Property description
Situated in rolling Staffordshire countryside within a sought after village close to commuter links, Rodgeley Lodge Farm offers a gated equestrian residence on a plot of over 4.5 acres with stunning accommodation in excess of 3,700sqft in the form of a converted barn; featuring grand reception rooms and a huge dining kitchen with an abundance of character and high quality fixtures and fittings. The first floor boasts six double bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a master suite with dressing room and shower room. Adjoining the main house is The Cottage a further building primed, ready for conversion and providing an excellent option as an annexe (subject to gaining the necessary planning permission and building regs) Groom's quarters or even to extend the main living space. This beautiful home has an excellent equestrian set up and has potential to improve further to suit a keen rider. Off the main parking area is gated access to a gravelled yard with excellent turning space for lorries and trailers where there is a large barn split into four separate sections, offering 6 loose boxes, secure tack room, wash box and field shelters into the adjoining paddock. Two further paddocks with mains water and post and rail fencing feature to the rear aspect whilst an additional grazing paddock runs alongside the main drive to the property and on the opposite side of the building is an additional stable block with courtyard, having three loose boxes and storage room. The house still makes room for a generous formal garden and there is potential for the addition of a manège to complete the facilities. With an enviable mix of luxurious living, fantastic outdoor space, hacking routes on your doorstep and easy access to the Midland road network, this wonderful home could be the perfect base for your horse crazed life!
Ground Floor
Storm Porch
With two bi-folding exterior doors. Glazed windows and door to the entrance hall. Block paved floor.
Entrance Hall - 19' 3''(max) x 11' 9'' (5.87m(max) x 3.58m)
A fitting entrance to this exceptional home. There is a turned staircase that leads up to the first floor galleried landing. Solid wood parquet flooring, exposed brickwork and beams. Door to the wc and dining room and radiator. Glazed double doors to the living room.
Living Room - 24' 8'' x 15' 4'' (7.52m x 4.67m)
A vast entertaining space with an impressive exposed brick fire surround and wood store with Clearview wood burning stove inset. Two side-facing windows and front-facing patio door to the terrace. Exposed beams, ceiling coving, wall lights and two radiators.
Dining Room - 20' 4'' x 12' 1'' (6.2m x 3.68m)
This room offers ample space for a substantial dining table. It extends through two archways with light flowing through the front-facing window and patio door to the terrace. Parquet flooring, two radiators and exposed brickwork. Double doors to the hallway.
Internal Hallway
With an internal arched window to the utility room, parquet flooring and radiator. Storage cupboard off.
Play Room - 19' 3'' x 11' 5'' (5.87m x 3.48m)
A further reception room with front-facing window and side-facing patio door. Exposed brick archway and beams. Radiator.
Kitchen Diner - 31' 1'' x 12' 1'' (9.47m x 3.68m)
A truly wonderful centre to the home. The spacious room is fitted with a range of cream fronted matching base cabinets and wall units with soft close drawers and doors and matching dresser unit with glazed display cabinet. A ceramic sink is recessed underneath a granite worksurface with matching splashback. Three oven electric AGA with electric module and solar hob. Integral dishwasher and plumbing for an American style fridge freezer. Travertine tiled floor and two radiators, recessed ceiling spotlights, exposed beams and brickwork. Two rear-facing windows and rear-facing exterior door to the courtyard.
Utility Room - 12' 4'' x 10' 1'' (3.76m x 3.07m)
Pine fronted storage cupboards and Belfast sink recessed underneath a wood block worksurface. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dishwasher. Travertine tiled floor and radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and rear-facing door to the courtyard.
Snug - 10' 7'' x 10' 2'' (3.23m x 3.1m)
Accessed off the kitchen. Recessed ceiling spotlights and travertine tiled floor. Rear-facing window and radiator.
Rear Hall
Rear-facing door to the courtyard and block paved floor.
Study - 9' x 8' 2'' (2.74m x 2.49m)
Side-facing window and radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights.
First Floor
Landing - 45' 7''(max) x 10' 8'' (13.89m(max) x 3.25m)
This huge galleried landing has ample space for a bookshelf and furniture and feels like a room in itself. High ceilings, exposed brick work and beams, ceiling coving and recessed ceiling spotlights. Loft access hatch and radiator. There is a walk-in linen cupboard off.
Master Bedroom - 25' 10''(max) x 15' 4''(max) (7.87m(max) x 4.67m(max))
This L-shaped room with high ceilings is flooded with light through two huge original circular windows to the front and side elevations. Exposed beams, ceiling coving and two radiators. Door to the en-suite.
