Listed for £1,700,000
April 25, 2024
A splendid enclosed porch with tiled floor opens to a charming and spacious reception hall having stairs rise to the first floor landing with a vaulted ceiling above, oak flooring and understairs storage cupboard. From here, a door leads to a delightful drawing room which is light and airy courtesy of three windows and double French style doors opening to the terrace. There is a stone fire surround with recessed fireplace housing a log burner. The separate sitting room has an extensive range of book shelving extending to the full width of one wall.
The character dining room features an inglenook fire surround, exposed timbers, large Velux roof light and provides access to the superb dining kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke high and low level units with granite work surfaces, island unit incorporating a contrasting granite breakfast bar and worktop and a conventional oven beneath. There is also a ceramic sink, integrated dishwasher, Smeg gas hob, in addition to an aga. The tiled floor extends into the dining area of the kitchen which also has the benefit of a further range of matching units in a dresser style. A full width opening leads to the garden sitting area which has a lantern roof and a side lobby off which leads to the stunning garden sitting room which has exposed timbers and a vaulted ceiling with roof light, brick inglenook fireplace having a cast log burner and deep windows to the garden.
Also from the kitchen, there is a particularly well appointed utility room with a further range of cupboards and space and provision for an American style fridge freezer. Please note that this is not included in the sale. Off the utility there is a guest cloakroom with WC and wash basin. There is an additional spacious boot room, further side lobby leading to the plant room which houses the machinery for the swimming pool and the inverters for the solar panel. There is also a further entrance and a useful cupboard.
The magnificent indoor swimming pool and games area incorporates a spacious and beautifully maintained swimming pool in addition to a circular spa. French style doors open to the terrace and a splendidly appointed shower room with shower, WC and pedestal wash basin.
The first floor landing has the benefit of attractive wrought iron security gates and adjacent frame, and off which leads four bedrooms. The principal bedroom is exceptionally spacious and has a splendid range of fitted bedroom furniture, and is dual aspect enjoying beautiful far reaching views. It benefits from a superbly appointed en suite with exquisite tiling and having twin wash basins standing on a granite shelf with cupboards beneath, shower with conventional and waterfall heads, WC and circular chrome radiator in addition to a vertical towel radiator.
The luxuriously appointed family bathroom features beautiful tiling, having a freestanding bath with circular shower screen and waterfall head above, pedestal wash basin, bidet, traditional high level WC and towel radiator.
The house stands well back from the road beyond a long tree lined drive which is approached via remote wrought iron gates. The drive gives access to the house, the spacious parking area and to the detached double garage and tractor store. There is extensive parking to the property ideal for storage of motorhome or horseboxes etc. There are some beautiful formal gardens including a delightful sun terrace with a traditional rectangular pool and fountain, and steps down to a splendid wall garden, both of which have established beds and borders. There is a further sun terrace from the house and also from the swimming pool complex, beyond which lies an extensive lawn and some lovely manicured hedges. In addition, there is a wrought iron balustrade and terrace overlooking the wildlife pool, large greenhouse and store. The extensive fields would be ideal for clients with equestrian interest, alongside a particularly large agricultural building ideal for storage of tractors and machinery.
The property whilst enjoying this idyllic location is also exceptionally convenient for modern day life with easy access to the country town of Stafford which has an intercity railway station with regular services operating to London Euston, some of which take only approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. There is a further railway station at Rugeley Trent Valley and to the east lies the town of Uttoxeter and A50 giving access to the A38, M1 and East Midlands airport. To the north lies Stoke on Trent and the potteries, and to the south, the cathedral city of Lichfield.
The house has the benefit of oil fired central heating in addition to solar panels with inverters.
Agents notes:
There is no mains gas or drainage.
The solar panels are fitted.
The American style fridge freezer is not included in the sale of the property.
The property is registered on two separate Titles and the register refers to certain charges and a copy of both are available upon request.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Property construction: Brick
Parking: Extensive drive, garage, store
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: Oil
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: BT Fibre - See Ofcom link for speed:
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: Stafford Borough Council / Tax Band D
Useful Websites:
Cannock Chase | Cannock Chase District Council (cannockchasedc.gov.uk)
Our Ref: JGA/22042024
The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
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