Property description
Peace and tranquility at the heart of the breathtaking Staffordshire countryside! Lea Farmhouse offers the ultimate in quiet and picture perfect locations with a stunning interior to match! The property is beautifully appointed throughout and finished to a high standard from its majority solid oak windows, which are painted on the exterior, to its painted solid oak kitchen units, to the exquisite character features which include exposed beams and a glorious inglenook fireplace. The spacious accommodation comprises an entrance porch, impressive drawing room, large dining room, snug, wonderfully appointed farmhouse style breakfast kitchen, entrance hall, utility room, cloakroom and even a gardener's WC and storm porch all to the ground floor. Over the first and second floors are no fewer than eight double bedrooms, one with its own en-suite, a second with its own en-suite toilet, a superb family bathroom with roll top bath and contemporary family shower room. Outside the property sits on a spacious plot with formal lawned gardens, blockpaved seating area and some attractive well stocked raised beds. There is also a substantial concrete yard providing ample parking for numerous vehicles which lead up to a brick-built exterior store with two separate spacious and useful storage areas. This property really does tick all of the boxes so book in your viewing today and prepare to be wowed!
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
A front-facing hardwood door with double glazed panels inset opens to a bright entrance hall with fabulous vaulted ceiling and quarry tiled floor. The entrance porch has front and side-facing solid oak double glazed windows whilst an archway leads to the staircase giving access to the first floor accommodation. The entrance porch also has a radiator whilst doors lead off to both the drawing room and dining room.
Drawing Room - 16' 6'' x 15' 5'' (5.03m x 4.70m)
This impressive and bright drawing room benefits from having double glazed windows looking out to both the front and side elevations whilst a wonderful fireplace housing a Jotul cast iron multi fuel burning stove with a stone mantlepiece above provides a superb focal point to the room whilst the walls are timber clad to one third of the way. There is also a radiator.
Dining Room - 17' 0'' x 16' 0'' (5.18m x 4.87m)
Another vast and impressive reception room. The dining room boasts an incredible amount of character which includes a range of exposed timber beams to the ceiling and a grand inglenook fireplace with exposed brick and timber bressumer beam which houses a cast iron multi fuel burning stove with tiled hearth below. Yet again this is a very bright and spacious room courtesy of the front and side-facing double glazed windows, whilst there are two radiators. A door leads off to a fully shelved wine store whilst a further door opens to a staircase which leads down to the cellar.
Snug - 20' 5'' (max) x 10' 6'' (6.22m (max) x 3.20m)
Another bright reception room, the snug benefits from having a side-facing window and a rear-facing set of double glazed patio doors leading out to a beautiful seating area with far-reaching countryside views. The snug benefits from having an exposed brick salter with quarry tiled surface which has a Calor gas fired wood burner effect stove sitting upon it. There is also a radiator and a useful built-in corner storage cupboard.
Farmhouse Style Breakfast Kitchen - 16' 0'' x 13' 11'' (4.87m x 4.24m)
This is a beautifully fitted, apple green painted, farmhouse style kitchen which has a range of matching solid Pippy oak base cabinets and wall units. There is a Corian worksurface with matching Corian upstand with integrated one and a half bowl sink with a chrome mixer tap above. Integrated cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher and fridge whilst there is also a substantial four door Aga with solid granite worksurface to either side and two ring Siemens hob. There is also a range of exposed timber beams, recessed ceiling spotlights and a tiled floor whilst a large side-facing double glazed window floods the room with natural daylight.
Entrance Hall - 16' 0'' x 13' 9'' (max)(4.87m x 4.19m (max)
This spacious entrance hall benefits from having a quarry tiled floor and exposed timber beam to the ceiling. A side-facing double glazed window provides a beautiful outlook over the adjoining countryside whilst a door opens to a staircase giving access to the first floor accommodation. There is also a further front-facing double glazed window and side-facing exterior door whilst double doors also open up to a storage room housing the boiler. Radiator and a door opening to a useful pantry. Doors also open up to the cloakroom and utility room.
Cloakroom - 7' 9'' x 4' 9'' (2.36m x 1.45m)
The cloakroom comprises a white suite which includes a low level flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with separate brass taps and a tiled splashback. The room is finished with a quarry tiled floor, radiator and side-facing double glazed window.
Utility Room
The utility room is once again finished with a quarry tiled floor and houses ample space and plumbing for two washing machines, tumble dryer and freezer. There are side and rear-facing windows, whilst there is a Belfast style sink with separate taps and tiled splashback. Having a side-facing exterior door.
Storm Porch
An exterior storm porch is accessed off the side of the entrance hall giving access to a rear-seating area. A door also opens up off the storm porch to a useful gardener's WC.
Gardener's WC - 6' 3'' x 3' 1'' (1.90m x 0.94m)
The gardener's WC comprises a high level flush WC whilst there is also a side-facing window.
Cellar
A staircase leads down to the cellar which comprises two rooms measuring approximately 15'1\" x 8'5\" and 15'1\" x 7'5\". The cellar benefits from having its own lighting and provides a large amount of extra useful storage space.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
A staircase leads up to a bright first floor landing area with double glazed Velux skylight. Two further staircases lead up to the second floor accommodation one of which houses a useful understairs storage cupboard which houses a gun safe.
