A truly outstanding and historic family home extending to over 8,150 square feet and sitting within formal gardens of approximately 0.8 of an acre at the heart of this popular Staffordshire village. One of only a handful of homes within Whittington to offer such vast and sumptuous family accommodation perfectly blending practical family living space with the opulent twists of grandeur that a house of this importance should possess. Believed to have been built for a member of the Dyott family in the mid 19th Century, substantially extended and reconfigured in 1891 and then fully renovated by the current owners in recent years, the central location in the shadows of St Giles Church, within Whittington's highly coveted conservation area, could not be more appealing. The classic architectural styles of the period are beautifully showcased and recent additions provide some contemporary twists against the inherent charm and character of the property.

The upper floors offer seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, sauna room and enormous loft storage with a thoroughly impressive landing boasting a stunning stone mullion stained glass window flooding the grandest of central staircases with natural light.

The ground floor echoes the grandeur of the upper floors with an impressive reception hall, formal dining room, drawing room, sitting room/study. The large kitchen, utility and annex add a wonderful contemporary twist catering to the needs of a modern family. There is also a large cellar, utility and boot room.

Externally the property occupies a plot of some 0.8 of an acre with manicured lawned gardens at the heart of the village and a gravel driveway offering parking for many vehicles. A garage block and coach house extends to over 1,300 sq.ft formerly with planning permission to be converted in to ancillary accommodation.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the abundant charm and flexibility of this home, the delightful rural views and its further potential.

Downes & Daughters is delighted to offer for sale the imposing Georgian centrepiece of Whittington's coveted conservation area. Possibly one of the area's most iconic properties. Dating back to the mid 18th Century and believed to have originally been built as the Dower House to Whittington's Old Hall, this Grade II Listed building has been a happy family home for over 35 years. It is now time for a 'new chapter' and the current owners are looking for a new family to make memories of their own in this wonderful property. They have tastefully preserved many of the original features and have blended the inherent charm of the building with some more contemporary twists, with the overall accommodation now extending to over 5,670 square feet. Comprising a three storey main house, two storey coach house, garaging & workshop block, stables, outdoor heated swimming pool, walled formal gardens, vegetable garden with green-housing and extensive gated private driveway parking.


The ground floor of the main house offers three reception rooms, a family dining kitchen with Aga, conservatory, three hallways, guest cloakroom, boot room with pantry and an easily accessed usable cellar whilst the upper floors boast six bedrooms, a dressing room and two bathrooms. The Coach House has a two floor open layout offering wonderfully flexible further accommodation. We are sure some potential purchasers will consider how this space could be incorporated in to the main house. The garaging, stores and workshops extend to nearly 1,000 square feet and the 'ultimate package' is completed by the walled formal gardens, stables, vegetable garden and, of course, the heated outdoor swimming pool. Viewing is essential to appreciate the unique and exceptional nature of this impressive family home, its enviable central village location and the overwhelmingly attractive sum of all its parts. A true 'one off'.

Downes & Daughters is delighted to announce the listing of one of the most impressive and historically interesting properties we have ever had the pleasure to view. Genuinely one of Lichfield's best kept secrets, occupying a centrally located plot of some 1.8 acres less than a mile away from Lichfield City Centre. Locals who have lived in Lichfield all of their lives would be forgiven for not knowing of its existence. The property, which is Grade II Listed, originally dates from the late c18th, with alterations carried out in the early c19th, giving it's distinctive Georgian Gothic appearance . The current owners have lived in the house for over 30 years, during which time it has been faithfully restored, and extended in an authentic and exemplary style. As agents we truly believe this delightful home, unconverted coach house of over 2,000 sq.ft and 1.8 acres of formal gardens, come together to offer the 'complete package'. The main house extends to 3,647 sq.ft of tastefully presented accommodation with the original ground floor offering three reception rooms, two cellars, kitchen diner and utility. The more recent addition is linked via an attractive gallery room and boasts a, simply stunning, garden room with vaulted ceiling and York stone floor, rear lobby with shower room and a first floor home office and playroom. The first floor is equally impressive with five bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Externally the gardens extend all the way to Falkland Road, with shaped lawns, extensive patio seating areas and a second private access adjacent to the neighbouring property. This attractive package is then completed with the detached Coach House offering unlimited scope for further development (subject to relevant planning consents), extensive parking and drive through garage.

