5 bedroom detached house for sale
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Thornby Lodge dating back to 1764 sits amidst this once industrial valley turned peaceful RSPB nature reserve with the River Churnet running through
- Open plan kitchen with hand crafted kitchen, three grand reception rooms with open fires, and conservatory
- Five bedrooms, en suite to master and family bathroom with heritage style sanitaryware
- A meandering garden plot of 1.09 acres, with utter seclusion surrounded by mature trees with lovely open views, private parking
- Located in a quiet yet accessible corner of the Staffordshire moorlands, with the Peak District on your doorstep and super commuter links
A picture can tell a million tales. Each stone of Thornby Lodge which dates back to 1764 will weave a tale of a steep once industrial valley turned peaceful RSPB nature reserve with the River Churnet running through. Thornby Lodge stands in an elevated setting within Consall Nature Park, is surrounded with woodland and sits in a meandering garden which extends to 1.09 of an acre, like a series of rooms where in one you can sit and spot both woodland and wetlands birds, identify both by feather and song, in another you can create a magical playground folly for squeals and giggles with moss covered stone crags, a further secluded terrace perfect for sunbathing by day and to festoon with fairy lights, light the firepit and hunker down in the evening. This handsome stone built residence offers abundant accommodation which includes an open plan living kitchen, where the locally crafted timber kitchen units are topped with deep granite worksurfaces, there is both an oil fired Rayburn and conventional cooker and hob as well as integrated dishwasher and fridge, a grand dining room with fabulous open fire for celebrations, a restful living room with stone mullion bay window and log burning stove for cosy evenings, as well as a tranquil reading room and a conservatory to ease you into the day overlooking the secluded terrace, also the essential laundry room and guest cloaks. On the first floor a sumptuous master bedroom with adjoining en suite, along with three further large double rooms and a good size single provide plentiful slumber space and a luxury bathroom with deep cast iron bathtub complete with period bottle taps, heritage style sanitaryware and generous walk in shower. A private driveway leads to a generous parking area. To appreciate the soothing balm that Thornby Lodge will bring to todays busy lives you must call us for a chat and arrange for us to share this delight with you.[use Contact Agent Button].
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EPC Rating: E
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Location
Approached along an unadopted quiet lane which has no through route, Thornby Lodge stands elevated amidst RSPB Consall Woods, in a steep sided valley with the River Churnet running through. The property enjoys a rural yet accessible setting, with only a 30 minute drive to M6 or M1 and similar distance to Stoke mainline train station.
The local area is renowned with walkers, nature lovers, bird watchers, steam rail enthusiasts and is set on the edge of the Peak District with it’s stunning countryside and is noted for great beaty and offering some of Englands finest walking, cycling and climbing. Within pleasant strolling distance you have both a traditional pub and an award winning hotel bar and restaurant at The Tawny.
The close by market towns of Leek and Uttoxeter offer excellent amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, bars and restaurants, with a number of well regarded state and independent schools.
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