Birch Cross, Marchington

A rare opportunity to purchase a piece of English history - a magnificent and unique 17th Century detached thatched cottage providing deceptively spacious accommodation which is well maintained and presented throughout. Immersed in an abundance of original features including exposed beams, wall timbers, latch doors and fireplaces. Benefitting from far reaching first floor views over the surrounding countryside and fields, this special residence occupies a plot that in total extends to approximately 0.23 acre, including parking and a detached garage.

Occupying the delightful well tendered plot that backs onto fields and situated on the outskirts of Marchington within easy commutable distance to the towns of Uttoxeter and Burton upon Trent, plus the cathedral city of Lichfield.

Accommodation - A thatched canopy porch with a part glazed entrance door opens to the welcoming hall, having a tiled leaded window providing additional light, stairs rising to the first floor, and a tiled floor that runs into the kitchen. Doors lead to the ground floor accommodation which is all steeped in original features, and the fitted downstairs WC.

The dual aspect fitted kitchen has an extensive range of base and eye level units with work surfaces and a breakfast bar, an inset sink unit set below one of the two windows, space for a range stove with an extractor hood over, an integrated dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. The laundry room has a fitted worktop and plumbing for a washing machine, plus additional appliance space.

The charming dining room is also dual aspect and has a focal exposed brick chimney breast with a log burner set on a hearth, further exposed features and a second staircase to the first floor.

The wonderful sitting room has an original inglenook fireplace with a timber beam and a log burner set on a slabbed hearth, a window overlooking the garden, and a timber door to the outside.

An inner hallway has a front facing window and doors leading to the fully fitted study, and the fabulous triple aspect living room which is flooded with natural light, having two wide bow windows overlooking the garden, French doors to the patio, further windows to the rear, and currently having a brick built bar area.

To the first floor, the landing is divided into three sections with latch doors leading to the four good size bedrooms, all of which enjoy views over the surrounding countryside and a multitude of original features. Completing the accommodation is the fully tiled family bathroom which has a white four piece suite incorporating both a corner panelled bath and a separate corner shower cubicle with an electric shower over.

Outside, the magnificent residence is set in a plot which in total extends to approximately 0.23 acre with well tendered lawns and well stocked borders containing a variety of shrubs and plants, with a paved patio providing a lovely seating area having a summer house and a delightful low level box hedge maze. Vehicular access leads to the detached garage which has an up and over door, power and light, and an adjoining parking space.

To view this property, please contact John German Uttoxeter office.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Timber framed & thatched roof
Parking: Drive & garage
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Oil
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
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Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: East Staffordshire Borough Council / Tax Band G
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Our Ref: JGA/17032025

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