Property description

Have you been searching for something special? A home steeped in history that simply bursts with character and charm. Look no further, The Old Vicarage in the beautiful village of Great Haywood is an opportunity not to be missed. This elegant, detached family home dates back to the 17th Century and was once the property of the Earls of Lichfield. Throughout three centuries the building has been used as a residence, premises for the local doctor and surgeon (Doctor Tylecote) and was then owned by the Lichfield Diocese until being lovingly restored and renovated into a splendid family home in 1979. The two spectacular towers, just one of the eye catching features of The Old Vicarage were beautifully designed, reputedly by the famous 18th Century architect Thomas Wyatt employed by the Anson family at Shugborough Hall. The home boasts a grand reception hall, four reception rooms, a country kitchen, six bedrooms, ensuite bathroom and dressing room to the master and a spacious family bathroom. The beautiful private gardens are of a generous size with lush lawns and established flowers and trees. Located centrally in leafy Great Haywood with easy access to local schools, amenities and public houses, country walks and convenient commuter links. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this spectacular family home.

Ground Floor

Vestibule - 6' 4'' x 5' 5'' (1.93m x 1.65m)
Having a stained glass panelled solid oak entrance door into a light vestibule with a window to the side and Minton tiled flooring with a stone step leading to the reception hall.

Vicars Study - 16' 1'' x 8' 5'' (4.90m x 2.56m)
Having double glazed windows to the front and side with a door leading to the sitting and dining room. Having picture rails, original tiled fireplace and a radiator. Currently used as a store room, as this room can be accessed separately from the main house, it would be ideal as a home office.

Reception Hall - 23' 4'' x 11' 11'' (7.11m x 3.63m)
Having doors to ground floor rooms and staircase leading to the first floor gallery landing. With tiled flooring, understairs storage cupboard, double cloakroom and a radiator.

Guest WC - 7' 2'' x 6' 3'' (2.18m x 1.90m)
Having a window to the side with a white suite comprising a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, tiled flooring and a radiator.

Study - 16' 0'' x 13' 8'' (4.87m x 4.16m)
Having French doors leading from the reception hall, two double glazed windows looking to the private driveway and parking area with space for an electric style log burner sitting on a slate hearth with ornate slate and wood surround, having storage cupboards to either side, exposed floorboards, picture rails and a radiator.

Living Room - 18' 10'' x 11' 7'' (5.74m x 3.53m)
Having double glazed glass panel French doors leading to the rear patio and gardens with an open fire sitting on a slate hearth with painted stone surround. With picture rails, two archways leading to the alcove, coving to the ceiling, a barrel backed cupboard, two radiators and wall mounted lighting.

Alcove One - 8' 1'' x 4' 7'' (2.46m x 1.40m)
Having a double glazed window to the side with picture rails, coving to the ceiling and wall mounted lighting.

Alcove Two - 7' 5'' x 4' 1'' (2.26m x 1.24m)
Having a double glazed window to the driveway and parking area, with picture rails.

Garden Room - 16' 7'' x 15' 5'' (5.05m x 4.70m)
Having double glazed windows and a double glazed glass panel door leading to the side garden with skylights and a further open window into the kitchen. With tiled flooring, wall mounted lighting, oil fired central heating boiler and a radiator. Also having access trap to cellar under the Living Room. Please note that the cellar has restricted head height.

Laundry Room - 9' 5'' x 6' 3'' (2.87m x 1.90m)
Having a double glazed window to the side gardens with a range of base units and worksurfaces extending along two sides with a single drainer sink and contrasting tiled splashback. With space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and having tiled flooring.

Kitchen - 16' 8'' x 8' 2'' (5.08m x 2.49m)
Having an open window looking into the garden room and two archways leading from the dining and sitting room. Having a double glazed window to the front with a range of matching base, drawer and wall mounted units with soft close mechanism and granite worksurfaces extend along three sides with contrasting tiled splashback. With an integrated dishwasher, Belfast sink with mixer tap, oil fired Aga cooker and space for freestanding fridge freezer. With tiled flooring and under cabinet lighting.

