Property description
Like a rare Cognac Diamond the deep luster and rich findings in Walleys Drive will turn heads. Every room has facets which glow and impress home buyers with the possibilities this home has to offer. From the grand reception hallway with a staircase fit for a grand entrance to the herringbone parquet flooring which follows through many of the rooms and also some first floor bedrooms. The formal lounge with impressive original fireplace and dining room with feature alcove are something to behold. The original stained glass windows portray a different scene in each room. Whilst in need of selective updating - this family home has the size and space to let your creative mind run free. Being a corner plot the gardens are extensive and include several seating areas and a large hothouse and summerhouse. Super utility/bootroom area and garage. As we say this is a rare property to come to the market and one to treasure by prospective home buyers.
Ground Floor
Storm Porch
Having ornate Oak tiled flooring.
Reception Hall - 14' 1'' x 12' 9'' (max) (4.29m x 3.88m (max))
Having original Oak wood panelled walls and parquet flooring with plate rail, feature ceiling beams, coving to the ceiling, and an ornate entrance door with stained panel continuing through the window to the side. With a telephone point, radiator, understairs storage cupboard and stairs to the first floor.
Guest Cloakroom - 5' 4'' x 3' 4'' (1.62m x 1.02m)
Having a suite comprising a low level flush WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin with an ornate stained glass window to the front aspect.
Formal Lounge - 19' 6'' (max) x 12' 10'' (5.94m (max) x 3.91m)
Having half height wood panelling to the walls, plate rail, ornate mouldings and coving to the ceiling, three radiators and a feature open fireplace with original Adams fire surround having a tiled inset and hearth. With original windows looking to the rear garden with stained glass feature above and parquet flooring.
Formal Dining Room - 29' 11'' (into bay) x 19' 2'' (max) (9.11m (into bay) x 5.84m (max))
Having original wood panelling to the walls, parquet flooring, ornate mouldings and coving to the ceiling, ornate plate rail and a walk-in bay window to the front aspect. With four radiators, in-built benches to either side of the room, feature stained glass windows, two wall lights and an open fireplace with tiled inset and hearth and a feature alcove.
Garden Room
Accessed through double doors with stained glass feature windows above having tiled flooring and UPVC French doors leading to the rear patio with double glazed windows to either side.
Breakfast Room - 11' 7'' x 10' 2'' (3.53m x 3.10m)
Having a radiator, original leaded and stained glass windows, plate rail, coving to the ceiling, original Minton tiled flooring and a large dresser unit with three sets of glass display cabinets.
Kitchen - 13' 10'' x 10' 2'' (4.21m x 3.10m)
Having a range of matching base, drawer and wall mounted units with worktops incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and an inset four ring electric hob with stainless steel extractor unit above. With a built-in double electric oven, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for further appliances. Storage cupboards, tiled flooring, half height wood panelled walls, wood panelled ceiling and a radiator.
Utility / Boot Room - 15' 1'' x 9' 6'' (4.59m x 2.89m)
Having tiled flooring, access to the integral garage, a stable door to the front porch and two sets of sliding patio doors leading to the rear garden.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
A galleried landing having half height wood panelling to the walls, plate rail and coving to the ceiling. With a radiator, store cupboard, parquet flooring and original leaded and stained glass windows to the front and side elevations.
Master Bedroom - 19' 8'' x 13' 0'' (5.99m x 3.96m)
Having parquet flooring, plate rail, coving to the ceiling, radiator, three original leaded and stained glass windows and a door leading out onto the balcony.
Bedroom Two - 15' 0'' x 15' 11'' (4.57m x 4.85m)
Having a range of built-in wardrobes, coving to the ceiling, plate rail, radiator and original leaded and stained glass window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Three - 14' 8'' x 15' 11'' (4.47m x 4.85m)
Having coving to the ceiling, plate rail, radiator, parquet flooring and original French doors with leaded windows to either side accessing the balcony.
Bedroom Four - 13' 11'' x 10' 4'' (4.24m x 3.15m)
Having coving to the ceiling, plate rail, radiator and two original leaded and stained glass windows to the rear and side elevations.
Bathroom - 8' 5'' x 10' 2'' (2.56m x 3.10m)
Having a suite comprising a twin bowl sink unit with vanity cupboards beneath, a panel bath and a fully tiled shower cubicle with Triton electric shower and glazed door. Having part tiled walls, mosaic tile effect flooring, shaver point and radiator. Large linen cupboard and original opaque and ornate windows to the front elevation.
WC - 5' 4'' x 2' 7'' (1.62m x 0.79m)
Having an opaque decorative stained glass window to the front elevation, tiled walls and a low level flush WC.
Garage
Having double doors with power and lighting.
Exterior
To the front of the property is a front garden having gravelled beds and specimen shrubs A block paved driveway accessed through an ornate wrought iron gate leads to the carport and garage. The rear gardens are extensive with block paved patio areas and walkways, a large greenhouse (29'7 x 10'9), henhouse, garden shed, water tap and an ornate wrought iron pergola. With raised shrub beds, well established beds and borders and a large lawn enclosed by mature conifers and hedging. There is access down the side of the property through an ornate personal wrought iron gate.
Directions
From our Stone office head south-east on Christchurch Way/A520 towards Mill Street and continue to follow A520. Turn right onto Crown Street/A520. Keep left to continue on Newcastle Street/B5027 and at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A34 and then follow the signs to remain on the A34 towards Newcastle passing Trentham Gardens and at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A500 slip road to Stoke-on-Trent/City-Centre/Uttoxeter/A50/Fenton/Longton/Stoke/Hanley and merge onto Queensway/A500. Use the left lane to take the A53 slip road to Leek/City Centre (Hanley)/Newcastle-Under-Lyme. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Etruria Road/A53. Turn right onto The Avenueand then turn left onto Irene Avenue and Walleys Drive will be on the right hand side as identified by our for sale board.