Property description
The Old Vicarage occupies which is arguably one of the of the most delightful locations in Staffordshire on the edge of the Peak National Park with views over The Roaches and Tittesworth Water and almost literally on the Staffordshire/Cheshire Border. This substantial residence offers generous proportioned and well maintained accommodation set over two floors with extensive, superbly landscaped, stocked and well maintained gardens. Boasting original features including Claygate fireplace, feature oak staircase and exposed oak paneling, this family home provided a wealth of superb accommodation with the potential to extend into the loft if so desired.
* THE OLD VICARAGE
The Old Vicarage further boasts a sweeping driveway leading to detached double garage the property occupies a plot extending to approximately 0.4 acres or thereabouts. Rarely available in this popular village, this exceptional property must be viewed to appreciate the accommodation and position on offer.
* ENTRANCE PORCH
Ceiling light point, wall light point.
* ENTRANCE HALL
Original external door with inset leaded light glazed panel having matching side panels to front aspect, two ceiling light points, picture rail, antique radiator, oak panelled staircase, understairs store, pair of leaded light patio doors to rear garden, access to utility.
* LIVING ROOM: 6.1m x 4.24m (20' x 13' 11")
Secondary glazed leaded light window to front aspect, two secondary glazed leaded light windows to side aspect, double radiator. Fireplace in carved and marble surround incorporating open fire set on matching hearth, two ceiling light points, cornicing, two wall lights points, picture rail, television aerial point, power points.
* LIVING ROOM/STUDY: 4.22m x 4.18m (13' 10" x 13' 9")
Secondary glazed leaded light window to side aspect, double radiator, ceiling light point, cornicing, picture rail, power points.
* DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM: 2.71m x 1.83m (8' 11" x 6')
Corner wash hand basin having tiled splashback, leaded light window to rear aspect, dado rail, ceiling light point.
Archway to low level W.C., double radiator, leaded light frosted window to side aspect, dado rail, ceiling light point, power points.
* DINING ROOM: 4.27m x 4.26m (14' x 14')
Secondary glazed leaded light window to front aspect, double radiator, cornicing, ceiling light point, feature Clay Gate fireplace incorporating back boiler, picture rail, power points.
Archway to;
* KITCHEN: 3.33m x 2.97m (10' 11" x 9' 9")
Range of base cupboards and drawers incorporating plumbing for dishwasher, cooker point, roll top work surfaces over having inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, breakfast bar, part tiled walls. Range of matching wall cupboards with glazed doors to part, concealed extractor fan, display shelving, inset spotlights, secondary glazed leaded light window to front aspect set on tiled sill, single radiator, cushion flooring, power points.
* UTILITY ROOM: 4.34m x 3.12m (14' 3" x 10' 3")
Range of base cupboards and drawers with matching fittings thereto incorporating plumbing for automatic washing machine, roll top work surfaces having inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, part tiled walls, Worcester central heating boiler, ceiling light point. Window to rear aspect set on tiled sill, built in original House Keepers cupboard, door to entrance hall, telephone point, power points.
* PANTRY: 2.12m x 1.52m (6' 11" x 5')
Stone stillage having quarry tiled top, window to side aspect, ceiling light point, tiled splashbacks, fixed shelving, quarry tiled flooring, power points.
* REAR HALL
External door to side aspect leading to rear porch with ceiling light point and quarry tiled flooring.
* REAR PORCH
External door to side aspect, ceiling light point, quarry tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
* GALLERIED LANDING
Leaded light window to side aspect overlooking gardens, two ceiling light points, picture rail, single radiator, loft access, power points.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 6.22m x 4.4m (20' 5" x 14' 5")
Leaded light window to front aspect, two leaded light windows to side aspect, single radiator, ceiling light point, picture rail, bed switch, wall light point, power points.
* EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 4.37m x 2.82m (14' 4" x 9' 3")
Suite comprising bath in tiled surround, low level W.C., bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled shower cubicle incorporating shower fitment, single radiator, part tiled walls, ceiling light point, picture rail, leaded light window to front aspect, access to landing, cushion flooring.
* BEDROOM TWO: 4.38m x 4.3m (14' 4" x 14' 1")
Leaded light window to side aspect, secondary glazed leaded light window to rear aspect overlooking gardens, double radiator, ceiling light point, picture rail, wash hand basin in vanity unit with cupboards beneath, power points.
Archway to:
* INNER LANDING
Having leaded light window to side aspect, ceiling light point, power points.
* BEDROOM THREE: 4.39m x 3.64m (14' 5" x 11' 11")
Leaded light window to front aspect, single radiator, ceiling light point, picture rail, corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback, power points.
* FAMILY BATHROOM: 2.72m x 2.55m (8' 11" x 8' 4")
Corner panelled bath having mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., part tiled walls, double radiator, leaded light window to rear aspect overlooking garden set on tiled sill, ceiling light point, laminate flooring. Original built in airing cupboard housing foam lagged hot water cylinder with fixed shelving having cupboards above.
* BEDROOM FOUR: 3.39m x 3.14m (11' 1" x 10' 4")
Secondary glazed leaded light window to front aspect, picture window to side aspect overlooking the Roaches and surrounding countryside, ceiling light point. Wash hand basin with tiled splashback, single radiator, power points.
* BOX ROOM: 2.11m x 1.06m (6' 11" x 3' 6")
Leaded light window to rear aspect set on tiled sill, ceiling light point, cushion flooring.
* LOFT
Incorporating loft ladder with ceiling light point, power points.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via tarmacadam sweeping driveway leading to ample off road parking and double garage.
* DOUBLE GARAGE: 6.97m x 5.48m (22' 10" x 18')
Having two up and over doors to front aspect, two windows to side aspect, pedestrian door to side aspect, concrete floor, electric light and power connected, loft storage over.
* GARDENS
Formal gardens being well established to the front aspect laid to lawns incorporating well stocked borders, courtesy lighting, cold water tap, paths lead to the side and rear gardens incorporating timber and felt garden shed, concealed oil storage tank, aluminium framed greenhouse.
Well maintained gardens to the rear laid to lawns having inset shaped borders incorporating mature trees and shrubs, flagged patio area, timber summerhouse, external power points, courtesy lighting. Access to built in coal store.
SERVICES
Water and electricity are connected. Oil fired central heating, Septic tank drainage
Note: The septic tank is situated on adjacent land not within the ownership of the property, there are full rights of easement in place.
TENURE
We understand the property is Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council tax band 'G' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING E
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
Property Features :
- A four bedroom stone detached property
- Dating back to the 1930´s
- Set in formal gardens to front, side and rear elevations
- Situated in the popular village of Meerbrook
- Sweeping driveway, off road parking & double garage
- Far reaching views over the Roaches & surrounding countryside
- Viewing highly recommended
- Rural