Property description
A building that dates back to the early 1700's, The Old Grammar School forms part of a wonderful piece of history that Market Drayton is proud to cherish! A credit to our history; specifically in enhancing the wealth of the Crown through the creation of British India, Robert Clive aka 'Clive of India' was born at Styche on his family estate; their ownership dating back to the reign of Henry VII. Clive attended The Grammar School in his early years and, as a reputed rogue, he may have spent many days visiting the Headmaster's Quarters which this stunning Grade II listed building was purposefully built for. A rogue and indeed fearless as a boy, the story goes that one of his antics involved climbing the tower of St. Mary's Parish Church, which stands behind the property, where he perched on a gargoyle, frightening the locals below! This prominent building was converted for residential use and now offers beautiful semi-detached five bedroom accommodation over four floors, positioned in a breathtaking elevated position with private split level garden where you can enjoy far reaching views across the Shropshire and Staffordshire landscape. Throughout the property are beautiful period features including high ceilings, stripped wood flooring and original fireplaces in many rooms whilst there is the availability for networking / Wifi. Whilst the property currently benefits from permit parking, there is potential to create a private parking area subject to planning permission. This wonderful home goes to the top of the class in our eyes and has merit stamped all over it!
Ground Floor
Breakfast Kitchen - 13' 10'' (max) x 11' 5'' (max) (4.21m (max) x 3.48m (max))
A glazed panel door access to the rear aspect of the property opens into the breakfast kitchen. Having a modern range of country style fitted units with a granite effect worksurface and inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with a chrome mixer tap. The wall units incorporate a display cabinet and wine rack. There is an integrated fridge and built-in Miele microwave oven. The chimney breast has an alcove that houses the Rangemaster gas cooker with five burner hob and hotplate having extractor fan above with lighting and a decorative wooden surround around the cooker. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher, ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating, inset spotlights to the ceiling and coving to the ceiling. A sash window looks out to the rear aspect onto a paved patio and decked area and a door leads through to the dining room.
Dining Room - 22' 10'' x 11' 6'' (6.95m x 3.50m)
A fantastic dual aspect period room with windows looking to the rear and side giving views out to the patio whilst one of the side-facing windows also features a window seat. The room has stripped wood flooring and an original feature fireplace with an open fire having an ornate cast iron and wood surround upon a stone hearth. Contemporary fitted ceiling light, three wall lights, dado rail, two radiators with decorative covers and television aerial connection. A door opens through to the hall area.
Hall - 9' 5'' x 8' 10'' (2.87m x 2.69m)
Having a fitted carpet, fitted ceiling light, radiator and power connections. An understairs space has inset spotlights and the staircase rises to the first floor. Doors to the guest WC and the utility room.
Utility Room - 13' 0'' (max) x 8' 8'' (max) (3.96m (max) x 2.64m (max))
With fitted base and wall units with a worktop having an inset stainless steel sink unit with chrome taps. Space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and a modern wall mounted Worcester Bosch gas central heating boiler with zoned central heating. Quarry tiled flooring, radiator with decorative cover and fitted ceiling light. An exterior door giving access out onto the patio area.
Guest WC - 5' 3'' x 3' 5'' (1.60m x 1.04m)
Having a modern matching white suite comprising a low level flush WC and corner wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Half height tongue and groove detail to the walls, quarry tiled flooring, inset spotlights to the ceiling, radiator and an extractor fan.
First Floor
Entrance Hall
Stairs rise to the entrance hall which features a glazed panel exterior door to the front aspect where the property can be accessed into a hall with a fitted carpet, fitted ceiling lights and radiator. A staircase rises to the second floor and a window above the staircase which looks out to the front of the property across to the churchyard. There are doors through to the living room and the play room.
Play Room - 9' 9'' x 9' 3'' (2.97m x 2.82m)
This dual aspect room has windows to the front and side of the property which give views across the churchyard. There is a feature fireplace having an open fire with an original cast iron and wooden decorative surround. Fitted carpet, central fitted ceiling light and a radiator.
Living Room - 23' 3'' x 11' 11'' (7.08m x 3.63m)
Again having a dual aspect position with two windows to the rear and one to the side all giving fantastic far reaching views. There is a feature fireplace with an open fire mounted upon a stone hearth and having a decorative marble and cast iron surround. Original stripped oak flooring, two fitted ceiling lights, four wall lights and coving to the ceiling. Two radiators with decorative covers, television aerial connection and double doors lead through to the study.
