Upper Longdon, Staffordshire

Trout Lodge occupies a wonderful setting in its own grounds around 1 mile from the village of Upper Longdon via a forestry commission land access off Startley Lane.
The business centres of Lichfield and Stafford are each within a pleasant commuting distance, with Birmingham, the NEC and Birmingham International Rail and Airport being easily accessible via the A38 and M6 Toll.
Under its current ownership for approximately 30 years, Trout Lodge offers spacious and versatile accommodation, and takes full advantage of the amazing position and views over the water and woodland beyond.

Accommodation
Main entrance with double doors leading to the Reception Dining Hall Area (currently used as a snooker room area) which has slate flooring and windows offering views over the pools in front of the property. This area opens to the lounge area, also with matching slate flooring, and curving stair leading off to the first floor. In turn, this area opens to the Kitchen which is fitted with a range of base and wall cupboards, island unit, extensive work surfaces and integrated appliances include oven, grill, hob and microwave.

There is an Inner Hall and off which leads a Utility Room which has a sink unit, wall and base cupboards and a rear outer door. Cloakroom with WC and wash basin.
Wet Room with tiled floor and walls, a spacious walk-in shower, a roll top free standing oval bath, WC and wash basin.
Useful storage cupboard housing the property services and CCTV control etc.

First Floor
A landing leads to Master Bedroom, a lovely through room with windows to front and rear aspects, front aspect door leading to the Balcony overlooking the pools, plus built in chests of drawers and study desktop. Archway leads to the En Suite Shower Room/Dressing Room comprising fitted wardrobes, wash basin, WC, shower and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two is another lovely bedroom with outer door to the Balcony and En Suite Shower Room with WC, wash basin, shower and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three has a rear aspect door to a Roof Balcony, fitted wardrobes and arch to an En Suite Shower Room comprising WC, wash basin, shower and heated towel rail.

Outside Swimming Pool Room 12.4m x 5.6m, has a heated swimming pool (approx. 9.5m x 3.3m) with electric roller cover, smooth paved surround and Shower Area.

Boat House 9.2m x 6.2m, a substantial brick constructed boat house with roller shutter door, lighting and power. Large Timber Store Shed.

To the front of the property is a circular driveway with central water feature and plenty of parking space.

Extensive Grounds with mature trees, sitting areas and walkways down to the fresh water pools over which the property has magnificent views and beyond which is the forestry commission woodland.

-Promap/Ordnance Survey Extract - for identification purposes only - not to scale.
-Drainage is via a septic tank.
-Please note that the photos presented within these details are from when the property was previously marketed with us.
-Planning was passed in 2018 for the Erect of a detached garage - reference - Ref. No: 18/00061/CLP

Agents note: There will be a charge of £1000 a year to increase by inflation for a right of easement.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Services: Mains water, electricity and oil fired central heating are believed to be connected to the property but purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability.
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Our Ref: JGA/09082022 Local Authority/Tax Band: Lichfield District Council / Tax Band F

To arrange a viewing of this property, please contact John German Estate Agents in Lichfield.

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