Keepers Cottage, Startley Lane, Upper Longdon, WS15 1QL ParkerHall

An individual detached country home setwithin a private plot bordering scenicCannock Chase, offering four receptionrooms, three double bedrooms and agenerous plot totalling overall 1.68 acres. Setback from the lane beyond a private gatedentrance, Keepers Cottage sits well within aplot enjoying complete privacy to all sidesincluding an in and out driveway, formalgardens, a paddock and woodland. Thecottage itself, in need of modernisation,presents superb scope to extend and upgradeif required. The existing accommodationpresents a wealth of character throughout andis briefly comprising four reception rooms,kitchen and conservatory to the ground floor,with three double bedrooms, en suite andbathroom to the first floor. The setting ofKeepers Cottage is truly idyllic, set to theedge of the popular village of UpperLongdon overlooking Cannock Chasewoodland and being secluded to all sides.

Upper Longdon sits just minutes drive fromthe Cathedral City of Lichfield on theoutskirts of Cannock Chase, an designatedArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Withinthis rural village itself is the Chetwyn Arms, apopular pub and restaurant, with additionalshopping, convenience and leisure amenitiesavailable in Lichfield and Rugeley towncentre. A location well suited to commuters,the A51, A38 and M6 are all within easy reach,Birmingham International Airport is 25 milesaway and rail stations in Lichfield provideregular and direct links to Birmingham andLondon (in 80 mins).

● Individual Detached Country Home● Idyllic Setting amidst Cannock Chase● Superb Scope to Extend/Upgrade● Wealth of Character throughout● Four Reception Rooms● Conservatory & Breakfast Kitchen● Three Double Bedrooms● Master En Suite & Bathroom● Mature Gardens of 0.54 Acre● Paddock & Woodland totalling 1.14 Acre● Popular Rural Village Location● Well Placed for Commuter Routes

PorchA gabled entrance leads into the porch, havingwindows to two sides and a door into:

Dining Room 4.67 x 4.67m (approx 15’4 x 15’4)A spacious reception room having staircase risingto the first floor, exposed beams, windows to thefront and rear and a feature inglenook fireplace.Opening into:

Lounge 4.67 x 4.62m (approx 15’3 x 15’1)Another generous living space with windows totwo sides, exposed beams, a LPG gas fireplaceand sliding doors into:

Conservatory 4.38 x 4.26m (approx 14’4 x13’11)Having tiled flooring, double doors out to andwindows overlooking the gardens

Kitchen 4.74 x 4.68m (approx 15’6 x 15’4)A door from the Dining Room leads into theKitchen which is fitted with a range of wall andbase units housing ample workspace and storage,an inset sink with side drainer and space forappliances including fridge, freezer and washingmachine. The kitchen has a wealth of exposedbeams and brickwork, tiled flooring, a window tothe rear, door to the front and door to a second

staircase rising to the first floor. Doors into:

Sitting Room 6.04 x 3.02m (approx 19’9 x 9’11)With a full height bay window to the frontaspect, exposed beams and a door opening out tothe gardens

Garden Room 5.81 x 2.71m (approx 19’0 x 8’10)Featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams,windows to two sides and a door into:

Rear HallWith a door out to the rear gardens as well asaccess into the Cloakroom WC

Stairs rise from the Dining Room up to the firstfloor landing, having a window to the front anddoors into:

Master Bedroom 4.71 x 3.13m (approx 15’5 x10’3)Having windows to two sides, impressive ex-posed beams and an interior stained glass win-dow. With private use of:

En Suite 4.67 x 1.46m (approx 15’3 x 4’9)Comprising wash basin fitted to vanity unit, WCand shower cubicle, with tiled splash backs

Bedroom Two 4.67 x 4.44m (approx 15’4 x14’6)Having windows to two sides, exposed beamsand a fitted wardrobe. Feature arched door into:

Bathroom 4.76 x 3.07m (approx 15’7 x 10’1)Fitted with twin wash basins set to vanity unit,bidet and bathtub, having windows to two sidesand tiled splash backs. Door onto:

LandingWith stairs leading down to the kitchen anddoors into the Laundry Cupboard, SeparateWC and:

Bedroom Three 4.31 x 3.03m (approx 14’1 x9’11)A further double room having window to theside with garden and Cannock Chase views

OutsideThe private gated entrance leads into a lengthygravelled driveway with a central border creatinga turning circle, allowing for parking for anumber of vehicles. The foregardens are laid toshaped lawns and stocked borders edged withmature trees providing much privacy to all sides

GardensMature grounds lie to the rear aspect, extendingacross the width and beyond of Keepers Cottageand overlooking attractive views of CannockChase. A paved patio lies next to the houseleading onto well tended lawns with shapedborders. a pathway leads down the garden to anout of use timber stable block and there is agarden pond to one and side with access into thepaddock. The front and rear gardens totalapproximately 0.54 Acre

Paddock & WoodlandTotalling 1.14 Acre overall, the paddock is fullyenclosed with post and rail fencing and leads intoan area of woodland privately owned by keepersCottage. There is vehicular access into thepaddock off both Startley Lane and from thedriveway to the paddock

Directional NoteFrom the Bowling Green Island in Lichfield, takethe Western Bypass out of the city towards A51,merging into Stafford Road. Drive for 6 milesalong A51 through Longdon Green and until yousee signs for Upper Longdon. Turn left ontoBreretonhill Lane and continue through thevillage along Upper Way, merging into StartleyLane. As you leave the village the property willbe set back from the lane on your right hand side

Kitchen DiningRoom

Lounge

Conservatory

Porch

SittingRoom

GardenRoom

WCStore

MasterBedroomBedroom

Two

BedroomThree

Bathroom

WCAC

EnSuite

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Startley Lane

Lichfield= 6 miles

Rugeley= 3 miles

Keepers Cottage

Formal Gardens= 0.54 Acre

Paddock & Woodland= 1.14 Acre

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