Lodge your interest in this stunning £1m family home
A VICTORIAN lodge set in rural countryside is up for sale in an East Staffordshire village for £1 million.
East Lodge, in Byrkley Drive, Rangemore, is set in a secluded 0.65-acre plot and comes with four double bedrooms and idyllic rural views.
It has gated access and the fourth bedroom is in a detached guest lodge house.
The property is being sold by Parker Hall and it shares the lane with Byrkley Garden Centre.
The estate agent said: “Set within a secluded two thirds of an acre plot is East Lodge, an elegant detached Victorian residence benefitting from deceptively spacious interiors, four double bedrooms and stunning rural views.
“Having been substantially remodelled and refurbished throughout to include a new roof, refitted bespoke windows and new floors, East Lodge showcases a wealth of beautifully preserved character throughout alongside contemporary fittings and a superb specification of finish.”
The property comes with an entrance hall, three versatile reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, laundry and cloakroom to the ground floor, with three double bedrooms and a dressing room/single bedroom on the first floor.
It also has a master balcony, en suite bathroom and family bathroom. The guest lodge is in the garden and has a double bedroom and en-suite bathroom. The estate agent said it is ideal for use as a home office, guest suite or annexe.
The electric gated access to the home leads into the driveway where there is parking for a number of vehicles and access into the double garage, and the mature gardens extend to all sides of the property and feature woodland, landscaped terraces and an ornamental pond, all overlooking stunning countryside views.
The estate agent added: “East Lodge lies just minutes’ walk from the centre of the rural village of
Rangemore, an idyllic community home to a social club and the Rangemore C of E primary School which feeds into John Taylor High School.
“The property shares Byrkley Lane with the renowned Byrkley Garden Centre, an established business boasting an excellent reputation and offering an on-site restaurant and convenience store. Facilities including a post office, Co-op and general store are available within Barton under Needwood and the property is well placed for access to commuter routes such as A38, A50 and M6.”
East Lodge was once part of the estate of the historic Byrkley Lodge, which was owned by the Bass family and was demolished after it was sold in 1952.
The nearby Byrkley Park Garden Centre was build in the Victorian kitchen garden of the hall.
The former Byrkley Lodge estate was acquired by the Football Association in 2001 and St George’s Park National Football Centre was built there, opening in 2012.