Property description

It's all 'Silver Linings' at Silverdale with Puddle Duck Cottage and there's not a dark cloud in sight. This gorgeous and quaint cottage style home is generous in proportion and definitely leaves its mark on impressions. From the warm and welcoming lounge with the much longed for real fire, the kitchen is fitted with appliances and has a bistro feel dining area off. The luxury bathroom has a freestanding 'ball and claw' bath just ready to soothe away the day's stresses. With a side porch/conservatory which leads you to the rear garden having various seating areas - just perfect to enjoy an evening of entertaining. The master bedroom is a good size and so is the second bedroom. Low maintenance gardens to the front - a perfect home for first time buyers, second home hunters or investors - Look no further than Puddle Duck Cottage and discover your 'Silver Lining'.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch - 2' 1'' x 5' 4'' (0.63m x 1.62m)
The entrance porch has a UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation and UPVC double opening doors to the front with leaded glass central panels. A UPVC wood grain effect entrance door with an opaque glazed panel to the centre leading into the lounge.

Lounge - 11' 5'' x 13' 2'' (max) (3.48m x 4.01m (max))
There is a wood grain effect UPVC window to the front elevation with leaded glazed panels to the centre. The room has a column style radiator, a plate rail, dado rail, feature cast fireplace with a tiled hearth and a cast inset housing an open fire facility. There is a television connection point and a double meter cupboard. Laminate wood effect flooring and a door leads through to the dining kitchen.

Dining Kitchen - 8' 6'' (max) x 12' 10'' (max) to 8' 11\" (min) (2.59m (max) x 3.91m (max) to 2.72m))
In the dining area is a column style radiator, wood effect laminate flooring extending into the kitchen area. In the kitchen area worktops have base units below incorporating drawers and cupboards. There is a matching range of wall mounted units with spotlights set within the plinth for overhead lighting. Having an inset four burner gas hob with a stainless extractor unit above and an electric oven below. The room has plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for appliances, a one and a half bowl single drainer stone sink unit with swan-necked mixer tap. There are part tiled walls and an integrated dishwasher. The room has a UPVC wood grain effect double glazed window to the side elevation and a wall mounted cupboard housing the built-in microwave/cooker with storage above. A door gives access to under-stair storage space and an opening leads through to the inner hallway.

Inner Hallway
Having dado rail, stairs leading to the first floor, airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and having ample linen storage. A door leads through to the conservatory/side porch and a further door leading into the bathroom. Wood effect laminate flooring.

Bathroom - 5' 10'' x 7' 0'' (1.78m x 2.13m)
There bathroom has a suite comprising a freestanding ball and claw footed bath with an antique style chrome mixer tap with a shower head attachment. There is a pedestal wash hand basin and a close coupled WC. The room has part tiled walls, radiator, extractor fan and wood grain effect UPVC window with opaque glazing to the centre leading to the rear elevation.

Conservatory / Side Porch - 14' 3'' x 4' 3'' (4.34m x 1.29m)
Of dwarf brick wall and wood grain effect UPVC construction with windows to the side elevation and to the rear elevation. There is plumbing for an automatic washing machine, a radiator and also space for further appliances if required. With two wall light points, a double wall cupboard and a door gives access to the rear garden.

First Floor

First Floor Landing
Stairs from the inner hallway lead to the first floor landing which has a dado rail and a loft access point. Doors lead to both bedrooms.

Master Bedroom - 11' 4'' x 13' 2'' (max)(3.45m x 4.01m (max))
There is a UPVC wood grain effect window to the front elevation with leaded glazing to the centre and fitted shutters. The room has a double radiator, a feature cast fireplace for ornamental purposes, plate rail, dado rail, telephone point and a wooden floor.

Bedroom Two - 8' 7'' x 9' 1'' (2.61m x 2.77m)
There is a dado rail, radiator, UPVC wood grain effect double glazed window to the rear elevation and wood laminate flooring.

Exterior
To the front of the property the garden is gravelled for ease of maintenance and is enclosed by ornate wrought iron railings with a wrought iron gate which provides access down a central pathway leading to the porch. The rear of the property is accessed via a personal gate and pathway down the side. At the side there is a water tap and outside courtesy lighting. The rear garden has a paved patio area and a raised seating area with a pergola over with pebble borders. Wrought iron railings and a gate lead through to the garden laid to lawn. A central pathway runs down the middle of the lawn and there are borders planted with specimen trees and a raised shrub bed contains a variety of seasonal shrubs and plants. There is a garden shed and at the rear a personal gate leads out to the rear of the property. The garden is enclosed by brick walling and close board fencing.

Directions
From Stone follow the B5027 / Newcastle Road to the A34 and pass through Meaford, Tittensor and Trentham. After Trentham turn left onto Park Drive / B5038 and follow on to the Whitmore Road. Turn right onto Northwood Lane and at the roundabout take the third exit onto Clayton Road / A519. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto Dartmouth Avenue and the second exit at the following roundabout onto Sneyd Avenue. Turn left onto Gallowstree Lane and at the roundabout take the second exit onto Cemetery Lane. Turn left onto the B5044 then at the roundabout take the first exit onto Mill Street leading onto High Street where the property can be found on the right-hand side.