Malt House Farm, Bellamour Way, Colton, WS15

Holding a prominent position in the heart of Colton is Malt House Farm, a handsome Grade II Listed village residence showcasing a wealth of accommodation extending over three floors plus a cellar, five double bedrooms and a fabulous second floor studio offer an ideal work-from-home space. Believed to date back to the 17th Century, this exceptional period home has been extended and remodelled over time to create generously proportioned family interiors, whilst sympathetically retaining the original charm and features including character doors, inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams.

There are three generously proportioned reception rooms beginning with a dining room with stunning inglenook fireplace, a versatile playroom/snug and a sitting room also having an open fireplace and a wealth of exposed timbers and beams. Extending across the rear of the property is a magnificent open plan kitchen which opens through to the oak framed living and dining room enjoying views over the corner plot gardens. Functional spaces include a boot room and a utility which opens into a walk in pantry and separate laundry room. To the lower ground floor a cellar offers a versatile storage space.

Four double bedrooms are set to the first floor serviced by two family bathrooms, with the master bedroom also having private use of a fabulous dressing room and modern en suite. The second floor is laid to a fifth en suite bedroom, with a versatile studio and office presenting potential for use as additional bedroom space, a games room or a home office suite.

The well tended garden extends to the front, side and rear of the property offering a sunny space to enjoy the tranquil surroundings, as well as having gated access to a driveway with parking for three to four vehicles. The farmhouse is serviced by mains gas central heating and resides in the heart of this charming Staffordshire village, combining the ideals of peaceful countryside living with convenient access to local amenities, commercial centres and rail links.

Colton, Staffordshire - Set amidst beautiful Staffordshire countryside, the rural village of Colton offers amenities to include traditional country pubs the Greyhound Inn and Ye Olde Dun Cow, a historic Church and the St Mary’s Church of England Primary School. Further village amenities can be reached in a short drive, with the historic centre of Abbots Bromley at five miles distance offering an assortment of pubs, cafes and shops.

A location renowned for leisure pursuits, the village borders Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where many outdoor activities can be enjoyed including hiking, cycling and pony trekking. Blithfield Reservoir is also within easy reach, offering peaceful rural walks and a Sailing Club.

There are also a range of independent schools including Lichfield Cathedral, Denstone Prep and Denstone College within easy reach, and the village is also home to a highly regarded St Marys C of E Primary School, which feeds into the Rugeley John Taylor Secondary School.

Further facilities including supermarkets and boutique shops are nearby in the centres of Lichfield and Rugeley, which also offer excellent rail connections to larger commercial centres. Rugeley Trent Valley and two stations in Lichfield provide swift links to Birmingham, Stafford and London (in 80 mins). Birmingham International Airport is around 30 miles away, and the village is ideally located for commuter travel on the M6, A38 and A50.