Property description
Bank House is a substantial family home sitting in an elevated position in the picturesque village of Caverswall on the edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands. The driveway rises to the side of the property from the pretty High Street, terminating at a large gravelled area with two large outbuildings.
The traditional three storey red brick Staffordshire farmhouse, as you would expect, has plenty of space including a large kitchen, back kitchen, wood panelled games room, sitting room and more formal dining and drawing rooms.
There are six bedrooms spanning the upper two floors, each floor having its own bathroom. The bedrooms are all large double bedrooms with plenty of space for wardrobes and dressing tables.
Below the ground floor is a large sandstone cellar built directly onto the bedrock and split into two distinct chambers making it very useful as a wine cellar or storage.
The property enjoys a large plot with approximately 2 acres of garden which is a delightful mix of formal gardens and more natural areas with wooded glades and wild flowers. There is a full size tarmac surfaced tennis court overlooking the gardens and a far reaching view over the village.
There are two large outbuildings, large enough to be used as workshops, garages, stabling or a myriad of other uses.
Caverswall is a popular location, thanks in part to its traditional village feel and a host of character properties, narrow lanes and far reaching views. Nevertheless, it is within easy reach of the larger conurbation of Stoke on Trent and Newcastle with the A50 running approximately three miles to the south. Mainline rail stations are close by with the fastest trains to London taking 90 minutes. There are four airports within about an hour's drive.
The village is on the edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands and is surrounded by rolling countryside.
The centre of the village has a very pretty square, with a renowned public house to one end. Foxfield Steam Railway is within walking distance being just outside the village and is a popular local attraction. The area is surrounded by a myriad of footpaths and bridleways, ideal for exploring the area around Caverswall.
Bank House Farm is a Grade II Listed building, its imposing three storey frontage having some beautiful architectural detail with decorative lintels and moulded key stones over the windows.
Accommodation briefly comprises:
Oak door opening from side of property into a tiled hallway, in turn leading to an inner hallway with further door to the front of the house.
Sitting room
4.57x4.36m
A cosy and intimate (although far from small) room with a shallow bay window to the front aspect with far reaching views, thanks to the property’s elevated position, exposed brick inglenook fireplace housing large cast iron log burning stove.
Drawing room
4.76x4.33m
A large and light room, again with a shallow bay window to front with views and a smaller cast iron multi fuel stove providing a focal point.
Open through an arch into
Dining room
5.70x3.46m
Another generous reception room with a large window over the garden to the side of the property.
Door to
Rear hallway with door from paved area to rear.
Games room
5.62x4.73m
Windows to side and rear. Attractive wood panelling to picture rail height making it a very warm and inviting space. The perfect snooker or games room.
Kitchen
5.03x4.54m
A lovely, traditional kitchen with a window over side aspect and driveway rising from the High Street.
Double sink inset to solid hardwood work surface (iroko hardwood) Original quarry tiled floor.
Alpha mains gas stove with twin hot plates and twin ovens set into exposed brick inglenook.
Door to
Ground floor WC and shower room.
Back kitchen
Very useful additional kitchen space with a stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing under for washing machine and white goods.
First floor
Bedroom One
5.25x3.95 to face of wardrobes
Window to side, two large built in wardrobes either side of breast.
Bathroom
3.71x2.10m
Linen cupboard with hot water cylinder. Bath with shower over. WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom two front right
4.47x4.08m
Stunning views to the front aspect, large built in wardrobe and cupboard.
Bedroom three
4.57x4.47m
Again, stunning front view. Two built in stores.
Second floor
Bedroom four to the rear
5.26x4.64m
Window to side elevation, open fire in brick surround.
Shower room
3.69x2.14m
Shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom five
4.65x4.52
Low level window to front aspect. Open fire in brick surround.
Office or Bedroom Six
4.65x4.52m
Low level window over the front aspect.
Cellar
A large cellar with two distinct rooms of sandstone walling built directly onto the bedrock.
Externally
Two large outbuildings suitable for garaging or workshops. There is a large greenhouse to one side, with the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the dying rays of summer sun whilst enjoying the far reaching views.
Tennis court
A hard surfaced tennis court with full height fencing and access from either end of the court.
Granary
Room to side of house accessed by sandstone steps rising from the gravelled parking area, the room houses a modern mains gas boiler. In the past this room has been used as a home office.
The building was re-roofed 20 years ago, as were outbuildings by the current owners.
Property Features :
- Grade II Listed Farmhouse in a Semi-Rural Location
- Substantial Family Home
- Four Large Reception Rooms
- Large Kitchen and Additional Back Kitchen
- Large Cellar