Property description

Croxton Villa provides the opportunity to acquire a beautiful and spacious period residence having substantial grounds and situated close to the popular market town of Eccleshall.Croxton Villa is believed to date back to the 1600's with later additions in the Victorian era. The property has been lovingly restored by the current owners who have retained a wealth of character features including exposed beams, bay windows, wooden flooring and exposed wattle and daub.The front door leads into a most impressive reception dining hall featuring exposed ceiling and wall beams, real wood floor and log burner. The reception hall benefits from dual aspect windows with bay window overlooking the front garden. To the left of the reception hall is a spacious formal sitting room with bay window and central log burner in brick surround with a carved wooden mantle.Adjacent to the sitting room is the library and separate study both with log burners and views over the garden. There is also a guest cloakroom and access down to the cellar. Currently used as a gymnasium and bar, the cellar provides an excellent additional room with electricity and heating connected. The character continues in the cellar with exposed brickwork and beams.To the right of the reception hall, the inner hallway leads through to the breakfast room, which has an impressive Godin multi fuel burner with integrated warming oven. The breakfast room provides a great family space with ample room for informal dining and conveniently located next to the kitchen. The kitchen is a good size having ample work space and a good range of wall and base units with down lights and central island. The kitchen has a range of integrated NEFF appliances including fridge freezer, dishwasher, Miele washing machine, dryer and an Alpha Range cooker.From the kitchen, French doors lead into the spacious conservatory, which provides a usable reception space ideal for work, relaxing and entertaining. The garden room presents a contemporary entertaining area, which takes full advantage of the views over the garden. The first floor is accessed via two separate stair case from the breakfast room leading up to the master suite or from the reception hall leading to the principal landing. There are three guest bedrooms all of excellent proportions with character features, fitted wardrobes and lovely views over the gardens. The family bathroom is most impressive with a central free standing bath, large walk-in shower and log burner.The master bedroom completes the first floor accommodation and benefits from a range of fitted wardrobes, dressing area and dual aspect views over the gardens. Off the master bedroom is a compact en-suite with roll top bath.Croxton Villa boasts an enviable and secluded position with grounds extending to approximately 0.7 acres. An electric gated entrance provides access to a substantial driveway with ample parking for several cars. To the front of the property is a large lawned garden bordered by mature trees and hedges.From the front garden a pathway leads through into the orchard with a range of established trees. The orchard is bordered by hedging and Rhododendron and a small paved terrace provides the ideal spot for a private seating area.To the rear of the property is a large terrace area perfect for outdoor entertaining. Beyond the terrace is an impressive landscaped garden which is mainly laid to lawn and accented by mature trees and shrubs with raised flower beds. The lawn gently slopes up to the rear of the garden where there is an other sizeable flat lawned area bordered by conifers. Beyond is a most useful allotment with a brick and tile workshop, timber shed, greenhouse and composting area. A separate paved pathway leading from the driveway provides a separate access to the rear garden.Croxton village is a rural hamlet situated between the market town of Ecclesshall and Loggerheads and can be traced back to the Domesday book. At the heart of the village is St. Paul's Church, which is also used for community activities. A short walk from the property is Croxton service station, which provides a filling station and small shops.For more extensive amenities the desirable market town of Eccleshall is just over 3 miles in distance. Eccleshall offers a range of local shops, public houses, restaurants, library and post office. Eccleshall is a thriving community with numerous social and sporting clubs.There is also a range of excellent schooling in the area including St. Dominic's Priory School, Alleynes High School, Bishops Lonsdale Primary School and Eccleshall Pre-School.

Entrance Lobby

Reception Dining Hall - 18' 6'' x 11' 8'' (5.63m x 3.55m)

Sitting Room - 18' 11'' x 14' 2'' (5.76m x 4.31m)

Library - 16' 0'' x 12' 7'' (4.87m x 3.83m)

Inner Hall

Study - 13' 11'' x 9' 11'' (4.24m x 3.02m)

Family Room/Breakfast Room - 18' 8'' x 13' 0'' (5.69m x 3.96m)

Breakfast Kitchen - 18' 3'' x 13' 7'' (5.56m x 4.14m)

Conservatory - 18' 5'' x 17' 8'' (5.61m x 5.38m) max

Cellar - 17' 11'' x 17' 3'' (5.46m x 5.25m)

Bedroom Two - 18' 10'' x 14' 3'' (5.74m x 4.34m)

Bedroom Three - 15' 8'' x 12' 6'' (4.77m x 3.81m)

Family Bathroom - 9' 11'' x 8' 5'' (3.02m x 2.56m)

Bedroom Four - 14' 9'' x 11' 9'' (4.49m x 3.58m)

Master bedroom - 18' 9'' x 16' 7'' (5.71m x 5.05m)

En-Suite / Second Bathroom - 11' 5'' x 7' 0'' (3.48m x 2.13m)

Outside

Gardens

Gardens

Gardens

Rear Elevation

Services
Mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage connected.

Central Heating
From oil fired boiler to radiators, as listed.

Council Tax
Band 'G'. Amount payable £2,445.44 2015/16 Stafford Borough Council.

Tenure
We understand from the vendor that the property is freehold.

Measurements
Please note that the room sizes are quoted in feet and inches with the metric equivalent in metres, measured on a wall to wall basis. The measurements are approximate.

Viewing
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Property Features :

• A Splendid Period Residence with Beautiful Landscaped Gardens
• Five Reception Rooms, Breakfast Kitchen and Conservatory
• Four Double Bedrooms, En Suite to Master and Family Bathroom
• A Wealth of Character Features
• Set in Picturesque Rural Hamlet