4 bed detached house for sale

Fradley Junction, Alrewas, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE13

An Historic, individual Grade II listed Period detached country residence in a stunning rural Conservation Area setting.
• Occupying grounds & gardens in the region of 1 acre, bounded by the confluence of the Trent & Mersey Canal with the Coventry Canal at Fradley Junction canal basin.
• Features include potential for extensive vehicular parking & of particular note is the original Canal Toll Booth, which comes with the property, currently used as detached garaging/storage but which offers tremendous conversion opportunities for extra accommodation/ granny bungalow potential or alternatively flexible work from home options. The mature countryside gardens and unique waterside setting, are all approached from canal bridge No 51 over the Trent & Mersey Canal.
• Ideal for the 'get away from it all' rural family life style, or even combining both country house & pursuing a burgeoning cottage business endeavour.
• There is exceptional living space with 3 reception rooms including a Farmhouse style kitchen with Aga cooker, imposing entrance hall and an impressive cellarage beneath the entire living space, again with conversion options for extra accommodation or potential to house that business venture, and which itself opens onto the garden, from a separate access to the main house.
• A first floor gallery landing serves 4 exceptional double bedrooms served by ground & first floor bathrooms.
This stunning detached family residence enjoys a unique Canalside setting & lovely farmland views creating a unique Island Oasis set in mature gardens approaching 1 acre with garaging provided by the former Canal Toll Booth.
Dating back to 1768 and built as the Wharf House, around the time that James Brindley was the master engineer of this colossal waterways masterpiece and being substantially constructed in a beautiful Georgian brick beneath a multi pitch gable roof, in keeping with the Country house style of the day, Junction House offers a wealth of period features, to provide an original interior, ideal for a bespoke renovation project.
The beautiful entrance hall with timber floor and Rectory style staircase provides a welcoming reception with substantial entrance door leading to the main drawing room featuring open fireplace & original windows enjoying garden views on 2 sides, an imposing farmhouse style kitchen having professional Aga cooker providing a very homely focal point. There is a generous yet cozy snug with wood burning stove as well as an office room with ground floor bathroom facilities. The exquisite sub floor cellarage opens onto the rear cottage garden. There is an impressive 1st gallery landing leading to 4 exceptional double bedrooms, 1st floor bathroom, and unlimited potential from the undeveloped attic.
The beautiful grounds include a classic country garden with an original Georgian bridge terrace, ideal for entertaining & enjoying spectacular views.

Fradley Junction is a conservation area within a canal basin setting close to Fradley village surrounded by beautiful South Staffordshire countryside. Fradley is located just off the A38, only 5 miles from the Cathedral City of Lichfield with its excellent cultural, shopping and entertainment facilities. The village has its own village hall and community centre, the picturesque Fradley Junction canal basin and popular Black Swan pub, local shops, gym, the respected St Stephens Primary School, catchment to The Friary Senior School Lichfield and is well placed for the commuter within easy reach of Lichfield Trent Valley Rail Station having direct links to London Euston and Birmingham New St, as well as M6 toll and A38 road links to Birmingham City Centre and surrounding Midlands commercial centres, including Burton on Trent, Derby and Nottingham.<br /><br />