Property description

There‘s not a drop of poison in sight just a taste of beautiful nectar so - Watch your step because you are about to fall head over heels in love with this beautiful characterful cottage located just outside of Stafford town Centre. Positioned in a glorious spot with far reaching views over the Staffordshire countryside, Ivy Cottage is presented with a rustic and characterful interior and unlike your typical cottage the rooms are sizable and bright throughout with the accommodation boasting Lounge, Dining Room with open fire facility, Sitting Room and Breakfast Kitchen together with entrance porch. To the first floor are Three Generous bedrooms and a Study together with shower room. On the second floor a good sized fourth bedroom with plenty of storage. Externally the property sits within a beautiful garden which is laid mainly to lawn with some beautiful flowerbeds and specimen trees together with garden shed. This really is a property to view - so call us now as Ivy Cottage is ready and waiting!!!

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch - 13‘ 6‘‘ x 6‘ 7‘‘ (4.11m x 2.01m)
Of dwarf brick wall and wood construction. With a tiled floor, an entrance door and also a door to the front and a further door to the rear which gives access to the rear garden. There are windows to three sides. A UPVC wood grain effect door with double glazed and leaded panel to the centre and a double glazed window to the side gives access into the kitchen.

Breakfast Kitchen - 14‘ 0‘‘ x 11‘ 1‘‘ (max) to 10‘ 4" (in) (4.26m x 3.38m (max) to 3.15m (min))
There are worktops with a range of base units below incorporating drawers and cupboards. With a matching range of wall mounted units. There is an inset stone sink unit having an antique style mixer tap. The kitchen has an integrated dishwasher, a gas cooker point with ample space for a range style cooker with a splashback and extractor unit above. There is a breakfast bar area with under cupboards, a wine rack, part tiling to the walls, radiator, coved cornice to the ceiling, tiled floor and a UPVC double glazed wood grain effect window overlooking the rear garden. With ample space for appliances and a door gives access through to the lounge.

Lounge - 20‘ 10‘‘ x 11‘ 1‘‘ (6.35m x 3.38m)
With two double radiators, exposed ceiling beams, wood flooring and television connection. UPVC double glazed and leaded wood grain effect windows, one a bow window to the front elevation and the second is a window to the side elevation. There are four wall light points, a meter cupboard and bi-fold doors giving access into the dining room. The lounge has wood flooring which continues through to the dining room. There is a gas stove.

Dining Room - 11‘ 7‘‘ x 12‘ 6‘‘ (3.53m x 3.81m)
There are exposed ceiling beams, a continuation of the wood flooring from the lounge, a radiator, a feature fireplace with an exposed brick inset and a tiled hearth having an open fire facility. The room has a television aerial connection point and a UPVC wood grain effect double glazed window to the front elevation.

Sitting Room / Snug - 14‘ 11‘‘ x 12‘ 6‘‘ (4.54m x 3.81m)
Having a continuation of the wood flooring and a feature fireplace with exposed brick and inset which houses the log burning stove set on a tiled hearth. There is a television connection point, double radiator, stairs off to the first floor and an opening through to the rear porch.

Rear Lobby - 4‘ 4‘‘ x 8‘ 4‘‘ (1.32m x 2.54m)
There is a tiled floor and a UPVC wood grain effect door with two central double glazed and leaded panels giving access to the exterior. With coved cornice to the ceiling and a radiator. An opening leads through to the utility and there is a further passenger door through to the rear garden.

Utility Area - 8‘ 3‘‘ x 4‘ 2‘‘ (2.51m x 1.27m)
Having plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for additional appliances, wall mounted central heating boiler and a range of fitted shelving.

Guest Cloakroom - 4‘ 6‘‘ x 2‘ 9‘‘ (1.37m x 0.84m)
Fitted with a close coupled WC, a continuation of the tiled flooring from the rear porch, coved cornice to the ceiling and wood grain effect UPVC opaque double glazed window to the rear elevation.

First Floor

First Floor Landing
Stairs rise from the snug to the first floor landing. There is a telephone connection point, UPVC wood grain effect double glazed and leaded window to the side elevation and doors to all rooms on the first floor. There is an ideal space for use as a library or quiet sitting area. Stairs rise to the second floor.

Master Bedroom - 11‘ 5‘‘ x 12‘ 5‘‘ (max) (3.48m x 3.78m (max))
UPVC wood grain effect double glazed window, a radiator and a range of wardrobes having mirror sliding doors.

Bedroom Two - 17‘ 0‘‘ (max) x 7‘ 9‘‘ (average) (5.18m (max) x 2.36m (average))
With a UPVC double glazed and leaded window to the rear elevation, a double radiator and a built-in cupboard/wardrobe providing ample storage space. There is coved cornice to the ceiling.

Bedroom Three - 8‘ 1‘‘ x 7‘ 7‘‘ (2.46m x 2.31m)
Having a radiator, UPVC wood grain effect double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and there is a wardrobe with mirror sliding doors.

Study - 11‘ 5‘‘ (max) x 7‘ 7‘‘ (max) (3.48m (max) x 2.31m (max))
With radiator, telephone connection point and UPVC double glazed porthole style window to the front elevation.

Shower Room - 8‘ 2‘‘ x 8‘ 10‘‘ (2.49m x 2.69m)
Fitted with a suite that comprises a double shower cubicle which is fully tiled to the interior and has an electric fitted shower, a close coupled WC and a vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap over and built-in cupboards below. There is tiled floor, part tiled walls, recessed ceiling spotlights, chrome heated towel rail/radiator and a UPVC opaque and leaded wood grain effect double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Second Floor

Second Floor Landing
With coved cornice to the ceiling, UPVC wood grain effect leaded double glazed window to the side elevation, a door giving access to a storage space and a door leads through to bedroom four.

Bedroom Four - 12‘ 6‘‘ x 8‘ 2‘‘ (3.81m x 2.49m)
There is a radiator, coved cornice to the ceiling, two UPVC double glazed and leaded wood grain effect windows to the side elevation and a built-in cupboard which has double opening doors.

Exterior
To the front of the property there is a half moon shaped driveway which is pebbled for ease of maintenance and has borders and beds well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs. A covered gateway leads through to the rear garden which is laid to lawn. There are borders and beds which are well stocked with a range of mature shrubs and plants together with mature trees. A concrete pathway leads up to the side porch and there is a paved patio area ideal for entertaining. The garden has a feature pond, garden sheds providing external storage, an outdoor water tap and a gravelled and enclosed patio area. The garden is enclosed by brick walling and close board fencing. There are tremendous views over the Staffordshire countryside.

Directions
From Stone head south-west on Longton Road / A520 towards Radford Close. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto The Fillybrooks / A34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A34 then at the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stone Road / A34 . At the following roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Grey Friars / A34 . At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Queensway / A34 then take the 2nd exit at the next roundabout and stay on Queensway / A34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lichfield Road / A34 and at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Silkmore Lane. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rickerscote Road and turn left onto Old Rickerscote Lane where the destination will be on the right-hand side as indicated by our for sale board.

Property Features :

• Stunning Views Across Open Countryside
• Deceptively Spacious Throughout
• Lounge, Dining Room, Sitting Room and Breakfast Kitchen
• Four Bedrooms and Study/Bedroom Five
• Full of Character