Property description
It doesn't get much better than this! If you're looking for perfection in the form of the idyllic rural family life then Rodgeley Lodge is for you! A detached residence with parts dating back to the late 18th century, this incredible home has the perfect mix of character, space and style. The beautiful shaped oak front door welcomes you into the stunning accommodation. The ground floor is made up of four reception rooms including a large formal sitting room with feature fireplace, separate dining room with inglenook fireplace, quarry tiled floor and original beams, a bright, dual aspect study and a family room with door to a courtyard garden which catches the best of the morning sun and is perfectly positioned off the impressive breakfast kitchen with its modern country design including the all important Aga! Also off the kitchen is a rear entrance hall with glazed roof and access to a utility room, boot room and store room. Upstairs are four double bedrooms with impressive dimensions including the master suite which boasts a dressing room and en suite shower room. The family bathroom is fitted with a luxurious suite and features an original fireplace, keeping the character of this gorgeous home. Outside, the plot of approximately 1.2 acres includes formal garden to the front which leads down to a well maintained tennis court and enclosed orchard with a variety of trees. The long drive access opens onto a large private parking area to the rear with detached double garage and there is a further lawned garden, enclosed space ideal for your typical country retreat livestock (currently the resident pig!) and there is even a nature pond where you can daydream all your stresses away! This amazing home is an absolute must-see and is the ultimate family home!
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall - 21' 4'' x 5' 3'' (6.50m x 1.60m)
There is a beautifully shaped oak entrance door that opens into the grand entrance hall. This bright spacious area is neutrally presented and has fitted carpet, staircase rising to the first floor with under stair storage cupboard, chandelier style fitted ceiling light and an additional ceiling light. The room has a period style doorbell on the wall, radiator, telephone point and doors give access through to the lounge and dining room.
Lounge - 18' 10'' x 18' 9'' (5.74m x 5.71m)
The room has a feature fireplace with a Calor gas fired coal effect fire mounted on a granite hearth with a decorative wooden surround. There are two large windows looking out to the front of the property with stunning views of the formal gardens. It is bright and neutrally presented with a fitted carpet, a contemporary chandelier style ceiling light to the centre of the room and inset spotlights to the remainder. The room has integrated speakers in the corners of the room, a television aerial connection and two radiators.
Dining Room - 18' 4'' x 15' 9'' (5.58m x 4.80m)
Having a beautiful original fireplace with an open fire with a stone surround. There are character features of exposed beams to the ceiling, quarry tile flooring with this room dating back to the 18th century. A front facing window looks out across the garden and there is a chandelier style fitted ceiling light and matching wall lighting. There is a radiator with decorative cover and a small window that looks through to the extended part of the house where the breakfast kitchen is found. Of the dining room a door opens to the guest WC and through to the study.
Study - 11' 8'' x 9' 9'' (3.55m x 2.97m)
A dual aspect room with French doors out to the side aspect and a front facing window. There is a character feature fireplace with a tiled hearth and decorative surround. The room has a fitted carpet, fitted ceiling light, telephone point and radiator.
Guest WC - 11' 9'' x 4' 8'' (3.58m x 1.42m)
Having a traditional style suite of low level flush WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with brass taps and having a neutral coloured fitted carpet. A side facing privacy glazed window, tow fitted ceiling lights and vanity lighting above the washbasin.
Breakfast Kitchen - 15' 6'' x 14' 6'' (4.72m x 4.42m)
Accessed fro the dining room and is fitted with a beautiful range of country style units. The matching base and wall cupboards have Corian worktops and an inset double Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap. There is a two oven oil-fired Aga, integrated fridge and the wall cabinets incorporate glazed display units with lighting. The worktop features a matching Corian up-stand, tiling to the splashback above the Aga and quarry tile flooring, exposed beams to the ceiling and fitted ceiling lighting. A large window looks to the side aspect and French doors open through to the family room and also to the rear entrance hall. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher, the base units incorporate a wine rack, a radiator and telephone point.
Family Room - 13' 2'' x 11' 9'' (4.01m x 3.58m)
An excellent additional reception room being dual aspect with a window to the side and a glazed exterior door leads out to a courtyard area which enjoys the sun throughout the morning. The room is neutrally presented with fitted carpet, central fitted ceiling light, radiator and television aerial connection.
Rear Entrance Hall - 11' 0'' x 9' 8'' (3.35m x 2.94m)
A naturally bright and spacious additional entrance area with a Perspex roof and French doors out to the rear of the property. A neutrally coloured fitted carpet, wall lighting, radiator and doors through to a boot room, laundry room and store room.
