Property description
Individually designed detached stone character property constructed in 1901 for the Heath family with spacious accommodation over three floors. This period family home boasts ample living and bedroom accommodation situated in an elevated position offering panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Boasting extensive landscaped gardens extending to 1.5 acres or thereabouts, the property is ideally located within the Staffordshire Moorlands and suitable for travel in Staffordshire, Cheshire and within easy access to the Peak District National Park. Located in close proximity for the highly sought after Endon schools with easy access to the local riding school and golf club. Homes such as this are seldom available to purchase and inspection is a must to appreciate the size, location and character on offer.
* HEATHER ROCKS
Heather Rocks was originally constructed in 1901 for the Heath family and offers versatile living and bedroom accommodation set over three floors with the added advantage of a lower floor cellar. This stone built property was uniquely designed with a turreted bay to the dining room and master bedroom offering panoramic views. Boasting original features including cornicing, ceiling roses, original doors to part and stained glass leaded upper to the majority of the windows. A family home which has undergone some modernisation and updating having being re-roofed in 1982 and extensive rewiring carried out in the latter years to the first and second floor. The property boast ample landscaped gardens which surround the property to all elevations and a sweeping tarmacadam driveway with central Island. Situated to the rear of the property is an outdoor swimming pool with adjacent games room and external conservatory with all the kitchen fittings which would be ideal for entertaining or similar uses. Also located in the grounds is the stone and tile former coach house which is adjacent to the entrance and would be ideal for ancillary accommodation to the main house, subject to obtaining the necessary approval. A magnificent stone built character residence boasting an imposing elevated position, which must be viewed to be appreciated.
* ENTRANCE PORCH
Decorative stone shaped arch, ceiling light, herringbone quarry tiled flooring. Door leading to:
* ENTRANCE HALL
External door with frosted glazed panel having matching side panels, single radiator, feature staircase with painted spindles and turned support and matching banister rail off, decorative cornicing, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, herringbone quarry tiled flooring, telephone point, power points.
* DINING ROOM: 4.81m x 4.4m (15' 9" x 14' 5")
(plus turreted bay 2.95 x 2.87 (9'8 x 9'5) Feature turret style bay window incorporating five UPVC double glazed windows with stained glass leaded uppers with panelled base, single bay radiator, single corner radiator, cornicing, ceiling light point, four light points. Wall mounted gas fire, stained timber floorboards, power points. Original double doors with original turning lock mechanism leading to:
* CONSERVATORY: 5.91m x 2.44m (19' 5" x 8')
Two pairs of double glazed sliding patio doors to front aspect over looking gardens with glazed panels overs, two double glazed windows to side aspect, exposed decorative stone work, two double radiators, ceiling light with fan attachment, part panelled ceiling. Mosaic tiled flooring, two wall light points, two UPVC double glazed windows to dining room and lounge, pair of patio doors with original cast iron turned locking mechanism with brass handle having inset glazed panel with leaded light uppers to Dining Room.
* LIVING ROOM: 7.25m x 5.28m (23' 9" x 17' 4")
(incorporating bay) double glazed bay window with stained glass leaded light uppers having panelled base, feature Inglenook incorporating Jotul inset multi fuel stove having warm air ducts and grills with self cleaning glass set in tiled surround on matching hearth with copper fender, inset windows seats to either side of the fireplace with cupboards beneath. Inset lighting over, two double glazed windows to side aspect, inset feature shelving having mirrored back with decorative arch over, ceiling light in ceiling rose, single radiator, coving, stained timber flooring, power points.
* DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM: 2.17m x 1.7m (7' 1" x 5' 7")
Housing low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, two wall light points, part panelled walls, hanging space with fixed shelving, vinyl floor tiles set over original quarry tiled flooring. Double glazed doors leading from entrance hall to rear hall with wall light points, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, part tiled walls, tiled floor.
* INNER HALL
Having pair of leaded light doors leading from Entrance Hall, centre light point, tiled floor.
* UTILITY: 3.22m x 2.92m (10' 7" x 9' 7")
UPVC double glazed window to side aspect with stain glass leaded light uppers, window to rear aspect, roll top work surfaces incorporating double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Range of base cupboards and drawers, plumbing for automatic washing machine, matching wall cupboards, single radiator, part tiled walls, ceiling light point, coving, ceiling mounted airer, tiled flooring, telephone point, power points.
Pedestrian door leading to Lower Ground Floor.
