7 bedroom detached house for sale

Built circa 1840, this stunning Grade II listed country home comes complete with a separate two bedroom cottage and large timber framed barn. Set in approximately 1.8 acres of stunning gardens, Shenstone House is ideally located between Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield and within easy reach of local amenities in the beautiful village of Shenstone and provides easy access to the midlands rail and motorway network.

Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Shenstone is a delightful village, situated between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield. The village is well served by a range of pubs, restaurants and shops as well as a popular primary school. The village is well served for public transport and is home to a train station served by the Cross-City Line offering connections to the West Coast Main Line at Lichfield Trent Valley where direct trains to London Euston are available taking approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. The M6 Toll is just a short drive away giving access to the motorway network.

The present owners have preserved the architectural integrity of the house, whist meticulously maintaining it throughout. There approximately 8,500 sqft on offer across the main house, cottage and barn with the main house being more than 5,100 sqft.

Shenstone House -

Come Inside:
Approached over a sweeping gated and gravelled driveway leading to the main house and barn where you will find parking space for several vehicles. Stepping through the front door with its original semi-circle porch of cornice on two columns and pilasters against wall with fanlight window above, you enter the palatial reception hall with wood panelled walls and high ceilings. Doors lead to both the formal dining room and drawing room, with double doors leading to an inner hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. The elegant drawing room enjoys a dual aspect with views to the front and rear gardens. An ornate marble fireplace makes for a beautiful focal point and a further door leads to the rear lobby. The formal dining room enjoys views over the front garden, and with two large windows, is flooded with natural light. A feature stone fireplace sets the room off and is an ideal space for family gatherings and dinner parties. A further door leads to the rear hallway with second staircase (originally the servants stairs) which in turn, provides access to the kitchen and the snug with windows overlooking the front and rear with a delightful inglenook fireplace and log-burner, making it an ideal cosy space to escape to in the winter months. The large, farmhouse style family kitchen enjoys views over the kitchen garden and features a beamed ceiling and quarry-tiled floor. There are a range of wall and base units, and a brick built central island unit and a door to a large and useful pantry. A door leads to the kitchen garden while the kitchen space opens into the family room with patio doors leading to the rear gardens. A brick built open fire adds to the charm and character of the space and a door leads to the laundry room.

The first floor can be accessed by the aforementioned ‘servants’ staircase or via the beautiful grand wooded staircase which sweeps and turns opening onto the spacious landing which is filled with natural light thanks to a large window overlooking the rear gardens. This floor is home to four double bedrooms and the home office/study all of which benefit from delightful fireplaces in keeping with the grandeur of this exceptional home. The principal bedroom is exquisite incorporating a beautiful fireplace with two windows overlooking the rear gardens providing the room with plenty of natural light. A ‘hidden’ en-suite features a sunken bath with shower over and a wash hand basin. The other bedrooms and study all have views over the front garden and driveway. The spacious family bathroom offers a real slice of opulence with a large bath sitting centrally in the room surrounding by wood panelled half height walls. A separate shower cubicle adds convenience while large linen cupboards provide plenty of storage. There is a separate wc located off the landing.

The second floor consist of two excellent sized bedrooms and a further family bathroom. Both bedrooms are currently used as games/hobbies rooms with the larger of the two housing a full size, professional snooker table.

Come Outside:
Sitting in approximately 1.8 acres, the gardens offer a truly idyllic space to relax and unwind. Meandering paths weave their way through the mature trees and shrubs leading to areas of lawn. The borders are filled with a plethora of mature plants and shrubs providing an ever-changing backdrop throughout the seasons. To the front of the property is a private and immaculately maintained lawn with well-established borders of plants, shrubbery, and trees.

Shenstone House Cottage -

Come Inside:
Being accessible completely independently from the main house, this wonderful two-bedroom cottage is full of character and charm. Having separate services and parking, the cottage would be ideal for visiting family and friends, an annex for parents or older children, or even as a potential business venture as a private rental or Airbnb property. The spacious living room has feature arched windows to the front overlooking the kitchen garden and patio doors to the rear providing access and views to the private cottage garden. The dining room opens into the kitchen and also features patio doors to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with integrated appliances. To the first floor are two double bedrooms with exposed beams to the ceilings and both benefitting from having en-suite bathrooms and plenty of storage.

Come Outside:
The cottage benefits from having its own delightful private walled garden mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and borders.

The Barn @ Shenstone House –
Offering a vast amount of space, the red brick barn provides extraordinary flexibility with three sets of full height barn doors as well as two ‘up & over’ garage doors. There is a useful mezzanine level giving even more storage space. The barn would be ideal for several uses including a workshop, garaging or a studio and has even held its fair share of parties over the years!

Council Tax Band: H
Tenure: Freehold