A handsome Victorian property with beautiful grounds and a substantial range of outbuildings located in the desirable village of Oaken.
Springfield Lodge is a beautiful detached Victorian property with an excellent balance of accommodation over three floors (excluding cellars). The house retains delightful period features, including working fireplaces, tall ceilings and original sash windows. An impressive entrance hall is found to the front of the property, with steps up to the ground floor. The ground floor rooms are orientated around a central hallway which gives access to the dining room, drawing room (and onto the orangery), sitting room and kitchen. The kitchen has a generous amount of fitted units and an AGA range. Beyond this room is a light and airy garden room which connects to the utility room and onto some of the property's extensive outbuildings. The current owners constructed the impressive orangery to the rear of the house, which provides an excellent connection to the beautiful gardens. Two W. C.'s and access to the cellar completes the ground floor.The first floor provides four double bedrooms, most notable being the principal bedroom with its generous en suite bathroom and delightful views over the grounds. Three remaining double bedrooms on this floor serve from the family bathroom. A second staircase rises to a further bedroom and in turn, generous eaves storage.Gardens, Grounds & Outbuildings Springfield Lodge occupies approximately one acre of grounds with delightful, beautifully maintained landscaped gardens laid out in a number of defined areas and levels. To the front of the property is a large driveway which sweeps up to the house and outbuildings. A detached outbuilding to the west of the house totals approximately 240 sq. metres, providing substantial storage and conversion potential, subject to the necessary permissions. This building has its own defined (partly walled) garden to the rear. To the east of the property, and linked to the house on the ground floor, is a further range of outbuildings which includes historic stabling, a storeroom and first floor loft. The boundary to the front of the property is predominantly walled, giving an impressive entrance and providing an excellent amount of privacy.Agents note(s): The property is unregistered at H M Land Registry and will be the subject of a first registration upon sale.The property is within a conservation area.
Springfield Lodge is situated within the picturesque village of Oaken, a short distance from Codsall and nearby Albrighton. Codsall has a comprehensive range of local shopping and leisure facilities, as well as mainline rail services connecting with national rail links. The area is particularly well served by notable primary and secondary schools in both the state and private sectors. There are a number of countryside walks and footpaths in the locality, along with the nearby Wrottesley Golf Club.Communication links are excellent, with the A41 providing access to Wolverhampton, and the nearby M54, linking into to the national motorway network. Directions (Postcode WV8 2BA)From Wolverhampton, head northwest on the A41 towards Albrighton. Shortly after passing the Wrottesley Golf Club entrance (on your left-hand side) take the next right-hand turn onto Shop Lane. Follow this road for approximately 0.5 mile (and around a 90-degree left hand bend) where Springfield Lodge will be found in front of you. The drive entrance is on the left-hand side of the village post-box and telephone box. What3words: ///honest.gosh.fault