Downes & Daughters is proud to be associated with the marketing of such a truly outstanding family home.

A wonderfully attractive proposition of being able to acquire a stunning, single storey dwelling, extending to 2,740 sq.ft of internal accommodation, on a plot of approximately 0.49 of an acre. Occupying an elevated position on, arguably, one of Lichfield's finest addresses. With views towards the Cathedral and Stowe Pool the unique nature of this property gives buyers a difficult yet pleasant decision. Continue to use the dwelling as the opulent bungalow set in gloriously established and manicured grounds with plentiful parking and garaging... OR... consider what might be possible in this location and seek planning for Lichfield's next 'Super Home'. Either option is equally enticing. The current accommodation is impressive enough with the enormously flexible layout extending to over 2,740 sq.ft arranged over a single floor with the added benefit of a wonderfully opulent principal bedroom suite.

A bright entrance hallway with plentiful storage divides the bungalow with the 'living accommodation' comprising: an impressive living room with log burner, formal dining room, breakfast kitchen, large study/bedroom five, utility and two guest cloakrooms. The bedroom layout is equally impressive with that Principal Bedroom Suite extending to over 26ft in length and benefitting from a large en suite bathroom finished in a contemporary style. A second bedroom suite also offers a modern bathroom and the two further bedrooms share the luxury family bathroom.

Externally the property occupies a plot of some 0.65 of an acre with formal, established gardens on all sides looking down towards Lichfield's vibrant City Centre. The extensive private parking leads to an integral double garage and the attractively shaped lawns are interspersed with a number of stylish seating areas, some maximising the Cathedral Views.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the exceptional nature of this property, its enviable location and possible future potential.

A unique opportunity to acquire an individually designed, five bedroom, detached family home, occupying an enviable position, adjacent to the attractive green, on this highly regarded Whittington estate known locally as 'The Croft'. Extending to an impressive 3,225 sq.ft of sumptuous and flexible accommodation arranged over just two floors. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hallway with oak staircase rising to the first floor, a formal double aspect living room, creatively designed dining kitchen opening seamlessly in to a substantial family and cinema room and a separate snug. These opulent receptions are also supported by a utility room, study and guest cloakroom. The first floor is equally impressive with five bedrooms and three bathrooms spanning off an attractive gallery landing. Including a 'sprawling' principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, second bedroom suite with contemporary shower room and three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. All with more fitted storage than you could ever wish for. Externally the property benefits from ample private driveway parking, with potential for the addition of security gates, a single garage with electric vehicle charging point and a lawned rear garden with established borders and patio and decked seating areas.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the unique opportunity of buying a house of this nature within Whittington and the King Edward's catchment area.

A wonderfully elegant, detached family home, in an elevated position in this highly regarded enclave of South Lichfield, falling within the King Edward's catchment area on the rural fringe of the Cathedral City. An area renowned for individually designed homes benefiting from the most delightful far reaching rural views. Set well back from the road behind an expansive fore garden with extensive private driveway the house itself offers wonderfully bright and well proportioned accommodation over just two floors. Extending to over 2,000 sq.ft the flexible layout has a ground floor providing, porch entrance, reception hall, guest cloakroom, 33ft double aspect living and dining room, separate sitting room, high quality kitchen diner and utility room. The first floor is equally impressive with many rooms benefiting from the stunning views. The principal bedroom has a lobby style entrance and en suite shower room and the further three double bedrooms and family bathroom all span from an elegant central landing. External benefits include the aforementioned fore garden and parking, a single garage and the most beautifully landscaped and lavishly stocked rear garden, which has clearly been meticulously cared for by the present owners for many years.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the exceptional nature of this delightful family home and its unrivalled position on one of Lichfield's most desirable addresses.

