Property description

AN ELEGANT VICTORIAN RESIDENCE OF MAGNITUDE WITH STUNNING ORIGINAL FEATURES DISCREETLY POSITIONED WITHIN ITS OWN PRIVATE GROUNDS

Five bedrooms, two reception rooms, study, large family dining kitchen, butlers pantry, utility, cloakroom, family bathroom and en suite. Double garage with off-road parking for several vehicles. Mature gardens.

Dating back to circa 1890, we consider this imposing house to be a fine example of the impressive properties to have been constructed in the Victorian Era. Discreetly positioned at the head of a cul de sac, in one of the most preferred locations on the outskirts of Biddulph, with the award winning National Trust Biddulph Grange Gardens close by. Bordering on open countryside with just a few minutes drive delivering you to some of Staffordshire's most enjoyed natural views and rural walks, yet extremely convenient for access to Biddulph, one mile South, and Congleton, four miles North which offers links with the main M6 arterial routes, and mainline national rail networks.

Spring Grove House, was formerly the residence of the Head Gardener of Biddulph Grange and provides a rare combination of Victorian grandeur and modern comfort, a great recipe for stylish family living. Amongst its traditional features are beautiful stained glass windows, high ceilings, deep skirting, bay windows, pine wall panelling, open fireplaces and large internal pine doors.

There are spacious reception areas, including a spectacular Reception Hall, with the original Minton tiled floor (currently carpeted over), as well as a lovely Drawing Room with original sash bay window, and a formal Dining Room offering views over the private front garden. The Family Dining Kitchen is the warm heart of the house, a lovely social family room. Also on the ground floor, is a Family Room/Study, separate Cloakroom and Butlers Pantry with \"cold slab\". From the Rear Reception Porch, is a utility, and access to the double garage with steps down to the cellar rooms.

The first floor is accessed via a splendid shallow-rise return staircase with superb window overlooking the grounds. The Master Bedroom enjoys views over the front garden and has its own en suite shower room. The second bedroom is equally well proportioned, and towards the rear of the house are three further bedrooms, separate w.c. and family bathroom with walk in shower.

Outside, as befits a property of distinction, there are lovely formal and manageable gardens incorporating specimen trees and shrubs, terrace seating and lawns, and behind is a LARGE INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE, driveway and further lawned gardens.

DIRECTIONS:
Proceed out of Congleton on the A527 (Biddulph Road) and upon entering Biddulph and after passing St Lawrence's Church on your left take the next right onto Marsh Green Road and then your next right into Marsh Green Close where the property will be found at the end of the cul de sac on the right hand side.

FRONT ENTRANCE:
Stone fronted architecture to entrance with double panelled doors to:

ENCLOSED PORCH:
Panelled door with leaded and stained glass upper panel with matching side panel.

RECEPTION HALL:
3.91m (12ft 10in) x 2.72m (8ft 11in) plus Rear Hallway
Original coving to ceiling. Dado rail. Period style cast iron radiator. Telephone point. Deep skirting. Original Minton tiled floor (currently carpeted over). Wide shallow rise return staircase with ornate spindled balustrade and newel post. Doors to drawing room and family dining room.

RECEPTION HALL PHOTO
LIVING ROOM:
5.94m (19ft 6in) x 5.03m (16ft 6in) Measured to bay and alcove
Timber framed sash bay window to front aspect. Coving to ceiling. Polished cast iron fireplace with mahogany surround and quarry tiled hearth. Dado rail. Two period style cast iron radiators. 13 amp power points. Television aerial point.

Living Room photograph 2
DRAWING ROOM:
5.92m (19ft 5in) x 5.13m (16ft 10in) Measured to bay and alcove
Stripped wood sash bay window to front aspect with ornate wood panelling to bay. Original coving to ceiling. Picture rail. Deep skirting. Two cast iron period style radiators. Feature cast iron fireplace with inset coal effect gas fire set on marble hearth having stripped wood fire surround. 13 amp power points. Television aerial point. Exposed pine floorboards.

SIDE VESTIBULE:
2.87m (9ft 5in) x 2.16m (7ft 1in)
Deep skirting. Dado rail. 13 amp power points. Panelled door with leaded and stained glass upper panels with matching side panel to:

CLOAKROOM:
Timber framed sash window to side aspect. Elaborate white suite comprising: low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin.

REAR HALL:
Recessed pine tongue and groove panelled alcove with cupboard beneath. Stripped pine skirting and dado rail. Original servant call bells. 13 amp power points. Telephone point. Natural pine and glazed door to the rear porch.

REAR HALL PHOTO
BUTLERS PANTRY:
3.61m (11ft 10in) x 1.83m (6ft 0in)
Feature hexagonal window. Cold slab. Original tiled floor.

