Property description

From the moment you cast your eyes over Acorn Cottage you will fall in love in the knowledge that beautiful memories will be made in this gorgeous family home. From the pretty and picturesque frontage going through to the sunny and bright reception rooms that warm and fuzzy feel means your heart has been stolen. Full of charm and character and standing within a substantial plot the property offers a welcoming entrance hallway, large lounge, dining room, study, library and breakfast kitchen to the ground floor together with a utillity room and guest cloakroom. On the first floor are three generous bedrooms and bathroom. The substantial double garage has plenty of room for the car enthusiast with storage into the loft space having fitted staircase. The gardens are well tended and cared for. The idyllic setting of this cottage in the beautiful village of Stowe By Chartley is the final tick on that all important priority list.

Ground Floor

Storm Portico
Steps lead up to a portico which is covered and has a courtesy light. There is a beautiful door which leads into the reception hall.

Reception Hall - 13' 2'' (max) x 4' 6'' (min) (4.01m (max) x 1.37m(min))
There is a coved cornice to the ceiling, a radiator, a small under stairs storage cupboard and a hardwood double glazed window to the front elevation. The entrance hall also has a large under stairs store cupboard, an additional radiator and a step leads up to the cloakroom. Doors open through to all the main ground floor rooms.

Cloakroom - 6' 2'' x 3' 6'' (1.88m x 1.07m)
Having a hardwood double glazed window to the front elevation and a suite comprising of the low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, a radiator and there is coved cornicing to the ceiling.

Lounge - 25' 0'' x 13' 11\" (max) to 10' 9'' (min) (7.61m x 4.24m (max) to 3.27m (min))
In the lounge area are three radiators, a hardwood double glazed window to the front elevation, a hardwood double glazed window to the side elevation and hardwood double glazed French doors to the rear elevation. The lounge has coved cornice to the ceiling, three wall light points, television aerial connection and a feature fireplace with hearth housing a living flame coal effect gas fire.

Kitchen - 11' 8'' x 15' 4'' (3.55m x 4.67m)
The kitchen has granite worktops with a range of base units below incorporating drawers and cupboards and there is a matching range of wall mounted units. There is a one and a half bowl stone sink unit with a swan-necked mixer tap, a radiator, part tiled walls, tiled flooring and coved cornicing to the ceiling. The breakfast area has part wood panelling to the wall. The kitchen houses a beautiful Rangemaster range which is the Classic Delux 90 model with a five burner gas hob and having a matching complementary Rangemaster extractor unit above. Also in the kitchen is an integrated fridge and freezer and a built-in Siemens dishwasher. To the rear of the kitchen there are hardwood double glazed French doors leading out into the rear garden and also a hardwood double glazed window facing the rear elevation. The room has coved cornice to the ceiling and a door leads through to the utility room.

Utility Room - 5' 3'' x 9' 4'' (1.60m x 2.84m)
Having a tiled floor and a worktop with base units below and there is a matching double cupboard unit on the wall. There is plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a vent for a tumble dryer. The room houses the floor mounted Worcester Bosch gas central heating boiler. Inset into the worktop is a single drainer stainless steel sink unit. There is a radiator, extractor fan, coved cornice to ceiling, fitted shelving, a hardwood double glazed window to the rear elevation and a hardwood door leading out to the rear garden.

Inner Hallway

Study - 10' 0'' x 6' 5'' (3.05m x 1.95m)
The study has a radiator, coved cornice to ceiling and there is a hardwood double glazed window to the front elevation.

Dining Room - 13' 8'' x 10' 11'' (4.16m x 3.32m)
The dining room has coved cornice to the ceiling, radiator and a hardwood double glazed window to the front elevation. A double glazed French door opens to the side elevation. A door leads through to the library.

Library - 5' 7'' x 9' 5'' (1.70m x 2.87m)
The library has got a wood flooring, radiator, coved cornice to the ceiling, extractor unit and a hardwood double glazed window to the side elevation. The room is finished with recessed ceiling spotlights and has fitted shelving having overhead lights.

First Floor

First Floor Landing
Having a radiator and a Velux window to the front elevation.

Master Bedroom - 19' 10'' (max into recess) x 14' 7'' (6.04m (max into recess) x 4.44m)
The master bedroom has a range of built-in cupboards, two radiators,, hardwood double glazed window to the front elevation and a hardwood double glazed window in the recess to the rear elevation. There are storage cupboards built in to the eaves and a personal door leads into the family bathroom.

Family Bathroom - 9' 5'' x 9' 0'' (2.87m x 2.74m)
Having a door from the landing and a door to the master bedroom. The bathroom has part tiled walls, recessed ceiling spotlights, hardwood double glazed window to the rear elevation and a ladder style heated towel rail/radiator, panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and a separate shower cubicle which is fully tiled with a Mira electric shower unit. The room also has an extractor fan.

Bedroom Two - 9' 8'' (max into recess) x 16' 0'' (2.94m (max into recess) x 4.87m)
The room has a radiator, hardwood double glazed window to the rear elevation and cupboards built into the eaves for storage.

Bedroom Three - 9' 10'' (max into recess)x 12' 5'' (2.99m (max into recess) x 3.78m)
Having a radiator and a hardwood double glazed window to the front elevation. There is a fitted dressing table with glass top and drawers below together with built-in cupboards in to the eaves.

Shower Room - 4' 5'' (max) x 5' 11'' (1.35m (max) x 1.80m)
The room has tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator, enclosed shower cubicle with sliding glazed doors, wall mounted wash hand basin, low level WC and a Velux window. There is an extractor unit, shaver point and ceiling spotlights.

Exterior
To the rear of the property is a paved patio area, two additional paved seating areas and a garden laid to lawn. There are beds and borders well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and there is also a beautiful portico with a tiled roof and a hardwood beam support. There is an outdoor tap, security light and windows to the rear elevation are fitted with blinds. To the side of the property is a garden laid to lawn which has got well stocked borders with a variety of shrubs and it is enclosed by mature hedging and has courtesy lights. A personal gate at the side of the property opens to the front. At the front is a garden laid to lawn with some mature specimen trees and borders well stocked with mature shrubs and a central path and set of steps lead up to the front portico. To the front is an outdoor tap, a block paved driveway provides plenty of off road parking and having a double detached garage. To the other side of the property is an additional lawn with well stocked borders and being enclosed by mature hedging and having a garden shed.

Double Detached Garage - 18' 8'' x 20' 5'' (5.69m x 6.22m)
Having twin up and over doors, electric light and power. There is ample storage space above which is accessed via a staircase.

Directions
Leave Stone town centre along the Lichfield Road. On leaving the town turn left onto the A51 and proceed along the A51, through the village of Sandon and continuing until you reach traffic lights where you will turn left signposted towards Uttoxeter A518. Continue, passing Amerton Farm on the left hand side and take the next turning on the right towards Stowe-by-Chartley. Proceed to the end of the lane and at the crossroads continue straight over onto Drointon Lane where Acorn Cottage will be found as indicated by our for sale board.