En-Suite - 8' 7'' x 8' 1'' (2.62m x 2.46m)
Ceramic wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap set into a pine vanity unit with tiled splashback and mirror over and low level flush WC. Exposed beams, recessed ceiling spotlights and skylight. Chrome heated towel rail and under eaves storage space.
Bedroom Two - 19' 4'' x 11' 5'' (5.89m x 3.48m)
Front and side-facing windows. Exposed beams and loft access hatch. High ceilings, radiator and door to the en-suite.
En-Suite - 9' 3'' x 6' (2.82m x 1.83m)
Glazed shower cubicle with electric shower over and tiled splashback, pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush wc. Exposed beams, skylight and extractor fan. Laminate wood effect flooring and radiator.
Bedroom Three - 13' x 9' 8'' (3.96m x 2.95m)
A wonderful guest room with rear-facing double doors and Juliet balcony. Exposed beams and brick work. The room opens through to a dressing room.
Dressing Room - 10' 3'' x 8' 8'' (3.12m x 2.64m)
The room is fitted with pine wardrobes and drawers. Skylight, radiator and exposed beams. A door leads to the bathroom.
Bathroom - 9' 8'' x 8' 8'' (2.95m x 2.64m)
This well presented Jack and Jill bathroom comprises of a roll top bath, contemporary glazed shower cubicle with chrome shower over and tiled splashback, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back and low level flush WC. Exposed beams and floor boards, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and skylight. Radiator and under eaves storage cupboard.
Bedroom Four - 15' x 10' 1'' (4.57m x 3.07m)
Front-facing window with far reaching views. Two wardrobes.
Bedroom Five - 15' x 10' 1'' (4.57m x 3.07m)
Front-facing window with far reaching views. Two wardrobes.
Bedroom Six - 11' 8'' x 11' 7'' (3.56m x 3.53m)
Front-facing circular window, ceiling spotlights and radiator. Fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves to two walls.
Bathroom - 10' 5'' x 6' 2'' (3.18m x 1.88m)
A refitted bathroom comprising panelled bath with antique style mixer tap and shower attachment over. Contemporary glazed shower cubicle with chrome shower over and tiled splash back. Pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush WC. Recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, exposed beams and rear-facing skylight. Chrome heated towel rail, part tiled walls and exposed floor boards. Under eaves storage space.
Outbuildings:-
The Cottage
This range of rooms is connected to the main house and separates it from its neighbours. It has wonderful potential for an annexe or additional accommodation if required, subject to the relevant planning permissions. The rooms comprise:1 - 17'9'' x 12'10''2 - 12'5'' x 6'3 - 11'2'' x 7'11''4 - 11'2'' x 4'2''5 - 12'7'' x 9'5''
Courtyard Stable Block
This detached range of brick-built outbuildings within the courtyard has light and power. The rooms comprise:1 - 12' x 12'3''2 - 15' x 10'11''3 - 15'2'' x 12'3''4 - 13'1'' x 8'1''
The Barn
This steel framed agricultural building is built on a concrete base and is split into four sections:1 - 29'6'' x 23'2'' with entrance area and three large loose boxes.2 - 23'9'' x 15' with secure tack room and wash down area.3 - 32'9'' x 23'9'' with entrance area and three large loose boxes.4 - 22'4'' x 10'8'' split into two field shelters for the adjacent paddock.
Exterior
A long shared driveway leads from Searchlight Lane with a grazing paddock to the left hand side of the driveway. The driveway leads to five bar gates that open to Rodgeley Lodge Farm. There is a large gravelled parking area that wraps around the side and front of the property with planted borders and gated access to the equestrian facilities. To the front of the property are two paved terraces with planted borders outside the living room and dining room. A pathway leads to the front door. A side access gate leads to the rear garden with its Indian fossil stone paved terrace and golden gravelled area. The courtyard is fenced in with raised established planted borders. From here you can access the brick-built courtyard stable block.
Equestrian Facilities
Accessed via five bar gates from the parking area is a large secure gravel holding area with ample space for horse boxes etc outside the barn. From here is gated access to three paddocks. Water is fed to the paddocks and they all offer lush grazing.
Directions
Head out of Eccleshall on the Stone Road for 2.2 miles before turning right into Scamnel Lane. Follow this road for 0.6 miles before turning left into Searchlight Lane. Follow this for a short distance and turn in the second drive on the left hand side. Proceed up the driveway and the gates to the property will be directly in front of you.
Note
Please note, a rail enhancement scheme is due for completion in 2016 within the panorama of the property.
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