5 bedroom detached house for sale

An impressive individually designed detached family home, offering spacious accommodation throughout, set within the sought after village of Upper Longdon, with stunning countryside views.


Situation

Collingwood House is situated within the picturesque village of Upper Longdon, a delightful area within the Staffordshire countryside and is a short distance away from the cathedral city of Lichfield. The local area offers a range of amenities, but further facilities can be found in Lichfield which offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants, schools, and leisure facilities. The property also sits overlooking Cannock Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty and is thought to be one of England’s finest landscapes offering superb walking, cycling and horse-riding in a tranquil and peaceful setting. Blithfield Reservoir and Chasewater Country Park are a short drive away, where visitors can enjoy a variety of water sports.

There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including local primary schools, Lichfield Cathedral School, Repton Preparatory, Repton School and Denstone College.

Collingwood House is very well placed for commuters, with train services running from Rugeley, Lichfield and Stafford direct to London. The M6, M6 Toll, M42, A50 and A38 are all within easy reach.

Description

Collingwood House is a very impressive, detached family home constructed in 2003, and offers extremely spacious accommodation throughout, extending in all to around 5,195 sq. ft. The property is finished to a very high standard with use of hardwoods in the bespoke joinery, pocket doors and features high ceilings with impressive coving, and benefits underfloor heating to some rooms and an integral vacuum system. The property has been extended in more recent years and offers extensive and very flexible accommodation which flows well and makes the most of the superb, far reaching rural views over Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The property is entered via a pair of automated wrought iron gates which lead to a turning circle and a generous parking area benefitting from an EV charging point. A broad wooden front door opens into a vestibule, and in turn, into a wonderful reception hall with a highly impressive oak central staircase rising to the first floor. There is a guest cloakroom and a boot room by the entrance and access to a useful study. To the right, a pair of partially glazed doors open into a formal dining room with a gas fire and stone surround, and to the left there is a drawing room with a vast inglenookl fireplace with a gas log burner.

The rear of the property makes the most of the fantastic location and takes in wonderful, far-reaching views over Cannock Chase. From the drawing room, glazed double doors can be opened up to connect the drawing/music room to the newest section of the home, and into a stunning orangery. The orangery benefits from underfloor heating, a roof lantern with electric blind and three large sliding doors which take in the fabulous views and connect the indoors with the terrace, both of which are laid with large format Porcelanosa tiles. Off the orangery, a pocket door opens into an excellent gym with a sauna and a wet room.

The living-dining kitchen is a place for gathering, with a comfortable sitting area set around an electric fire, and a wonderful breakfast area which looks out over the gardens and the rolling countryside beyond, with sliding doors leading out to the terrace. The kitchen features a good range of base and wall cabinetry with granite worktops, and integrated appliances include a combination oven and dishwasher, whilst a Rangemaster with five ring gas hob and griddle is available by separate negotiation. A larder cupboard houses an American style fridge freezer with water dispenser and a curved central island has a sink and provides occasional seating. A door from the kitchen leads to the useful utility room, which also allows access out to the side. A pair of glazed pocket doors can be opened up to link the living-dining kitchen with the orangery, creating an ideal space for entertaining.

The staircase rises to an extensive first floor galleried landing with oak bannisters. A door leads into a very impressive master bedroom with a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens and which makes the most of the southerly views. There is a dressing room with a range of fitted hardwood wardrobes, and a spacious en suite bathroom with Porcelanosa tiling. Four further bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, two being en suite, a family bathroom and a light and airy study, complete the first floor.

The second floor includes an extensive room with storage and could be utilised as a hobby room, home office, or bedroom. There is an adjoining dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a doorway providing access into a roof space which offers excellent storage space.

Gardens & Grounds

The rear of Collingwood House benefits from the truly stunning southerly views overlooking Cannock Chase. The formal gardens extend to 1.8 acres in all and are beautifully landscaped. There is a large outdoor terrace which runs across the full width of the property, laid with porcelenosa tiles, offering many seating areas including a stunning sheltered area, perfect for entertaining. To the east is a gravelled driveway offering vehicular access to the rear of the property, where there is a peaceful orchard area. The west side of the garden is a mix of lawned areas with shrubbery and trees, and features the gazebo with heating and lighting, perfect for al fresco dining. A well-kept pond with water feature lies on the expansive lawned area. Completing the rear of the property is an enjoyable par 3 golf facility. There is an attractive triple garage to the front of Collingwood House, with electric up and over doors, lighting, and storage above.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. The central heating is gas fired with a wet and electric underfloor system serving the ground floor.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 64 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 80 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 06.11.2023). 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.

Local Authority
Lichfield District Council

Council Tax Band H

Restrictive Covenants
The property is subject to a restrictive covenant which prevents further dwellings from being built on the property.

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.

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.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – WS15 1QQ

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From the A51, turn onto Breretonhill Lane which leads onto Upper Way. After 0.4 miles, turn left onto Grange Hill for 120 yards then turn right at the junction onto Lower Way, travelling for 123 yards where the property can be found on the left-hand side.