* DINING KITCHEN: 5.23m x 4.48m (17' 2" x 14' 8")
Range of base cupboards and drawers incorporating plumbing for dishwasher, built in Creda electric double oven, inset Homark four ring gas hob, one and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, cantilever weighted wall cupboards with concealed underlighting, part panelled walls, two ceiling light points, two single radiator. UPVC double glazed bay window to rear aspect incorporating feature breakfast bar, space for fridge/fridge, television aerial, telephone point, tiled floor, power points.
* REAR PORCH
Having external door to rear aspect, ceiling light point, loft access, tiled walls, tiled flooring.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Accessed via stone staircase leading from Utility Room.
* WINE CELLAR: 3.48m x 1.28m (11' 5" x 4' 2")
With ceiling light, Vaulted ceiling, concrete floor.
* MAIN CELLAR: 4.83m x 4.31m (15' 10" x 14' 2")
(plus turreted area 2.99 x 2.94 (9'10 x 9'8") Ideal Standard gas fired central heating boiler, original stone stillages, former window giving natural light (now covered) ceiling light point, inset drainage
FIRST FLOOR
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Feature staircase with painted spindles on turned supports having matching banister rails leading to half landing with UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, dado rail.
* GALLERIED LANDING
Feature staircase with painted spindles on turned supports having matching banister rails leading to second floor, two ceiling light points, single radiator, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, dado rail, power points.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 5.03m x 4.43m (16' 6" x 14' 6")
(plus turreted window 2.94 x 2.94 (9'8 x 9'8) feature turret style bay window incorporating five UPVC double glazed windows with stained glass leaded uppers with panelled base, single bay radiator, two ceiling light points, cornicing, bed switch. Beech laminate flooring, television aerial point, power points. Pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold water. Pair of patio doors with original cast iron turned locking mechanism with brass handle having inset glazed panel with leaded light uppers. Leading out on to:
* BALCONY: 5.04m x 1.37m (16' 6" x 4' 6")
Timber balustrade, feature stone walling, covered canopy with exposed beams offering panoramic views over gardens and surrounding countryside.
* BEDROOM TWO: 5.24m x 4.49m (17' 2" x 14' 9")
Feature bay incorporating three UPVC double glazed windows having stained glass leaded light uppers to front aspect, single bay radiator, ceiling light point, cornicing. Pedestal wash hand basin, bed switch, television aerial point, power points.
* BATHROOM: 3.22m x 2.19m (10' 7" x 7' 2")
Fully tiled double shower cubicle in incorporating shower fitment, wash hand basin in vanity with cupboards and drawers beneath, low level W.C,. with concealed cistern, bidet set in vanity with cupboards, single radiator, fully tiled walls, two inset mirrors having wall lights, ceiling light point, ceiling mounted extractor fan. UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, cushion flooring, power points, built in cupboard with fixed shelving.
* BEDROOM THREE: 4.53m x 3.55m (14' 10" x 11' 8")
UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, ceiling light point, coving, single radiator, power points.
* ENSUITE
Fully tiled shower cubicle incorporating shower fitment, low level W.C with concealed cistern, wash hand basin in vanity with cupboards beneath, fully tiled walls, wall light point, loft access, cushion flooring.
* SEPARATE W.C.: 1.71m x 1.48m (5' 7" x 4' 10")
Housing low level W.C., wash hand basin, part tiled walls, UPVC double glazed frosted window to side aspect, ceiling light point, cushion flooring.
* BATHROOM: 3.23m x 2.92m (10' 7" x 9' 7")
Panelled bath, fully tiled shower cubicle incorporating shower fitment, wash hand basin set in vanity, single radiator, UPVC double glazed frosted window to side aspect, ceiling light point. Airing cupboard housing foam lagged hot water cylinder with fixed shelving. Part tiled walls, part panelled wall, cushion flooring.
SECOND FLOOR
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Feature staircase with painted spindles on turned supports having matching banister rails leading to half landing with UPVC double glazed window to side aspect.
* GALLERIED LANDING
Ceiling light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, loft access, dado rail, power points.
* GAMES ROOM: 6.41m x 4.52m (21' x 14' 10")
UPVC double glazed windows to front and side aspects, single radiator, full size snooker table with suspended lighting over (for sale separately if required), power points.
* BEDROOM FOUR: 4.48m x 3.06m (14' 8" x 10')
UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, single radiator, ceiling light points, part panelled walls, power points.
* BEDROOM FIVE: 5.01m x 4.27m (16' 5" x 14')
(maximum measurements) UPVC double glazed window to front aspect leading out on to turreted balcony roof, ceiling light point, single radiator, television aerial point, wall light point, power points.
* BEDROOM SIX/BOX ROOM: 4.99m x 2.87m (16' 4" x 9' 5")
(maximum measurement - reduced at head height) having UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, wall light point.