Study - 13' 10'' (max) x 11' 11'' (max) (4.21m (max) x 3.63m (max))
Having two windows to the front aspect with the room itself having a stripped wood flooring. There is another original cast iron feature fireplace with an open fire mounted upon a stone hearth, coving to the ceiling, radiator and to the side of the chimneybreast is a range of fitted shelving. This room is currently used as a home office so has telephone socket and broadband having two lines providing both fibre and ADSL connections.
Second Floor
Second Floor Landing
Stairs rise from the first floor to the second floor landing where there is a window to the front aspect. Fitted carpet, fitted ceiling light and further stairs rise up to the third floor. Doors through to bedrooms three, four and five and a door leads to an inner hall providing access to bedroom two and the bathroom.
Inner Hall - 9' 7'' x 3' 0'' (2.92m x 0.91m)
Having a fitted carpet, fitted ceiling light and a door through to the bathroom and bedroom two.
Bedroom Two - 14' 5'' (max) x 12' 0'' (4.39m (max) x 3.65m)
Having two windows to the front aspect which give fantastic views. Again there is an original open fireplace having a decorative wooden surround. Fitted carpet, central fitted ceiling light and a radiator.
Bedroom Three - 13' 4'' x 12' 0'' (4.06m x 3.65m)
Being dual aspect having windows to the rear and side which give views to both the neighbouring churchyard. It has a feature fireplace with decorative cast iron wooden surround upon a stone hearth and a wood effect laminate flooring, radiator, fitted ceiling light and television aerial connection.
Bedroom Four - 10' 9'' x 9' 3'' (3.27m x 2.82m)
Having two windows to the front aspect looking out to the churchyard. Exposed beam to the ceiling, fitted carpet, central fitted ceiling light, radiator and television aerial connection.
Bedroom Five - 9' 8'' x 9' 3'' (2.94m x 2.82m)
Having a feature fireplace with decorative cast iron and wood surround upon a tiled hearth and beautiful stripped wood flooring. This is another dual aspect room with windows to the front and side. Central fitted ceiling light, radiator and telephone sockets with broadband connection.
Bathroom - 9' 7'' (max) x 8' 5'' (max)(2.92m (max) x 2.56m (max))
Fitted with a luxurious modern white suite comprising a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap above and a curved panel bath with chrome taps and having a wall mounted chrome thermostatic mixer shower above and curved shower screen. There is a half height Travertine style tiling to the walls coupled with attractive half height wood panelling to some of the walls and the floor is fitted with wood effect laminate. A large window to the rear aspect gives beautiful views. Chrome heated towel radiator, central fitted ceiling light and a door to the airing cupboard which has slatted shelving and houses the hot water cylinder.
Third Floor
Master Suite
Stairs rise from the second floor landing to the third floor and a door opens to the bedroom.
Bedroom - 23' 4'' x 15' 9'' (max) (7.11m x 4.80m 9max))
A dual aspect room, having windows to the front and side aspect, it features an apex ceiling with exposed beams. Fitted carpet, two fitted ceiling lights and two radiators. A chimneybreast with feature open fire that was used by the maid in historical times and there is exposed beamwork also to the walls. A door opens to eaves storage space and there is a door through to the en-suite bathroom.
En-suite Bathroom - 15' 10'' (max) x 14' 1'' (max) (4.82m (max) x 4.29m (max))
Having a modern matching white suite comprising a low level flush WC set into a vanity cabinet with storage below, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap above and a panel bath with chrome mixer tap and wall mounted chrome thermostatic mixer shower above with a curved glass shower screen. Travertine style tiling to the walls, two fitted ceiling lights, fitted carpet and radiator. The room is dual aspect with windows to the front and the side and features exposed beam detailing to the ceiling and walls. A door opens to a storage cupboard and loft access hatch.
Exterior
The property is accessed via steps off the main road which lead up to the first floor main entrance and there is also access to the ground level from the outside. The property benefits from private gardens to the rear and side aspect which are positioned on three levels where there are lawned areas with garden shed and decked staircase that leads down to the lowest level. A decked seating area is situated on the top level, accessed from the kitchen and utility room and provides stunning far reaching views.
Directions
Leave Eccleshall on the B5026 Chester Road and pass through the villages to Pershall, Sugnall and Croxton and then turn left onto the A53 Newcastle Road in Loggerheads. Leave the A53 on the left hand turning to Market Drayton opposite Tunstall Hall and follow the road past The Grove school, continuing straight at the mini roundabout. Join the A529 and the road bears sharply to the right down Phoenix Bank, on the corner of which is the property; in an elevated position on the right hand side. Parking is available adjacent to the Red Lion pub where a sign states 'Private Parking'.
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