Holly Tree Cottage, Daisy Lane, Alrewas, DE13

Set within mature wrap around grounds extending to a third of an acre, Holly Tree Cottage is a beautifully refurbished detached period home, offering three to four bedrooms, impressive open-plan living and a wonderfully secluded setting beyond private double electric gates. Thoughtfully extended and upgraded in recent years, this detached cottage combines original character including exposed beams, brickwork and traditional fireplaces, with high-quality contemporary finishes such as a handmade solid oak kitchen, refitted bathrooms, new windows and a new boiler.

A traditional gable porch opens into the reception hall, leading to two characterful reception rooms, both featuring original fireplaces. At the heart of the home is the superb breakfast kitchen, fitted with integrated appliances, a Rangemaster stove, Dekton work surfaces and a generous walk-in pantry, flowing into an open-plan living and dining space with sliding doors onto the landscaped terrace. Further ground-floor accommodation includes a cloakroom, a substantial laundry room, an excellent cloaks storage cupboard and a versatile fourth bedroom/snug. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom, with the principal bedroom enjoying its own en suite and walk-in wardrobe, accessed via barn-style sliding doors.

Holly Tree Cottage resides within a secluded position towards the end of a lengthy private drive, where wrap-around gardens extend to a superb size and have been finished with an expansive paved terrace. To the front aspect there is a sweeping ‘in and out’ driveway with central border, a garage store and large garden shed, and a fabulous insulated garden room, currently arranged as a gym and home office, provides further versatile space ideal for working, exercising or relaxing.

The popular Staffordshire village of Alrewas is set within a picturesque Conservation area bordering the River Trent and nearby canal.

The handsome village centre lies a few minutes’ walk away, being home to superb amenities including a Co-Op, an award-winning bakery, a popular Butchers’, traditional pubs, a doctors surgery, pharmacy and dentists, and the position provides swift access onto the Canal network where rural walks can be enjoyed.

More comprehensive amenities can be found in the market town of Burton on Trent and the Cathedral City of Lichfield, where a variety of supermarkets, health and leisure facilities can be found including gyms, golf clubs, a cinema and a variety of
eateries, traditional pubs and boutique shops.

The property lies within an outstanding school catchment area including the All Saints primary school in the village which feeds into John Taylor High in Barton under Needwood, and the John Taylor Free School is also a short drive away. There are also a number of highly regarded private schools also nearby including Repton, Derby Grammar and Lichfield Cathedral.

Alrewas is well placed for commuter routes including the A38, A50 and M6, rail stations at Burton on Trent and Lichfield provide regular rail links to Birmingham, Derby and London and the International airports of Birmingham and East Midlands are both within an easy drive.

Reception Hall -

Dining Room - 4.62 x 3.55m (15'1" x 11'7") -

Sitting Room - 4.7 x 4.5m (15'5" x 14'9") -

Breakfast Kitchen - 5.1 x 3.6m (16'8" x 11'9") -

Open Plan Dining & Family Room - 7.7 x 3.75m (25'3" x 12'3") -

Pantry - 2.32 x 1.25m (7'7" x 4'1") -

Snug/Bedroom Four - 3.85 x 2.48m (12'7" x 8'1") -

Laundry Room - 3.55 x 2.74m (11'7" x 8'11") -

Cloakroom - 2.1 x 1.26m (6'10" x 4'1") -

Master Bedroom - 4.75 x 2.73m (15'7" x 8'11") -

En Suite - 2.34 x 2.26m (7'8" x 7'4" ) -

Walk In Wardrobe - 3.5 x 1.75m (11'5" x 5'8") -

Bedroom Two - 4.16 x 3.6m (13'7" x 11'9") -

Bedroom Three - 3.78 x 2.6m (12'4" x 8'6") -

Family Bathroom - 3.6 x 2.45m (11'9" x 8'0") -

Gym - 4.15 x 4.15m (13'7" x 13'7" ) -

Office - 4.84 x 2.7m (15'10" x 8'10") -

Store - 2.54 x 1.23m (8'3" x 4'0" ) -