REAR PORCH:
Quarry tiled floor. Double panel central heating radiator. Stable door to side. Door to garage. Door to:

UTILITY:
2.74m (9ft 0in) x 2.44m (8ft 0in)
Timber framed window to dual aspects. Preparation surfaces with stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards below. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Double panel central heating radiator. Quarry tiled floor.

STUDY/FAMILY ROOM:
4.8m (15ft 9in) x 2.82m (9ft 3in)
Timber framed sash windows to side and rear aspects. Original ceiling meat hook. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 amp power points. Telephone point.

FAMILY DINING KITCHEN:
5.13m (16ft 10in) x 4.57m (15ft 0in)
Large PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. Coving to ceiling. Centre ceiling rose. Extensive range of panelled Shaker style eye level units, two being glass fronted display cabinets with lighting and under pelmet lighting, and base units having solid beech preparation surfaces over with ceramic Belfast sink unit inset with brass taps. Space for range cooker with Rangemaster Leisure extractor canopy over. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Double panel central heating radiator. Polished cast iron fireplace with living flame coal effect gas fire inset with quarry tiled heath and pine fire surround. Two large original stripped pine pantry cupboards to each alcove. 13 amp power points.

Kitchen photograph 2
GALLERIED LANDING:
4.95m (16ft 3in) x 2.74m (9ft 0in)
PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Original coving to ceiling. Beautiful ornate turned spindles to the mahogany balustrade. Oak panelled reveals to rear landing access. Dado rail. Deep skirting. Doors to bedrooms 1 and 2.

BEDROOM 1 FRONT:
5.05m (16ft 7in) x 4.37m (14ft 4in) Maximum Measurements
PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Original coving to ceiling. Recessed wardrobe with stripped pine double doors. Dado rail. Period style cast iron radiator. Deep skirting. 13 amp power points. Telephone point.

EN-SUITE:
PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. Low voltage downlighters inset. Heritage white suite comprising: low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and separate enclosed shower cubicle housing a Victorian style main fed shower. Double panel central heating radiator. Marbled tiles to half height with matching ceramic floor tiles.

BEDROOM 2 FRONT:
5.13m (16ft 10in) x 4.8m (15ft 9in)
PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Timber framed window to side aspect. Coving to ceiling. Recessed open fronted display unit with cupboards below. Feature cast iron fireplace with tiled inset and painted fire surround. Dado rail. Deep skirting. 13 amp power points. Double panel central heating radiator. Telephone point.

REAR LANDING:
3.84m (12ft 7in) x 3.12m (10ft 3in)
Timber framed sash window to rear aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 amp power points. Deep recessed linen cupboard with unvented system hot water cylinder.

SEPARATE W.C.:
Timber framed sash window to rear aspect. Low level w.c.

BEDROOM 3 REAR:
5.16m (16ft 11in) x 2.62m (8ft 7in)
PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. Coving to ceiling. Dado rail. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 amp power points.

BEDROOM 4 SIDE:
5.16m (16ft 11in) x 2.44m (8ft 0in)
PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. Coving to ceiling. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 amp power points. BT telephone point (subject to BT approval).

BEDROOM 5 SIDE:
4.78m (15ft 8in) x 2.84m (9ft 4in)
Timber framed sash window to side aspect. Feature cast iron fireplace. Dado rail. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 amp power points. Telephone point.

BATHROOM:
Timber framed sash window to side aspect. Original coving to ceiling. Elaborate white period suite comprising: low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with brass taps, sunken tiled panelled bath with brass mixer taps. Walk-in shower area fully tiled with mixer shower. Chalky pink glazed tiles with blue glazed border tiles to half height. Period cast iron radiator.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE:
6.4m (21ft 0in) x 4.75m (15ft 7in) Maximum Measurements
To include staircase down to cellar. Up and over door. Power and light. Floor mounted Ideal central heating radiator boiler.

CELLAR
ROOM 1:
5.18m (17ft 0in) x 2.46m (8ft 1in)
Vaulted ceiling. Cold slab. 13 amp power points. Vaulted entrance to:

ROOM 2:
5.21m (17ft 1in) x 2.46m (8ft 1in)
Vaulted ceiling. Light.

Outside
FRONT:
To the front are mature lawned gardens with established and well stocked flower borders with a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees including large mature yew. The front of the property feature stone mullion windows with stone architecture to the entrance. Stone slab path to the side continuing through gated access to the rear.

REAR:
To the rear is a cobbled driveway providing parking for three cars. Lawned gardens. Views towards Congleton Edge.

SERVICES:
All mains services are connected (although not tested).

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
'F'

VIEWING:
Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agent TIMOTHY A BROWN

Property Features :

• Elegant Victorian residence with stunning original features
• Private and mature grounds
• Cul-de-sac location
• Five bedrooms
• Three reception rooms

Property Info:

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