Location

Overstowe is situated just a 10 minute walk from the centre of Lichfield town centre, providing a fantastic selection of shops and restaurants. Including the Michelin star Upstairs by Tom Shepherd and some great wine bars, traditional ale pubs and a theatre and cinema. Just a few minutes walk from the house is Stowe Pool, a lovely place to walk which has a children's play area and course fishing available.

Lichfield has two train stations, both around 1.4 miles away. Offering direct links to London Euston in around 1 hour and 17 minutes, Birmingham New Street in around 41 minutes, Chester in 1 hour and 28 minutes and Shrewsbury in 1 hour 39 minutes.

There are many well regarded schools nearby, including Lichfield Cathedral School, Streethay primary School and King Edward VI School. Staffordshire University is also 0.9 miles away.

Description

A beautiful, prestigious period home in the heart of Lichfield. Previously restored and refurbished, whilst retaining some classic characteristics. The home offers a perfect blend of modern, luxury and a sense of grandeur through period features. Overstowe offers a rare opportunity to put your own stamp on the home, by selecting and designing your own finishing touches.

Upon entrance, across a gravel driveway, you are met with a spacious grand entrance hall with a fireplace and wood burner in the library area. The sitting room is to the left with two generous sized windows and a stunning period fireplace, and could also be used as a home office. The family room is next, which is flooded with natural light through a beautiful bay window which overlooks the rear gardens.

The impressive kitchen is the heart of this home, and the perfect space for hosting and entertaining guests. It has been fitted with a new bespoke kitchen, and a large bay window offers a perfect space for formal dining. There are two grand pillars adding a luxurious feel, a gorgeous kitchen island and wall and base units. There is so much potential and opportunity with this room, with the vast amount of space and imagination to put your own touch on it.

A third reception room follows down the hallway, before leading to a three room cellar, with great potential. A newly fitted utility complements the ground floor, along with a plant room with all new central heating system. There is a delightful courtyard with several outbuildings to the side of the property.

A walk-in pantry leads off from the kitchen, and a boot room with original saddle hooks and bakers oven. Also providing access to the annexe, which has separate access and could be used as independent living, or an office space. This also has a fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. A large gym provides space for a sauna and steam room if required. A staircase leads to the first floor, to accommodate two bedrooms and a bathroom.

The original stairs of Overstowe rise to the first floor. The principal bedroom has a delightful bay window looking out toward the rear gardens, and there is an original fireplace. The walk through dressing room leads to the en suite shower room. There are a further three bedrooms on the first floor, two with en suites. The first floor is complete with a family bathroom, with a free standing bath and a large monsoon shower. The final staircase leads to the second floor, where there are a further two spacious bedrooms. They are adjacent with a landing space, and bathroom in between. This would be an ideal space for teenagers, to have their own area, or a sitting room.

Underlay has been fitted throughout the house and the choice of carpet colour can be made by you; the buyer, and will be fitted between exchange of contracts and completion of sale.

Outside

Set in about 3/4 acre of gardens, with electric gates opening onto a gravel driveway with ample parking for several vehicles. There is also a single garage, further space available. A rear terrace overlooks the private garden which is laid to lawn, with a variety of mature trees, including fruit trees.