The Lakeside, Barton Marina, Barton under Needwood, DE13

Set overlooking idyllic waterside and woodland views is this rare opportunity to resides within a most luxurious Penthouse apartment on Barton Marina’s exclusive The Lakeside development. Showcasing a superb standard of finish and immaculately presented interiors, this exceptional second floor apartment offers contemporary open plan living alongside three well proportioned bedrooms, with two balconies overlooking enviable views over both the Marina lakes and woodland and towards the colourful houseboats opposite. Secure intercom access leads into the shared hallway where a staircase and lift give access to the second floor where a private entrance hall is fitted with bespoke cloakroom storage.

A door opens into the main reception hall, a spacious welcome to this impressive apartment having double doors into the expansive open plan living and dining kitchen, which leads out to the first of the balconies overlooking lake and woodland views. There are three double bedrooms serviced by a jack & jill shower room and a guests’ cloakroom, with the master having a dressing room, en suite bathroom and a balcony with views towards the Marina’s moorings. There is allocated parking for two within the secure electric gated courtyard, with ample visitors parking available to the exterior of the courtyard. An internal viewing of this contemporary home is highly advised to appreciate the tranquil setting and exclusivity of this one-of-a-kind place to live, and the apartment is serviced by mains gas under floor heating and double glazed windows and doors.

Secure electric gates lead into the parking for the apartments and just outside the gatehouse style entrance is Barton Marina with its collection of boutique shops, cafes, the recently opened Red Carpet Cinema and the popular Waterfront Bar and Restaurant. The Lakeside is walking distance from the character High Street of Barton under Needwood, where there is a Co-op, further shops, pubs and a cafe, a pharmacy, doctors surgery and village hall. John Taylor High School is also situated within the village. Further amenities can be found in Burton on Trent and Lichfield and the location is ideally placed for travel on the A38, M6 and A50. From Lichfield, two rail stations provide direct links to Birmingham, London (in 80 minutes) and further afield, and the International Airports of Birmingham and East Midlands are both within an easy drive.