Property description

The Old Blacksmiths Shop is set in the centre of a small rural hamlet about a mile from the historic village of Abbots Bromley.

The original cottage is believed to have been in existence since the mid-19th century but by the 1990’s had fallen into disrepair and was semi-derelict.

During 1999 the property was substantially demolished, allowing the interior to be re-designed to make maximum practical use of the space available. The result is a home created to meet modern needs with a high level of energy efficiency whilst the exterior maintains the impression of age. The internal layout was designed to take advantage of natural light, with double glazed (argon-filled) windows throughout. The most used areas (kitchen and living room) are arranged to take full advantage of the path of the sun.  

Underfloor heating is installed on both floors, served by an efficient oil-fired condensing boiler.  Combined with the high levels of insulation this makes the property very economical to heat.  

The south-facing front garden (approx 24m x 14m) has been designed for easy maintenance with established shrubs and small trees. 
A substantial modern brick-and-block building (external dimensions approximately 16 m x 6 m) forming a gated courtyard which can accommodate at least six cars. This building currently consists of a workshop, double-garage with two 9’wide remote-controlled roller doors, a large stable/foaling barn, and a smaller stable used at a hay/feed store. The stable opens out onto a paddock of around 1.4 acres.

There is ample loft space above the garage (accessed by an external staircase) for use as storage, a games room, or office.  There could be potential to convert this building to holiday-lets or a ‘live-work’ unit - subject to the necessary planning approval.

Entrance Hall
Porch leading into the entrance hall, under-stairs storage cupboard, stairs to the first floor, access to the living room, office, kitchen, downstairs shower-room, utility room and rear porch.

Living Room - 17' 5'' x 10' 8'' (5.30m x 3.25m)
Additional 3 ft into bay window.

Office - 10' 10'' x 10' 6'' (3.30m x 3.20m)
Accessed from living room and also from hall.

Kitchen - 15' 8'' x 11' 0'' (4.77m x 3.35m)
Fully-fitted with farmhouse style units in light oak. Corian worktops. Double sink with drainer.

Dining Room - 10' 3'' x 10' 5'' (3.12m x 3.17m)
Separate dining area accessed from the kitchen.

Shower Room - 10' 6'' x 6' 6'' (3.20m x 1.98m)
Fully tiled. Consists of WC, bidet, pedestal sink and shower/steam- room (which seats two comfortably).

Utility/Laundry/Tack/Boot Room - 15' 8'' x 10' 6'' (4.77m x 3.20m)
This generous utility room houses the boiler and hot water cylinder. Plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer, with ample space for a dishwasher and chest freezer. An 8'6 run of wall and floor-mounted cupboards provides useful storage space and shoe cupboards.

Landing
Stairs up to the landing which has a vaulted ceiling and two Velux roof windows. Doors leading to the three large bedrooms and family bathroom.

Bedroom One - 15' 10'' x 10' 6'' (4.82m x 3.20m)
Adjacent dressing area 8' x 10'6 (2.44m x 3.20)Fitted wardrobes, cupboards and drawers.

Bedroom Two - 21' 0'' x 10' 9'' (6.40m x 3.27m) Additional 3ft into bay window
Currently used as a games room but could conveniently be split to form two single bedrooms.

Bedroom Three - 17' 3'' x 14' 3'' (5.25m x 4.34m)
Additional single-bed alcove, approx. 7 ft x 10 ft. Bedroom 3 could easily be re-designed to create a separate double and single bedroom, or alternatively a master bedroom with en-suite.

Family Bathroom - 10' 9'' x 7' 6'' (3.27m x 2.28m)
Fully-tiled spacious bathroom with WC, bidet, pedestal sink and whirlpool bath. Floor-to-ceiling storage cupboard.

Location
The village state primary school takes children from 5 to 9. The property is in the catchment area for Oldfields Middle and Thomas Alleynes High Schools in Uttoxeter. Abbots Bromley has a renowned Independent school which takes pupils from 3 to 18. There is a GP surgery/health centre, a church, butcher, several public houses and a restaurant. Additionally there is a corner shop, gift shop, livery yard with coffee shop, a village hall and a cricket club.Nearby towns include:-Rugeley (6 miles) which has two railway stations, several supermarkets, banks and shops.Uttoxeter (7 miles) is an old market town undergoing regeneration.Lichfield (11 miles) a Cathedral City which has two railway stations, with a service to London taking less than 90 minutes.Burton Upon Trent (12 miles), a brewing town with a railway station.Derby and Stafford (15-20 miles)Birmingham (30 miles) which has an international airport and National Exhibition Centre.

Property Features :

• DETACHED RURAL PROPERTY WITH STABLES AND PADDOCK
• UNDERFLOOR HEATING ON BOTH FLOORS
• POTENTIAL FOR EXTENSION SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION
• PADDOCK APPROX 1.4 ACRES
• DETACHED GARAGE