Property description
Great oaks from little acorns grow! And how this little acorn has flourished since the first stone was laid. Centuries ago someone built a locally sourced stone cottage which was not unusual at the time, and as the years have passed that Stone cottage has evolved into many things, and now is a wonderful Grade ll listed home, which unlike its origin is really quite unusual, in that it retains enormous character and charm evident from its' past, but fits perfectly with the demands of lifestyles in todays world.
The Old School House offers unique and extensive accommodation and sits on the most gorgeous garden plot with fabulous privacy yet right in the heart of the pretty village of Oulton which is only a short drive or an energetic walk into Stone town centre.
The accommodation includes ambient and spacious living and dining rooms with a further family room and study as well as the cooks kitchen downstairs, and excellent storage down below in the cellar. On the first floor the master suite is simply to die for with a stunning bedroom, dressing room and en suite, three further bedrooms and bathroom. A further guest suite with its own bathroom facilities accessed from a further staircase, so guests may just be too comfortable to leave or you may have the ideal place to position your teenager! Outside, the gardens are just magical with sweeping lawns and pretty seating areas, the driveway turns in at the end of the plot and leads to the detached garage.
Ground Floor
Hallway - 3' 3'' x 2' 10'' (0.99m x 0.86m)
Having doors to the study and family room and stairs to the first floor.
Living Room - 18' 7'' x 15' 10'' (5.66m x 4.82m)
Having a window to the garden and to the front with a beautiful brick-built inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel burning stove, exposed beams and a radiator.
Dining Room - 15' 10'' x 14' 6'' (4.82m x 4.42m)
Having a window to the rear patio and garden and additional front door and mullion window. With wall mounted lighting and a radiator.
Family Room - 13' 1'' x 12' 3'' (3.98m x 3.73m)
Having a window to the front and to the side with gas flame effect fire sitting on a granite hearth with brick surround. Exposed beams, wall mounted lighting and two radiators.
Study - 14' 5'' x 8' 8'' (4.39m x 2.64m)
With a window to the rear garden. Having a gas flame effect fire sitting upon a brick hearth, library shelving to either side of the chimneybreast, exposed beams, wall mounted lighting, exposed floorboards and a radiator.
Kitchen - 25' 3'' x 7' 10'' (7.69m x 2.39m)
With a window to the front, door to the cellar, window to the rear garden and an exit door. Having a range of bespoke oak base, drawer and wall mounted units with worksurfaces running along three sides with contrasting tiled splashback and Belfast sink with mixer taps. Rangemaster double oven and grill with platewarmer, five burner gas hob and ceramic hob with cooker hood over. Washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer, the boiler is also housed in this room. Wall mounted lighting, tiled flooring and an open fire.
First Floor
Master Suite - 16' 8'' x 15' 11'' (5.08m x 4.85m)
Having two windows to the rear patio and garden with chimneybreast and a radiator.
Dressing Room - 15' 10'' x 10' 3'' (4.82m x 3.12m)
Having a window to the rear garden with solid wood flooring and radiator. This room could be easily utilised as a sixth bedroom/nursery.
En-suite Bathroom - 8' 5'' x 6' 4'' (2.56m x 1.93m)
Having a white suite comprising a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, panelled bath with mixer tap and an electric shower over. Recessed ceiling spotlights, fully tiled walls, tiled flooring and a ladder style towel radiator.
Landing
A characterful first floor landing with exposed brick wall, turned staircase and exposed beams. Window to the rear and wall mounted lighting.
Guest Suite - 25' 4'' x 12' 5'' (7.72m x 3.78m)
Having a window to the side and with a range of built-in bedroom furniture including five wardrobes and vanity chest with drawers. Wall mounted lighting, exposed beams, storage cupboard and a radiator.
En-suite - 8' 5'' x 7' 8'' (2.56m x 2.34m)
Having a window to the front with a white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Eaves storage, exposed brick wall, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, exposed beams and ladder style towel radiator.
WC - 5' 3'' x 3' 5'' (1.60m x 1.04m)
Having a white close coupled WC, eaves storage, exposed beams and wall mounted lighting. Fully tiled walls, tiled floor and radiator.
Landing
Having a storage cupboard, doors to all first floor accommodation and stairs to the guest suite.
Bedroom Three - 13' 1'' x 12' 3'' (3.98m x 3.73m)
Having a window to the side and built-in wardrobe and storage cupboard, decorative fire surround on a quarry tiled hearth, exposed wooden floorboards and a radiator.
Bedroom Four - 14' 5'' x 8' 8'' (4.39m x 2.64m)
Having a window to the side. Two built-in double wardrobes, storage cupbaord, exposed wooden flooring and a radiator.
Bedroom Five - 12' 6'' x 7' 9'' (3.81m x 2.36m)
Having a window to the side, decorative fire surround on a quarry tiled hearth, exposed floorboards and a radiator.
Family Bathroom - 7' 5'' x 5' 10'' (2.26m x 1.78m)
Having a window to the rear garden with a white suite comprising a close coupled WC, vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath, panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Fully tiled walls, laminate flooring and a radiator.
Basement
Cellar - 13' 0'' x 11' 9'' (3.96m x 3.58m)
With window to the front and having power and lighting.
Exterior
Sitting on a generous corner plot having a large garden to the rear with patio area, further raised patio area and a range of bedding areas with a vast array of plants, trees and shrubs. A large sweeping driveway with parking for several vehicles and a further raised lawned area and courtyard.
Garage - 19' 2'' x 11' 4'' (5.84m x 3.45m)
Having power and lighting and double opening garage doors.
Directions
Leave Stone town centre along the Longton Road and bear left at the traffic lights onto Old Road and immediately right onto Oulton Road. Proceed out of the town and into the village of Oulton where you take the first turning on the right onto Church Lane where you will find the property on the left hand side as indicated by our for sale board.
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