Laundry Room - 12' 1'' (plus door recess) x 11' 0'' (3.68m (plus door recess) x 3.35m)
An excellent additional space for all your cleaning and storing needs and has fitted base units with an inset stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. There is space and plumbing below for an automatic washing machine and space for a further under counter appliance. Space for an American style fridge freezer and the room features quarry tile flooring, radiator, fitted ceiling light and two windows. One window to the rear and one to the side aspect.
Boot Room - 10' 9'' x 5' 5'' (3.27m x 1.65m)
An exterior door to the side of the property and a rear facing window. There is a neutral carpet with an inset Coir matting insert. The oil fired central heating boiler is housed here and there is a fitted ceiling.
Store Room - 6' 8'' x 4' 6'' (2.03m x 1.37m)
Having quarry tile flooring, a rear facing window and fitted ceiling light.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Stairs rise from the main entrance hall to the first floor galleried landing. This expansive bright and spacious landing area has two windows. One window to the front and one to the rear allowing plenty of natural light to flood through and having views to the gardens. There is a neutral coloured fitted carpet, there chandelier style ceiling lights, two radiators, a telephone point and doors to the first floor rooms.
Master Bedroom - 19' 4'' x 10' 9'' (5.89m x 3.27m)
This beautiful room has two front facing windows giving fantastic views out to the formal gardens and having far reaching views across open countryside beyond. /there is a neutral fitted carpet, chandelier style ceiling light, inset spotlighting, television aerial connection, two radiators and double doors through to a dressing area.
Dressing Area - 7' 8'' x 7' 1'' (max) (2.34m x 2.16m (max))
Having a range of fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving, neutral coloured fitted carpet, fitted ceiling light, a window to the rear aspect, radiator and a door through to an en-suite bathroom.
En-suite Bathroom - 7' 7'' x 9' 5'' (2.31m x 2.87m)
Fitted with a white suite of low level flush WC, vanity wash hand basin with brass taps above and storage below. There is tiling to the splash area and a panel bath with central brass mixer tap with a shower head attachment. A separate shower enclosure has a glass door and a wall mounted chrome thermostatic mixer shower. The room has full height wall tiling to the bath and shower areas, a neutral coloured fitted carpet, fitted ceiling lighting, two radiators, shaver socket, extractor fan and a rear facing window.
Bedroom Two - 18' 8'' x 11' 9'' (5.69m x 3.58m)
This is a substantial second bedroom is dual aspect with windows to the rear and side. There is a fitted carpet, spotlights to the ceiling, radiator and television aerial connection.
Bedroom Three - 15' 6'' x 14' 3'' (max) (4.72m x 4.34m Max))
There is a range of fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and high level storage, two rear facing windows with views out to the rear garden and to the natural pond. The room is neutrally presented and has fitted carpet, spotlights to the ceiling, radiator, television aerial connection and a vanity wash hand basin with chrome taps and storage below and a fitted mirror above.
Bedroom Four - 13' 10'' x 9' 11'' (4.21m x 3.02m)
With a built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving and is neutrally presented wit fitted carpet, fitted ceiling light, radiator and a front facing window with views out to the garden and open countryside in the distance.
Family Bathroom - 11' 7'' (max) x 9' 10'' (3.53m (max) x 2.99m)
This luxury bathroom suite comprises a low level flush WC, vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap above and storage below and having contemporary tiling to the splash area. There is a panel bath with central chrome mixer tap and a double curved walk-in shower enclosure with sliding glass doors and a wall mounted electric shower. There is a double chrome heated towel radiator, stylish tiling to the bath and shower areas, a neutral coloured fitted carpet, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a mirror with inset vanity lighting above the wash hand basin and an original fireplace with a decorative wood surround. With shelving to the chimney breast alcove, a radiator, loft hatch, extractor fan and privacy glazed side facing window.
Double Garage - 18' 5'' x 17' 7'' (5.61m x 5.36m)
The detached double garage has automatic double door, side door access and a window. It is fitted with electric light and power and also has a floor for storage which has excellent potential to be transformed into a home office or games room perhaps!
Exterior
The plot of approximately 1.2 acres is made up of formal lawned garden to the front which leads down to a large, well maintained tennis court, which in turn, leads down to an enclosed orchard with a variety of trees. A long drive leads to electric gates that open onto a large private parking area where there is a detached double garage and a further single garage attached to the house. The rear gardens include a second lawn and an enclosed paddock area with electric fencing that is perfect for small livestock and there is also a nature pond to add to the perfect country getaway! Please note there is a public footpath across the paddock however there is very light use of this.
Directions
Head out of Eccleshall on the Stone Road for 2.2 miles before turning right into Scamnell Lane. Follow this road for 0.6 miles before turning left into Searchlight Lane. Follow this for a short distance and turn in the first drive on the left hand side.
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