£600,000 /Sale price

Steeped in Georgian heritage and set within the private Lightoaks Estate in Oakamoor, Bolton Lodge is a rare duplex offering a genuine countryside retreat. This Grade II listed home retains original stained glass, period fireplaces and generous ceilings, while thoughtful high specification upgrades make it genuinely easy to live in. A private southwest garden and dedicated cellar add practical convenience and real lock up and leave appeal. Perfect for downsizers, second home buyers and professionals seeking weekend escapes, it sits amid woodland walks and rolling fields in a peaceful village setting, yet remains within sensible reach of Manchester, Birmingham and the wider Midlands.Location:Oakamoor is a small rural village situated in north Staffordshire. Although it is peaceful today, it has an industrial past that drew on the Churnet Valley's natural resources, with iron, copper and lumber once central to the local economy. The village now enjoys a laid-back pace centred on community facilities like the cricket club and local pubs, and walking trails are plentiful, including the Staffordshire Way and marked information trails that explore its industrial heritage. Nature lovers will appreciate Cotton Dell's woodlands, and cyclists can follow a track that runs from Oakamoor to Denstone, complete with tempting tearoom stops along the way.For an outsider unfamiliar with Staffordshire, Oakamoor sits within the picturesque Churnet Valley, a lush landscape sometimes likened to "little Switzerland". The River Churnet runs through the village and provides a tranquil backdrop for picnics and streamside walks. Nearby is the River Churnet Streamside Walk, a 10 kilometre route that starts near Oakamoor and follows the river through woodlands and past landmarks such as the Oakamoor Viaduct, a remnant of the North Staffordshire Railway, and the scenic Dimmingsdale forest. Oakamoor is easily accessible via the A52, A50 and A34, which link to the M1, M6 and M42 motorways, and train stations at Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent or Uttoxeter are around 16 km away with regular bus connections to the village. This combination of rural charm and good transport links makes Bolton Lodge a practical base for commuting to regional centres while offering a genuine escape into countryside life.Tenure: Leasehold Grade II* listed Council Tax Band: F Services, Utilities & Property InformationUtilities: Mains Water, Main Electric, BioMass Heating System, Mains Sewerage.Mobile Phone Coverage: 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area we advise you to check with your provider.Broadband Availability: Superfast Broadband Speed is available in the area, with predicted highest available download speed 30 Mbps and highest available upload speed 6 Mbps. (FTTP)Off Road Parking Spaces: 2 designated parking spaces with 2 visitors shared by the residentsConstruction Type: Standard construction, BrickTenure: Leasehold This property is held on a 999-year lease from 1st January 2017, with approximately 991 years remaining. Ground Rent: Not applicable (no ground rent payable).Service Charge An annual contribution of approximately £3,392 is made by each leaseholder. This goes towards the upkeep of the estate, maintenance of communal areas and buildings, and includes the property's buildings insurance.Management Company The freehold is owned and managed by Lightoaks Management Company Ltd, in which every leaseholder is a shareholder and director. This structure gives residents direct control over how the estate is managed.Biomass Contribution A standing monthly payment of £166 covers each resident's contribution to the renewable biomass heating system. This reflects a collective loan for the biomass installation and ensures a sustainable, shared energy supply for the estate.Directors' Contribution A one off sum of £1,250 is payable on moving in. This goes towards the shared capital of the management company, helping to fund ongoing estate administration.Buildings Insurance This is arranged collectively by the management company and is already included in the annual service charge, so separate building insurance arrangements are not required.Please click on the property video tab for full details of this property, or for more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Chenille Wood.