A truly exceptional Georgian country residence dating back to 1760, set within approximately 4 acres. The formal gardens with elevated pool terrace and manicured lawns slowly descend to the most tranquil of riverside paddocks. Surrounded by rolling Staffordshire countryside on all sides, yet still only 0.4 miles away from the centre of the picturesque village of Elford. Home to the popular Crown Inn, a primary school and the charming Walled Gardens. This delightful family home offers nearly 4,500 square feet of accommodation arranged over two floors with a faultless blend of modern open plan design, contemporary styling and more traditional reception rooms. Externally the sweeping formal lawns and extensive plot have been lovingly tended by the current owners for many years and the 'in out' driveway has two separate gated entrances also providing access to a rear stable and detached double garage with studio above. The garage has planning permission for conversion in to ancillary guest accommodation. The real treat though must surely be the elevated south west facing terrace with 9.3 metre heated pool surrounded by extensive patio seating and dining areas. Perfectly positioned directly adjacent to the property, ideal for those summer family fun days or the most opulent of settings for evening entertaining.

Downes & Daughters is proud to be associated with the marketing of this thoroughly impressive family home.

A truly exceptional Grade II Listed late 18th century home at the heart of Elford's conservation area in the shadows of St Peter's Church and the historic Walled Garden, the only surviving part of Elford Manor. Having undergone major refurbishment by the current owners to create a simply stunning family home with a magical mix of contemporary open plan entertaining spaces blending perfectly with the more formal reception rooms, resplendently showcasing the inherent historic charm of the building.

The flexible family accommodation extends to over 4,000 sq.ft arranged over three floors in the main house and a detached gym and entertaining space. The ground floor offers two formal reception rooms, a triple aspect music room, cosy snug, two guest cloakrooms, utility and the most spectacular open plan kitchen dining and family room finished to a standard rarely seen outside of London.

The upper floors are equally impressive with six spacious bedrooms, a shower room and luxury family bathroom with Laufen suite.

Externally there is a detached outbuilding boasting an opulent gymnasium with steam room, shower wet room and WC. The addition of a bespoke bar allows the space to be transformed in to the ultimate party room. There are gardens on three sides with shaped lawns, extensive patio seating areas complete with sunken hot tub and garden pod (available by separate negotiation). This attractive package is then completed with extensive gravelled driveway parking suitable for numerous vehicles. All of this offered for sale with no onward chain.

The vision of the vendors of Haycroft, a converted cottage in the shadows of St. Peter's Church in Elford, is utterly astounding. Viewing has never been more important to fully appreciate the exceptional nature of a home. Perfectly combining the inherent historic charm of this delightful dwelling with some extraordinary contemporary twists. The end product is one of the most impressive homes we have marketed in recent years, in one of the most enviable locations. A sprawling ground floor is entered by an open vestibule immediately inviting you in to the most versatile of family living spaces including bespoke kitchen with large island, dining area, family space and a playroom/study, with underfloor heating. All with enticing glimpses of the floating gallery landing above. This wonderfully sociable space is perfectly supported by two further reception rooms providing the necessary flexibility of a house of this size. The ground floor is then completed by a guest cloakroom, utility and boot room. The Hogwarts inspired landing is the central feature of the first floor separating an opulent principal bedroom suite and shower room from three further bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom. The accommodation is further enhanced by a partial garage conversion providing a guest annex with shower room. Externally the property occupies the most secluded of positions at the very end of this private drive at the heart of the village. The gardens boast an extensive block paved driveway, with electric gates, lawned fore garden, detached garage and a beautifully presented rear garden perfectly designed to be equally adept at catering to the needs of three sporty sons and two sociable parents.

The perfect family home in the perfect location.

A unique opportunity to acquire a 'one off' individually designed four bedroom contemporary home, nearing completion in the wonderful village of Longdon. The early listing gives potential purchasers the chance to put their own stamp on this incredible home with a choice of bespoke finishes worthy of the stunning modern design. Light and space were at the forefront of the architect's mind when designing this space, making the interior layout take full advantage of the space surrounding it. The double height, centrally positioned, windows provide the impressive welcome you would expect from a home of this calibre, gazing directly through to the rear garden. The ground floor boasts a wonderfully bright entrance hallway, 'showpiece' kitchen diner and family room with bi-fold access on to the rear garden, two bedrooms (both with en suite shower rooms), a utility and a guest cloakroom. The first floor is equally impressive and we are introduced to a clever design feature of a first floor living room to fully appreciate the surrounding outdoor space. This is then more than supported by an opulent principal bedroom suite with private bathroom and balcony, a further guest bedroom suite also with en suite shower room and a gallery landing with study area. Externally the exceptional gardens have been professionally designed by Christopher Bean with curved retaining stone wall, beautifully designed and stylishly planted borders, shaped lawns and hedge boundaries. Further benefits include a detached triple garage and workshop and extensive private driveway parking.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the exceptional nature and contemporary design of this impressive family home.

A totally unique opportunity to purchase a development plot on this impressive road known locally for the individual nature of the homes showcasing a range of architectural styles and periods. The Woodlands has planning permission to demolish the existing house and approval has been given for the construction of a 7,2,73 sq.ft Superhome with subterranean pool complex. Designed by a renowned local architect to perfectly blend in with its surroundings, The Woodlands offers a level of contemporary design and finish that is rarely seen in this area and this incredible 'concept build' opportunity is a real 'one off'. Arranged over three floors and an open mezzanine the suggested configuration offers a swimming pool with changing rooms on the lower ground floor, a sprawling entertaining space on the first floor taking full advantage of the river views, with vast open plan kitchen dining & living room with balcony, further TV room, playroom, office utility and WC. The ground floor then boasts five bedrooms and three bathrooms with the most opulent of principal bedroom suites with open en suite and dressing room. Further benefits include a detached double garage with gym or studio above, gardens on all sides and private driveway parking.

