Needwood Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 2EN

Set within an established and secluded garden plot is this exquisite early Victorian residence, showcasing characterful a generously proportioned period interiors and three excellent double bedrooms, alongside outstanding potential to extend to the rear and into the expansive loft space. Being exceptionally well positioned for access to nearby amenities, Burton’s market town centre and the local railway station, this elegant semi detached home resides in a delightfully peaceful location close to the nearby town hall, views towards which can be enjoyed from the rear.

This handsome property has been maintained to a superb standard, with wood finish double glazed sash windows, a new boiler, modernised bathrooms and thoughtfully selected furnishings throughout, with period features such as impressive tall ceilings, original doors and woodwork and traditional sash windows adding, to the appeal of this individual character residence. This elegant period home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of impressive calibre in such a well connected location.

This handsome property boasts a rich history and a variety of notable owners, with a former landowner being the 1st Baron of Burton whose sculpture graces the nearby town hall. Interesting previous owners include the Marques of Anglesey and members of the Bass Family. A walled boundary and a cast iron gate opens to the foregardens, where a pathway leads to the garden and to the property’s front door. The magnificent reception hall features tall ceilings and stairs rising to the first floor, with two generously proportioned reception rooms facing the front aspect. Set to the rear is a family living and dining kitchen, being a good sized space with excellent potential to extend without encroaching on the generous garden size, and there are a large pantry and a shower room also to the ground floor. A full height window to the landing enjoys idyllic views over the gardens from a terrace which also serves as a fire escape, and three excellent double bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom. Within the landscaped gardens are pretty ornamental ponds, a covered pergola with lighting and a versatile studio/workshop/home office, with the gardens being bordered by character walls and enjoying privacy to all sides.

The property on a conservationally-protected street lined with similar period residences, enjoying a pleasantly quiet location within convenient reach of nearby amenities, commuter routes and the market town centre.

This thriving town centre is around a 15 minute walk away, being home to shopping centres, an array of pubs, cafes and restaurants, a cinema and numerous health and leisure facilities, include a Bannatyne’s gym and the Branston Golf and Country Club. The property is also within walking distance of the Shobnall sports club and fields where there are a variety of sporting clubs are held throughout the year and peaceful rural walks can be enjoyed.

The property lies within catchment for the local Shobnall Primary School and secondary schools nearby include the ‘Outstanding’ rated John Taylor High in Barton under Needwood, the John Taylor Free School in Tatenhill and Paget High in Branston.

Well located for commuters, a train station which is also reachable within a few minutes walk offers regular intercity links to Derby and Birmingham, the property lies within a convenient distance of the A38, A515 and A50 which in turn connect to the national motorway network beyond, and the International airports of Birmingham, East Midlands and Manchester are all within a convenient drive.

Reception Hall - 5.6 x 1.96m (18'4" x 6'5") -

Sitting Room - 4.9 x 3.82m (16'0" x 12'6") -

Family Room - 4.1 x 4.1m (13'5" x 13'5") -

Open Plan Living & Dining Kitchen - 8.24 x 3.67, 2.2m (27'0" x 12'0", 7'2") -

Shower Room - 2.86 x 2.1m (9'4" x 6'10") -

Pantry - 2.4 x 2.0m (7'10" x 6'6") -

Master Bedroom - 6.6 x 3.68, 2.2m (21'7" x 12'0", 7'2") -

Bedroom Two - 4.1 x 4.1m (13'5" x 13'5") -

Bedroom Three - 4.1 x 3.83m (13'5" x 12'6") -

Family Bathroom - 2.53 x 1.98m (8'3" x 6'5") -

Store/Study - 2.4 x 2.0m (7'10" x 6'6") -