4 bed detached house for sale

Chapel Lane, Hanbury, Staffordshire DE13

Open house event | 12th July | Viewings by appointment only

Beech Croft is a beautifully restored country home set within approximately 0.65 acres of established gardens. The home offers a wealth of accommodation that has been recently modernised to an immaculate standard by the current owners. It offers panoramic rural views, charming period features, and easy access to major commuter routes—a truly idyllic countryside retreat.

Accommodation Summary

Ground Floor

Beech Croft was originally built in 1902 and has undergone significant extension and refurbishment over the years. The property is entered via a charming front door into a spacious hallway featuring beautiful Minton-style tiled flooring. There is a central staircase rising to the first floor, and oak doors lead to all the rooms. The home boasts flexible reception rooms to provide a wonderful mix of living and entertaining space.

The main sitting room is a lovely-sized room with views to the front and bi-fold doors leading out to the side patio. There is air conditioning and a brick feature fireplace with a central log burner.

The modern breakfast kitchen is a particular highlight. Recently upgraded by the owners, it features an island unit with an inset sink, integrated dishwasher, range cooker, and fridge freezer. Granite worksurfaces and Welsh slate flooring lead into the adjacent utility room. There is ample space for an 8-seater dining table and French doors leading out to a courtyard area. The layout is ideal for family life and entertaining, bathed in sunlight throughout the day.

Off the kitchen, you also have a fabulous snug room, complete with a brick inglenook fireplace, a log burner and some exposed beams that give the nod back to the home's heritage. There is a third reception room, currently being utilised as a fifth bedroom, which could make a great study depending on buyers’ requirements.

To finish the ground floor accommodation is a great utility room with more storage units and a Belfast sink unit and it provides access to a full shower room.

First Floor

The first floor offers four generously sized double bedrooms. The landing area features a large picture window and a large storage cupboard, and oak doors lead to all rooms.

The principal suite has a full range of built-in wardrobes and dressing tables and is again served by air conditioning. There is a modernized ensuite shower room with a walk-in shower, along with a sink unit housed in a vanity unit and WC.

Bedroom 2 is another great room, again served by a contemporary ensuite. All the bedrooms feature exceptional views over the surrounding countryside.

The family bathroom is the final room with again a walk-in shower a freestanding bath and is finished to an impeccable contemporary finish.

Outside

Approached via electric gates, the generous gravelled driveway leads to a detached double garage with a useful outbuilding (previously a workshop). The property is set within approximately 0.65 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, which include an established koi carp pond, a rare 18th-century ornamental water pump, mature lawns, and multiple seating areas. The gardens feature an array of mature trees and, offer extreme privacy and are a great size for family life. The outbuilding offers fantastic potential as a home office, gym, games room or even a bar—ideal for those who love entertaining or working from home. This can be accessed from double doors that lead into the garage or via its own entrance from the Courtyard garden area. This courtyard gets the evening sunshine, again perfect for entertaining and those summer BBQs. The orientation of Beech Croft makes the most of the sunrise, sunset, and peaceful and tranquil surroundings.

Location

Beech Croft lies on the edge of Hanbury, a delightful village with a strong sense of community and access to countryside walks and local events. Nearby Tutbury provides additional amenities, including shops, cafés, and the historic Tutbury Castle. The location also offers excellent commuter links via the A38, A50, and East Midlands Airport. Rail services are available from Burton-on-Trent, and further afield, Lichfield Trent Valley provides direct access to London Euston, making this a convenient base for both local and national travel. The property falls within the catchment for highly regarded schools, including Newborough Primary and John Taylor High School.

Property Information

Utilities – Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Mobile Phone Coverage – 4G and 5G mobile signals are available in the area. We advise checking with your provider.

Broadband Availability – fttc Superfast Broadband Speed is available in the area, with predicted highest available download speed 56Mbps and highest available upload speed 24Mbps.

Construction Type - Standard. Brick and tile.

Local Authority - East Staffordshire

Tenure: Freehold | EPC: D | Tax Band: F

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Lee Armstrong at Fine & Country Derbyshire

Disclaimer

All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.

The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order.

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