Colton House

Located in a prominent position within the ever popular village of Colton, Colton House is a delightful example of Georgian architecture at its best. Having had a potted history since it was constructed in c1730, the house has undergone several major programmes of works in its history including recent renovation to the roof, plumbing and boilers. The house retains an abundance of charming period features including high ceilings, original oak staircase complete with Barley twists, portico with Doric columns and several original fireplaces.

Entered via a set of steps from the driveway, a wide door opens to the vast entrance hall. The entrance hall is the centre of the house and offers access to all ground floor accommodation, as well as including features such as a Hollington stone fireplace. A door to the right opens to the well proportioned sitting room which offers a cosier space to relax. Opposite the sitting room is a bar / entertaining area which includes oak panelling from various periods. The bow windowed drawing room leads off the back of the entrance hall, and is an excellent formal sitting space. The floor to ceiling sash windows allow natural light to flood in, whilst the ceiling bears beautiful ornate plasterwork. The dining room is equally as well proportioned, and offers an abundance of space for dining and entertaining with pleasant views across the rear gardens. The kitchen is off the end of the hallway and next to the dining room. There is a range of wall and floor cabinetry, as well as a a large island / breakfast bar whilst a handy utility is found adjacent to an external door to the driveway. A pair of guest WC's complete the ground floor accommodation, whilst a door opens to provide access to the staircase down to the vast vaulted cellars.

The turned oak staircase rises to the first floor landing, which provides access to all bedroom accommodation on this level. There are up to a total of seven bedrooms at first floor level, all of which have an en suite. Currently one bedroom is used as a large office which is ideal for those who work from home. All bedrooms have interesting period features, with the front facing bedrooms enjoying views across Colton village whilst the rear facing bedrooms look out over the adjoining gardens and grounds.

The central staircase rises again to the second floor, which offers further bedroom accommodation which can be used flexibly as required. There are a total of seven bedrooms at second floor level, with all having en suites. A useful home office completes the second floor. The first and second floors could suit a variety of uses including multigenerational living, conversion into separate flats or as spacious guest house accommodation (subject to the necessary consents).

Gardens and Grounds
A large driveway offers parking for numerous vehicles at the front and side of Colton House. The rear gardens are beautifully manicured and lead directly off the south facing terrace. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed by specimen trees and herbaceous beds. There is a kitchen garden area with three greenhouses and three sheds.

The grounds total 1.26 acres all in all.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Agents Note
There is a small area of flying freehold which represents less than 25% of the floor area.

Situation

Colton House is set in a prominent position within the rural Staffordshire 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 AONB) is close by and has a selection of walks and cycling trails. Others places of interest include Alton Towers, Shugborough Hall, Hoar Cross Hall Spa and the city of Lichfield for it's shopping and culture, including the Garrick Theatre.

Colton House 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 the M42. Rugeley Trent Valley is less than a mile 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.