Property description
A beautifully presented and extended individual detached residence sympathetically restored and completely refurbished by its current owners creating a most stunning property. Idyllic rural location on the outskirts of Barlaston Village, surrounded by countryside with open views to all aspects. Expensively appointed throughout with accommodation comprising entrance porch leading to an impressive family dining kitchen 22'5\" x 15'1\" fully equipped with appliances including a Rangemaster stove. In turn giving access to a spacious living room having feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove and delightful rural views. Attached to the front of the living room is a superb orangery creating a most useful additional reception area for relaxing and taking in further views of the surrounding countryside. To the opposite end of the property there is a further separate snug/study, luxury ground floor spa shower room suite and large separate utility with separate staircase to useful attic fourth bedroom. The layout to this side of the property also creates potential for a separate living annexe. To the principal first floor the landing gives access to a stylishly appointed principal bathroom and three spacious double bedrooms, all having further attractive views from various aspects. To the exterior the property stands in an enclosed garden plot with electronic double gated access and extensive parking. Ideally situated on Hartwell Lane, mid distance between Barlaston Village and Rough Close, being conveniently 10 minutes drive away from Junction 15 M6 and A50. The accommodation in detail comprises:
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Composite obscure double glazed front door opens to the porch with alarm pad, tiled floor with under-floor heating and part glazed door opening to the superb kitchen diner.
Kitchen Diner - 22' 5'' x 15' 1'' (6.83m x 4.59m)
A beautifully appointed room which has ample space for a large dining table and chairs. Fitted with an extensive range of paint finish solid wood door fronted wall, floor and display units, under wall unit lighting, coordinated granite work surfaces with matching upstands and window sills. Underset enamel sink with granite drainer and swan neck mixer plus boiling water tap. Four uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects, ceiling downlighters, tiled floor with under-floor heating, designer vertical radiator and T.V. connection. Appliances include Rangemaster stove with five ring induction hob, granite splash-back and extractor hood/light above, integral wine chiller, Smeg dishwasher, Bosch microwave along with plumbing and space for American style upright fridge freezer. Doorway to the living room and steps down to the snug/study.
Kitchen Diner Two
Living Room - 24' 4'' x 14' 10'' (7.41m x 4.52m)
A comfortable and spacious reception room with three uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects plus French doors opening to the orangery. Stone effect fire surround, brick lined opening with granite hearth, inset wood burning stove and back boiler. Victorian style radiator, T.V. satellite connection and carpet. Stairs to the first floor accommodation.
Living Room Two
Orangery - 15' 1'' x 12' 0'' (4.59m x 3.65m)
A beautiful additional reception area simply made for relaxing or entertaining guests whilst taking in the far reaching views. Offering uPVC double glazed windows to two sides and bi-fold doors opening to the front garden. Vaulted roof with tinted and self-cleaning double glazed panels, downlighters, tiled floor with under-floor heating, simply stunning.
Snug/Study - 11' 11'' x 9' 3'' (3.63m x 2.82m)
Offering uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation of the property, radiator and carpet. Doorways to the shower room and utility.
Shower Room - 11' 1'' to wall x 5' 3'' (3.38m x 1.60m)
Fitted with a luxurious double Aquo Plus steam and shower enclosure, vanity sink and inset low level push button W.C. within a large storage unit with granite surface and lighting. uPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect with granite sill. Chrome towel radiator, ceiling downlighters extractor fan and wood effect laminate flooring.
Utility - 14' 10'' x 7' 4'' (4.52m x 2.23m)
With paint finish door fronted floor units, granite surfaces and upstand, two uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations with granite sills, uPVC part double glazed external door to the patio area, vinyl flooring and radiator. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Stairs to additional first floor accommodation.
Additional First Floor Accommodation
Guest Bedroom - 19' 5'' x 9' 9'' max. (5.91m x 2.97m)
A spacious guest bedroom offering a vaulted ceiling with four Velux windows, radiator, ceiling downlighters, T.V. connection and carpet.
First Floor via the Living Room
Stairs and Landing
With traditional oak spindles, newel posts and banister, carpet throughout, uPVC double glazed window to the front of the property, central heating thermostat and radiator.
Master Bedroom - 15' 0'' x 13' 9'' (4.57m x 4.19m)
Enjoying open views to both front and rear elevations via two uPVC double glazed windows, solid oak flooring, ceiling downlighters, radiator and T.V. connection.
Bedroom Two - 13' 4'' x 11' 9'' (4.06m x 3.58m)
With uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect with views, built-in double wardrobe, radiator, carpet and T.V. connection.
Bedroom Three - 14' 10'' x 10' 8'' (4.52m x 3.25m)
Another good size bedroom offering uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation with views, loft access, radiator, carpet and T.V. connection. The loft has a drop down ladder, power, lighting, is boarded and houses a Heatrae Sadia 12kw dual cylinder heating system.
Family Bathroom - 10' 10'' x 8' 2'' (3.30m x 2.49m)
A sumptuous contemporary bathroom fitted with white suite comprising freestanding oval bath with centre fill chrome upright pillar mixer tap with shower head, walk-in shower with integral thermostatic shower system with rain drip shower and separate spray attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and low level push button W.C. Travertine fully tiled walls and floor with under-floor heating, uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect and ceiling downlighters.
Outside
The house is approached via electrically operated double wooden gates opening to an extensive tarmac driveway providing generous off road parking. Nestling comfortably within its plot the property enjoys open views to all aspects, with Indian stone veranda and patio, lawns, mature hedgerow, post and rail fencing and shrubs. There is a hard standing area with power supply and potential, subject to planning permission, for a timber framed garage/carport. Large storage shed and dusk till dawn photocell lighting.
Outside Two
Outside Three
Views
Views Two
Views Three
Services
Mains water and electricity connected, septic tank.
Central Heating
Electric central heating and hot water via a combination of two solar panel arrays and Heatrae Sadia system, and wood burning back boiler.
Tenure
Understood from the vendor to be freehold.
Council Tax
Band 'D' amount payable £1470.62 2015/16. Stafford Borough Council.
Measurements
Please note that the room sizes are quoted in feet and inches and the metric equivalent in metres, measured on a wall to wall basis. The measurements are approximate.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through Follwells.
Property Features :
- A Beautifully Appointed and Extended Detached Residence
- Sympathetically Restored and Completely Refurbished By Its Present Owners
- Idyllic Rural Position Surrounded by Countryside with Open Views to All Aspects
- Impressive Fully Equipped Family Dining Kitchen, Separate Snug and Utility
- Spacious Lounge and Feature Orangery