Woodmill House Farm, Woodmill, Yoxall, DE13

Set within an impressive five acre plot including a private fishing lake is Woodmill House Farm, an elegant character residence showcasing generously proportioned interiors, four double bedrooms and a range of outbuildings offering superb scope for ancillary accommodation, a work from home suite or onsite equestrian facilities. Thought to date back to the 17th Century with further additions made in 18th Century, this handsome countryside property has been a much loved family home since the 1960s, having been well maintained throughout with modernisations over time to include the installation of an oil central heating system in 2010, a refitted boiler in 2021 and general rewiring. Woodmill House Farm enjoys a tranquil setting with views over the private fishing lake and to countryside beyond, and this quintessentially English residence offers a rare opportunity to acquire a stunning home in this prestigious location.

The entrance hall opens into two well proportioned sitting rooms, both of which enjoy lake views and open fireplaces. An oak framed Orangery overlooks garden and lake views, and the farmhouse dining kitchen boasts a wealth of character including exposed brickwork, an Aga and the original bread oven. In addition, also set to the ground floor are a utility room with pantry, a useful boot room and a shower room. four double bedrooms are set over the first and second floors being serviced by luxury family bathroom. Outside, two points of gated access from the lane provide parking for a number of vehicles to either a rear courtyard and a formal ‘in and out’ drive to the fore of the property. A range of outbuilding including stables, a large garage, workshop and a home office provide a range of potential uses (subject to planning consent), and the established grounds total 5.1 acres of formal gardens, woodland and a stunning private fishing lake.

Affectionately known as the gateway to Hoar Cross, the rural hamlet of Woodmill is a desirable location enjoying peaceful surroundings and countryside views. The hamlet lies partway between Yoxall and Hoar Cross and is formed by a collection of rural homes and working farms, with amenities easily accessible in nearby towns and villages. Yoxall is around one mile away and is home to a vibrant community centred around the character High Street where pubs, a convenience store, a butchers, Scouts and Guides Groups and a Health Centre can all be found. St Peters Primary School in the village feeds into John Taylor High in Barton under Needwood, both of which maintain an Ofsted Outstanding rating, and Barton under Needwood offers additional local amenities including a Post Office and Co-Op. There are also an excellent range of independent schools in the area including Repton, Abbots Bromley and Denstone. The A38 and A50 are both within easy reach allowing for travel to the commercial centres of Burton on Trent, Lichfield, Birmingham, Uttoxeter and Nottingham, rail travel from Lichfield provides direct links to Birmingham and London, and the International Airports of East Midlands and Birmingham are each with an hour’s drive.