4 Bedroom Detached For Sale

Property description

CHARACTER DETACHED COTTAGE ** 1.25 ACRE PLOT ** SWEEPING DRIVEWAY ** FOUR BEDROOMS ** RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS ** GENEROUS GARDENS ** 4 BEDROOMS ** VIEWING ESSENTIAL **

A charming country cottage situated within this sought after hamlet convenient for access to the A50, Uttoxeter and Burton. The property origins date back to the late 15th Century. Having character features throughout such as beamed ceilings, latch and panelled doors. As the property has been extended and developed over many years The Willows has a quirky and charming feel, with a contrast in building styles typical of farm houses like this that have been adapted over the years to become what now is a spacious and interesting family home. Inside there are four reception rooms, farmhouse style kitchen and four bedrooms with two bathrooms. Outside there are gardens to the front side and rear of the main house, stables, workshop (70ft), a snooker room with offices above and other useful outbuildings. Internal inspection is essential to appreciate.

Ground Floor
With twin panelled and glazed doors. Access through to:

Enclosed Porch
With sidelight and providing access to:

Entrance Hall
With two central heating radiators, feature exposed floorboards, feature exposed beamed ceiling, fitted shelving, useful under stairs storage cupboard, sitting room and two windows to side elevation, strip panelled door to kitchen and utility room, further panelled door to:

Dining Room - 16' 0'' x 15' 1'' (4.87m x 4.59m)
Please note the latter measurement is taken into the feature inglenook fireplace with feature exposed floor to ceiling chimney breast incorporating display alcoves/shelving, raised brick and tiled hearth with open fire grate, central heating radiator, feature exposed beamed ceiling, dado rail, wall light points, panelled door to useful storage cupboard, multi paned window to front elevation and panelled door to:

Inner Hallway
With central heating radiator, multi paned window to front elevation, staircase rising off to first floor and panelled door to:

Family Room - 17' 4'' x 12' 10'' (5.28m x 3.91m)
Please note the former measurement is taken into the feature box bay with panelled and multi paned doors, multi paned sidelight giving access to the aforementioned private courtyard, two central heating radiators, TV point, decorative coving, useful under stairs storage cupboard, multi paned window to rear elevation and two steps leading down to:

Study - 12' 1'' x 7' 9'' (3.68m x 2.36m)
With central heating radiator, TV and telephone point, feature exposed beamed ceiling and multi paned window to side elevation.

Bespoke Kitchen - 18' 2'' x 13' 1'' (5.53m x 3.98m)
With a range of granite preparation surfaces having matching up stands, inset one and a quarter Franke stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, a range of fitted base units with handcrafted oak cupboard and drawer fronts, complementary range of wall mounted cupboards including china display shelving, inset four plate electric hob with extractor hood over, fan assisted electric oven and grill, integrated fridge and dishwasher, central heating radiator, feature exposed beamed ceiling, recessed ceiling spotlighting, TV point, latched door to useful walk in pantry, multi paned windows to side and front elevations and impressive panelled door giving access to courtyard to side.

Utility Room - 12' 2'' x 4' 11'' (3.71m x 1.50m)
With a tiled work surface having cupboard and appliance space suitable for washing machine beneath, vanity unit with wash hand basin and cupboard beneath, low flush WC, central heating radiator, dado rail, feature exposed beamed ceiling, multi paned window to side elevation and latched panelled door.

Ground Floor Shower Room
Being part tiled with a suite comprising low flush WC, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards, double shower cubicle with integrated shower, central heating radiator, extractor fan and multi paned window to rear elevation.

First Floor Split Level Landing
With central heating radiator, feature exposed beamed ceiling, multi paned windows to side and rear elevations and panelled door to:

Bedroom One - 15' 1'' x 14' 9'' (4.59m x 4.49m)
Please note the latter measurement is taken into the face of the chimney breast incorporating decorative strip pine surround with matching display mantle and original fire grate, central heating radiator, bespoke fitted wardrobes to either chimney breast recess and matching drawer units, central heating radiator, TV point, panelled door to walk in wardrobe, multi paned windows to front and rear elevations, both offering pleasant open looks.

Bedroom Two - 16' 1'' x 12' 8'' (4.90m x 3.86m)
Please note the latter measurement is taken into the recess adjacent to the chimney breast with feature strip pine surround and open fire grate, central heating radiator, feature exposed beamed ceiling, multi paned window to front elevation and panelled door to:

En-Suite
With pedestal wash hand basin, central heating radiator, shaver point and feature exposed beam.

Bedroom Three - 15' 11'' x 8' 6'' (4.85m x 2.59m)
With central heating radiator, feature exposed beam, small latched door giving access to large attic space, wall light points and multi paned window offering field views.

