Location

Yoxall Lodge is situated in an accessible rural location on the outskirts of the hamlet of Newchurch, amidst rolling Staffordshire countryside in the National Forest. The property is well placed for travel to Lichfield, Burton upon Trent, Uttoxeter and Ashbourne. Both the A50 and A38 are within easy access to national motorway network allowing for getting around the UK easily and fast commuting to the cities of Birmingham, Derby, Stoke and Nottingham. Regional and National rail links from Lichfield and Burton also allow for a comfortable commute by train including to London with journey time of less than an hour and a half.

The International Airports of Birmingham and East Midlands, and even Manchester for long haul, allow for travel further afield.

Nearby is Hoar Cross Hall Hotel and Spa, St Georges Park and The Deer Park Farm shop and Restaurant plus another farm shop area with award winning butchers very close by. There are plenty of hostelries, clubs and gyms with very social clientele, so any prospective buyer could settle into a busy social life should they wish to. There are many opportunities for leisure with plenty of beauty and cultural spots in easy reach including the Peaks, Cannock Chase and many good footpaths close by plus sporting activities are plentiful.

The area is well serviced by good local authority schools with the highly regarded St Peters Primary School in nearby Yoxall and the respected John Taylor High School in Barton under Needwood. There is an excellent choice of local Independent schools in the area with the Cathedral School in Lichfield, Denstone College, Foremark and Repton.

Description

Approached down a quarter mile drive this stunning property completed in 2022 offering about 6000sqft of versatile living accommodation over three floors including 6/7 bedrooms, all ensuite, plus triple garage with garden store/workshop with self-contained accommodation or home office above.

The house presents as a traditional brick built farmhouse with a blend of oak and stone and inside is spacious open plan living with lots of glazing taking in the beautiful views across the surrounding countryside and lake. All the french doors and bifolds lead out to the south facing full length terrace with tiered levels and pavilion which further take advantage of the views. The recently built property benefits from air source heat pump heating with underfloor heating to all floors and data cabling.

Ground floor - Feature oak entrance door opening through to: Reception hall, a wonderful full height area with stairs to the first floor and opening through to a delightful living dining hall, with engineered oak flooring, double glazed French doors leading out onto the rear sun terrace and a feature double sided gas log effect fire.

Leading off to the right with feature exposed beams is the generous sitting room. A light and airy room with a stone fireplace surround with inset log burner, double glazed French doors to the rear, engineered oak flooring, double glazed window to the side and double glazed bifold doors to the corner.

Open plan living dining kitchen, a bespoke fitted kitchen with base and wall units, stone work surfaces incorporating stainless steel sink unit, integrated dishwasher washer, pantry cupboard, induction hob with cooker hood above.

Island unit, electric oven, breakfast bar, two integrated fridges, opening through to the living/dining area. Stone flooring, double glazed French doors to the rear elevation. Dining/breakfast area with bifold doors to the rear elevation.

Additional kitchen area, base units, wine cooler, integrated dishwasher, two electric ovens, steam oven, combination microwave and two warming drawers.

Downstairs cloaks, low level WC, vanity unit surmounted by feature round wash hand basin.

Family room/ gymnasium/additional bedroom, vaulted ceiling, engineered oak flooring, door to the side elevation and double glazed windows to the front and side. En suite shower room, low level WC, wash hand basin, shower enclosure, tiled floor and frosted window.

Utility room, base units with stone work surfaces, two sink units and double glazed window to the front elevation. Boot room with tiled floor, door to the front elevation and multiple built-in cupboards.

Shower room, shower cubicle, wall hung wash hand basin and low level WC.

Plant room, hot water cylinders, media cabinet and manifolds for underfloor heating.

Dog room, base units with work surfaces incorporating stainless steel sink unit, fully tiled floor and walls and door to the side elevation.

Study/family room, stone floor wall light points and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

First floor - Gallery landing, stairs the second floor and doors leading off to:

Bedroom one, vaulted ceiling, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations with views over the rear gardens, double glazed French doors leading out onto the balcony. Dressing dressing area with multiple fitted wardrobes and dressing table. En suite bathroom, freestanding bath, shower enclosure, low level WC, vanity unit incorporating twin wash hand basins and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom two, double glazed French doors leading out onto balcony with views over the rear gardens. Double glazed window to the side, a range of wardrobes and drawers. En suite bathroom, panel bath, vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin, low level WC, double width shower cubicle and frosted window.

Bedroom three, double glazed window to the rearl elevation. En suite shower room, corner shower cubicle, low level WC, vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin and double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom four, double glazed window to the front elevation and dressing area. En suite shower room, double width shower cubicle, wall hung wash hand basin, low level WC and frosted double glazed window.

Second floor - Two further double bedrooms both with their own en suite facilities.

Outside - A sweeping driveway leading up to the property providing car standing for numerous vehicles and access to the detached triple garage block. Three garage bays and further workshop. External staircase giving access to the Annex which comprises: Open plan living, kitchen, dining area, full bathroom and double bedroom

Landscaped grounds wrap around Yoxall Lodge being laid mainly to lawn. To the rear, a generous full width sun terrace with inset lighting and access to the summer house / pavilion, ideal for outside entertaining. The grounds extend to about 9.4 acres and includes a wonderful lake, truly a property that needs to be seen to be appreciated.