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"Standing within established and secluded wrap around gardens with an additional paddock is Bank Cottage, a detached five bedroom countryside home enjoying a tranquil setting in the premier hamlet of Woodhouses. Having been extended and upgraded over time and offering further potential to create an annexe home office suite, this individual countryside home is approached via a lengthy sweeping driveway, sitting at an elevated position overlooking surrounding countryside views. Bank Cottage combines the ideals of tranquil rural living in a characterful yet modernised home, with the convenience of easy access to nearby amenities, excellent commuter routes and an Outstanding school catchment area.

Three well proportioned reception rooms offer plenty of characterful living space, with a modern dining kitchen, utility and cloakroom also set to the ground floor. To the first floor, well proportioned accommodation includes five good sized bedrooms, two with en suite, and a family bathroom, with the fifth bedroom having a second staircase offering ideal potential for conversion into a home office, an annexe for a dependent relative or a self contained Air BnB style apartment. Outside, the total plot extends to a generous 1.45 acre, having ample park ing to the rear of the property as well as access into a large double garage. Wrap around formal gardens enjoy an excellent degree of privacy to all sides, and accessed from the driveway is an adjacent paddock and stable block being ideal for a pony or smaller livestock.

Bank Cottage resides on the rural borders of Yoxall, in the premier hamlet of Woodhouses. popular village of Yox all, offering an excellent range of amenities including a health centre, shops, Post Office general store, St Peter s church and two pubs, all within walking distance from the property.

The property lies in a highly regarded catchment area for both state and independent schools. Repton School, Denstone College and Lichfield Cathedral are all within a short drive, with a local bus service to Denstone College also. St Peters Primary School is situated within the village which feeds into the highly regarded John Taylor Secondary in Barton under Needwood, both of which maintain an Ofsted Outstanding rating, and the John Taylor Free School also lies within a short drive.

With rolling Staffordshire countryside on the property s doorstep, there are many rural walks accessible from the property, with leisure facilities including Hoar Cross Hall, The Deer Park Farm Shop and the FA s St George s Park all being within a few minute s drive. Barton Marina is also within a short drive, with its boutique cinema and luxurious range of eateries and shops bordering pretty lakeside walks. Local gym, golf and country clubs can also be found in Wychnor, Lichfield and Branston.

Yoxall is well placed for access to nearby towns and cities via the A38, A515 and A50, rail services from Lichfield pro vide regular and direct links to Birmingham and London and the International airports of Birmingham, East Midlands and Manchester are all within an easy drive.

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