Oakwood Lane, Acton

Property description

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an individual executive 1970s residence with adjoining grounds and paddocks extending to approximately
7 acres (2.8 hectares). Beautifully set in a picturesque and secluded rural position on the outskirts of a most desirable hamlet location. The property is predominantly single storey with partial split level design and currently provides substantial proportioned and well planned accommodation. All principal rooms command fine views over the surrounding grounds to the property and forestry commission woodlands beyond.

The property is ideally suited for a purchaser looking for an executive project to refurbish or potentially seeking a larger development opportunity with current approved planning consent to create an even more substantial bespoke dwelling. Details of the existing planning approval can be acquired from the Stafford Borough Council planning portal. (REF 20/32071/LDC approves work commencement of original planning application 17/26099/HOU).

The existing accommodation provides reception hallway with glazed entrance, original terrazzo tiled floor and exposed brick wall. There is a two piece cloakroom off and from the hallway there is an impressive dining hall with wood flooring and folding division to create a separate dining area. There is a large feature picture window overlooking the grounds and tennis court. Double doors open to a spacious principal living room, this has a feature exposed brick fireplace with a log burner and air conditioning unit, large feature picture window and corner patio window with double sliding doors overlook and give access to the rear garden and command fine far reaching views over to the woodlands beyond. A study is fitted with a range of cupboards and shelving and window outlook over the driveway. The breakfast kitchen has a large walk in pantry and is fitted with an extensive range of units and integrated conventional and microwave oven, ceramic hob and extractor. There is a window overlooking the grounds and tennis court. The kitchen area is open plan to an additional family area with fitted shelving and window seat and a further picture window outlook. Also accessed from the kitchen is a separate utility and open porch area having secondary external entrance door and cupboard.

The bedroom accommodation comprises of two large double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and having attractive window outlook over the rear garden and woodlands. There is a family bathroom with three piece suite and at the end of the hallway there is a wide split staircase leading to a further double bedroom again having attractive window outlook over the grounds. The master bedroom suite has a feature corner patio window with a triple sliding patio door opening onto a large corner balcony area commanding fine views over the adjoining paddocks and woodlands beyond. It has a triple set of fitted double wardrobes and separate his and her en suite facilities comprising of three piece en suite bathroom and a separate dressing room leading to a further shower room. The lower floor level from the split staircase leads to a boiler room with recent replacement boiler. There is a separate store room and internal access to a large integral double garage with remote up and over door, additional integral workshop and separate garden store/potting area with gardener's W.C.

The property holds a stunning plot position with gardens and grounds which include adjoining paddocks and a separate woodland enclosed paddock extending in total to approximately 7 acres (2.8 hectares) or thereabouts.

Access to the property is approached with post and rail fencing and part beech hedge screening to the front boundary with an entrance gate leading to a sweeping driveway with coach lamp illuminated approach and providing substantial parking for numerous vehicles. Attractive gardens surround the property with well stocked beds and extensive shaped lawns. There is a large paved patio area with wide access around the property and floodlighting to the rear.
In addition to the main integral garage there is a separate cedar wood garage providing ideal storage for a ride on mower etc, with a further large timber storage shed behind. Vehicular access from the driveway is also given to one of the adjoining paddocks.

The paddocks have access from Oakwood Lane and have stock fencing to boundaries. They comprise of a narrow strip paddock on prior approach to the property which adjoins a second larger paddock adjacent to the property and has direct vehicular access from the driveway. This paddock has a kitchen garden and full size extended length tennis court (in need of refurbishment and currently being used as a football pitch). Another large paddock is situated to the opposite side of the property and houses a timber framed animal shelter and a brick outbuilding housing a diesel generator for back up power. A fourth parcel of land (with restricted vehicle access) is situated separately within the surrounding woodlands further on from the property. Agents note: Please be aware that the Rightmove pin drop does not take you to the property. Please use what three words: rigid.chefs.kind. Welldale is located at the end of Oakwood Lane on the right hand side.