A superior barn conversion with land situated within a lovely rural, yet accessible location.

Situation
The Oaks is situated at the end of a long driveway, on the outskirts of the delightful historical village of Colton. Within Colton there is a primary school, a church, two pubs serving food and its own village hall which offers weekly activities to include history society meetings and various social clubs, along with an extensive events programme. The market town of Rugeley is about one mile away and offers a selection of shops, pubs and eateries, a leisure centre, railway station and a theatre.

The area provides many opportunities for recreation. Cannock Chase (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is close by and has a selection of walks and cycling trails, as well as Go Ape Adventure Park. Sailing and angling is available at Blithfield Reservoir. Others places of interest include Alton Towers, Shugborough Hall, Hoar Cross Hall Spa and the city of Lichfield for it’s shopping and culture.

The Oaks is well placed for access to the regional road network with the A50 being within easy reach at Uttoxeter and providing a link to the M1 and M6 motorways. The A38 at Lichfield provides a link to Birmingham and to the M42. Rugeley Trent Valley is a 15 minute walk away and offers direct train services to Birmingham New Street and London Euston.

There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including Abbotsholme School, Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Denstone College, Lichfield Cathedral School, and Thomas Alleynes School in Uttoxeter.

Description
The Oaks is a superior barn conversion which dates back to the early 1800’s and has been converted to create a fabulous family home, which is finished to a high standard and includes engineered oak flooring in the entrance hall and reception rooms, oak internal doors, architraves and skirting boards and exposed ceiling timbers and trusses.

A hardwood stable door opens to the kitchen which is fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinetry together with a range of integrated appliances including full length fridge, full length freezer, dishwasher and a large electric range with induction hob. A doorway leads through to the spacious garden room with large windows which fill this space with light, as well as offering superb views across the adjoining gardens and grounds. Off the garden room is the rear hallway which provides access to a guest WC and the plant room, which houses the biomass boiler. Accessed via double doors off the kitchen is the stunning vaulted sitting room with exposed beams. The sitting room is an exceptional entertaining space with a dual aspect, and a door to the rear courtyard. A further set of double doors lead on to a further large reception room which is a highly flexible space, with a triple aspect and a door to the driveway as well as to the large utility room which is also fitted with a range of appliances.

The first floor is served by two separate oak staircases allowing the property to be divided to create a main house with three/four bedrooms and a three bedroom annexe if required. The main staircase rises from the rear hall to a large landing area, which provides access to all the bedroom accommodation on this side of the house. The principal bedroom offers an abundance of space as well as exceptional views, whilst there is a further two double bedrooms, both of which offer stunning views via a dual aspect. The recently refitted family bathroom is a contemporary, stylish room which completes the first floor accommodation on this side of the house. Rising from the flexible reception room at the other end of the house is a second staircase which leads to three further bedrooms, and a shower room.

The Oaks offers flexible accommodation, with the potential to create an annexe. The rear section of the house (accessed from the sitting room) can create an independent ancillary unit, with each side benefiting from reception areas, a kitchen and bedrooms.

Outbuilding
Adjacent to the property, is a large outbuilding which offers garaging, workshop and storage to both the ground and first floors. Subject to the necessary consents there is the opportunity to create additional accommodation or a home office.

Gardens & Grounds
Approached via a winding driveway, The Oaks is set in a stunning, rural position, surrounded by countryside vistas. The driveway leads to a large gravelled parking area and enclosed terrace. The gardens continue on from the courtyard and incorporate a wildlife pond, stream and a vegetable plot.

The grounds extend to approximately 9.47 acres in all, with a mixture of grassland/grazing, woodland and amenity land. A further 21.25 acres (approx.) is available by separate negotiation, further details are available upon request.

Notes
There is a pre-existing overage on part of the land. Further details are available on request.

Due to it’s close proximity to a Grade II Listed property, the Oaks is classed as curtilage listed.

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
A public footpath is situated to the west of the property. The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Services
Mains electricity and water are connected. Heating is via a biomass system and private drainage.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 850 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 28 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 20/01/2022). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.