Map2 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Beautifully Renovated Period Property
- A Wealth of Architectural Features
- Gorgeous, Semi Rual Location
- Set in a Quarter Acre of Cottage Gardens
This charming Grade II Listed lodge is a home with a history. Designed and built circa 1850 by landscape artist Edward Cooke for James Bateman, celebrated horticulturalist of Knypersley Hall and Biddulph Grange, the lodge originally served the carriage drive between Biddulph Grange and Greenway Bank Deer Park.
Lovingly restored by the current owner, the interior has been beautifully designed in a pared-back colour scheme enhanced by exposed stone work, oak ledge and brace doors with beeswaxed Suffolk latches, and glass details that give this heritage home a contemporary aesthetic. The façade has a wealth of architectural features to admire, including Victorian chimneys and pinnacles, and an exquisitely hand-crafted oak front door. There is also a large stone outbuilding, which accommodates a spacious studio and garage.
The thoughtful interiors are complemented by a cottage garden extending to quarter of an acre. This magical space includes well-established borders, damson, apple and fig trees, a large ‘no dig’ allotment, a wildlife pond, and fairy rings. All tucked away behind a substantial, gated stone wall that affords maximum privacy. To the south, the lodge enjoys uninterrupted views across open countryside to the hills beyond Knypersley Reservoir.
This is truly a wonderful home that received consent for comprehensive renovation works in 2016. The result is a listed building that complies with today’s modern standards, while preserving all the architectural details that tell the story of its unique history.
Rooms
Entrance Porch
A grand, oak, bespoke door, gorgeous, arched, windows - a perfect welcome to the perfect home!
Hallway
Located at the very heart of the house, the hallway grants access to most rooms within the property and the first floor bedrooms. The ceiling is high, giving the property a feeling of grandeur, which is further reinforced by the inclusion of oak doors with Suffolk beeswax latches, and an impressive glass staircase.
Sitting Room 3.85m x 3.56m (12' 8" x 11' 8")
Super inviting, and very cosy, this snug corner of the house benefits from a soul-warming wood burning stove. Dual aspect windows keep the room light and bright.
Dining Room 4.17m x 3.56m (13' 8" x 11' 8")
Dual aspect windows allow plenty of light to flood the room. There is ample space for a large dining table to entertain your extended family. The log storage within the chimney breast is a lovely touch too.
Kitchen 3.46m x 2.21m (11' 4" x 7' 3")
A pleasing combination of old and the new. The exposed stone wall is a fabulous backdrop to the contemporary fitted kitchen, which includes the following integrated appliances: dishwasher, Bosch washer/dryer, and fridge/freezer. Additionally, there is a halogen hob, steam oven, glass splash back and window sill, and fabulous views over the rear garden.
Sun Room 2.92m x 2.36m (9' 7" x 7' 9")
A lovely space with triple aspect windows affording pleasing views over the gardens. Includes a concealed cupboard that houses the boiler.
Bathroom 2.3m x 2.01m (7' 7" x 6' 7")
Situated on the ground-floor, this impressive bathroom features a bath with Grohe comib-fed shower, a stylish wash basin and toilet set into a dark grey vanity unit, a towel radiator and an airing cupboard.
Bedroom 1 3.92m x 3.75m (12' 10" x 12' 4")
A huge double bedroom that boasts its own ensuite, and fabulous views across open countryside and the historic carriage drive. Original ledge door with penny latch, and loft hatch.
Ensuite 2.63m x 1.77m (8' 8" x 5' 10")
Off the master bedroom, this ensuite includes a Grohe shower with mixer, wash basin, towel radiator, mirrored bathroom cabinet with LED light and anti-mist technology. All illuminated with LED spots and accessed by an oak door.
Bedroom 2 3.9m x 3.88m (12' 10" x 12' 9")
A considerable double bedroom with far-reaching views to Rock End, an original door with penny latch, and loft hatch.
Outbuilding 11.05m x 2.97m (36' 3" x 9' 9")
This former agricultural building has been tastefully converted to accommodate a variety of uses, from an office space or personal gym to a separate living annex and much, much more. Fully wired with mains electric and LED spotlights, this light and spacious room has far-reaching view across open countryside. It features engineered oak floorboards, fully-insulated 18-inch thick stone walls, heat reflective double glazing and anti-glare / privacy film. Two-thirds of the building are currently retained as a large garage and storage space with dual aspect windows, lighting and electricity points. However, this could easily be converted for other uses, subject to listed building consent. How would you use this incredible space?
Driveway
The gated driveway can accommodate up to five vehicles.
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