Property description
Fancy owning your own little slice of history, then look no further! A rare opportunity has arisen to call this historical gem your own. This grade ll listed property complete with ornate features, stained glass windows and even having its history written into the walls with the beautifully preserved Minton tiles giving the property its namesake, it truly is one not to be missed. Minton House comprises of a cosy lounge, a snug complete with rustic wooden paneling and ornate windows, the dining room is spacious with character fireplace and stained glass window and the kitchen has a contemporary twist with ample worksurface areas and ceramic belfast sink, finished with quarry tiled floors, off the kitchen there is a stable door leading out on to a gravelled courtyard. The rustic feel continues on the upper floors, with four bedrooms and a family bathroom complete with freestanding cast iron bath, authentic high level toilet system and corner shower unit. The exterior is split levelled with a large enclosed decked area, and patio BBQ area, the garden then steps up into a lawned area, which is fully enclosed by panelled fencing. To the front the property has a long gravelled driveway with ample off road parking. There is no need for me to say anymore, because once your inside Minton House sells itself!!!
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Having a wooden ornate entrance door. Stairs leading to the first floor with tiled flooring and the entrance hall leads round the corner to the dining area and there are Minton tiles down the side of the wall. Obscure glass single glazed window to the side aspect with a double panel radiator. A wooden door leading down to the cellar.
Lounge - 13' 4'' x 12' 8'' (4.06m x 3.86m)
Exposed wooden floor boards, wrought iron radiator and a single glazed large square window looking out to the front of the property.
Snug - 13' 8'' x 12' 5'' (4.16m x 3.78m) max
Off the main entrance hall with exposed wooden floor boards, a wooden fire surround with brick hearth housing an open fireplace. Wrought iron radiator, wood panelled walls and ceiling and three single glazed ornate gothic style windows to the front aspect.
Dining Room - 13' 3'' x 11' 4'' (4.04m x 3.45m)
Having a wrought iron radiator, ornate single glazed window and a cast iron fireplace on a stone hearth, tiled flooring and an obscure window with stained glass to the rear.
Kitchen - 23' 8'' x 8' 3'' (7.21m x 2.51m)
Fitted with wooden worksurfaces and a contemporary range of fitted wall and base units, integrated dishwasher, a range style five burner gas hob with extractor fan above and space for a fridge freezer. There is a double panelled radiator, tiled flooring and two wooden double glazed windows to the side aspect, part tiled walls, ceiling spotlights and ceramic belfast sink unit. Steps up to a utility area and a wooden stable door leads out onto a courtyard.
Utility Area - 8' 6'' x 4' 8'' (2.59m x 1.42m)
Space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer, a wooden double glazed window looks out onto the rear courtyard and a door opens into a pantry with a wooden obscure window also looking out to the courtyard with a tiled floor following through from the main kitchen.
First Floor
Landing
The stairway leads up from the ground floor and splits into two, above which is a stained glass window to the roof. At the end of the landing leading to the left there is a stained glass window.
Master Bedroom - 13' 5'' x 12' 1'' (4.09m x 3.68m)
Having an ornate open fireplace with granite style hearth, radiator and a wooden single glazed window to the front aspect. There is a built-in storage cupboard with shelving.
Bedroom Two - 13' 8'' x 12' 8'' (4.16m x 3.86m)
Having exposed wooden floor boards, ornate open fire with tiled hearth, radiator and three wooden ornate single glazed windows to the front aspect.
Bedroom Four - 8' 9'' x 8' 5'' (2.66m x 2.56m)
Having a single panel radiator and exposed wooden floor boards. Wooden doors leading out onto the decked balcony area and having a double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Family Bathroom - 12' 1'' x 8' 4'' (3.68m x 2.54m)
Exposed wooden floor boards, wrought iron freestanding bath, pedestal wash hand basin, corner mains feed shower unit, high level toilet system and radiator. Obscure glazed single paned wood framed window to the front aspect.
WC - 5' 7'' x 2' 9'' (1.70m x 0.84m)
Off the landing is a WC with a wash hand basin and radiator. Exposed floor boards and a obscure glass window to the front aspect.
Second Floor
Bedroom Three / Loft Room - 16' 11'' x 8' 5'' (5.15m x 2.56m)
A further flight of stairs leads to the third bedroom with exposed wood floor boards, a single panelled radiator and a single glazed wooden window to the front of the property.
Exterior
A gravel driveway leads to the front of the property and there is a shrub and flower border to the front boundary of the property. To the rear the property has a split levelled garden with decked balcony area overlooking the courtyard below and a large patio BBQ area, the garden then steps up into a lawn, which is fully enclosed by panelled fencing.
Courtyard
A fully enclosed courtyard with gate access and access via the kitchen. Stairs lead up to a decked area and a door leads to the cobbled driveway.
Directions
Leave Stone town centre along the A34 towards Newcastle, remain on the A34 Newcastle Road and take the third exit at Grosvenor traffic island onto A527, at the next traffic island take the fourth exit onto the A52, continue onto Hartshill Road where the property can be found on the right hand side as indicated by our for sale board.
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