Property description

An exquisite architect designed house conveniently situated within easy reach of the M6 at Junction 13 and Stafford and Penkridge mainline railway stations. With a semi-rural setting the property has a wealth of exposed timbers, spacious rooms and large garden with heated outdoor swimming pool. Energy rating E.


This lovely house was designed and built by Kenneth Hutchinson Smith using handmade bricks and contains timbers which originally came from Bagot's Park. We understand that in 1719 Oak trees felled in the park were built into\"Mary Segovia\", a three-masted Brigantine Rig. Several years later she was broken up at Bristol. In 1787 the timbers were built into the roof of Beaudesert Hall. The hall was dismantled in 1932 and many of the timbers were built into Tudor House. (The above information is taken from the book \"One Man's Dream\" by Ron Davies. We believe that \"Tudor House\" is testimony to the architect's skill in blending the old with the 20th Century. The result is a house that looks and feels as if it has stood on the large plot of 1.6 acres for much longer than its 80 years. Happily over this time the house has clearly been carefully tended and the extensions are difficult to spot. The current owners have added, amongst other up to date improvements, high quality \"Roca\" bathrooms with underfloor heating and a condensing central heating boiler. The landscaped grounds with fields beyond form a suitable backdrop to this unique property. All this is within easy reach of the M6 and Stafford mainline station putting London within less than 1 hour 20 minutes travel..

THE ACCOMMODATION

PORCH
with tiled canopy supported by Oak uprights, tiled floor and diamond leaded oak framed door to

ENTRANCE HALL - 14' 1'' x 11' 7'' (4.29m x 3.53m)
the visitor is welcomed into this traditional entrance with exposed timbers and ceiling beams, oak flooring and a feature oak staircase, panelled doors which open to the Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room and Kitchen and Ground Floor Shower Room, radiator

DRAWING ROOM - 13' 11'' x 21' 0'' (4.24m x 6.41m)
this inviting room has leaded pane windows overlooking the front and side gardens with secondary glazing to side window, wide natural brick inglenook fireplace with log burner on quarry tile hearth, four wall lights and lamps with separate circuit to the light switches, radiator below each window

FORMAL DINING ROOM - 15' 11'' x 12' 11'' (4.86m x 3.94m)
A diamond leaded bay window overlooks the front garden two further side windows, period stone fireplace with log burner on quarry tile hearth, exposed ceiling timbers, two radiators, panelled door to

FAMILY ROOM - 18' 8'' x 19' 0'' (5.68m x 5.80m)
currently used as office space this spacious room has diamond leaded window to front with a radiator below, carved wooden fireplace with marble insert and hearth, enclosed living flame gas fire, oak flooring and decorative ceiling beams

SITTING ROOM - 14' 7'' x 12' 11'' (4.45m x 3.93m)
this pretty room overlooks the swimming pool and patios and has a diamond leaded window to rear, secondary glazed diamond leaded door to the pool, radiator, brick fire surround with enclosed living flame gas fire, ceiling beams

FAMILY DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN - 17' 10'' max x 23' 0'' including pantry (5.43m max x 7.02m including pantry)


FAMILY DINING ROOM
diamond lead window to courtyard with secondary glazing, brick central chimney breast with feature fireplace, the bell board from the original house is still in situ above the hall door, radiator, door to utility and door to courtyard, opening to

KITCHEN
the country style \"Smallbone\" kitchen has a beamed ceiling and is fitted with base units with drawers and wall units including some with multi-paned display doors, small dresser style units and open display shelves, the gas fired Aga with double oven and two hot plates takes centre stage and has oak beam over, integral fridge, gas cooker with four ring hob, integral dishwasher, preparation surfaces with tiled splashbacks with inset white one and a half bowl sink and drainer set below leaded glass window to pool, the flooring is of french sandstone tiles from \"Fired Earth\" and this runs through into the dining area, door to Boiler Room housing Worcester Greenstar condensing Combi gas central heating boiler, preparation surface over, base unit, open shelving, space for fridge/freezer, leaded glass window to courtyard.

