4 bedroom detached house

This charming and characterful Grade II listed residence has a wealth of exposed timbers throughout and is so tasteful and stylishly presented. A unique opportunity to acquire such a prominent house, not only in the village but also in the whole area. The village of Stowe by Chartley has a church, local bistro and welcoming pub. Whilst the location is idyllic, it is also convenient for modern day life and commuting as the nearby A518 gives access to the market town of Uttoxeter, the A50 and M1 to the east plus the county town of Stafford to the west. Stafford has an intercity railway station having regular services to London Euston, some of which take only approximately one hour and twenty minutes. Junctions 13 and 14 of the M6 provide direct access into the national motorway network and M6 Toll.

The accommodation comprises a reception dining hall that provides a wonderful and stunning introduction to this outstanding property. Steps lead down to an impressive dining hall that has a full height vaulted ceiling with a range of stunning beams and steps up to a gallery mezzanine above.

A sitting room has an inglenook gas coal effect fire, dual aspect windows and a flight of stairs leading to one of the first floor landing areas.

A double bedroom has the benefit of its own suite comprising bath with traditional mixer tap and shower, pedestal wash basin, WC, bidet, separate shower and half height tiling.

The lounge is full of charm and character including an exceptionally grand inglenook fireplace with gas cast burner, quarry tiled hearth and interesting built-in cupboards. A flight of stairs rises to the second first floor landing area.

The farmhouse style kitchen is well appointed and has an extensive range of cream coloured units with contrasting work surfaces and a recessed one and a half bowl sink and drainer. There is a gas hob, split level oven and dishwasher. Tiled floor runs underfoot and continues through an opening into the laundry that has space and provision for a washing machine, a range of cupboards and work surfaces, gas boiler and an outer door. A guest's cloakroom has a WC and a wash basin set into a unit with cupboard beneath.

The first floor has split accommodation, the stairs from the lounge to a landing area with an excellent study/home office off and also a galleried mezzanine into the vaulted ceiling above the dining area.

The superb principal bedroom suite is dual aspect and has a luxurious and spacious en suite having superb tiling and comprises a bath, separate shower, pedestal wash basin, bidet and WC. A separate dressing area leads off with a range of hand crafted oak units.

The second first floor area (approached via the stairs from the sitting room) has two double bedrooms and a bathroom that is immaculately presented having a bath, WC, pedestal wash basin and tiling to all wet areas.

Outside - The property occupies a wonderful corner plot with gated entrance opening to a very spacious drive capable of parking numerous vehicles. This extends to a further circular drive with a water feature.

A large detached garage has a store off in addition to a further and equally spacious workshop.

Beautiful lawns enjoy a variety of mature trees and immaculate and abundantly stocked beds. A charming summerhouse has a thatched roof. In addition there is a lychgate well and garden store, all having a similar thatched roof.
Immediately in front of the house is an extensive terrace sitting area again having deep borders and a path leads to the rear of the property where lies a shallow lawned area extending to the hedge adjoining the roadside.

Notes:
The sale is subject to grant of probate.
The Stanley range oven in the kitchen is not in working order.
The cast burner in the dining hall is not connected or in working order.
There are two gas boilers to the property.
The property is Grade II listed. In accordance with regulations, as the property is Listed, an EPC is not required.

To view this stunning and unique home please contact John German Stafford office.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are believed to be connected to the property but purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability.
Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/21092022
Local Authority/Tax Band: Stafford Borough Council / Tax Band G