The Old Dairy, Burton Road, Elford, B79

Delightfully positioned amidst the scenic Mease Valley is The Old Dairy, a beautifully finished five bedroom barn conversion residing within established 0.3 acre gardens. With panoramic views appreciated from all sides, this exceptional character home is set at the end of a private drive shared with just two other individual residences, enjoying both privacy and tranquillity throughout. The immaculately presented interiors offer well appointed accommodation, with three reception rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms presenting plenty of living and entertaining space. Manicured wrap around gardens house a fabulous outdoor kitchen and a detached office/garden room, as well as ample parking and a garage. The Old Dairy combines the ideals of an exclusive location with convenient access to both a prestigious local village and excellent commuter links.

Consideration has been given to each finish, layout and design choice, highlighting the feel of an older property with the advantages of a more modern build. The original character of the barn has been retained throughout the property, with the former milking parlour now accommodating two reception rooms and a farmhouse dining kitchen, all of which showcase vaulted ceilings and a wealth of exposed beams. The galleried reception hall offers an impressive welcome into the barn, having flagstone flooring, double height ceilings and a bespoke oak staircase rising to the first floor accommodation, and a stunning lounge with an inglenook fireplace, solid oak flooring and far-reaching rural views. Five double bedrooms extend over two floors, sharing use of two luxurious bathrooms and a first floor dressing room.

Outside, The Old Dairy owns the 0.5 mile drive which approaches Raddle Farm, which now consists of three individual homes. The gated yard houses ample parking as well as a single garage and an outbuilding, with additional private parking to a second in and out driveway. wrap around gardens house a bespoke oak framed outdoor kitchen and a detached office/garden room, both of which feature characterful beams, and the manicured gardens are bordered by outstanding rural views. The Old Dairy is serviced by a private drainage system, oak double glazed windows and an eco-conscious wood pellet central heating system.

Elford - The private driveway bordered by idyllic open views leads into the nearby Elford village, a thriving and desirable local community nestled within rolling Staffordshire countryside known as the Mease Valley. This handsome village is home to amenities including cricket, bowls and football clubs, The Crown public house, a village hall and a highly regarded primary school. Also within the village are the Elford Hall Gardens, a community funded project which includes a sensory garden and mature grounds centred around the two and a half acre walled garden where vegetable plots are maintained by village residents. Elford is positioned beside the River Mease, with rural and riverside walks easily accessible from the property’s doorstep.

Excellent secondary schools can be found nearby, including Lichfield Cathedral and Twycross, with the John Taylor Free School also being within a short drive. The village primary school feeds into Rawlett Secondary in Tamworth.

Elford lies within picturesque Staffordshire countryside mid-way between Tamworth, with its range of shops and amenities such as Venture Retail Park and the Snow Dome Leisure Centre, and the Cathedral City of Lichfield, with its regular public train and bus links to various destinations. Elford is just over 20 miles from Birmingham and its International Airport, and London can be reached from rail stations in Lichfield and Tamworth in around 80 minutes.