4 bedroom detached house

This is simply the most charming "chocolate box" cottage we have seen for some time, deceptively spacious accommodation, combining beautiful original features with elegant and sympathetic extension, which has created a perfect blend for modern day living. Sat privately behind a sliding gate you enter on to a lovely block paved driveway with parking for at least three cars. In through the porch which is a perfect place to remove those muddy shoes and coats, another door then leads in to the incredibly spacious hallway, so much so, it would make an ideal dining space as the kitchen and all other downstairs rooms filtrate effortlessly from here, instantly greeted with a beautiful Travertine tiled floor and the character and charm of the exposed beams and sandstone walls. To the left you have a lovely original door leading to the snug which is thought to date back to the 1700's, with an exposed sandstone wall, beams to the ceiling, two pretty windows to the front and rear aspect and a chimney breast, recently fitted with a Baby Gabriel log burning stove. Back through the dining hallway you head to the living room which is open plan making for a perfect entertaining space. The lounge is a more modern addition but still feeling cosy with a Clear View multi fuel burner, beams to the ceiling then a set of French doors lead out to the bright conservatory offering a lovely view of the west facing garden, perfect for evenings of sun set watching. An opening from the conservatory leads you in to the kitchen which is fitted with shaker style units and finished with a lovely walnut worktop. With a Belfast sink inset, the boiler conveniently hidden within a cupboard, then integrated appliances which include, freestanding Rangemaster double oven, dishwasher fridge and freezer, then to finish off in a truly country cottage style, there is a pantry to the end. The door from here then leads back in to the dining hallway showing how beautifully this cottage really does flow. We'll now head up the quirky, original little staircase to the first floor landing and immediately ahead is the family bathroom, a spacious room with dual aspect windows, a bath with mains fed shower over, W.C and freestanding characterful sink unit. Across the landing and up some steps you have a beautiful second bedroom, into the eaves with original beams above but still with high ceilings, a good sized double room with a window to the front aspect. Head along the corridor and you have bedrooms three and four on the left then opposite there is a glass door that leads you to lovely little surprise that is a balcony offering wonderful elevated views across the rear gardens, the most perfect space for summer evening sunsets as this faces west. The master bedroom is to the end of the corridor, a beautiful and generous sized room with an en-suite to the right comprising W.C, sink and shower enclosure with electric shower over. This completes this sensational cottage so we'll head outside to the delights of the gardens. With a good sized access path to the left of the cottage, you then head up some steps to first level of garden, stocked well with mature trees and shrubs providing excellent privacy and creating the perfect space to relax with several seating areas to enjoy the different parts of the garden. Continue up and you are greeted with a sandstone retaining wall at the top garden with a shed cleverly hidden away behind some trees, which completes this lovely, expansive cottage garden. You simple have to view this cottage to appreciate it's glorious offering.[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions
From Eccleshall head South on Small Lane towards Gaol Butts. Turn left onto Gaol butts and then turn left onto Horse Fair / A519. At the roundabout take the first exit onto High Street / B5026. Continue to follow the B5026 to Loggerheads. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Newcastle Road / A53 and at the next roundabout take the second exit and remain on the A53. Turn right onto Church Road to where you will find the property on the left-hand side as indicated by our for sale board.

Location
Ashley is a pretty village located between Loggerheads and Baldwins Gate near to the bustling market town of Market Drayton. There is a community centre along with a beautiful church & several restaurants close by with more amenities in neighbouring Loggerheads such as small supermarket, a butchers, post office & doctors surgery. The schooling in the area is also something to be proud of with St Marys School in Mucklestone and Hugo Meynell in Loggerheads, both of which achieved an Ofsted rating of GOOD in the most recent report in late 2019! Set between Market Drayton & Newcastle Under Lyme the location is excellent for people seeking a semi rural lifestyle yet remain near to commuter links to gain good access to the rest of the country through motorways and train links.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold