4 bed detached house for sale

Pipe Lane, Rugeley WS15

Oakleigh House, Blithbury

Why would someone choose this home?

Oakleigh House has the generous rooms, warm character and beautiful gardens that make a family home feel welcoming from the moment you step inside. Set in the countryside near Blithbury, it offers views across the surrounding fields, plenty of space to enjoy together and a layout that can adapt as family needs change.

The kitchen is a wonderful place to begin. At almost 20 feet across in both directions, it has the proportions for a proper farmhouse table, while the oil Aga gives the room a warmth that you feel as soon as you walk in. Granite worktops, a Belfast sink and an extensive range of cupboards add to its character and practicality. A door opens to the garden, and the separate dining room also has French doors outside.

Across the hallway, the sitting room is spacious yet cosy, with a log burner and a bay window to the front. Ample driveway parking and a garage. From the sitting room, doors open into the elegant garden room. Its roof lantern draws the eye upwards, while windows frame views of the gardens on two sides. French doors open directly onto the terrace, making it a beautiful spot for a long lunch with friends or a quiet moment looking out over the planting. A generous study on the other side of the hall provides a dedicated place to work from home, though it could equally become a playroom or another sitting room.

The layout at the far side of the kitchen offers something particularly useful. A large utility and laundry room has its own outside access and leads towards a family room and ground floor shower room. These rooms work well as part of a busy family home, but could also lend themselves to a more independent space for a teenager or an older relative, subject to any necessary alterations and consents.

Upstairs are four bedrooms. Three are generous doubles, while the fourth is currently used as a dressing room and could also serve as a bedroom or home office. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, countryside views and a spacious en suite with a corner bath and separate double shower. A further shower room serves the remaining bedrooms.

The gardens

The gardens are as appealing as the house itself, with shaped lawns, established borders, mature trees and shrubs. There are ponds to both the front and garden areas, including a waterfall feature, while a recently fitted composite deck offers a place for a table and chairs.

To the front, a block paved driveway provides ample parking and leads to the garage. A small pond with a timber bridge adds a charming first glimpse of the house.

Life near Blithbury

Oakleigh House enjoys a rural Staffordshire setting while keeping the essentials within easy reach. Abbots Bromley and Hill Ridware are nearby, and Rugeley offers Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi supermarkets alongside smaller convenience stores.

Lichfield and Stafford provide a wider choice of shops, restaurants and amenities. For those travelling by train, Rugeley Trent Valley and Lichfield Trent Valley offer services towards London Euston, with connections towards Birmingham also available from Rugeley Trent Valley. The M6 Toll provides access to the wider motorway network.

Ground floor sizes

Kitchen

19'11" × 19'2" (6.1 × 5.8 m)

Lounge

16'0" × 15'1" (4.9 × 4.6 m)

Dining room

14'2" × 10'6" (4.3 × 3.2 m)

Garden room, labelled conservatory on plan

14'5" × 9'7" (4.4 × 2.9 m)

Study

17'0" × 9'2" (5.2 × 2.8 m)

Utility room

16'5" × 11'4" (5.0 × 3.5 m)

Family room

11'0" × 7'11" (3.4 × 2.4 m)

Shower room

6'4" × 5'9" (1.9 × 1.7 m)

Garage

16'8" × 7'9" (5.1 × 2.4 m)

First floor sizes

Principal bedroom

9'6" × 18'10" (2.90 × 5.76 m)

En suite

9'1" × 10'7" (2.79 × 3.25 m)

Bedroom two

14'2" × 12'1" (4.33 × 3.70 m)

Bedroom three

11'0" × 11'11" (3.37 × 3.65 m)

Bedroom four

10'0" × 12'2" (3.07 × 3.71 m)

Shower room

10'0" × 6'1" (3.07 × 1.86 m)

Disclaimer

Important information

These particulars have been prepared with reasonable care and are intended to provide a general description of the property. They do not form part of any offer or contract. Measurements, distances and floor plans are approximate and are provided for guidance only. Unless otherwise stated, services, heating systems and appliances have not been tested by the agent. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included in the sale; inclusions should be confirmed through the conveyancing process.

Some images may have been enhanced using ai to help potential buyers visualise the property beyond the current furnishings. These images are illustrative and may not reflect the property’s current appearance.

Prospective buyers should arrange appropriate inspections, surveys and legal enquiries before committing to purchase. Please contact the agent if you require clarification of any information