Property description
Shhhh! This is one of Baldwins Gates best kept secrets. Hidden away on Park Wood Drive this bungalow sits majestically looking out over the valley whilst retaining all of the charm and character that you need. This two bedroom bungalow has been a family home for over 45 years and is now looking for someone new to love and cherish it. The gardens surrounding are very well kept and fairly easy to maintain with lawns and decorative borders surrounded by tall hedges to keep it private. Inside there are three reception rooms, the main living room, dining room and sun room. Next you will find the kitchen and boot room, with the sleeping accommodation to the opposite end of the house. There are two very well proportioned bedrooms one with en suite shower room and a family bathroom with separate WC. Outside is a large car port to provide shelter for your car, a laundry room and a garage. This bungalow has to be viewed to be appreciated! Call us now to arrange a viewing so we can show you everything that it has to offer!
Entrance Porch - 5' 11'' x 3' 0'' (1.80m x 0.91m)
A welcoming and practical entrance way into the bungalow providing a threshold between the outside and inside space of the house. With windows on two sides and glass door its full of natural light. There is also lighting and power.
Entrance Hall - 17' 5'' x 11' 10'' (5.30m x 3.60m) L- Shaped
Through a large wooden door with inset windows you will find the main hall way in the house providing direct access to most of the rooms. The room is L-Shaped and runs through the house from the front door through the living accommodation into the sleeping accommodation. The hallway has exposed decorative beams to the ceiling with hanging light fittings, and is neutrally decorated.
Living Room - 15' 10'' (max) x 12' 10'' (4.82m x 3.91m)
Most definitely the hub of the home, the living room sits directly off the hallway. There is a large bay window looking out to the front of the property with excellent views out over the valleys beyond and the decorative front garden as well as two windows with views out to the side of the property. There is a large feature fireplace with copper decorative chimney screen, brick surround and tiled hearth, currently featuring an electric fire with the opportunity to return to its original state with a natural fuelled fire. There are exposed decorative beams to the ceiling and wall mounted lighting. There is a radiator and television point. The room then extends into the dining room with a low level wall and a decorative iron room divider.
Dining Room - 11' 3'' x 8' 10'' (3.43m x 2.69m)
Access is provided from the living room and kitchen as well as glass double doors opening out into the sun room. The dining room has windows out to the side of the property showing views out into the garden. There are exposed decorative wooden beams to the ceiling.
Sun Room - 12' 6'' x 10' 3'' (3.81m x 3.12m)
An extension to the original house this room provides an escape to the garden whilst being in the comfort of the house. There is a low level wall providing the structure and windows on both sides of the room with glass double doors allowing access into the house and a further set of UPVC double glazed doors out into the garden. The ceiling is a pine effect ceiling with tiles laid on the floor.
Kitchen - 15' 2'' (max) x 11' 11'' (max) (4.62m x 3.63m)
This functional room is bright and airy with a large window running down the whole length of the room to allow natural light in. There is access from the hallway through a panelled door with perspex inserts and the dining room through a wooden door. A slip door with glass panelling gives access to the boot room and out through to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with high quality wooden base and matching wall units throughout with plenty of worktop space. There is a tiled splash back. Integrated into the work tops are a stainless steel sink with draining unit and a gas hob. There is also an integrated electric oven. Another door leads into the airing cupboard where the hot water tank and gas fired boiler can be found.
Boot Room - 11' 5'' x 2' 8'' (3.48m x 0.81m)
With windows on every wall this room has plenty of natural light. Acting as a rear porch giving access to the kitchen this room is practical and useful creating a threshold between the inside and outside of the house.
Master Bedroom - 13' 9'' x 11' 11'' (4.19m x 3.63m)
Accessed directly from the main hallway, this room is the first of the sleeping accommodation. There is a large window providing plenty of natural light and views into the rear garden. Built in wardrobes line one wall of the room and frame the door through to the en suite. The room is neutrally decorated with hanging ceiling light and a radiator.
En-suite - 9' 7'' x 9' 5'' max (2.92m x 2.87m)
This L shaped en suite is the perfect addition to the master bedroom. There is a large inset shower cubicle with shower fitted, a dresser unit with sink integrated into it and storage beneath with vanity mirror below and low level flush WC. There is also a high level window to allow ventilation and lighting.
Bedroom Two - 12' 7'' x 11' 11'' (max) (3.83m x 3.63m)
This is an excellent sized second double bedroom with bay window looking out to the front of the property. There are views into the private front garden and out over the valley surrounding. The room benefits from fitted wardrobes and has a vanity unit with matching sink and wall mounted mirror. There is a hanging ceiling light and radiator.
Family Bathroom - 7' 11'' x 5' 10'' (max) (2.41m x 1.78m)
This fully tiled bathroom has matching sink unit with separate chrome taps and bath with shower over the bath. There is a privacy glazed window looking out to the front of the property. The room is fully tiled with radiator fitted.
WC - 4' 4'' x 2' 8'' (1.32m x 0.81m)
A fully tiled room with low level flush WC matching the decor in the bathroom. Access is directly from the main hallway in the bungalow with a privacy glazed window looking out to the front of the property.
Laundry Room - 7' 2'' x 4' 0'' (2.18m x 1.22m)
At the rear of the property there is access to the laundry room. The room is accessed from the rear garden and has a secure door. Currently used a the laundry room with plumbing for a washing machine this room could become a separate utility or gardeners store. There is a work surface and storage units below with a sink plumbed in and lighting and electrics.
Garage - 14' 4'' x 10' 1'' (4.37m x 3.07m)
Access from the front of the property through wooden double doors there is a garage with power and lighting. There is a window to the side providing some natural light and ventilation.
Car Port
A large space at the side of the property to provide sheltered parking.
Exterior
This bungalow sits on an exceptional plot with extensive gardens to the front and rear of the property. There is a large driveway coming up from the road with a natural stone wall creating the boundary across the front. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with an impressive border at the front and to the side creating an edge to the property. The garden wraps round both sides of the bungalow with gated access to one side through the car port. To the rear of the garden is a split level garden to fit in with the natural terrain. Both levels have a hedge around the boundary and are laid to lawn with decorative planted borders. There is a patio area and brick built bbq area.
Directions
Leave Eccleshall via the A519 Newcastle Road proceeding through the villages of Slindon, Mill Meece and Cotes Heath. At the roundabout take a left hand turn onto the A51 heading towards Market Drayton and pass through the villages of Stableford and Hill Chorlton. Take a right hand turn into Sandy Lane and proceed to the end of the road turning left onto the A53. After a short distance take a right hand turn onto Holly Bush Lane heading towards Baldwins Gate and after a further short distance take a right hand turn onto Park Wood Drive where the property can be found as identified by our for sale board on the right hand side on the curve of the road as it starts to descend down the hill.