Monkey Bridge, Patshull Park, Burnhill Green, Staffordshire

* Approached at the end of a privately owned drive and across the ornate Monkey Bridge, this handsome country home sits beautifully in a private setting, surrounded by acres of unspoilt countryside * Consisting of two parts, this wonderful five-bedroom family home has a further three bedroomed, self-contained annexe which is ideal for multigenerational living, or to provide a good rental income * Located on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border Monkey Bridge has it all. A prestigious address providing privacy without seclusion, an incredible country setting with unspoilt views and great connections to brilliant schools, local villages and commuter links * The property has received some major improvements, including replacement windows, fibre and high speed broadband is connected to the house and Annexe *

Monkey Bridge is situated close to the hamlet of Burnhill Green and is within the Parish of Patshull and Pattingham. Pattingham village centre (4 miles), Albrighton (3.5) miles and to the East is Tettenhall (7 miles). The property is within easy reach of key municipalities including Wolverhampton (7.4 miles) and Telford (10.6 miles), both with mainline railway stations, Shrewsbury (25.6 miles) and Birmingham (29.8 miles). Junction 3 (4.5 miles) of the M54 motorway links to the M6 and M5 motorways.

The nearest airport is Birmingham which is easily accessible within an hour. There are railway stations at Albrighton, Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Stafford providing rail links to Birmingham New Street and on to London Euston.

The house is approached from a privately-owned road and across the ornate bridge, the gravelled driveway to the front of the property provides extensive parking and access to the woodlands to the south and to the back paddock within the walled garden to the north.

Entering through the main front door the hallway provides a bright and inviting welcome to this wonderful home, due to the beautifully maintained parquet wood flooring and log burning stove.A doorway leads to a boot room with W.C and internal access into the annexe.

From the main hallway a magnificent central staircase stands proud leading to a galleried landing with a large circular lantern which allows natural light to flood in. The ground floor accommodation comprises of a formal drawing room with dual aspect windows, built-in cupboards and open fireplace, a study with built -in cupboards and French Windows and doors leading out on to the garden and a large dining room also benefitting from a log burning stove. These 3 bright rooms have views stretching out over the gardens and paddocks towards the woodland beyond.

The large, country kitchen benefits from a centre island with granite worktops and an oil-fired 2 oven Aga with an integrated electric module, ceramic Belfast sink and ample space for a table. Glazed doors lead through into the beautiful Amdega garden room, complete with log burner, which enjoys stunning views into the well stocked,walled garden and paddock. From the kitchen is a utility area with walk-in pantry, WC, storage cupboard and access to the outside courtyard with oil tank and a brick-built garden store.

The impressive galleried landing leads to three double guest bedrooms, and a single bedroom, with views over the gardens and woodland beyond, the family shower room and the master bedroom suite are all accessed from the landing.

The master bedroom suite comprises of a good-sized double bedroom with dual aspect windows enjoying uninterrupted and far reaching views over the surrounding countryside, a dressing room which leads through to the particularly well appointed en-suite. With WC & bidet, dual wash basins, roll top & claw foot bath, underfloor electric heating and separate shower cubicle.

Gardens & Grounds
There is an attractive garden, predominantly laid to lawn, with well-tended beds and borders, vegetable plots and a chicken pen.

The annexe offers flexible ancillary, self-contained accommodation and has excellent potential for income, or to be reinstated into the main house. Consisting of reception hall, kitchen with electric hob and cooker and Rayburn, garden room, sitting room with fireplace and upstairs, a family bathroom, two bedrooms and master bedroom with en-suite shower room. A parking area to the rear and a free-standing single garage. Below the master suite is a garage/workshop.

From the garden, there is pedestrian access to the front paddock and stable block, comprising of three 12’ x 12’ stables, tack room and hay storage area to the rear. One of these is currently used as gym and has versatility for other uses. An interconnecting gateway leads through the impressive Grade II listed Garden Wall into the second paddock. Both paddocks total 3.72 acres. Vehicular access to paddocks is from main driveway.

The original estate grounds were landscaped by Capability Brown in the 18th Century.The woodlands include such species as Hornbeam, Oak, Beech and Maple.

AGENTS NOTE: A footpath crosses the property at the edge of the woodland, please refer to the agent. Tenure The property is offered for sale Freehold with Vacant Possession.