Portway House & Annexe, Portway Lane, Harlaston, B79

Residing within manicured 5.3 acre grounds overlooking panoramic rural views is Portway House, an exceptional timber framed countryside residence offering generously proportioned interiors, four double bedrooms and a detached two bedroom annexe. Offering excellent equestrian, business and multi-generational living potential, Portway House combines the ideals of peaceful rural living within an established and private plot with the convenience of access to nearby village amenities and commuter routes.

Completed around 12 years ago, this handsome, traditionally styled property is finished to an exceptional standard having under floor heating to the entire ground floor, hardwood double glazed windows and doors, timber framing throughout and a high-grade insulated construction adding to the energy efficiency of this outstanding home. Attention to detail has been paid throughout to include solid oak joinery, modern bathroom suites and an oak and glazed staircase, and all windows overlook pleasant views over both the immaculately tended gardens and open countryside beyond.

Within the 1.3 acre electric gated gardens are a double garage, ample parking and a self contained annexe, with plenty of potential to extend the annexe into existing unconverted accommodation already in place. In addition, there is a large Barn presenting a superb entertaining space, or the option to convert (in full or in part) into stabling which, combined with the 4 acre adjacent paddock, would provide on-site equestrian facilities.

The property lies on the picturesque rural outskirts of Harlaston, combining the ideals of a tranquil setting and far-reaching views with the convenience of easy access to local commuter routes and amenities. Many countryside public footpaths and bridleways can also be enjoyed directly from the doorstep, allowing you to appreciate the abundance of local wildlife and idyllic Staffordshire setting.

This peaceful and desirable village is set in the attractive Mease Valley, being home to an active community and an attractive main street lined with historic homes. Within thew village are a Church, a children’s playground and the White Lion pub and restaurant, with further amenities available in the nearby market town of Tamworth and Cathedral City of Lichfield.

Tamworth can be reached in a short 10 minutes’ drive, offering a shopping centre, a cinema, restaurants and the renowned Tam-worth Castle, with Lichfield offering a vibrant yet traditional city home to luxurious health and leisure facilities, the idyllic Beacon Park and variety of high end restaurants, bars and shops.

The location allows for good access to both the A38 and M42 giving swift onward travel to the commercial centres of Birming-ham, Solihull, Coventry, Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, and the International Airports of Birmingham and East Midlands are both within a comfortable commute. Regional and national rail travel is available from both Tamworth and Lichfield where swift links to Birmingham and London (in 80 mins) can be found.

The property lies within catchment for the Howard Primary school in Elford, and there are an assortment of prestigious range of independent schools in the area including Twycross House, Lichfield Cathedral, Repton and Abbotsholme.