Property description
With a pinch of charm and a dash of elegance, this is a recipe for perfection. Bluebell cottage was built 13 years ago in the style of a traditional cottage and is an individually designed detached home with all of the features that you would expect to find including a fantastic inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, perfect planting schemes and historic features such as the 300 year old beam supporting the brickwork around the fireplace. No corner has been cut when ensuring that this beautiful cottage is packed full of all of the character that you would expect. Downstairs there is an impressive amount of space for you to entertain friends and family with three reception rooms and a kitchen with space for dining, not to mention the spacious entrance hallway with plenty of room for sitting and relaxing. Upstairs are four beautiful bedrooms including three good sized doubles all with exposed beams. The master bedroom benefits from having a luxurious en-suite with separate shower and Karndean flooring whilst a separate family bathroom sits just next door. All rooms are finished to the highest standard with neutral decor and features throughout. Outside the character continues with a single garage and adjoining brick built summer house with French doors opening into the rear garden. Both front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with beautiful decorative planted borders and a water feature to the rear. There is an impressive driveway which provides plenty of parking and even offering space for a caravan if required, whilst the rear garden benefits from being very private. On the corner of the lane there are even fabulous views over the Staffordshire countryside. You must not let this one slip through your fingers and call us today to arrange a viewing!
Location
The property is situated in a quiet part of the popular village of Yarnfield with its outstanding Primary School (2015 rating). Yarnfield is located between the historic market towns of Eccleshall and Stone with popular restaurants and shops found in both towns. There are excellent road and rail links, with the closest West Coast Mainline stations being in Stafford and Stoke-On -Trent and the M6 motorway junctions 14 and 15 lying to the North of Stafford and the South of Newcastle-Under-Lyme. There are also a choice of both State and Independent Schools in the local area.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway - 12' 0'' x 10' 0'' (3.65m x 3.05m)
A solid wood front door with inset window and surrounding double glazing opens through from the porch into the entrance hallway. This is a room in itself with doors to the reception rooms whilst stairs rise to the first floor with under stairs storage beneath. There is also a radiator and wall lights.
Lounge - 23' 0'' x 11' 3'' (7.01m x 3.43m)
This bright and airy space running through the length of the house benefits from having a triple aspect with double glazed windows to the front, side and rear of the property. The focal point of the room is a most spectacular inglenook fireplace with 300 year old support beam and inset lighting with both a brick surround and hearth. The Inglenook houses a cast iron multi-fuel burning stove. The room is neutrally decorated with exposed timber beams to the ceiling. Double French glazed doors with cast iron handles open out onto the rear garden and the small patio area. Lit by wall lights with dimmer switches, the room also has a low level radiator, phone connection point, TV point and plenty of power sockets. A door also opens to the study.
Dining Room - 13' 5'' x 10' 7'' (4.09m x 3.22m)
With neutral decor and double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden this room creates a fantastic additional entertaining space. There are exposed timber beams to the ceiling and feature lights to the walls with dimmer switches. There is also a radiator and plenty of power sockets.
Kitchen - 13' 8'' x 12' 10'' (4.16m x 3.91m)
A fantastic space for cooking and dining. This room benefits from being fitted with a bespoke kitchen which incorporates glass fronted units to the wall complimenting the storage provided from the matching base cabinets. There is also an integrated wine rack and plumbing and space for a dishwasher and also provision for under worktop fridge and freezer if required. Exposed timber beams run across the ceiling and a supporting beam provides a feature within the room. A composite sink with chrome mixer tap is set into the work surface with tiled splash back. There is also space for a range style cooker with extractor fan above with brick effect clad surround. The floor is laid with Karndean flooring and the room benefits from essentials such as television aerial connection point, power sockets and two phone connection points. The room is also finished with spotlights, a radiator and has space for an American style fridge freezer.