* LOFT
Which we understand is fully insulated.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from Moss Hill over a tarmacadam driveway with central island incorporating flower beds and water feature, tarmacadam driveway providing ample off road parking for numerous vehicles with adjoining raised borders and rockeries incorporating mature trees and shrubs.
Located adjacent to the driveway is the Coach House.
Arched access leading from the driveway to the rear garden
* CONSERVATORY: 5.99m x 3.38m (19' 8" x 11' 1")
Located in the rear garden and not connected to the main house.
Being of stone and UPVC double glazed construction, two ceiling light points, base cupboards with work surfaces over having inset stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap providing hot and cold water. Double doors with glazed panels leading to side garden, double glazed windows to two elevations, glazed roof, Mosaic tiled flooring, power points. Note: the conservatory is on a separate trip switch to the main property.
* ADJOINING W.C
Ceiling light point, concrete floor, adjoining covered canopy with wash hand basin with hot and cold water tap.
* GAMES ROOM: 15.06m x 3.62m (49' 5" x 11' 11")
Located in the rear garden.
Having double glazed windows overlooking pool, ceiling light point, exposed stone walls, one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with cold water tap over having adjoining work surfaces with base cupboards, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted Apollo gas boiler (utilised for Games Room radiators). Four antique radiators, four wall light points, two doors to front aspect, vinyl tiled flooring.
Note: the roof of the games room operates as a solar water heating system for the swimming pool.
* ADJOINING PUMP ROOM: 3.04m x 2.43m (9' 12" x 7' 12")
Housing fittings for swimming pool.
* SWIMMING POOL: 12.19m x 6.1m (40' x 20')
With a maximum depth of 8 feet, (not used at present time) being fully tiled with flagged patio surround. The patio leads to:
* DEN: 2.77m x 1.81m (9' 1" x 5' 11")
Being former Air raid shelter built into original stone walling.
* GARDENS
Formal gardens surround the property to all elevations with front garden area laid to crazy paved patio with inset shaped lawns incorporating well stocked borders, stone balustrade overlooking lower lawn having surrounding paths with inset well stocked borders and adjoining raised rockery area. Further garden area to the side via holly arch incorporating mature trees and shrubs.
Meandering paths being crazy paved and gravelled area incorporating:
* SUMMERHOUSE: 2.47m x 1.38m (8' 1" x 4' 6")
Being of stone construction having exposed stone walls with feature corner display shelving, UPVC boarded ceiling, vaulted canopy to front aspect providing shelter.
Stepped access leading down to side gardens laid to lawns with crazy paved paths incorporating well stocked borders and pool area.
SIDE GARDENS
Meandering paths from the summerhouse with raised well stocked borders incorporating mature trees and shrubs with stepped access to the pool, continuing to former quarry area with exposed feature stonework leading to rear garden.
Rear Gardens laid to lawns incorporating timber implement stores (located to the rear of the games room). Utilized for garden storage.
Raised borders adjacent to the rear lawns incorporating mature trees and shrubs. Timber and felt garden shed on concrete base.
Meandering paths giving stepped access to conservatory continuing to the front driveway and Coach House.
COACH HOUSE
Stone and tile outbuilding being the former coach house with rooms presently comprising:
* GARAGE: 5.14m x 3.27m (16' 10" x 10' 9")
Feature stone and brick arch, concrete and stone flagged flooring, ceiling light, wall mounted meters, fixed shelving.
* FORMER STABLE: 5.14m x 4.36m (16' 10" x 14' 4")
Having stable door to front aspect, two windows to front aspect, wash hand basin with cold water tap, brick floor, exposed brick walls (being part glazed), two ceiling light points, power points.
Staircase to first floor.
* FIRST FLOOR LOFT ROOM: 5.14m x 7.89m (16' 10" x 25' 11")
Having window to front with shaped window over, window to side aspect, four ceiling light points, exposed roof timbers.
* SINGLE STOREY GARAGE: 5.15m x 3.49m (16' 11" x 11' 5")
Having concrete floor, exposed brick and stone walls.
This building in its entirety would be ideal for ancillary accommodation subject to obtaining the relevant planning approval.
To the left of the coach house is further parking with stepped access to the rear leading to mature borders with trees and shrubs.
SERVICES
All main services are connected
TENURE
We understand the property is Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council tax band 'G' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING TBA
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
Property Features :
- A six bedroom stone character family home
- Set in landscaped gardens extending to one and half acres or thereabouts
- Boasting versatile accommodation set over three floors
- Separate Coach House suitable for further accommodation
- External swimming pool and separate games room
- Must be viewed to be appreciated
- Views
- Land
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