Salt Banks Stafford 4 bedroom Detached for sale ST18

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\‘And when the torches are kindled gems and crystals and veins of precious ore glint in the polished walls and the light glows within the Grotto where you have found serenity and peace\‘ - Now how many homes can say they have their own \‘Fairy Grotto\‘ well we can certainly boast that this home does!!! Nestled within substantial grounds this family home has been extended, refurbished and updated to provide within a scene of contemporary and stylish chic with attention to detail at every turn. The truly stunning and impressive dining kitchen leading to the family room make this the hub of the home, an inviting lounge with traditional multi-fuel stove longs for snuggly Winter months but keeps it cool on hot Summer Days. The Master bedroom has a dressing room/walk-in wardrobe and the further three bedrooms are all doubles. With a family bathroom which is so serene and a gymnasium/office that could double as a fifth bedroom. Surrounded by lush lawns, walkways, an orchard and a vast aray of patio areas to entertain - Kindle your torch and follow me to a magical and blissfull future in this magnificent home!!

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch - 11\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 6\‘\‘ (3.45m x 2.28m)
A composite entrance door with double glazed window panels to the centre and windows to the side opens into the entrance porch which has a skylight, recessed ceiling spotlights and a wood effect tiled floor. A door opens into the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall - 8\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 11\‘\‘ (2.44m x 3.93m)
Having a radiator, oak flooring and oak with latch doors give access to the majority of the ground floor rooms. Stairs rise to the first floor.

Lounge - 24\‘ 3\‘\‘ x 15\‘ 3\‘\‘ (7.39m x 4.64m)
An oak and latch door opens into the lounge which has oak flooring which continues through from the entrance hall. A UPVC double glazed bow window looks to the front elevation and there is an additional UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. With two radiators, television connection point and a feature fireplace with oak beam shelf above, a stone hearth and a multi-fuel log burning stove.

Open Plan Kitchen / Dining Room / Family Area
An oak and latch door opens into this vast and stunning open plan room.

Kitchen / Dining Room - 31\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 17\‘ 4\‘\‘ (max narrowing to 15\‘4\") (9.57m x 5.28m (max narrowing to 4.67m))
A fabulous dining area with recessed ceiling spotlights, two radiators, two skylights and UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation affording amazing and outstanding views. A large square opening leads into the kitchen again having oak flooring throughout. The kitchen has wooden worktops with a range of base units below which incorporate drawers and cupboards. There is a matching range of wall mounted units and a dresser unit with glass fronted doors for display purposes. A five ring induction hob which has two built-in electric ovens below with pull-out larder style units to either side and a glass and stainless steel extractor unit above and a tiled splashback. There is also a built-in dishwasher, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit which has a swan neck mixer tap and above there is a range of high level cupboards. There is an additional range of units in the kitchen with cupboards above and below a central built-in microwave and plate warming drawer. To one side of this is the concealed larder style freezer and to the other is the concealed larder fridge. A peninsular unit has cupboards below together with separator units, under plinth lighting and pop-up power sockets. The room has recessed ceiling spotlights, two radiators and a double glazed stable door which gives access out to the grotto/cave, hence the name Rock Cottage. The kitchen dining room opens up to the family area.

Family Room - 27\‘ 2\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 3\‘\‘ (8.27m x 3.43m)
The family area has UPVC double glazed windows to the front and to the side elevation and there are also UPVC French doors giving access onto the patio. Having two radiators, two skylights, again a continuation of the oak flooring, television points and telephone points. With a beautiful feature fireplace with a wood burning stove upon a polished slate hearth.

Utility Room - 5\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 5\‘\‘ (1.65m x 2.87m)
An oak and latch door opens off the entrance hall into the utility room which has a worktop with a base unit below and an inset stainless steel sink with a chef\‘s multi-jet mixer tap. The floor-standing Worcester central heating boiler is located in this room and there is a built-in unit which houses the hot water cylinder tank. With plumbing for an automatic washing machine and an additional unit to house the cleaning utensils. Having a slate tiled floor and a UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. A door opens to the guest cloakroom.

