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4 bedroom detached house for sale
The Old Rectory, Clifton Campville, Staffordshire
£1,250,000
The Old Rectory, Clifton Campville, Staffordshire
£1,250,000
Our Summary
- There are travertine wall tiles and Chinese slate flooring• Off the kitchen a rear hall gives access to a guest cloakroom, a spacious utility room and a sunroom First & Second Floors • The east range of the first floor houses a wonderful master bedroom enjoying dual aspect views out of the gardens and countryside beyond, and a modern four-piece bathroom • There are three further good-sized bedrooms which all enjoy garden views, as well as a second family bathroom and a WC • To the second floor is a large attic space with a lime-ash floor, displaying beautiful structural beams and a Queen post truss, and could offer potential for additional accommodation (subject to the necessary consents)Gardens and Grounds • The Old Rectory is approached by an avenue of lime trees, bordering a pea gravel driveway which opens into a parking area for multiple vehicles• The grounds are truly resplendent, and have been meticulously designed and cared for by the current owners creating a beautiful oasis• The south facing lawns are enclosed by well stocked herbaceous borders and established hedgerow, peppered with mature and ancient trees and edged by a meandering pathway• A gravelled terrace accessed from the Main Hall and a timber breeze house provide lovely seating areas to enjoy the gardens• There are productive vegetable and fruit beds as well as a climbing grape vine • The elevated position of the property allows for snippets of views of the surrounding countryside • The property benefits from a brick-built car port and adjoining brick-built workshopSituationThe Old Rectory is nestled next to the Church of St Andrew in the charming village of Clifton Campville, lying amidst delightful countryside where the boundaries of Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire meet
Description
This Grade II listed former rectory, dating back to the 15th century, offers extensive accommodation of grand proportions, extending to around 4,855 sq ft, set within beautifully landscaped grounds. The property has a fascinating history, having been a fortified ecclesiastical manor house, a priest's house, and even hosting Richard II as a guest. The main residence features a stunning central hall with exposed timbers, a stone Tudor fireplace, and original window shutters, as well as a breakfast kitchen, library, and drawing room. The property also boasts a sunroom, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The gardens are a highlight, with a pea gravel driveway, lawns, herbaceous borders, and mature trees, as well as a brick-built car port and workshop. The Old Rectory is situated in the charming village of Clifton Campville, near the M42, and is within easy reach of Birmingham, Leicester, and Derby.