Grade II listed Georgian house with rich period features throughout
Over 3,343 sq ft across three floors; six bedrooms, two bathrooms
Large, private manicured gardens with patios, fruit trees and chicken run
Gated gravel driveway; single garage (right-of-way to neighbour to garage)
Listed status will restrict changes and can increase repair costs
Only two bathrooms for six bedrooms — may need added facilities
Cavity walls likely uninsulated; potential energy-efficiency upgrades required
Very slow broadband locally; council tax described as quite expensive
Elswick House is a distinguished Grade II listed Georgian family home set in the heart of Whittington, offering more than 3,300 sq ft of versatile accommodation across three floors. Period features — high ceilings, parquet floors, marble and inglenook fireplaces, stained-glass skylight and decorative plasterwork — remain largely intact, giving the house strong character and presence. The layout delivers six bedrooms, two bathrooms, generous reception rooms and useful attic space ideal for guest suites or home offices.
The property sits on a large, well-tended plot with formal lawns, multiple patios, established borders, fruit trees, vegetable beds and a chicken run. A gated gravel driveway and single garage provide parking; mature planting and partial walls create a highly private garden setting suited to family life and entertaining outdoors. The house’s scale and period detailing will appeal to buyers seeking an elegant, historically rich home in a village location close to Lichfield.
Buyers should note this is a Grade II listed building — any alterations will be regulated and may be costly or constrained. The house has only two bathrooms for six bedrooms, and the current fabric shows legacy construction details (cavity walls assumed without insulation). Broadband speeds are very slow locally, and council tax is described as quite expensive; these are practical considerations for modern family living. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the layout, garden and the property’s conservation-area setting.
This home is best suited to an owner-occupier who values period character and generous outdoor space and who is comfortable with the responsibilities of owning a listed property. There is scope for sensitive updating where permitted, particularly to improve services and add further bathrooms or modern conveniences while preserving the property’s historic fabric.
