Property description
Montrose, an imposing and substantial late Georgian property, is a beautifully appointed family home. Elegantly proportioned, enjoying a secluded location and having a large part-walled and enclosed garden, double garage, large courtyard parking area and ample space for entertaining. Set in a quiet street, close to the heart of the county town of Stafford. The mainline railway station is a 10 minute walk away, providing regular intercity services to London (1h20m), Birmingham (30m) and Manchester (58m).
The subject of a thorough scheme of renovations, the property blends traditional features with contemporary touches, so desirable for modern family living. The ground floor provides three generously proportioned reception rooms with a sitting room, formal drawing room and dining room to the rear. In keeping with the period of its construction, the rooms are light and airy, afforded by large sash windows and ceiling heights. To the rear of the ground floor is a guest cloak room, complete with shower enclosure and WC, plus a rear porch accessed from the driveway which in turn leads into the garage.
The kitchen again blends traditional touches as one would expect with a twin oven AGA, solid wood wall and base units with attractive polished granite work surface. A breakfast area looks out into the rear enclosed courtyard where there is a useful log store and former laundry room.
The recently converted basement provides exceptional extra living space, currently used as a large home office with external access and separate cinema room, the flexible layout would lend itself readily to other uses.
There are four good sized double bedrooms on the first floor with a large landing that is spacious enough to be enclosed to create a well-proportioned fifth bedroom. Bedroom two has a high specification en-suite shower room, revealed by large mirrored sliding doors opening into a contemporary and light space with separate walk-in power shower enclosure. The remaining three bedrooms are served by the principal bathroom, again with separate power shower enclosure and bath.
Externally the plot size is surprisingly spacious with ample courtyard parking and a large rear garden. A mix of paved seating areas, wooden decking and shaped lawns are bounded by well-stocked mature borders and specimen planting. The location of the various seating areas allow you to enjoy a variety of views over the garden and chase the last vestiges of the day's sunshine.
Presented in immaculate condition throughout, the property stands as a testament to the taste and the attention to detail of the owners and the creativity they have applied to create such a stunning family home.
The property is approached through electrically operated wrought iron gates, in turn opening into a large gravel courtyard with double garage to left.
A small gate leading to rear porch entrance and internal garage door.
Continuing around to the front of the property, there is a large, terraced seating area, and wrought iron railing surrounding the external steps down to the cellar.
The accommodation briefly comprises:
A part glazed wooden front door opens into an enclosed porch, complete with original Minton tiles.
Internal Hallway.
Large hallway with stairs rising to first floor, again the flooring of original Minton tiles. Bespoke Bronte carpeting. Decorative plaster cornicing.
Formal Drawing Room
6.52x4.54m
A light room afforded by the large bay window with near full height wood framed sash windows overlooking terrace and rear garden.
Solid oak flooring. Gas fire in decorative period surround and over mantle.
Sitting room
5.58x4.26m
Large sash windows to rear and side courtyard driveway. Gas fire in polished granite surround. Stripped oak flooring.
Dining Room
4.13x3.65
Sash windows to front and side of property, open fire in cast iron Coalbrookdale style fireplace. Original quarry tiled floor. Original Housekeepers cupboards either side of chimney breast provide useful additional storage space.
Quarry tiled Rear hallway providing access to ground floor power shower and guest cloakroom. Separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Tiled flooring.
Rear porch with door leading to side of property.
Internal door to
Double Garage
Up and over electrically, remote operated garage door opening into a large garage.
Kitchen
5.00x4.54m
Contemporary kitchen with a range of wall and base units, twin oven Aga, polished granite work surfaces with inset circular sinks and mixer tap over.
Integrated appliances including fridge and freezer, dishwasher and plumbing for washing machine.
Tiled flooring.
Door leading to
Enclosed Rear courtyard
Log and bin store, brick and tile former laundry.
Cellar
The recently converted cellar is accessed from the rear hallway, adjacent to the kitchen or externally from the terrace area to the right of the entrance.
Office
4.49 x 4.82m
Converted basement with external steps from patio. Tiled throughout, the room offers ample space for a home office
Wine Cellar
3.03 x1.79m
Occupying the space between the office and cinema room, with arched ceiling and tiled floor.
Cinema Room
4.24x3.89m
Tiled flooring continuing through from office and wine cellar. The generously sized room has built in book cases to the rear and is currently used as a cinema room with projector and screen.
Principal Bathroom
3.10 x2.02m
Located on half landing, the principal bathroom is fitted with a contemporary white suite of white bath, wash hand basin, WC and separate power shower enclosure. There is an additional linen store.
Bedroom Four
3.4 x 4.55m
A large sash window looks over the rear internal courtyard. There are two large built in wardrobes along with an original cast iron fireplace in an attractive tiled hearth and surround.
Bedroom Three
4.36 x 4.11m
Two large sash windows to the side and rear of the property. An electric fire sits in an original fireplace. To the right of this is a vanity unit with wash hand basin, a large built in wardrobe and range of matching bedroom furniture consisting of dressing table and bedside drawer units.
Bedroom Two and En-Suite Shower Room
3.95 x 3.63m
Large sash window to the side aspect, original cast iron fireplace standing on a tiled hearth. Large mirrored sliding doors opening to reveal
En-Suite Shower Room
3.97 x 1.34m
Large sash window over the rear paved area. Contemporary walk in shower enclosure with rainfall shower head, WC, wash hand basin and chrome heated towel rail. Tiled flooring.
Master Bedroom
4.9 x 4.55m
Large sash window over rear elevation, two large built in wardrobes, original cast iron fireplace on tiled hearth.
Externally
The large, enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature and well stocked borders and specimen trees. There are several distinct seating areas, perfect for entertaining and enjoying differing views over the garden.
A wooden decking area surrounds a large summer house, with a bridge over a small pond and steps leading down to the lawn and a large seating area covered by a gazebo.
Property Features :
- Elegant Georgian Townhouse
- Blend of Contemporary and Traditional Features
- Four Generous Double Bedrooms, En-Suite Master, Potential Fifth Bedroom
- Three Reception Rooms Plus Additional Basement Office and Cinema
- Well Appointed Kitchen with AGA Range Stove
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