4 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive former priest’s house with a fascinating history, set within generous and beautifully landscaped grounds.



A Grade II Listed former rectory dating back in part to the 15th century, offering extensive accommodation of grand proportions extending in all to around 4,855 sq. ft (GIA) to include attics. The main residence is complemented by delightful and beautifully maintained landscaped gardens, useful outbuildings and garaging, and is set in the much sought-after rural village of Clifton Campville.

Description & Historical Note

The Old Rectory is a fine example of a former priest’s house and has been listed Grade II in recognition of its historical and architectural importance. The residence has been carefully preserved and displays many fascinating period features. The Georgian restoration took place in 1778, and it featured in Stebbing Shaw's History and Antiquities of Staffordshire published 1798-1801.

Once a fortified ecclesiastical manor house, and an operational priest’s house up until the 1980s, The Old Rectory was rebuilt in the late 15th / early 16th century, remodelled in the 17th and 18th centuries, and has been conscientiously restored by the current owners under their tenure. The Old Rectory possesses a rich history, and it is believed that Richard II once stayed at the property as a guest.

Originally constructed of red brick in H-plan design, the house now presents rendered elevations with sandstone quoins. The southern elevation is particularly handsome and displays a few remaining Medieval mullion windows.

Internally, the impressive main hall is of particular note, occupying the ground floor of the central range and featuring a stone fireplace of circa 15/16th century origin origin at the east end of the hall with an ogee and concave quarter circle moulding and a Tudor arch with sunken spandrels. The accommodation enjoys grand proportions and high ceilings throughout.

Ground Floor
• A front door with a fanlight above opens into the fascinating central hall featuring beautiful, exposed timbers to the ceiling, a stone Tudor fireplace and original window shutters to sash windows. The hall is currently utilised as a living-dining room, benefits access to the gardens, and is an ideal space for entertaining.
• Off the hall is a library/home office displaying a lovely Venetian window, with access both to a cellar and through to a drawing room with original Georgian french doors opening out to the eastern gardens
• A breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke wooden cabinetry, with a range cooker and integrated appliances under granite surfaces to include an electric double oven and a dishwasher. There are travertine wall tiles and Chinese slate flooring
• Off the kitchen a rear hall gives access to a guest cloakroom, a spacious utility room and a sunroom

First & Second Floors
• The east range of the first floor houses a wonderful master bedroom enjoying dual aspect views out of the gardens and countryside beyond, and a modern four-piece bathroom
• There are three further good-sized bedrooms which all enjoy garden views, as well as a second family bathroom and a WC
• To the second floor is a large attic space with a lime-ash floor, displaying beautiful structural beams and a Queen post truss, and could offer potential for additional accommodation (subject to the necessary consents)

Gardens and Grounds
• The Old Rectory is approached by an avenue of lime trees, bordering a pea gravel driveway which opens into a parking area for multiple vehicles
• The grounds are truly resplendent, and have been meticulously designed and cared for by the current owners creating a beautiful oasis
• The south facing lawns are enclosed by well stocked herbaceous borders and established hedgerow, peppered with mature and ancient trees and edged by a meandering pathway
• A gravelled terrace accessed from the Main Hall and a timber breeze house provide lovely seating areas to enjoy the gardens
• There are productive vegetable and fruit beds as well as a climbing grape vine
• The elevated position of the property allows for snippets of views of the surrounding countryside
• The property benefits from a brick-built car port and adjoining brick-built workshop

Situation
The Old Rectory is nestled next to the Church of St Andrew in the charming village of Clifton Campville, lying amidst delightful countryside where the boundaries of Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire meet. The location offers excellent access to a number of regional centres including Birmingham, Leicester and Derby, and is about 3.5 miles from Junction 11 of the M42. Both Birmingham Airport and East Midlands Airport are within easy driving distance. Clifton Campville is ideally placed between Ashby de la Zouch and Tamworth which both provide an excellent range of amenities. Tamworth train station is within 8 miles with fast links to London and good links to the north via Nottingham and Birmingham.

There is good schooling available in the area; St Andrews CE Primary School in the village is rated outstanding, Twycross House School and Dixie Grammar School are within very easy reach. The popular adventure visitor attraction Conkers, Twycross Zoo and access to the National Forest are all within easy reach of the property.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Heating is by oil and LPG fired central heating.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 80 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 12/07/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage outdoors (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 12/07/2024). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
Lichfield District Council

Council Tax Band: H

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Covenants and Listing information summary
The property is Grade II listed. The sale is subject to pre-existing restrictive covenants. Further details available on request.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – B79 0AP

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