Guest Cloakroom - 4\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 2\‘ 9\‘\‘ (1.37m x 0.84m)
Having a continuation of the slate flooring and a suite comprising a concealed cistern WC with built-in vanity cupboards above and a wall mounted wash hand basin with a mixer tap. With feature tiling to the wall and a feature chrome wall mounted towel rail/radiator.

First Floor

Landing
The first floor landing has a radiator and a UPVC double glazed window affording far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

Master Bedroom - 11\‘ 10\‘\‘ x 15\‘ 3\‘\‘ (3.60m x 4.64m)
UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, television connection point, telephone connection point and a door leads into the walk-in wardrobe.

Walk-in Wardrobe - 6\‘ 6\‘\‘ (max) x 11\‘ 9\‘\‘ (1.98m (max) x 3.58m)
Having wood veneer flooring, radiator, recessed ceiling spotlight and UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, together with ample hanging and shelf storage space. A door opens to the en-suite.

En-suite - 6\‘ 1\‘\‘ x 4\‘ 9\‘\‘ (1.85m x 1.45m)
Having a vanity wash hand basin with a mixer tap and built-in cupboard below and also providing display space with a tiled splashback and a concealed cistern low level WC. With a ladder style heated towel rail/radiator powered by either the central heating or by electric if preferred. UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

Inner Landing
With a radiator and UPVC double glazed window. Built-in linen cupboard which provides ample storage.

Family Bathroom - 8\‘ 6\‘\‘ (narrowing to 5\‘4\")x 17\‘ 2\‘\‘ (2.59m (narrowing to 1.62m) x 5.23m)
A Villeroy and Boch bathroom having a tiled panelled bath with a mixer tap and a showerhead attachment with built-in waterproof television and beautiful feature tiling to the wall. There is also a walk-in shower unit which is fully tiled to the interior and is fitted with a mains shower having a waterfall rainfall effect showerhead together with an additional showerhead and a glazed screen. With a glass topped vanity cupboard with a stone vanity wash hand basin and a mixer tap which has cupboards below and under cupboard lighting. There is a close coupled WC, majority tiled walls and recessed ceiling spotlights on dimmer switches. Fitted vanity mirror has touch control lighting, oak flooring and two chrome ladder style heated towel rail/radiator which again are powered either by electricity or via the central heating system. UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Two - 10\‘ 9\‘\‘ x 15\‘ 2\‘\‘ (3.27m x 4.62m)
With an oak and latch door, a radiator and two UPVC double glazed windows to the front and to the side elevations.

Bedroom Three - 10\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 3\‘\‘ (3.15m x 3.43m)
Oak and latch door, UPVC double glazed window to the with side elevation, a radiator and an additional oak and latch door gives access to a built-in store cupboard.

Bedroom Four - 11\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 13\‘ 6\‘\‘ (3.48m x 4.11m)
Having a radiator and two UPVC double glazed windows, one to the side and one to the rear elevation.

Gymnasium / Bedroom Five - 15\‘ 9\‘\‘ x 13\‘ 1\‘\‘ (4.80m x 3.98m)
Two UPVC double glazed windows, UPVC double glazed doors and a continuation of the wood flooring. A personal door gives access to the garden area at the rear.

Additional Cloakroom - 3\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 1\‘\‘ (0.91m x 2.16m)
Again having an oak and latch door, a continuation of the wood flooring and recessed ceiling spotlights. With a close coupled WC, wall mounted wash and basin with a tiled splashback and mixer tap, extractor fan and a ladder style heated towel rail/radiator again being dual powered by the central heating or by the electric.

Exterior
Entry is via electronic double gates onto an extensive block paved driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles and there is also outside lighting. The substantial gardens are mainly laid to lawn with various areas of shrubs, seating areas and terraces. There is also a rock face and grotto which gives the property its name, Rock Cottage. With lighting all the way around, sensor and security lighting, beautiful paved walkways, fabulous and amazing views. An orchard has productive and abundant fruit trees and there is a greenhouse.

Directions
From Stone town centre head along the Longton Road/A520. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto The Fillybrooks/A34 and continue to follow A34. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A51. Turn right onto B5066 and then turn left onto Salt Banks where there property will be indicated by our for sale board.