Lawnbank House, Wychnor, DE13

Set within an established 3 acre plot including mature woodland is the elegant Lawnbank House, an exceptional Victorian villa offering well proportioned and modernised interiors, four double bedrooms and a range of versatile outbuildings. Enjoying a tranquil setting in the historic hamlet of Wychnor, Lawnbank House has received improvements in recent years to include new double glazed windows, a refitted kitchen and refitted bathrooms, with further potential to extend the property itself, of potentially convert the large coach house (subject to relevant permissions).

Steps lead down to the rear of the property to a recessed porch where the front door opens into the Reception Hall, where there are angled quirky windows and traditional panelling. This spacious hallway opens into the Sitting Room which has a wood burning stove and a bay window to the front, and to the formal Dining Room which features a beautiful carved stone mantlepiece with wood burner.

The Breakfast Kitchen has been modernised to a superb standard, having a range of integrated appliances and a dual aspect windows, as well as double doors opening out to the south facing terrace and gardens. Doors from the hallway lead into the Guests Cloakroom and to a superb Laundry Room, being of a generous size and having a second access out to the rear aspect

To the first floor, there are Four Double Bedrooms, all of which enjoy tranquil views and the gardens and woodland beyond. The principal bedroom features a range of fitted wardrobes and storage as well as a modern En Suite Shower Room, and a Family Bathroom with integrated TV over the bath services the additional bedrooms. The Landing is also fitted with useful storage space and has access to the loft.

Outside, the established plot extends to around 3 Acres including a range of outbuildings and private woodland. Two sets of gated access create an ‘In and Out’ Driveway where there is parking for numerous vehicles, as well as further block paved parking area which is positioned to the fore of the Coach House. Steps lead down to a Staffordshire blue brick terrace having access into the laundry room and reception hall.

The superb Coach House has power and lighting, housing a Four Bay Garage, a Single Garage/Garden Store and a self contained Home Office. Subject to relevant permissions, this space offers excellent potential for conversion into an annexe (subject to relevant permissions).

Set on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, this historic and sought after hamlet of Wychnor enjoys tranquil rural surroundings having pleasant views over farmland, woodland and countryside.

The Wychnor Golf and Country Club lies around a mile from the property, hosting a bar and restaurant, golf course and gym, and the rural setting is an ideal base to enjoy walking, cycling and equestrian pursuits.

Everyday amenities are readily available in the village of Barton under Needwood where a Co op general store, pubs, a post
office, a coffee shop, boutique stores and more can be found. Alrewas also offers a similar array of amenities, as well as convenient access to pleasant canal side walks. The local market town of Burton on Trent and the Cathedral City of Lichfield can both be reached in around 15 minutes, providing an assortment of supermarkets, shopping centres and leisure facilities.

The property lies within catchment for the highly regarded John Taylor High School in Barton under Needwood which
maintains an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating, and private schools in the area include Repton School, Denstone College, Derby High and Lichfield Cathedral.

Being ideal for commuters, the location is well placed for access to the A38, A50, M6 and M6 Toll. Rail services from Lichfield provide regular and direct links to Birmingham and London and the International airports of Manchester, Birmingham and East Midlands are all within an easy drive.