5 bedroom farm house for sale

Coton in the Elms is a much sought after village set in The National Forest on the borders of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. The village has a well kept green bisected by the Pessall Brook and is home to its sandstone church, village hall, primary school and 2 public houses. There is easy access to enjoy the forest that abuts the village. Walking, cycling, shooting and equestrian activities are nearby.

A number of local secondary schools including John Taylor are served by dedicated transport. Derby High, Lichfield Cathedral, Repton and Twycross Schools are all within easy travelling distance.

With the A38 to the West and M42 in the East both within 10 minutes, Coton in the Elms is ideally accessible to Birmingham, Derby, Leicester and Nottingham. Regional and National Rail travel from Burton upon Trent, Lichfield and Tamworth provide direct links to Birmingham, Derby and London. The international airports at Birmingham and East Midlands are a short drive away.

An entrance door leads into the rear entrance hall which was a former bakery with retained original features, cloakroom WC off and doorways leading to the farmhouse dining/kitchen with fitted 'Aga' range oven. Sitting at the heart of this character family home with an island unit and hand-built pine furniture together with exposed ceiling beams and pantry off. From the dining kitchen a further door leads to the front hallway, flanked by two separate reception rooms, including snug, and sitting room both with feature fireplaces and log burners. Finally on the ground floor, there is a separate office or playroom formerly used as a village shop with a feature clear safety topped well.

On the first floor, there are three generous double bedrooms, each with feature fireplaces. The master bedroom having in addition a large, combined en-suite dressing room. There is also a generous family bathroom with roll top bath and a separate fully fitted shower room.

From the first floor landing a further staircase leads to the second floor landing where there are two further generous double bedrooms.

Outside the property is approached over a shared private driveway, leading to the parking apron for several vehicles. Formal gardens are located to the side and rear elevations, primarily laid to lawn with a generous paved patio, ideal for outdoor entertainment and traditional brick and tile garden outbuildings. There is also a generous brick shed with potential for conversion to an outdoor gym or office, if required.

To view this wonderful period property, please contact John German Barton office.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Property construction: Brick
Parking: Drive
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Oil fired heating
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Copper wire. See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band E
Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/23012024

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