Detached house for sale in Tamworth B79, 5 Bedroom

A wonderful Georgian residence located in the picturesque village of Elford in all approximately 4 acres complete with heated outdoor swimming pool.

Ground floor: Reception hall, dining room, drawing room, snug, kitchen/breakfast room, walk- in pantry room utility room, orangery style living/dining room, guest cloakroom, cellar, shower/changing room.
First floor: Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite shower room, guest bedroom with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, separate WC, loft room.
Outside: Detached double garage with loft room on the first floor (with full planning for a two storey annexe) planning application number 17/00894/ful, multiple outbuildings, heated outdoor swimming pool.
Approximate gross internal floor area 4688 square feet (436 square metres) including garage and outbuildings.

Situation

Conveniently situated for access to local transport networks, schools, and amenities, The Mill House on the banks of the River Tame (located on the A513) is the Village of Elford and just under half a mile from the village centre with a traditional local pub, The Crown, a church which dates back to the 14th century, a village hall and the historic walled garden. The property is a 14 minute drive to Lichfield and 10 minute drive Tamworth where all necessary amenities can be found. Sutton Coldfield town centre is 12 miles away where the shops, bars, and restaurants that the town has to offer can be found.

Schooling in the area includes The Howard Primary School, Mary Howard C of E Primary School, Whittington Primary School, The Rawlett School, and Landau Forte Academy. Purchasers are advised to check with the Council for up to date information on school catchment areas.

Description Of Property

The Mill House boasts five bedrooms and five reception rooms plus a detached double garage with room above and grounds of approximately 4 acres with various outbuildings, an outdoor heated pool, beautiful, extensive lawned gardens with the River Tame meandering along the rear boundary. The gardens with sunny aspect offer stunning uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside and simply breathtaking sunsets can be enjoyed from the elevated sunny garden terrace.

The beautiful Grade II Mill House sits privately within a gravel courtyard with electric gates and access to the detached garage and considerable additional parking facilities. The courtyard in-turn leads to the magnificent pillar box red Georgian front entrance door.

The spacious entrance hall provides access to the kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, drawing room, and the cellar. This warm and welcoming reception hall also provides access to the first-floor accommodation from the beautiful dark oak staircase with decorative spindle balustrades and turned newel post.

The spacious formal dining room at the front of the house features a classic wood burner in a large exposed inglenook brick setting. Two windows look out over the attractive front garden and driveway. Leading off from the dining room is a separate guest cloakroom and the snug. The snug is a perfect room to warm by a log burner on winter evenings or enjoy the warmth from the sunshine through the oversized Georgian windows on a sunny afternoon. There is access to outside via a raised covered terrace.

The period drawing room at the rear of the house features large Georgian sash windows, with original shutters, oak flooring and a door out onto the covered raised terrace all allowing an abundance of natural light into the room and offering stunning views over the Greenbelt and beyond. Oversized solid oak floorboards, period panelled walls, feature arches and Adam style Portland stone fire surround with over mantle complete this tasteful entertaining room.

Description Of Property Continued

A rear hallway leading off from the kitchen provides access to the utility room, the rear garden, shower/changing room and the recent addition of the orangery style living/dining room. A second staircase gives additional access to the first floor guest bedrooms.

The underfloor heated Orangery style garden/living room is a spacious area for relaxing and informal dining. With the swimming pool in the foreground, this is the perfect room to enjoy the uninterrupted views of the back garden, fields, river and grassland beyond. French doors open out onto the stone patio and pool area to the rear of the house.

The spacious farmhouse kitchen is located at the front of the house and is comprehensively fitted with wall and floor cupboards surmounted by granite worktops and ceramic tiled splash backs. An oil-fired Aga keeps the room toasty, complimented by a separate electric oven with both gas and electric hobs and with space for a large table and chairs the kitchen is an enjoyable room for families to casually dine. A large exposed beam to the ceiling, ceramic tiled flooring and display cabinetry complete the kitchen.

Separate to the kitchen is a large and useful walk-in pantry plus a spacious utility room giving the potential to extend the kitchen if a future buyer desired (subject to the necessary planning permission and building regulation approval).

A separate shower/wet room with WC and underfloor heating is located opposite the sitting room and has recently been re-fitted; an ideal changing room when using the outdoor heated pool.

Description Of Property Continued

The stairway in the main entrance hall leads to the first floor which accommodates the master bedroom, which overlooks the rear garden and features a lovely dressing room and his and her en suite shower room.

The guest bedroom facing the front of the house also has the benefit of an en suite shower room.

There are three further bedrooms, a separate WC, family bathroom and a loft room with Velux windows which is fully boarded, this completes the first-floor accommodation.

Gardens And Grounds

One of the main features of this period property are its tremendous grounds, with landscaped gardens, surrounding paddocks and greenbelt views beyond.

To the rear of the main house is the sun terrace and patio that can be accessed from the Orangery style garden/living room, sitting room, and the snug; a fabulous area to entertain, enjoy al fresco dining or simply admire the stunning view of the greenbelt beyond. The outdoor area also features a heated swimming pool, the perfect addition to any family home.

The large detached double garage and gravel driveway to the front of the house provide plenty of space for parking. An additional loft room with Velux windows can be found on the first floor of the garage building and is a great space for a potential home gym or office and benefits from recent planning permission to convert to a two-storey annex ( planning application number 17/00894/ful). Multiple outbuildings outside include a dog kennel.

Services

We understand that mains electricity and water are connected, oil fired central heating system and private drainage.

Fixtures And Fittings

Only those items mentioned in the sales particulars are to be included in the sale price. All others are specifically excluded but may be available by separate arrangement.

Directions (B79 9Bl)

Take the Tamworth Road (A452) from Sutton Coldfield town centre towards Tamworth. At the first roundabout (Bassetts Pole), take the second exit and stay on the A453. At the second roundabout just after the Mercedes garage at Mile Oak take the second exit onto Plantation Lane (B5404). Turn right onto Hopwas Hill/ Lichfield Road (A51). At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Coton Lane. Turn left onto A513 Tamworth Road, follow the road for some time until reaching Elford, the property is situated on the left-hand side just before the turning with Haselour Lane.

Terms

Tenure: We are verbally advised that the property is Freehold

Local authority: Tamworth Borough Council

Tax band: G

Viewings

All viewings of The Mill House are strictly by prior appointment with agents Aston Knowles on .

Important notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale.
Money laundering regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.