UTILITY - 9' 3'' x 6' 6'' (2.81m x 1.98m)
fitted with Ivory base unit and tall shelved cupboard, preparation surface with inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for further appliances, radiator, coats hanging space, Velux rooflight, ceramic floor tiles

SHOWER ROOM - 9' 7'' x 6' 3'' (2.92m x 1.91m)
fitted with a contemporary white \"Roca\" suite of cantilever w.c. and basin with vanity surface and cupboards under, glass doors to wide tiled shower cubicle with Triton shower, tiling to splashbacks, towel rail radiator, feature timbered wall, ceramic floor tiles, two recessed shelves with concealed lighting, inset downlighters

FIRST FLOOR

STUNNING GALLERIED LANDING
with Oak wall timbers and Oak doors to five bedrooms and bathroom, hinged access to loft storage space with pull-down ladder

BEDROOM ONE - 21' 0'' x 13' 11'' (6.41m x 4.25m)
diamond leaded windows to front and side with secondary glazing, Smallbone fitted wardrobes and dressing table with complementary wall panelling, two radiators, brick fireplace with quarry tile hearth

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/DRESSING ROOM - 12' 3'' x 8' 8'' (3.74m x 2.63m)
with contemporary white \"Utopia\" unit of twin basins set on vanity surface with two deep drawers under set below diamond leaded clear glass window overlooking the fields to the rear, \"Roca\" suite of cantilever w.c. and bidet, glass doors to wide shower with Aqualisa shower, polished marble wall and floor tiles and splashbacks, underfloor heating, towel rail/radiator, fitted wardrobe, wall mirror, candle sconces, inset downlighters, radiator,

BEDROOM TWO - 16' 6'' x 13' 0'' (5.02m x 3.95m)
diamond leaded window with secondary glazing to front, radiator below, two further side windows, custom built bedroom furniture including fitted wardrobes, corner fitted desk, bedside tables and tall storage unit, basin set in granite vanity surface with cupboards under,

BEDROOM THREE - 9' 5'' increasing to 10'7\" in alcove x 8' 7'' incl wardrobes (2.86m incr to 3.23m in alcove x 2.62m incl wardrobes)
diamond leaded window with secondary glazing to side, radiator below, two fitted double wardrobes and high level storage cupboards over

BEDROOM FOUR - 12' 11'' max x 7' 10'' (3.94m max x 2.39m)
diamond leaded window with secondary glazing to rear, radiator, fitted wardrobes with drawers under one, high level storage over, desk/dressing table and drawers

STUDY / BEDROOM FIVE - 8' 0'' x 9' 11'' (2.44m x 3.03m)
two diamond leaded windows to front and side, radiator

BATHROOM - 10' 0'' max x 8' 5'' (3.06m max x 2.57m)
contemporary 'Roca' white suite of deep tiled panelled bath with central taps and hand held shower, large wash hand basin with mixer tap and open storage system under, close coupled w.c., sliding glass doors to corner shower with Aqualisa digital shower, matt 'stone' wall and floor tiling, towel rail/radiator, underfloor heating, downlighters, airing cupboard with controls for shower and underfloor heating

THE GROUNDS

Front
Tudor House has a wide walled frontage with intercom and remote controlled gate to the sweeping gravel driveway with turning circle around a colourful shrub bed. The drive is edged by low walls with decorative lantern style lighting. To the front there is a shaped lawn with steps down to a SUMMER HOUSE which has lighting and the controls for the pump on the ornamental fishpond alongside.

The Lawned Garden
To the left hand side of the drive there is a further area of lawn with mature shrubs and conifers screening the boundaries. A stone path leads to a feature urn with spotlight for night drama and to the left is an archway into the patios surrounding the pool.

GARAGE - 16' 5'' x 10' 5'' (5.01m x 3.17m)
Twin timber doors, light and power. Wall-mounted Glow Worm 35ci gas central heating boiler which heats the pool. Personal door into the Carport and courtyard by the door to the Kitchen.

CARPORT - 24' 11'' x 9' 10'' (7.60m x 2.99m)
The carport forms the covered link between the drive and the informal entrance door to the dining area of the kitchen.

The Swimming Pool and Terraces
The heated pool has solar cover and is attractively surrounded by stone paving with steps to the right onto a sheltered patio that catches the late afternoon sun. From here there is a further terrace and lawn to the side of the house with arch and gate into the field.To the left hand side of the pool there is a pergola covered sitting area with lighting and power point. A rustic arch gives views of the side garden.There is outdoor lighting around all seating areas and the pool can be floodlit.

Outbuildings
To the left of the garage is located the heat pump that maintains pool water temperature once the heating boiler has brought the water to the desired heat. Beyond this is a small brick outhouse which shelters the pool filtration system. Beyond there is screening for bin storage.

SERVICES
We understand that mains electricity, gas and water are connected to the property. Purchasers should confirm this with the relevant provider. Drainage is to a private system. BT Infinity Broadband is connected.

TENURE
We understand that the property is Freehold: verification of this should be obtained from the vendor's solicitors.

Property Features :

• Designed and Built by Kenneth Hutchinson Smith in 1937 using Reclaimed Oak and Handmade Bricks
• Space and Light are the Hallmarks of this Unique Property
• Gracious Entrance Hall
• Drawing Room with Inglenook
• Formal Dining Room