Full description
Set in the heart of Seighford Village, The Timbers is a multi-generational family home that epitomises space and luxury.Set just a short walk from Cooper Perry Primary School, the Hollybush (a community owned public house), the Village Hall and the Church, this property really is in the middle of everything that is great about the village ? while sitting on a substantial plot (approx. 0.75 acre) that gives the property a very private feel.With quick access to the motorway networks (M6 J14 is approx. 3.3 miles away) and just 3 miles from Stafford Railway station, which provides main line services to London Euston, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent) this property also has fantastic transport links.The property is heated by an oil fired central heating system with a hot water cylinder (the annex has the benefit of its own separate oil fired combination boiler) and radiators in every room. The property also has double glazed windows throughout the main house and both the annex areas.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall: The front door opens into a tiled open plan porch area and hall, which runs through the core of the property and provides direct and indirect access into all ground floor areas of the main house. This area also has the benefit of a large double cupboard ? perfect for storing all the families hats, boots and coats!
Dining Room: Easily seating up to 8 people, and located adjacent to the kitchen and lounge areas, this dining room features Oak floors, high elevation ceiling and two chandeliers. This is an ideal space for entertaining.Pantry: Located between the kitchen and the dining room, and with fitted units to match the style of the kitchen, this stylish space is perfect for keeping the crockery and food supplies. The units are also spaced for an American style fridge freezer, with suitable water supply.
Kitchen: The kitchen to this property is a show stopper. This bespoke kitchen was added to the property in 2007 by the vendors and was built to the highest standards, making a real statement about the quality of the house. Vast in dimensions it is surrounded with a black granite work surface and breakfast bar, has a range cooker located at its heart and a double Belfast style sink situated under the window that looks down over the grounds of the property and on to the farmland beyond - though the presence of an integrated dishwasher does mean that the sink need not be used as often as you may think.
Lounge: With beamed ceilings, two chandeliers, a massive feature fireplace with multi-fuel burner dominating one side of the room and sliding doors leading out on to the patio, this is a vast reception room that is both imposing and versatile.
Bedroom 3:Used as an additional bedroom by the current vendors this massive space is very versatile and could be adapted to suit. Unlike most in-house study areas, this one can comfortably accommodate several large desks with room to spare.. Should it be required, this space would easily convert into an additional reception area / drawing room or family room / den.
Downstairs Bathroom: The property has the benefit of a full bathroom downstairs. With wooden panelling surrounding the bath area and half height panelling going around the entire room, a separate shower cubicle (pump fed shower from the hot water cylinder), low level flush WC and basin this is a valuable addition to the property.
Utility: Located off the corridor adjacent to the lounge and sink, with rear access door to the yard. Also features plumbing for two washing machines and dryer as well as a substantial tiled work surface. The external door leads out to the courtyard of the property and is located just behind the archway, just a few steps from the doorway that leads into the first annex.
First Floor:
First FloorLanding: The stairs lead up from the main hall onto a landing which provides access into the three first floor bedrooms and the family W/C. Carpeted, with a wooden bannister and with a window to the front of the house and a velux window to the rear of the house, this is a light space continues the grand style of this property.
Master Bedroom Suite: A stunning master bedroom suite of massive proportions. Featuring a gigantic double bedroom, dressing area, and a completely private en-suite bathroom, this is an exquisite space for the property owners to enjoy. With large windows to both the front and the rear of the property the room gets the best of the sun from the morning to the mid-afternoon and combined with the beamed partial eaves high ceilings and gorgeous views over the rear of the property to the farmland beyond, this is a very special place.
The large en-suite has the benefit of having a period style roll top bath with central taps, bidet, high level flush W/C and basin. The en-suite bathroom also has under sink storage as well as a wall mounted cupboard.
Bedroom 2: A large double bedroom with laminate floors, beamed ceilings and window to the front aspect of the property. Currently decorated as a children?s room this is an unusually large second bedroom and is a valuable additional space for the property. Dressing Room: With a window to the front elevation of the property, laminate floors and a beamed ceiling, this single bedroom was converted into an additional dressing room by the current vendors for the benefit of the second bedroom, which it is located adjacent to.
W/C: Family W/C with close coupled lavatory and wash hand basin.Airing Cupboard: There is a substantial airing cupboard located next to the W/C containing the hot water cylinder and several shelves as well as containing the pump that provides a pressurised feed to the downstairs shower.
Bedroom 4: Located under the master bedroom, and heated from the main house supply, but accessed separately from the main part of the house, this is a cosy space which would be perfect for an older child or an elderly relative who are still closely living with the main household. Currently used as a gymnasium / relaxation area by the vendors, this is a small apartment in the waiting.
Bedroom 4: Currently used as a gym, this large room also has the benefit of a small kitchenette area. With laminate flooring, spot lighting and both television and telephone connections this room is very versatile. The room also has the benefit of large windows to the front of the property making this is a very light and airy space.
Shower Room: Shower room with cubicle shower, close coupled W/C and basin.
Sauna / Bathroom: Currently used as a relaxation space by the vendors, this large room with floor to ceiling tiles and towel radiator features a massive Jacuzzi type corner bath and a Dr Detox sauna unit. In its present format it is just the place to get away from it all. Should it be required, however, this space would easily convert back into a double bedroom for the benefit of the annex.
Annex:
The annex to the property is a completely separate single storey, one bedroomed premises located on the other side of the main yard. With its own oil fired combination boiler to provide central heating and hot water, full kitchen, bathroom and large lounge, this property is a large additional space that would be ideally suited to an elderly relative who is still living independently or child who is looking to leave home ? but not quite fly the nest completely.
Bedroom: The property has a large double bedroom with windows overlooking the paddock / garden.Lounge: Almost as large as the lounge in the main part of the house, this space has a wooden floor for ease of maintenance.
Bathroom: Adjacent to the lounge area is the bathroom for the annex, with Jacuzzi type bath, close coupled w/c and glass basin.
Kitchen: The Annex contains a full fitted kitchen, with wooden worktops, high and low fitted units, an integral fridge and washing machine as well as an integral oven and electric hobs. The combination boiler for the property is also located within the kitchen space.Outside areasGarden / Paddock: The property has a paddock / lawn area set to the rear of the property set off the sides of the stable block. The area is surrounded by post and rail and panel fencing making it very secure. The fenced area is approx. 0.5 Acres.
Stables: The property has the benefit of 2 stables approx. 14ftx12ft each (one stable is currently used as a workshop area). With strip lighting both inside and outside these are stables so that they can be easily used all year round with minimal fuss and bother.Store: Situated below the stables the vendors have constructed a fully insulated store. Complete with extensive internal shelving and large double doors giving access onto the paddock, with a man door giving access into the second stable / workshop, this is an ideal place to keep all the horse / smallholding equipment that you need.
Parking: The property has space for up to four cars on the block paved driveway ? however the block paved yard to the rear of the house can be accessed through the archway which would allow parking for many more vehicles.