An imposing four bedroom detached family home on this select gated development, in a secluded and highly coveted corner of Darwin Park. Immaculately presented throughout and offering spacious and flexible accommodation, catering for all of today's modern family requirements. Having benefitted from a number of updates by the current owners including recent re-carpeting throughout, the most impressive of which is the creation of a, simply stunning, kitchen diner & family room with striking bi-fold access to the rear garden. The 22' living room gives a more formal element to the ground floor and the sitting room creates the flexibility with previous uses including a music room, gaming room and study. The utility and refitted cloakroom provide the more functional roles. The first floor is equally impressive with an opulent gallery landing, flooded with natural light, a principal bedroom suite with fitted storage and an en suite shower room, a guest suite also with wardrobes and an en suite shower room and two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally the property occupies an enviable position towards the end of the cul-de-sac, opposite the lagoons and pathways to the City Centre, Waitrose and Christchurch Primary School. This perfect home also has the rare benefit of extensive private driveway parking, a detached double garage adjacent to the house and a wonderfully private and stylishly landscaped, contemporary, rear garden.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the attractive nature of this property, its contemporary presentation and its secluded position within Darwin Park.

A rare opportunity to acquire a detached family home with two storey converted coach house, sitting on an impressive plot, in the desirable old village of Fradley. The spacious property sits centrally within manicured gardens, boasts extensive parking, a detached double garage and a coach house which was converted ? years ago to accommodate a successful business. Having been a happy family home for many years, it is time for a 'new chapter' and the current owners are looking for a new family to make memories of their own in this wonderful property. The house itself offers flexible accommodation over two floors with the ground floor comprising an entrance hallway, guest cloakroom, living room opening in to a dining room, second sitting room / snug, breakfast kitchen and utility. The first floor is equally impressive boasting a landing, principal bedroom with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The real treat lies outside with 'that' coach house lending itself to all manner of uses including play rooms, office space, treatment rooms or gym. The gravel driveway leads to a detached double garage with two electric roller doors and there are expansive shaped lawn gardens to the fore and rear which have been meticulously cared for by the current owner for many years.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the charming nature of this family home and the unique package it offers.

A unique opportunity to purchase a 'retro' delight occupying an enviable plot on one of Lichfield's highly regarded addresses. Built in 1950s but beautifully showcasing building styles from the earlier Art Deco period, this delightful family home has been lovingly restored and extended, preserving many of the original features and blending them with some more contemporary twists. The impressive three storey dwelling redefines the accommodation previously expected from a property of this nature, with the rare benefit of a sprawling open plan living space a single garage and off street parking. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the true extent of the 2,011 square feet of accommodation. The extensive and flexible layout impresses at every turn. The elegant hallway with parquet flooring gives access to the stylish living room before opening in to a most impressive kitchen diner and family room with bi-fold access on to an impressive rear garden. The ground floor is then completed by the more functional utility and cloakroom and a home office adds flexibility. The upper floors are equally impressive with elegant landings, two bedrooms and a contemporary shower room. on the first floor and two further bedrooms, a walk in wardrobe and a luxury bathroom on the second floor. Externally there is the rare benefit of an integral garage, private driveway parking and an extensive landscaped garden with patio seating areas, neat lawns and children's play area.

Viewing really is essential to fully appreciate the thoroughly impressive nature and stylish charm of this delightful family home which has been finished to an exacting standard by the current owners.

A rare opportunity to purchase an exceptional, split level family home which has been sensibly extended to take full advantage of the elevated views. Beautifully presented throughout and offering a wonderfully attractive 'retro' layout in an enviable position within this highly regarded, prestigious enclave of South Lichfield. The property has been continuously updated by the current owners and offers flexible family accommodation over two floors and purchasers shouldn't be fooled by the 'bungalow appearance' the front elevation portrays. The ground floor offers an entrance porch, hallway, funky open plan living / dining room with far reaching views and access to an elevated sun terrace, breakfast kitchen, two bedrooms, a study and a modern shower room. The lower ground floor is equally impressive with a larger inner hallway, sun room, principal bedroom with extensive storage and an opulent family bathroom. Externally the property benefits from the most delightfully landscaped gardens to the fore and the rear with the rear garden providing great views of Lichfield and beyond. Further benefits include off street parking, garage & workshop, gas central heating and part upvc double glazing.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the attractive nature and charm of this property that lies within the King Edward's catchment area.