Master Bedroom - 17' 2'' (max) x 16' 0'' (max)(5.23m (max) x 4.87m (max))
This spacious double bedroom boasts a glorious aspect through the front-facing double glazed window over the sweeping lawned front garden whilst there is even a further side-facing double glazed window. The room has an exposed timber beam and dado rail whilst double doors open up to a useful built-in wardrobe. There is also a radiator, whilst a second set of doors open up to the en-suite.
En-suite - 6' 4'' x 4' 9'' (1.93m x 1.45m)
The en-suite is fitted with a white suite which includes a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with separate brass taps and a tiled splashback and a panelled bath with brass mixer tap and showerhead attachment. There is also a side-facing double glazed window, recessed ceiling spotlight and a wall mounted chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom Four - 17' 0'' x 12' 1'' (5.18m x 3.68m)
A further large double bedroom; bedroom four once again benefits from that superb front-facing view through the double glazed window over the sweeping front lawn whilst there is also a radiator and exposed timber beam.
Bedroom Five - 16' 2'' x 14' 0'' (4.92m x 4.26m)
Another large double bedroom which is finished with a radiator and dado rail whilst a side-facing double glazed window provides a beautiful outlook over the neighbouring countryside. A door then opens out to a secondary landing area.
Bedroom Eight - 15' 10'' x 10' 6'' (limited ceiling height)(4.82m x 3.20m (limited ceiling height)
Bedroom eight has a side-facing double glazed window providing a wonderful far-reaching countryside view whilst it also has a radiator and loft access hatch. It also boasts some exposed timber beams.
Shower Room - 6' 8'' x 4' 10'' (2.03m x 1.47m)
A contemporary shower room comprises a white suite which includes a low level flush WC, circular wash hand basin set upon a wooden plinth with integrated chrome mixer tap and a shower enclosure with Triton shower above. The walls are fully tiled whilst there is a front-facing double glazed window and a radiator.
Secondary Landing
A staircase leads up to the secondary landing from the entrance hall where there is a useful linen storage cupboard and a radiator.
Bedroom Six - 16' 2'' x 12' 3'' (4.92m x 3.73m)
A wonderful double bedroom with wonderful vistas through the side-facing double glazed windows whilst there is an exposed brick wall and exposed timber beams. There is also a radiator, telephone point and loft access hatch.
Family Bathroom - 13' 8'' (max) x 8' 5'' (4.16m (max) x 2.56m)
This is a fabulous family bathroom comprising a white suite which includes a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with separate brass taps and tiled splashback and a shower enclosure with mixer tap and brass rainfall style showerhead above. There is also a superb roll top bath with brass clawed feet and brass mixer tap above. Two side-facing double glazed windows provide a breathtaking outlook over the adjoning countryside whilst there are exposed timber beams, recessed ceiling spotlights and a radiator.
Second Floor
Second Floor Landing
A staircase leads up to the bright second floor landing area with double glazed Velux skylight. Doors open to either side giving access to the second and third bedrooms.
Bedroom Two - 17' 0'' x 16' 1'' (5.18m x 4.90m)
Yet another vast double bedroom, this second bedroom has some exposed timber beams to the ceiling and a front-facing double glazed window. There is also a radiator and loft access hatch whilst a door opens up to the en-suite toilet and a further door opens through to bedroom seven which has its own access via a separate staircase.
En-suite Toilet - 5' 1'' x 3' 8'' (1.55m x 1.12m)
The en-suite toilet comprises a white suite which includes a low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashback.
Bedroom Three - 17' 2'' x 15' 7'' (5.23m x 4.75m)
Another large double bedroom, once again boasting some exposed timber beams to the ceiling. There is also a front-facing double glazed window, radiator and pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap above.
Bedroom Seven - 15' 11'' (max) x 14' 4'' (4.85m (max) x 4.37m)
This seventh good sized double bedroom has its own staircase which leads down to the first floor secondary landing. There are some exposed timber beams, radiator and cupboard whilst a side-facing double glazed window provides a glorious aspect over the adjoining countryside.
Outbuilding
The property also benefits from having a brick-built outbuilding with pitched and tiled roof which has two separate areas measuring approximately 16' x 11' 2\" and 14' 6\" x 11'. Both areas have front-facing stable doors and benefit from having their own lighting.
Exterior
The property sits on a large plot in a beautiful and peaceful location. A six bar wrought iron gate opens down the side of the property to a large concrete yard which provides ample parking space for numerous vehicles. To the rear is a large flowerbed area comprising a range of mature shrubs and plants whilst a low level front fenced boundary allows the property to make the most of its glorious position at the heart of the peaceful Staffordshire countryside with breathtaking rural views. To the front of the property is an extensive lawned garden with well stocked shrub borders to all sides whilst a block paved pathway leads from the concrete yard wrapping around the front of the property and down to the other side where there is an attractive formal garden with lawned, gravelled and paved areas and even some well stocked raised beds. Adjoining the property to the rear is a block paved seating area which can be accessed from the snug and entrance hall.
Alarm Systems.
Please note, the property has a managed smoke alarm system connected to Red Care. There is also a burglar alarm system also connected to Red Care and CCTV.
Directions
Proceed up Eccleshall High Street and just after the church take a left hand turn onto Kerry Lane. Continue along here for a short distance and upon reaching the crossroads turn right towards Bishops Offley. Proceed into Cop Mere and proceed past the Star Inn,and take the second left, Mere Rise. Go up the hill, all the way to the next crossroads and continue straight over. At the next T-junction turn right, carry on up the hill, past the wood and after a few hundred yards the property can be found on the left hand side.