An impressive five-bedroom Victorian residence located within a secluded setting and benefitting extensive gardens and grounds, complemented by a one-bedroom annexe and a garaging range


Situation
Rangemore Gardens is situated in a secluded spot in the village of Rangemore, surrounded by attractive Staffordshire countryside. The area is rich in history, the hamlet was originally developed by Michael Thomas Bass, who resided at nearby Rangemore Hall in order to house employees of the Hall and Rangemore Estate. Today the village is a popular residential area but has remained unspoilt; the school, All Saints CE Primary School takes pupils from Reception to Year 6. Within a few minutes’ drive of Rangemore is the larger village of Barton under Needwood. Barton dates back from Saxon times and today the village provides a good range of everyday shopping facilities and other amenities which include a library, infant, junior and high schools, including the highly regarded John Taylor High School, and a number of public houses. Private schooling is also available at Repton School, Denstone College, and highly regarded schools in Lichfield.

Rangemore Hall is ideally placed for access to the regional road network with the A38 (T) being about 4 miles away. This provides fast links to the M1, M6 Toll and M42 motorways and is the main commuter route to Derby, Birmingham and the West Midlands conurbation. The A50 (T), just a few miles to the north, provides a quick link to the M6 and the northwest, and to the M1, Nottingham and the east. Rail services operate from Burton upon Trent and Lichfield Trent Valley stations. The latter is about 10 miles away with some trains reaching London Euston station in less than 1hour and 20 minutes. East Midlands Airport and East Midlands Parkway Station (providing rail link to St Pancras and onwards into Europe) are about 22 miles away whilst Birmingham International Airport and the NEC are about 34 miles away.

Description
Rangemore Gardens is a substantial five-bedroom detached Victorian residence which once formed part of the Rangemore Estate, originally built around 1840 as the home of the Head Gardener for Rangemore Hall. The property is set at the end of a long driveway in a lovely, secluded setting and has been greatly enhanced and extended under the current tenure to offer excellent living accommodation over two floors, extending in all to 4,075 sq ft. The current owners have carried out an extensive scheme of renovation and extension, with a complete re-roof and upgraded insulation throughout, re-wire and new plumbing and heating system. With the historic proportions of the house having been protected, the renovations and additions have been designed in such a way to enhance the beauty of the original structure.

The house is entered via a timber and glazed porch which opens in turn into a grand reception hall with feature panelling, a log burner with stone surround, and stairs rising to a galleried landing. There is a spacious formal sitting room with French doors and a large log burner to the front of the property, and a second reception room to the rear which is currently utilised as a playroom. There is a guest cloakroom, a laundry room with space for freestanding appliances and an attached boot room with pet shower and a secondary access, whilst an additional WC can be accessed externally.

A fantastic feature of Rangemore Gardens is the open plan living-dining kitchen, featuring solid wood Neptune shaker style wall and floor cabinetry, with a vast central island providing occasional seating; integrated appliances include an all electric five oven AGA, pizza oven, combination oven and an integrated dishwasher, and the room benefits from underfloor heating. There is ample space for a dining table, additional storage in an adjoining pantry and a central fireplace features exposed brickwork and has space for a wood burning stove. A snug area features a Victorian open gate fire with an ornate surround, whilst a set of triple bi-folding doors gives access to the terrace and gardens beyond.

To the first floor, an impressive master suite enjoys a Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens, log burner, a roll top copper bath, two walk in wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms, two which benefit en-suite shower or bathrooms, plus a four-piece family bathroom with roll top bath, walk-in shower and dual sinks.

Outside
Rangemore Gardens is accessed via a long private track off Dunstall road, which leads to an in and out driveway with two large parking areas. There is a triple garaging range with loft storage and wood stores, and a detached annexe with a living-dining kitchen and a cloakroom to the ground floor, and a bedroom and shower room to the first floor. There is a room to the rear of the annexe with external access housing the wood pellet boiler.

Rangemore Gardens enjoys a substantial plot extending to about 1.45 acres in all. To the rear of the property is a vast porcelain terrace which wraps around the house, whilst wonderful, landscaped gardens extend to the rear of the property and has shrubs and herbaceous perennials that provide interest and colour throughout the year. The gardens are bordered by mature trees at the end of the lawns there is a decorative wrought iron fence which borders the Rangemore Estate.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale, both externally and internally.

Restrictive Covenants
The property is subject to covenants and conditions. Further details available from Fisher German.

Services
Mains electricity, water, and private drainage are connected. Heating for the house and annexe is via a wood pellet fired heating system.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 44 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 70 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 13/10/2023). 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.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Local Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council


Council Tax Band – G

Directions
Postcode – DE13 9RG

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Turn off the A38 at the Branston turning and follow the signs for Tatenhill to the west. Continue through Tatenhill and follow the signs for Rangemore. Pass through Rangemore and turn left at the T-junction and the entrance to Rangemore Gardens can be found on the left hand side.