Bathroom - 10' 4'' x 8' 6'' (3.15m x 2.59m)
With a suite comprising low flush WC, large panelled bath with shower attachment, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, drawers and cupboards beneath, central heating radiator, feature exposed beam, wall light points, multi paned window to side elevation and panelled door.

Bedroom Four - 13' 9'' x 12' 10'' (4.19m x 3.91m)
(Please note this bedroom is accessed via its own secondary staircase from the inner hallway off the kitchen). Central heating radiator, fitted pine wardrobe, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled surround, TV point and multi paned window to side elevation with pleasant field view.

Outside

Outbuildings
Please note the property offers huge potential with outbuildings which have been partially converted over the years and used in various forms. One large outbuilding could be fully or partially converted to form superb annexed accommodation for use as a holiday let or by an dependant relative.Accessed via the paved courtyard from the main house a panelled door gives access to:

Spacious Entrance Hall
With two electric storage heaters, feature exposed beamed ceiling, staircase rising off to first floor, stable door to rear elevation and internal panelled door to:

Large Reception Room - 22' 5'' x 16' 4'' (6.83m x 4.97m)
With two electric storage heaters, feature exposed beamed ceiling, two sealed unit multi paned windows to rear elevation and internal panelled door from hallway giving access to:

Utility Room - 5' 11'' x 4' 2'' (1.80m x 1.27m)
With stainless steel sink unit having tiled surrounds and fitted cupboards beneath, feature exposed beams, sealed unit double glazed multi paned window to rear elevation and panelled door to:

Guest Cloakroom WC
With low flush WC, feature exposed beamed ceiling and sealed unit double glazed multi paned window to rear elevation.

First Floor

Lodge Room - 36' 3\"
A fully converted room previously used as an office, would appeal to somebody wishing to operate a business from home, two electric storage heaters, feature exposed beamed ceiling, three sealed unit double glazed velux style windows to rear elevation, multi paned sealed unit double glazed window to side and front.

Coal Store - 12' 4'' x 10' 10'' (3.76m x 3.30m)
Again accessed via stable door from courtyard with further latched door to rear garden.

Large Workshop / Barn - 38' 4'' x 17' 4'' (11.68m x 5.28m)
With power and lighting, feature exposed truss work, inspection pit, doors to both side elevations and large ledged and braced timber doors to front/driveway, multi paned window to side elevation, latched door to:

Brick Built Boiler Room / Utility - 18' 10'' x 13' 1'' (5.74m x 3.98m)
Ideal for use as a store, power and lighting, two floor mounted oil fired central heating boilers which can in conjunction with each other or independently run the central heating system, feature exposed beamed ceiling, multi paned window to either side elevation, ledged and braced panelled door to courtyard and further latched door to staircase leading to:

First Floor
With two good sized attic rooms measuring in total - 9.3m x 3.94m (30'6 x 12'22), right for conversion.

Separate Stable Block
With four sets of panelled entrance doors giving access to three different sections measuring:4.95m x 3.05m (16'3 x 10'0)5.18m x 5.89m (17'0 x 19'4)5.16m x 2.87m (16'11 x 9'5)Please note these could be used for stabling or to be converted to create a triple/quadruple garage.GardensThe property occupies a stunning position on the outskirts of Coton in the Clay. The overall plot measures approximately 1.25 acres and borders attractive open countryside. The property is accessed via a five bar gate which in turn leads to a gravelled driveway and passes the stable block to the right hand side on entry. Please note the stable block could be converted to form a quadruple garage. The gravelled driveway continues past the attractive lawned garden and returns around a feature flowerbed and thus providing ample car standing.The main gardens lie to the eastern elevation of the property and culminates in a very large lawned garden offering a high degree of privacy ideal for a family. To the rear of the property there is a more practical area denoted to vegetable plot and hard standing for greenhouse. Immediately to the rear of the property accessible from both the hallway and sitting room there is a pleasant paved courtyard with ornamental pond. The gardens are a true feature of the sale and thus must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Gardens
The property occupies a stunning position on the outskirts of Coton in the Clay. The overall plot measures approximately 1.25 acres and borders attractive open countryside. The property is accessed via a five bar gate which in turn leads to a gravelled driveway and passes the stable block to the right hand side on entry. Please note the stable block could be converted to form a quadruple garage. The gravelled driveway continues past the attractive lawned garden and returns around a feature flowerbed and thus providing ample car standing.The main gardens lie to the eastern elevation of the property and culminates in a very large lawned garden offering a high degree of privacy ideal for a family. To the rear of the property there is a more practical area denoted to vegetable plot and hard standing for greenhouse. Immediately to the rear of the property accessible from both the hallway and sitting room there is a pleasant paved courtyard with ornamental pond. The gardens are a true feature of the sale and thus must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Property Features :

• DETACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE
• FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS
• FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN
• FOUR BEDROOMS
• TWO BATHROOMS