Family Room - 20' 2'' x 14' 3'' (6.14m x 4.34m)
Having two double glazed windows to the front with original exposed ceiling beams, wall mounted lighting, exposed brick feature wall, pantry storage room and two radiators.

First Floor

First Floor Landing
An impressive galleried landing with doors to first floor accommodation, archways leading to both towers, storage cupboard, a double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted lighting and a radiator. Stairs lead to additional floors.

Master Bedroom - 19' 7'' x 10' 6'' (5.96m x 3.20m)
Having two double glazed windows to the front with two built-in double wardrobes, a decorative fireplace with wood surround, wall mounted lighting, original doors and a radiator.

En-suite Bathroom - 16' 7'' x 8' 3'' (5.05m x 2.51m)
Having a double glazed window to the front with a white suite comprising a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, corner bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment and a walk-in shower unit with glass door and an electric shower. With a double storage cupboard, airing cupboard, part tiled walls, mosaic effect vinyl flooring and a radiator.

Dressing Room - 14' 0'' x 8' 7'' (4.26m x 2.61m)
Having a double glazed window to the front with two double built-in wardrobes, picture rails, original exposed floorboards, original slate hearth and a radiator.

Bedroom Two - 18' 9'' x 12' 0'' (5.71m x 3.65m)
Bedroom two is reached via a staircase and is located in the tower with a double glazed window looking to the rear garden and patio, with an original decorative fireplace having a tiled hearth and matching tile and stone surround. With a double built-in wardrobe, picture rails, wall mounted lighting and two radiators.

Family Bathroom - 11' 11'' x 7' 0'' (3.63m x 2.13m)
Having two double glazed windows to the side with a white suite comprising a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and a panel bath. With double and single built-in storage airing cupboards, recessed shelving, tile effect vinyl flooring and a radiator.

Bedroom Three - 16' 1'' x 14' 1'' (4.90m x 4.29m)
Bedroom three is reached via a staircase and is located in one of two towers. Having two double glazed windows looking to the gardens, picture rails, original storage cupboard, wall mounted lighting and two radiators.

Second Floor

Second Floor Landing
Having a skylight, doors to second floor rooms, access to loft storage space and an original Jacobean oak bannister and staircase.

Bedroom Four - 19' 0'' x 14' 3'' (5.79m x 4.34m)
Having a skylight and two double glazed windows to the front aspect with an original fireplace with a decorative fire surround, storage cupboard housing the water tank, a double built-in wardrobe and a radiator. Please note this room is of an irregular shape therefore measurements are taken at maximum dimensions.

Bedroom Five - 12' 2'' x 11' 10'' (3.71m x 3.60m)
Having a double glazed window to the rear with loft access, storage cupboard, a double built-in wardrobe, exposed original ceiling beams, decorative fireplace and a radiator.

Bedroom Six - 15' 8'' x 8' 5'' (4.77m x 2.56m)
Having a double glazed skylight and a double glazed window to the side aspect with a radiator.

Exterior
The Old Vicarage is a beautiful example of historic architecture with a sweeping block paved driveway with private parking for several vehicles and gated access to the south-west facing rear patio and gardens. The rear gardens are of an impressive size mainly laid to lawn with beautiful edging borders, a central flower bed and a large patio seating area. With a concealed area housing the oil tank, a vast array of plants, trees and shrubs, brick-built barbeque area, gated archway leading to the side gardens and large garden storage area and with fence panels to three sides.

Directions
Leave Stone town centre via the Lichfield Road turning left onto the A51, continue passing through Butterhill Bank, Sandon and Weston, turn right into the village of Great Haywood, at the mini round about continue straight over passing the local shops on your left, continue through the village to where the property is found on the right hand side hand side, near to Anson School, as indicated by our for sale board.