Please contact us at your earliest convenience so that we can introduce you to the opportunity of a lifetime.

Possibly one of Elford's best kept secrets. At the very heart of the village, Beck Cottage sits behind an ornate set of wrought iron gates and manicured hedging, cleverly hiding over 3,000 square feet of simply stunning family accommodation and the impressive plot on which it sits. Having been lovingly extended and updated by the present owners, Beck Cottage now offers truly impressive and wonderfully flexible family accommodation over just two floors. The sprawling ground floor boasts three large reception rooms all with working fires or log burners, a bright kitchen diner, conservatory and a snug/study in addition to the more functional entrance and rear hallways, utility and downstairs shower room. All beautifully presented with a mix of parquet and oak flooring and some attractive sections of exposed brick. The first floor is equally impressive with an opulent, triple aspect, principal bedroom with lobby entrance, three further bedrooms, guest lavatory and luxury family bathroom. This truly exceptional home is further enhanced by the impressive gardens on all sides of the property offering the perfect blend of neat lawns and hedging, established trees and shrubs and a selection of wonderfully private patio and seating areas. Further benefits include gravel driveway parking for a number of vehicles and a double garage with games room/storage room above.

Viewing really is essential to understand the extent and presentation of the property itself and the delightful plot on which it sits.

A stunning, individually designed, family home occupying a substantial plot in a commanding, elevated position within this prestigious enclave betwixt Lichfield and Tamworth. Benefiting from unrivalled views across surrounding countryside this sumptuously appointed property has been extensively renovated by the current owners and completed to an exacting standard. Extending to over 2,763 sq ft of accommodation. The house itself is arranged over two floors boasting three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor including an opulent principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite. The ground floor is equally impressive with an elegant entrance hallway, formal living room, dining room, sitting room / home office (previously used as a fourth bedroom), cloakroom, utility and a simply stunning kitchen/diner/family room with vaulted ceilings. The real treat though lies externally with the most beautifully manicured fore and rear gardens, professionally landscaped to utilise every inch of the plot. The views over the rolling countryside surround you and there is also the added benefit of a private block paved driveway and detached double garage.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the thoroughly exceptional nature of this delightful home.

A unique opportunity to acquire an individually designed bungalow occupying a secluded, third of an acre, plot within this highly regarded, prestigious enclave of South Lichfield. Beautifully presented in a contemporary style this delightful home has been continuously updated by the current owners and offers spacious and flexible accommodation arranged in an attractive 'split level' manner. A wonderfully bright and welcoming hallway gives 'same level' access to four double bedrooms and two bathrooms and then a stylish, four stair, open tread staircase leads to the opulent receptions rooms and kitchen. The vast living room has open views to the front aspect and two sets of French doors leading to the balcony. A ceramic log living flame fire gives a focal point to the room and beautifully finished double doors fully open in to the dining room which in turn gives access to the impressive conservatory. A recently refitted kitchen offers a sleek and contemporary space to entertain with large central island boasting an induction hob and rising 'downdraft' extractor, Corian worksufaces and a supporting range of integrated appliances. The internal accommodation is then completed by a modern cloakroom and utility. Externally the property sits centrally within the most delightfully presented gardens. Sweeping lawns are interspersed with manicured flower beds and a wide ride of mature trees which give great privacy to the plot. An extensive block paved driveway gives access to a large double garage and workshop with electrically operated door, and the rear garden has a selection of patio seating areas, side storage area and a highly productive vegetable garden.

Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the exceptional and unique nature of this home. King Edward's catchment area and NO CHAIN...

A rare opportunity to purchase a Grade II listed thatched cottage at the heart of this popular Staffordshire village. Having been sympathetically updated to cater for the modern day needs of a growing family this delightful home perfectly blends the inherent historic charm of the building with a few, more contemporary, stylish twists. Occupying a substantial plot on one of Kings Bromley's premier roads and surrounded by stunning gardens this generous home offers family accommodation over two floors. The first floor offers four bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom all connected by the most attractive oak gallery landing and staircase. The ground floor boasts a spacious dining hallway, living room, kitchen diner with Aga, utility and ground floor shower room. All displaying the most wonderful array of ceiling beams, exposed brickwork and floors including flagstone, cobble, quarry tile and solid oak. The real treat lies externally with the most delightfully manicured gardens to the fore, side and rear with further benefits including private driveway parking for a number of cars, detached double garage with office/studio above and the 'all important' John Taylor catchment area.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the exceptional nature of this wonderful home.

An impressive five double bedroom detached family home extending to 2,666 sq.ft of sublimely flexible accommodation in a central position within this popular Staffordshire village. With the rare advantage of extensive off street parking and a large integral garage, this delightful individually designed home has been completely reconfigured to offer extensive and flexible accommodation catering to the modern day needs of a growing family. The ground floor has been designed with entertaining in mind, with a sprawling kitchen / diner/ family room providing the 'social hub' of the home which is more than supported by a formal living room, sitting room/gaming room and a home office/playroom. The inclusion of a ground floor shower room also provides scope for a downstairs bedroom if needed. The first floor is equally impressive with an opulent principal bedroom suite with 'walk in' wardrobe and luxury shower room and four further double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Externally the property's impressive frontage provides parking for many vehicles and there is a beautifully presented lawned rear garden and an integral garage.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the sheer size and flexible nature of this home and its convenient location.
John Taylor catchment.