sitting room/snug adjoins the breakfast room and continues into an indoor swimming pool with a cloakroom and shower room to one side. Double doors lead again to the side gardens and outside seating/dining and entertaining area. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms and three bathrooms; two of which are ensuite which are accessed from a large, light landing area which has patio doors and give lovely views over the gardens. Outside, the attractive gardens complement The Dower House perfectly and have been well maintained over the years, with strategic planning that provides colour and interest throughout the year. To the side of The Dower House is a drive with electric gates that leads down to a separate cottage which stands to the side of the property and comprises of a sitting room, kitchen, shower room and one bedroom. A double garage, car port and 6 stables are all accessible from this drive. A former tennis court is found to the rear of the gardens together with a greenhouse. Directions: From the A38 follow the signs to Barton-under-Needwood on the B5016 Station Road. Follow the road for approximately one mile. Just after the memorial on the left hand side, turn right onto Dunstall Road. Continue for approximately 0.1 mile and The Dower House can be found on the right hand side. AGENTS NOTE: It is proposed that there will be a restrictive covenant in the event of a residential planning consent being granted on the tennis court area at The Dower House The restrictive covenant would run for 25 years with 25% of the developed value being payable to the vendors. The property is within a conservation area and has TPO on the main trees within the garden. Services: Mains water, drainage, electric and gas. Local Authority: East Staffordshire Council (Band G) The property is offered for sale by private treaty. All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded unless otherwise mentioned in these sale particulars. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. It should not be assumed that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. The Purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared April 2018 Photographs taken April 2018 Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: East Staffordshire Council (Band G) Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Telford Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any Tony Morris-Eyton representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or [email protected] 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 01952 239 500 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. 17-05-2018 Job ID: 117916 User savills.co.uk initials: db.