9 bedroom detached house for sale

Approached via a sweeping secluded access from the Longton Road, Trentham Ley is an enchanting Arts and Crafts house constructed in 1910 by the Duke of Sutherland to provide a base for his newly appointed Archdeacon. Trentham Ley retains several of its original features such a castellated elevation, stained glass windows, high ceilings and original woodwork. The house sits in a carefully landscaped garden plot of approximately 1.9 acres, surrounded by Open Championship golf course and countryside. Whilst set in a private and secluded position, Trentham Ley sits in an elevated position of the edge of Trentham which offers an array of amenities. The house has undergone a programme of refurbishment works during the current owner's tenure including a full internal scheme of insulation which makes this period property incredibly economical to run and a new heating system in 2023, which now provides the opportunity to create an exceptional family home.

Entered via Georgian style double front doors, the entrance hall offers a generous welcome with cloakroom including Pininfarina designer sink and wet room off. The entrance hall runs through the centre of the house and includes original staircase with large window over, as well as providing access to all principal living accommodation. The dual aspect sitting room is of generous proportions and offers access out into the south facing garden room which in turn leads onto the terrace. The drawing room is a grand space with a half hexagonal feature wall, open fire and delightful views onto the gardens. Adjacent is the spacious dual aspect dining room which offers plenty of space for seating and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen breakfast room includes a Miele kitchen with matching Miele appliances in steel grey with butcher's block work surface. Adjacent to the main kitchen is a Buttery, currently used as a home office, a pantry with original shelves, cupboards and a small “Edwardian fridge” as well as wine room. Off the main kitchen is the original Bread kitchen half walled in glazed brick and includes a range of Siemens appliances. At the rear of the bread kitchen is the back hallway with a door onto a courtyard, a garden WC and the laundry / plant room. A corridor leads off to a mezzanine decked large double garage.

The main staircase rises from the entrance hall. The landing is bright and spacious, with access to first floor accommodation which offers five bedrooms. The principal bedroom is located centrally in the southern wing of the house and offers exceptional views across the gardens and Trentham Estate beyond. There is a dressing room and en suite. The first guest bedroom also provides en suite facilities with the adjacent bedroom being Jack and Jill to the bathroom which includes a large stone bath, multi outlet shower and speakers. Across the hall from the bathroom a door leads out on to a large first floor balcony whilst the service wing includes a WC and walk in wet room. Stairs rise again to the second floor which provides four further bedrooms as well as a bathroom.

A door leads outside to a substantial balcony provides a stunning view across the city to the football stadium panning around to complete countryside.

Hidden in an elevated position surrounded by its own grounds, Trentham Ley is set in an extensive garden plot which extends to approximately 1.9 acres. The driveway opens to a large parking area and offers access to the double garage.

Various paths lead to the gardens which wrap around the southerly and easterly elevations. There is a south facing terrace which is accessible from the garden room. The gardens are interspersed by specimen trees and mature shrubs, including some exceptional rhododendron and woodland area of preserved trees which date back to the estate Capability Brown planting scheme. The whole plot benefits from glorious views across the adjoining open championship golf course and the Trentham Estate.

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Location

Trentham Ley is the site of a Roman Hill fort surrounded by golf course and countryside and is part of the Capability Brown landscape laid out for the setting of Trentham Hall, located on the edge of the popular village of Trentham. Trentham Gardens is within walking distance and offers delightful walks, boat trips, and plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from, along with an extensive diary of events, whilst Trentham Golf Club which is an Open Championship Qualifying course and one of the finest in Staffordshire directly borders the house. Barlaston Golf Club is within a few minutes drive, as well as the National Trust Downs Banks which offers fantastic walks. The larger centre of Stone offers a range of local shops and restaurants, with a regular Farmers Market, and various events taking place such as The Stone Festival in June and Stone Food and Drinks Festival in October. There is a doctors surgery, and train station.

Trentham Ley is very well placed for access to the regional road network. The A34 provides a swift connection to the M6 at J15 providing fast access to the North and South. A few miles to the north is the A50 offering the easy link to the M42 and M1. Stafford station offers regular intercity trains to London Euston in one hour and sixteen minutes.

There is an excellent range of schooling within the immediate area and a selection of these include Oulton First School, St Dominic's Priory School, Alleyne's Academy, Christ Church Academy, Yarlet School, Edenhurst and Newcastle-under-Lyme School.