Property description
Roche House comprises a surprisingly spacious period detached property situated on the outskirts of the town within easy walking distance of the town centre, local amenities and schools. Presented throughout to a high standard with many of the original features having been retained including decorative cornicing, decorative archway, feature arched windows incorporating some stained glass and leaded light, this family home is set in ample gardens to front and side elevation with a garden room to the side being constructed having double gated access to Victoria Street, ideal for covered parking but also offering potential for renovation into the main household, whilst the plot has potential for off road parking to the far side. Ideal for a growing family looking for a home with easy access and ideal for commuting, internal inspection is essential to appreciate the size, location, quality and further potential on offer.
* ENTRANCE HALL
Having feature door to front aspect with inset glazed panel having feature arch glazed panel over with stained glass inset, centre light point, double radiator, staircase off. Decorative original arch, decorative cornicing, wall light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, power points.
* LIVING ROOM: 5.13m x 3.64m (16' 10" x 11' 11")
Feature arched full height window to front aspect, feature arched double glazed window to side aspect, two wall light points, feature cast iron fireplace with decorative tiled inset on tiled hearth in slate surround incorporating open fire. Two double radiators, decorative original cornicing, exposed original floorboards, fixed shelving, power points.
* SITTING ROOM: 5.3m x 3.8m (17' 5" x 12' 6")
(maximum measurements) Feature brick recessed fireplace set on quarry tiled hearth incorporating open fire with canopy, sash window to side aspect, centre light point, double radiator, picture rail, television aerial point, power points. Serving hatch to dining kitchen.
* DINING KITCHEN: 4.09m x 6.56m (13' 5" x 21' 6")
Range of Pine Bespoke handmade units comprising base cupboards and drawers incorporating sealed plumbing for dishwasher, concealed plumbing for automatic washing machine, concealed power points, electric cooker point. Roll top work surfaces over having inset one and half bowl sink unit with chrome mixer tap over, tiled splashbacks. Range of matching wall cupboards incorporating feature display shelving, plate rack. Further range of base units with wall cupboards over, serving hatch to sitting room. UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, Velux window to rear aspect. Open plan to dining dining area with Velux window to rear aspect, double radiator.
Two ceiling light point, fitted coathooks, feature door to garden room having stained glass leaded light inset, quarry tiled floor, power points.
* REAR HALL/UTILITY ROOM
Having door to side aspect with inset glazed panel, Velux window to side aspect, single radiator, plumbing for automatic washing machine, hanging rail, fixed shelving, wall light point, inset halogen downlighters, quarry tiled floor, power points.
* SHOWER ROOM
Fully enclosed shower cubicle incorporating Mira shower electric fitment, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with chrome mixer tap incorporating base cupboards, low level W.C., tiled splashbacks. UPVC double glazed window to side aspect set on tiled sill, inset halogen downlighters, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor.
* GARDEN ROOM: 7.23m x 4.19m (23' 9" x 13' 9")
Presently open to the garden but suitable for a variety of uses including incorporation into the main living accommodation having pair of double doors leading to Victoria Street allowing access for off road parking, stone flagged and cobbled floor with brick inset, vaulted ceiling incorporating four fixed sky light windows, feature brick pillars, power points. External outside light.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
* CELLAR: 5.02m x 6.32m (16' 6" x 20' 9")
Accessed via stone and brick stepped access from the entrance hall, door to side aspect with inset glazed panel giving pedestrian access to side garden, centre light point, wall light point, concrete floor, wall mounted meters, power points. Note: This area would prove suitable for a variety of alternative uses incorporating further living accommodation, utility area or similar uses if so desired.
FIRST FLOOR
* HALF LANDING
Having feature arched window to rear aspect with insert stained glass panels.
* LANDING
Wall light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, picture rail
* BEDROOM TWO: 2.89m x 3.19m (9' 6" x 10' 6")
Having feature double glazed arched window to front aspect offering views over the town and surrounding countryside, centre light point, picture rail. Built in wardrobe incorporating hanging with storage shelving over. Understairs store cupboard off, power points.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 4.09m x 3.25m (13' 5" x 10' 8")
(maximum measurements) Having feature double glazed arched window to front aspect providing views over the town and surrounding countryside, double glazed window to side aspect, single radiator, centre light point. Bespoke handmade Pine triple wardrobe incorporating hanging and shelving with storage cupboards over, single radiator, picture rail, power points.
* BEDROOM THREE: 3.62m x 2.78m (11' 11" x 9' 1")
Having Sash window to side aspect, centre light point, picture rail. Built in wardrobe incorporating hanging and shelving, single radiator, fixed shelving, power points.
* BATHROOM: 2.52m x 2.22m (8' 3" x 7' 3")
White suite comprising panelled bath with chrome mixer tap over incorporating shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., secondary glazed Sash window to rear aspect, part tiled walls, centre light point, wall light point, single radiator, tiled splashbacks, cushion flooring. Airing cupboard off housing lagged hot water with immersion heater, fixed shelving.
SECOND FLOOR
* ATTIC ROOM: 4.24m x 3.45m (13' 11" x 11' 4")
Having UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, centre light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, wall light point, access to under eaves storage, power points.
* ENSUITE
Comprising wash hand basin with electric water heater over, low level W.C., part tiled walls, Velux window to rear aspect, wall light point, tiled floor, access to under eaves storage.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from Weston Street through a walled and hedged garden via arched pedestrian gate over feature brick paths. Formal gardens surround the property to the front and side aspects with lawns to the front having inset brick paths with inset raised borders incorporating mature trees and shrubs. The paths meander to the side leading to a separate garden area accessed via a timber trellised arch with adjoining well stocked borders and brick paths leading to the garden room, which as previously described would be ideal for amalgamation into the residential home but also offers parking and storage use.
Gardens to the far side of the property presently laid to brick patio and paths with inset gravelled patio, stepped access leading down to the cellar. This garden area would prove suitable for further off road parking to the side elevation and would be ample for thee/four vehicles if so desired.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating
TENURE
We understand the property is Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council tax band 'E' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING E
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
Property Features :
- Four bedroom period detached family home
- Ideally positioned within easy access to the town centre
- Retaining many original features whilst offering modern living
- Spacious open plan garden room offering potential to be incorporated into more house if so desired
- Inspection is essential to appreciate the size, location and quality on offer
- Gas Central Heating
- Views
- Potential to Extend