Property description
A rare opportunity to purchase a delightful four bedroom three storey property in need of some updating. Steeped in history and built around 1730, Priests House on Stanleys Lane offers a vast amount of character and charm with the added feature of a spacious Chapel which is in need of updating but could offer the WOW factor to the property when renovated. Accommodation boasts an entrance hall, sitting room with open fire, study and kitchen diner with a wood burning stove in the dining area. Utility room and cloakroom WC. The first floor landing leads to two double bedrooms and family bathroom with an oak staircase built around 1800 added to the property which leads to another two double bedrooms. There is also parking for two cars and gardens. The road was named after the Stanley family who are the current vendors.
Entrance Hall
Accessed via wooden front door with radiator and understair storage cupboard.
Lounge - 15' 2'' x 15' 4'' (4.62m x 4.67m)
This double aspect room has sash windows to the front and side aspect with window seat, an open fireplace with exposed brick surround, wall lights, solid wooden floors.
Study - 12' 10'' x 8' 0'' (3.91m x 2.44m)
Built-in storage cupboard, window to the side aspect with fitted wooden shutters, radiator and houses the central heating boiler.
Kitchen/Diner - 16' 6'' x 15' 3'' (5.03m x 4.65m)
A large, spacious kitchen/diner having the benefit of a sash window with window seat, separate window to the front aspect, polished parquet flooring, multi-fuel wood burning stove in exposed brick fireplace surround and telephone point. There is an array of pine hand made wall and base units with tiled worktops, integrated dishwasher, freestanding oven and hob, sink and drainer, radiator. There is ample room for a dining table and chairs.
Utility Porch - 8' 4'' x 6' 0'' (2.54m x 1.83m)
Located at the rear of the property with wooden flooring, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, power points, window to the rear aspect and wooden door giving access to the driveway.
Cloakroom WC
Two piece suite comprising low flush WC and wash hand basin, radiator and window to the side aspect.
First Floor Landing
Stairs rising to the first floor landing and window to the rear aspect.
Bedroom One - 15' 9'' x 15' 8'' (4.8m x 4.78m)
A wonderful spacious master bedroom having a window to the rear aspect with window seat, an array of fitted wardrobes, radiator, leading through to a dressing room.
Dressing Room - 7' 11'' x 5' 1'' (2.41m x 1.55m)
Window to the side aspect, an array of shelving and radiator.
Bedroom Two - 13' 2'' x 8' 2'' (4.01m x 2.49m)
A double aspect room with views to the front and rear, fitted window seat, radiator, telephone point and built-in cupboards. There is also a wash hand basin.
Bathroom - 13' 6'' x 8' 2'' (4.11m x 2.49m)
Three piece suite comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin and bath with electric shower over which was newly fitted in 2012. There is a shower screen, shaver point, fitted linen cupboard, recess spotlighting, exposed feature brick wall and window to the rear aspect.
Second Floor
Oak staircase leads to the second floor landing. The staircase is steeped in history and originated from Cottesmore Hall in the early 1800's. There is a wonderful vaulted ceiling with dogleg staircase and beautifully decorated throughout with exposed wooden beams.
Bedroom Three - 16' 0'' x 15' 5'' (4.88m x 4.7m)
A window to the front aspect and skylight to the rear, vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams and radiator.
Bedroom Four - 16' 0'' x 9' 0'' (4.88m x 2.74m)
A window to the front aspect, vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams, radiator and built-in cupboard.
Gardens
The majority is laid to lawn with flower bed borders.
Parking
A wooden gate opens up to a driveway providing off-road parking for two to three vehicles.
Priest's House
A wonderful property steeped in history, this Grade II listed building has been refurbished over the years by the Stanley family. Built on the grounds of Vincent Martins farmhouse around 1730 and offering views of the chapel to the front of the property which replaced Eastwell Hall around 1798. The property is ideal for anyone interested in history and refurbishing a delightful character property.
Property Features :
- Grade II listed cottage built around 1730
- Three Storey semi-detached Cottage
- Four Double Bedrooms
- Lounge and Study
- Kitchen Diner