Property description
Internal inspection is essential to appreciate this high specification 17th Century Grade II Listed detached thatched cottage, located within the highly desirable hamlet of Birch Cross, just outside of Marchington village and within easy reach of Uttoxeter. With an open aspect to the rear, having views over open countryside. Internally the house boasts many charming original features such as latch doors, exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace in one of its three generously proportioned reception rooms. The kitchen is completed high standard and of a complimentary style. To the first floor there are four bedrooms one of which has exposed trusses, family bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Outside the landscaped gardens are enclosed to the rear with well established ornamental box hedging, generous lawn and off road parking, leading to a single detached garage. NO CHAIN
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Accommodation
Kitchen - 14\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 10\‘\‘ (4.26m x 3.30m)
Fitted shaker style breakfast kitchen with a range of wall and base units with granite work tops. integrated range master cooker and space for a fridge - utility area with space for white goods.
Dining Room - 15\‘ 7\‘\‘ x 17\‘ 7\‘\‘ (4.75m x 5.36m)
With exposed ceiling and wall beams, wooden flooring, solid fuel burner set in a real brick surround.
Sitting Room - 16\‘ 2\‘\‘ x 15\‘ 4\‘\‘ (4.92m x 4.67m)
Inglenook fireplace with cat iron burner, exposed ceiling and wall beams and wooden floor. Original timber front door to porch with bench style seating.
Office - 11\‘ 1\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 0\‘\‘ (3.38m x 2.44m)
With hand built oak units and desk.
Drawing Room - 20\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 16\‘ 1\‘\‘ (6.24m x 4.90m)
Built in bar area, window over looking the garden and french doors out onto the terrace.
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One - 14\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 8\‘\‘ (4.26m x 3.25m)
Two lead windows to both front and rear elevations, double radiator, tv aerial point.
Bedroom Two - 11\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 10\‘\‘ (3.55m x 2.99m)
Original lead window to the rear elevation, exposed beams and trusses, exposed brick chimney breast, TV aerial point, single radiator, original wood panelled door leading to storage cupboard,
Bedroom Three - 10\‘ 11\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 8\‘\‘ (3.32m x 3.25m)
Original lead window to the rear elevation, single radiator, wash hand basin with granite worktops, storage cupboards and drawers, exposed beam work and trusses with TV aerial point.
Bedroom Four - 15\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 4\‘\‘ (4.57m x 2.23m)
Original lead windows to both front and rear elevations, with exposed beam work and trusses, TV aerial point and single radiator,
Family Bathroom - 9\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 6\‘ 6\‘\‘ (2.87m x 1.98m)
Outside
To the rear is a driveway with parking area and leading to:
Garage - 22\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 2\‘\‘ (6.70m x 3.71m)
single garage with electric doors.A gateway leads to the garden area with traditional herb garden with views over the open fields. The main part of the rear garden is enclosed and has a lawned area with a pond and patio terrace ideal for entertaining. There is an original built wall with a thatched pitched roof, further patio area and summer house ( 12\‘9\" x 10\‘ 3\")which has electric and TV points and electric heaters, this is currently used as a gym.
Property Features :
- A PIECE OF HISTORY IN THE STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE
- 17TH CENTURY DETACHED THATCHED COTTAGE
- GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
- CHARACTER FEATURES, BEAMS AND EXPOSED BRICKWORK
- INGLENOOK FIREPLACE TO INNER RECEPTION
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