Utility room - 6' 7'' x 5' 6'' (2.01m x 1.68m)
Complimenting the space in the kitchen, this room has matching base cabinets and wall units. There is a door through to the kitchen and an exterior door opens to the side of the property. A stainless steel sink is set into the work tops with mixer tap and tiled splash back. There is also a radiator, a mains gas fired central heating boiler and extractor fan. The room also has both plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Study - 10' 3'' x 6' 10'' (3.12m x 2.08m)
Located at the back of the house and accessed from the lounge this space is perfect for a study or play room. A velux window allows plenty of natural light with exposed timber beams to the ceiling. The neutrally appointed room has a radiator, telephone point, high speed broadband capability and plenty of sockets for office equipment.
Guest Cloakroom/WC - 6' 9'' x 3' 2'' (2.06m x 0.96m)
Located off the entrance hallway the room benefits from having a low level flush WC, floating wash hand basin with chrome taps and a radiator. There is also an extractor fan and recessed ceiling spot light.
First Floor
Landing
A stair case leads up to the first floor landing which has a Velux skylight. The landing also houses the loft access hatch and airing cupboard which has a separate immersion heater.
Master Bedroom - 12' 1'' x 12' 2'' (3.68m x 3.71m)
The fantastic master suite sits at one end of the house with impressive double bedroom and contemporary en-suite off. The room is dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and side of the property and a support beam along and exposed beam to the ceiling provide plenty of character. This neutrally decorated room benefits from having ceiling lights with dimmer switch connection and two telephone points.
En-suite - 8' 4'' x 6' 5'' (2.54m x 1.95m)
Accessed through a cottage style door with cast iron handle from the master bedroom this fantastic space has a dual aspect with windows to the rear and the side. There is a four piece suite with bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal sink with chrome taps, low level flush WC and separate glazed shower cubicle with electric wall mounted shower. There are halogen spotlights to the ceiling with dimmer switch and a wall mounted brushed steel heated towel rail. The walls are fully tiled in a neutral style and the floor is laid with a Karndean flooring. There is also an extractor fan exposed timber beam and rear facing double glazed window.
Bedroom Two - 11' 9'' x 8' 9'' (3.58m x 2.66m)
A second double bedroom with front facing double glazed window. The room is neutrally decorated with exposed timber beams to the ceiling. There is also access to eaves storage, and both a radiator and TV point.
Bedroom Three - 10' 7'' x 9' 9'' (3.22m x 2.97m)
A third neutrally appointed double bedroom, this time having an attractive outlook over the rear garden. There are also exposed timber beams to the ceiling, access to the eaves storage and a TV point. Radiator.
Bedroom Four - 9' 7'' x 9' 6'' (2.92m x 2.89m)
This fourth good sized single bedroom is neutrally appointed with a front facing double glazed window. It boasts an impressive exposed timber beam and a radiator.
Family Bathroom - 7' 7'' x 6' 0'' (2.31m x 1.83m)
Accessed from the landing through a cottage style door, the family bathroom consists of a three piece suite with bath having a chrome mixer tap with shower attachment, low level flush WC and matching pedestal wash hand basin. There are exposed timber beams to the ceiling and recessed ceiling spot lights. There is splash back tiling to both the sink and bath, Karndean flooring, and an extractor fan.
Summer House
French double doors open to a superb summer house with dual aspect views into the garden. The room benefits from having both power and lighting. The summer house offers an ideal space as either a gym, exterior entertaining space, home office or craft/art studio.
Single Garage
A front facing up and over garage door opens to a single garage with power and lighting. There is also rafter storage above.
Exterior
Wrapping around the whole property is a beautifully maintained garden. To the front a driveway provides plenty parking with there even being space for a caravan if required. Alongside the driveway is a lawned area with ornamental planted borders and rose garden. The boundary is framed by a low level picket fencing to the front whilst to the rear of the property is a predominantly lawned and private garden with a gravelled patio area and decorative ornamental planting including well stocked shrubbed borders and fruit tree. There is also a small pond with waterfall feature and the summerhouse. The property also benefits from having an exterior water point, electrical sockets to both the front and rear and exterior lighting.
Directions
Leave Eccleshall via the A519 Newcastle Road and turn right where signposted towards Swynnerton. Follow the road to Cold Meece and proceed through the village, taking a right turn onto Meece Road. Turn left onto Yarnfield Lane and proceed into the village of Yarnfield, and take a right hand turn onto Ash Lane. The property can then be found on the right-hand side as indicated by our for sale board.
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