Property description

Home is where the heart is and 'Wherever You lay your hat - that's your home' - so whether it's a flat cap, trilby or Panama get those hats off and sitting on the coat peg for you will definitely want to make this your home. This quite beautiful property in a Village setting has been meticulously updated, extended and improved to provide a stunning lounge with opens into the glorious orangery. Attention to detail at every turn is evident in the dining kitchen and the ground floor also contains a snug/sitting room, shower room and boot/utility room. The first floor has three super large double bedrooms and the family bathroom is pure luxury. In addition there is a separate Guest Bedroom leading from the boot room which could quite easily be your home from home office or indulgent hobby room. Externally the gardens are mainy laid to lawn with a large sun terrace and the property is surrounded by fields with far reaching and open views to both the front and rear - Have your lost your heart yet or can't find your hat - I can assure you they are both at Beech Cottage.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch - 4' 4'' x 4' 3'' (1.32m x 1.29m)
Having a composite entrance door with opaque and leaded central glass panel. The porch has tiled flooring with underfloor heating and a door that leads through into the stunning and stylish dining kitchen.

Dining Kitchen - 15' 1'' x 22' 4'' (4.59m x 6.80m)
A comprehensively fitted kitchen with granite worktops above base units incorporating drawers and cupboards and there is a matching range of wall mounted units including opaque glass fronted display cabinets with under unit lighting. The kitchen has a Belfast style inset stone sink, the granite worktop has an etched drainer and there is a swan neck mixer tap and separate instant hot water tap. With a pull-out larder style unit, a built-in dishwasher, built-in wine cooler, a Rangemaster stove with five ring induction hob and ovens below, a granite splashback and a bespoke extractor unit above. There is a built-in microwave, space for additional appliances, an additional worktop area with base cupboards below and wall cupboards above and recessed ceiling spotlights. The kitchen has four UPVC double glazed windows, two to the front and two to the rear all with granite windowsills matching the worktops. There is ample space to accommodate a very impressive dining table,, a wall mounted feature radiator and the room has tiled flooring with underfloor heating. A door leads through to the lounge.

Lounge - 24' 4'' x 14' 10'' (7.41m x 4.52m)
The feature fireplace has a marble hearth and exposed brick interior housing a log burning stove. UPVC double glazed windows to the side elevation and the rear elevation and there is also UPVC double glazed French doors leading into the orangery. Stairs rise to the first floor. The room has an ornate cast radiator, television point and telephone point.

Orangery - 12' 0'' x 15' 0'' (3.65m x 4.57m)
UPVC double glazed windows to either side and UPVC double glazed bi-fold doors giving access out onto the patio and the front garden. There are recessed ceiling spotlights and tiled flooring with under floor heating.

Sitting Room Area - 9' 4'' x 12' 0'' (2.84m x 3.65m)
Steps lead down from the dining kitchen to a sitting area. UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, doors leading into the utility and to the ground floor shower room.

Ground Floor Shower Room - 5' 3'' x 11' 0'' (1.60m x 3.35m)
The suite comprises a double shower cubicle housing the shower unit with steam and massaging body jets. There is a vanity wash hand basin with a mixer tap and cupboards below, concealed cistern WC with granite worktops and a range of built-in cupboards, recessed ceiling spotlights and an opaque UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. The room has a ladder style heated towel rail/radiator and a water proof wood effect laminate flooring.

Utility Room - 14' 10'' x 7' 3'' (4.52m x 2.21m)
UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation and also to the rear elevation. There is a UPVC door giving access to the side patio area and the side garden. There is granite worktop with base cupboards below, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The room has a radiator and stairs leading up to a vaulted loft guest bedroom.

First Floor Lofted Guest Room - 9' 8'' x 19' 6'' (2.94m x 5.94m)
There are four Velux windows, radiator and recessed ceiling spotlights. On the stairs rising from the utility room is a wall light point.

First Floor

First Floor Landing
The landing has a wall light point, telephone point, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front elevation and a radiator.

Master Bedroom - 15' 2'' x 13' 9'' (4.62m x 4.19m)
UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation and also to the rear elevation. The room has recessed ceiling spotlights and a radiator.

Bedroom Two - 10' 7'' x 14' 11'' (3.22m x 4.54m)
UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation and radiator. From this room there is access to the boarded loft space which has a drop down ladder, power, lighting, Velux windows and houses the heating system.

Bedroom Three - 13' 4'' x 11' 8'' (4.06m x 3.55m)
The room has a radiator, UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation and a built-in storage cupboard with a bi-fold door.

Family Bathroom - 10' 7'' x 14' 11'' (3.22m x 4.54m)
The family bathroom has been fitted with a stunning luxury suite comprising a freestanding slipper style bath with a central mixer tap with a fitted shower head. There is a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a walk-in shower cubicle with glazed panels and a fitted mains shower having overhead unit and separate spray attachment. The walls are tiled as is the floor which has under floor heating and there are recessed ceiling spotlights. Upvc opaque glazed window to the rear elevation.

Exterior
To the front of the property there are remote control double wooden gates leading to the tarmacadam driveway providing parking for several vehicles. There are lawns to either side of the driveway and the lawns extend around the side. There are exterior lighting points all around the property, a slate tiled patio area and further lawns to the rear. The property is bordered by picket fencing and mature hedging. There is a hardstanding with lockable storage which could accommodate a carport or garage subject to any necessary planning consent.

Directions
Leave Stone town centre along the Newcastle Road turning right onto the A34. Proceed straight across Darlaston island continuing to head north on the A34 and before entering Tittensor turn right towards Barlaston. Continue into the village of Barlaston and head out on Station Road going up the hill passing The Upper House and continue out of the village. The road then becomes Hartwell Lane. Proceed for a short distance to where you will find the property as indicated by our for sale board.