Property description
Delectable detached stone built cottage epitomising rural life with a hearty dash of convenience and contemporary living! But this is no ordinary home, so if you like run of the mill houses, this one may not be for you, but if you are a buyer less ordinary with an eye and desire for something special then your search comes to an end at Flood Cottage! This gorgeous cottage sits on a plot amounting to 0.42 acres with pretty landscaped gardens as well as useful paddock area with large detached garage and workshop with plenty of parking. So whilst the cottage will provide space for all with its ground floor offering a fabulously characterful open plan kitchen, dining and living area with separate laundry, and guest cloakroom, on the first floor there are four bedrooms with the master having it's own en suite and then a further bathroom, upstairs again to the study area. Both internally and externally the cottage is finished with style and finesse retaining and showcasing the integrity and fabric of this very special property. No onward chain.
Ground Floor
Porch - 5' 11'' x 5' 4'' (1.80m x 1.62m)
There is an open fronted stone porch.
Dining Room - 15' 8'' x 10' 10'' (4.77m x 3.30m)
The dining Room is interlinked and open plan to the kitchen and has decorative stone laid flooring, feature oak skirting and a stone inglenook fireplace with stone hearth housing a multi-fuel burner with an oak beam mantel above. This is a stunning room with recessed stone mullion windows and exposed oak beams. There is space for a large dining table and chairs.
Kitchen - 13' 0'' x 9' 2'' (3.96m x 2.79m)
The character kitchen has oak fronted kitchen units with an integrated Rangemaster, dishwasher, granite worksurface and an inset Belfast sink. A large Rangemaster duel fuel cooker with extractor hood is housed below exposed beams, in an inglenook type setting complimented by marble tiles and old style brick. Tall mullion stone windows and cill give views out over the lower garden and courtyard, all housed below a vaulted ceiling with gallery effect shelving and lighting. There is access to the utility room, access to the stairs and an under-stair 'walk-in' pantry. Radiator with cover,
Utility Room - 9' 10'' x 9' 5'' (2.99m x 2.87m)
With decorative stone laid flooring and an exposed beam, there is a built-in area for separate washer, dryer and clothes storage whilst there is a built-in sink and cupboards. Having an open recess for a further appliances. Doors open into a WC having low level suyite and also to a storage cupboard which gives access to the hot water cylinder. A UPVC door opens to the courtyard.
First Floor
Landing - 15' 7'' x 6' 3'' (4.75m x 1.90m)
Access to first floor is off a galleried staircase with mid-way landing giving views out over open field via two impressive tall mullion decorative inlaid windows and stone cills. Having parquet flooring, feature skirting, radiator with cover and built-in shelved cupboards. Telephone point and a radiator. There is open access to the lounge and bedroom hallway.
Lounge - 16' 9'' x 11' 4'' (5.10m x 3.45m)
Situated above the kitchen-diner, the lounge has an impressive floor to ceiling stone inglenook fire place with multi fuel burner, large oak mantel and stone hearth. Stone mullion windows have a built-in narrow oak window seat whilst there are exposed beams and skirting. TV point, telephone point and a radiator.
Hallway - 17' 2'' x 5' 11'' (5.23m x 1.80m)
With parquet flooring and a further oak staircase up to an open gallery office area with oak fronted under stairs built-in cupboards. Recessed lighting and a radiator.
Loft Office Gallery - 7' 3'' x 9' 10'' (2.21m x 2.99m)
The oak gallery stairs lead up into this area which has a Velux roof window in this low head height room which is currently used as a general office area. A door opens to a loft storage area and there is further loft storage off this area.
Master Bedroom - 10' 5'' x 13' 6'' (3.17m x 4.11m)
Another room full of character with feature oak wall panelling with hidden built-in double wardrobe and separate shelving cupboard. There are exposed oak beams stone mullion windows with cill which look out onto the upper garden and patio. With radiator and television point. A door leads to the en-suite.
En-suite - 5' 11'' x 10' 5'' (1.80m x 3.17m)
Having full height built-in dark oak effect vanity unit and cupboards. The suite comprises a freestanding sink, WC and a built-in tiled shower enclosure with separate drying area. Tiled flooring and heated towel radiator. A window looks out onto a field.
Bedroom Two - 10' 0'' x 13' 3'' (3.05m x 4.04m)
With a recess below an exposed oak beam. Mullion stone window and cills. Parquet flooring, part exposed feature stone walling and a radiator. UPVC door leading onto upper stone laid patio.
Bedroom Three - 7' 7'' x 13' 9'' (2.31m x 4.19m)
Again having an oak beam, exposed ceiling timbers, recessed lighting and parquet flooring. The stone mullion window looks out over the field. With a built-in double wardrobe and a radiator.
Bedroom Four - 9' 0'' x 7' 5'' (2.74m x 2.26m)
With stone windows looking out over the field. Bedroom four has part exposed stone walling, parquet flooring, exposed oak beam and ceiling timbers with recessed lighting and a radiator.
Bathroom - 9' 5'' x 6' 0'' (2.87m x 1.83m)
Having a suite comprising of bath with central mixer tap and shower head with fully tiled area and overhead oak beam, WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. Having exposed ceiling timbers with recessed lighting, frosted window looking out onto a field, heated towel rail and a tiled floor.
Exterior
The garden has dry stone walling, stone paths and a patio with built-in barbecue area. External lighting, water and power points. There is a split level lawn garden with shrubs and conifers. The courtyard has storage bunkers. Adjoining domestic land is known as The Croft where there is a parking area for several vehicles and room for a caravan. The veggie patch has a greenhouse together with a long block and wooden shed. The post and rail tree lined lawn gardens are surrounded by open fields.
Garage and Workshop
There are two double bay garages with workshop area. Having separate power, lighting and phone line.
Directions
Leave our Stone office heading south-east on Christchurch Way/A520 towards Mill Street and continue to follow A520. Turn right onto Crown Street/A520 and then keep left to continue on Newcastle Street/B5027. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto A34 and continue on the A34 towards Newcastle passing Trentham Gardens. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A500 slip road to Stoke-on-Trent/City-Centre/Uttoxeter/A50/Fenton/Longton/Stoke/Hanley and merge onto Queensway/A500. Continue to follow A500 and use the left two lanes to take the exit towards A50/Kidsgrove/Tunstall/Longbridge Hayes. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A527 and at the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Reginald Mitchell Way/A527. At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Reginald Mitchell Way/A527 and at the roundabout at the top of the bank take the third exit onto James Brindley Way/A527. At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on James Brindley Way/A527 and at the roundabout, take the second exit onto St Michael's Road/A527. Continue to follow A527 and go through one roundabout. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Biddulph Road/A527 and again continue to follow A527. Turn right onto Mill Hayes Road and at the roundabout, take the third exit onto Park Lane. Continue straight onto Crowborough Road where the property will be found as identified by our for sale board.