Oakwood House
Brook Lane | Brocton | Stafford | Staffordshire | ST17 0TZ
OAKWOOD HOUSE
Oakwood House is a lovely 3-4-bedroom character residence situated in the village of Brocton which is within easy reach to the county town of Stafford. Situated with direct access to Cannock Chase the accommodation includes 3 receptions and 3 bathrooms. The gardens are child friendly and private. In summary an ideal family home in a idyllic location.
GROUND FLOOR
On entering Oakwood House you really appreciate the spacious reception hall and its traditional features. Even though this property dates to the 1930’s much of the styling was taken from Beaudesert Hall when the property was being demolished and was the property of The Marquis of Anglesey (Paget family), whose family had permanently moved to their “seat” in Anglesey, Plas Newydd. So, there are features in Oakwood House which came from Beaudesert Hall where the original builder included such as large oak beams and 400-year-old oak panelling, all of which contribute to the unique character of the home. There have also been some new additions to the ground floor with a relaxing sunroom which overlooks the front garden via the floor to ceiling windows. The downstairs wet room off the reception hall and the dining room ideally suits itself as an en-suite to a downstairs bedroom if required. The former kitchen has now been replaced as a breakfast area off the now existing kitchen as well as having a separate utility/laundry room. The main reception room is spacious and extensive in size with some lovely character features with the fireplace being the focal point of the room as well as views overlooking the rear gardens to enjoy. There is also a secondary staircase from the boot room to the first floor as well as an internal door to the garage.
SELLER INSIGHT
When we visited the property for the first time, the house felt very welcoming and warm with a lot of character,” say the current owners of Oakwood House. “The property was built in the early 1930s by a builder for their own occupation, so is structurally very sound and beautifully finished. At the time, the builder was demolishing Beaudesert Hall, which was the property of The Marquis of Anglesey (Paget family), whose family had permanently moved to their “seat” in Anglesey, Plas Newydd. So, there are features in Oakwood House which came from Beaudesert Hall, such as large oak beams and 400-year-old oak panelling, all of which contribute to the unique character of the home. Our favourite room is the Lounge with its panelling, fireplace and stained glass/leaded-light window complete with the Paget family crest. The sheer amount of space there is, both inside and out, makes the property ideal for entertaining and having visitors, too.”
Since moving in, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “We removed one bedroom (which can easily be re-instated) to make a galleried landing,” they say, “as well as removing the old kitchen (which is now what I call the Breakfast Room) and making the scullery into a new kitchen. We also added a Laundry Room at the back of the rear hall; built a Conservatory/Sun Room; installed new bathrooms and refurbished the existing ones; and converted an open area above the garage into a closed office space. All windows are now double glazed, as are the outside doors. Outside, a good part of the garden was overgrown with brambles, which we cleared to expose a stream bed at the bottom. We subsequently made a feature of this.”
Indeed, the generous part-tiered gardens now serve as an extension of the indoor living accommodation during the warmer months of the year. “A patio sweeps around the whole house so we can follow the sun throughout the day,” say the owners, “making this the ideal property for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining. The grassy slope with the stream makes this a very tranquil place to be. Further, the property is positioned on a track which is part of Cannock Chase and is a no-through road, contributing to the sense of peace and quiet.”
The local area has much to recommend it, too. “In the village we have a small church, a Post Office, a Village Hall which has a Play Group, W.I., Mothers Union and Yoga Classes, and a Golf Club (Brocton Hall) which is open to everyone and has good dining facilities,” say the owners. “There are at least three good junior schools within one and a half miles. There are two supermarkets, a doctors surgery, butchers, hairdressers, pubs, a café and a good High School (Walton) about a mile away.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
FIRST FLOOR
The first floor like the ground floor has been altered and changed from originally a 4 bedroom to a 3 by the current owners and as a result a spacious galleried landing offers a feeling of space with access to a balcony over the gardens. The master bedroom is spacious light and airy and has its own modern ensuite with the 2 further double bedrooms complimented by the modern family bathroom. There is a further room off the secondary staircase from the boot room which could be utilised as a further bedroom or office.
OUTSIDE
The Gardens that surround the property are mainly laid to lawn with patio areas interspersed with mature shrubs and a stream to the bottom of the garden. The house sits in the centre of the plot and is private and child friendly. There is ample parking to the front of the double garage for numerous vehicles with access via a driveway and 5 bar gate.
LOCAL AREA
Brocton is situated within a 10-minute drive to the centre of the county town of Stafford in Staffordshire. Road networks give access to Stafford and Lichfield via the A518. The nearest railway station is in Stafford offering access to London in approximately in 1.5 hours, Manchester 1 hour and Birmingham 30 mins. There are many private schools for all ages within the area.
Services, Utilities & Property Information
Utilities – Mains Gas Central Heating, Mains Drainage,
Mobile Phone Coverage – 4G
Broadband Availability – Full Fibre up to 1000 download mbps upload 220mbps
Special Note – none
Tenure – Freehold
Local Authority: Stafford Borough Council
Council Tax Band: F
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on Tel Number 01889 228080
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday - 8.00 am – 8pm pm
Saturday - 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Sunday – 9.00am-4pm
Offers over £800,000
Ground Floor
Oakwood House Brook Lane, Brocton, Stafford
Approximate Gross Internal Area
Main House = 2817 Sq Ft/262 Sq M
Garage = 304 Sq Ft/28 Sq M
Balcony external area = 96 Sq Ft/9 Sq M
Total = 3121 Sq Ft/290 Sq M
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE
The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8608479/NGS Denotes restricted head height
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KARL RUSK ASSOCIATE
Fine & Country Staffordshire 01785 338585
email: karl.rusk@fineandcountry.com
Karl has over 20 years agency experience working on the exclusive high end of the market on the south coast of England including the New Forest and Sandbanks peninsula in Dorset. After meeting his future wife who is originally from Stone in Staffordshire and relocating after the birth of their son to the Midlands Karl has been heavily involved in building estate agency businesses in the Staffordshire location for the last 10 years. Highly qualified to degree level and holding the NAEA technical award as well as being a member of the national association of estate agents, he is fully able to advise clients on every aspect of the moving process and the property market. His knowledge and expertise have given him the opportunity to provide an excellent customer experience and provide the best marketing strategy to adhere to his clients timescales and demands.
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