Shannon, Kingstanding, Needwood, DE13

Set within an exclusive gated development is Shannon, a individual character barn conversion showcasing a wealth of character throughout, four excellent double bedrooms and an enviable setting overlooking open countryside to the rear. Having been converted by an independent local builder in 2019, Shannon offers an exceptional standard of finish throughout to include a Neptune kitchen, Villeroy & Boch bathroom suites and solid oak flooring, complemented by generously proportioned interiors featuring a wealth of beautifully retained character features. With much care and attention paid to every aspect of the quality finish, Shannon offers the appeal of a character barn with the practicalities of a recently converted home.

The generously proportioned interiors comprise briefly breakfast kitchen with utility, two generous reception rooms, inner hall and cloakroom to the ground floor, with four bedrooms to the first floor serviced by a master en suite, dressing room and family shower room. All four double bedrooms feature vaulted ceilings with exposed trusses and beams, and the rear of the property enjoys magnificent views over surrounding countryside. Outside, the property benefits from private parking, a single garage and further visitors parking, and landscaped gardens extend to a generous size offering an idyllic space for outdoor entertaining.

Boasting a fascinating history, the location date back to 1700s where they were originally the royal hunting lodge for King George IV. During World War II, the area was occupied by the American military and Lancaster Bombers were refuelled nearby, inspiring the title of Shannon which has been given as a tribute to one of the Lancaster pilots who flew with the renowned ‘Dambusters’ 617 Squadron.

Kingstanding lies within the hamlet of Needwood, an area renowned for its rolling countryside, superb schooling and accessibility to nearby commuter routes and amenities. The local villages of Yoxall, Barton under Needwood and Abbots Bromley all offer superb amenities including general stores, boutique shops, pubs, post offices and more, with more comprehensive amenities available in the market towns of Burton and Uttoxeter or the Cathedral City of Lichfield. The local school catchment includes Needwood Primary School and John Taylor High in Barton under Needwood, both of which maintain an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating, and there are an excellent range of Independent schools within close reach including Denstone, Repton and Lichfield Cathedral.

Locally, leisure pursuits can be found at the FA’s St Georges Park where there is a gym, spa, restaurant and bar and at Hoar Cross Hall Day Spa and members only gym, and the market town of Burton on Trent is home to additional shopping centres, restaurants and a cinema. Rail stations in Burton and Lichfield provide links to Birmingham and London, the property is well placed for access to the A50 and A38 and the International airports of Birmingham and East Midlands both lies within an easy 40 minute drive.