Property description

Buxton House is a Grade II listed family residence dating back to the early 1800's, being a former townhouse of Joshua Brough partner in the Brough Nicholson Hall Mill. Set in sizeable formal gardens to the front and side elevations with cobbled driveway leading to adjoining Garage and various Outbuildings. Presented throughout to a high standard with many of the original features been retained including doors, cornicing, decorative archways and feature sash windows. The original cottage was extended in approximately 1837 to create further living and bedroom accommodation. Ideally situated on the outskirts of the town within easy walking distance of the town centre, local amenities and schools. The property boasts two reception rooms, sun room, two cellar rooms, six first floor bedrooms with Bedroom six currently used as a dressing room. Viewing of this character home must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
* ENTRANCE HALL
External door to front aspect having original glazed fan light over, single radiator, ceiling light point, cornicing, built in display unit having glazed doors with inset shelving and cupboards beneath, fitted coathooks, power points, archway to:
Further hallway having staircase off, window to side aspect being secondary glazed set on quarry tiled sill, access to cellar, ceiling light point, cornicing, telephone point, power points.
* SITTING ROOM: 6.36m x 3.71m (20' 10" x 12' 2")
Sash picture window incorporating shutters to side aspect, secondary glazed window to front aspect, fireplace incorporating gas fire, built in mahogany desk and cupboard, two double radiators, two ceiling light points, cornicing, power points.
* LIVING ROOM: 4.22m x 3.76m (13' 10" x 12' 4")
Secondary glazed window to front aspect, sash window to side aspect with shutters, double radiator, feature marble fireplace incorporating Living Flame gas fire set on matching hearth, cornicing, picture rail, television aerial point, power points.
* CELLAR: 5.19m x 3.84m (17' x 12' 7")
(maximum measurement) Having stone silage, stone floor, ceiling light point, wall light point, wall mounted meters.
* WINE ROOM: 2.29m x 1.42m (7' 6" x 4' 8")
Having ceiling light point, stone floor, consumer unit.
* DINING KITCHEN: 4.07m x 4m (13' 4" x 13' 1")
Range of base cupboards and drawer incorporating plumbing for dishwasher, built in double oven, Potterton gas fired central heating boiler, matching wall cupboards, work surfaces incorporating sink unit with mixer tap, four ring gas hob, extractor fan, window to rear porch set on tiled sill. UPVC double glazed window to side aspect set on tiled sill, single radiator, two ceiling light point, part tiled walls, double glazed door to Sun Room.
* SUN ROOM: 4.17m x 2.77m (13' 8" x 9' 1")
UPVC double glazed sliding patio door to front aspect, two UPVC double glazed picture windows to side aspect set on quarry tiled sills, two wall light points, tiled floor, power points.
* REAR PORCH: 3.53m x 1.97m (11' 7" x 6' 6")
Stable door to rear aspect, secondary glazed window to rear aspect, plumbing for automatic washing machine, window to kitchen, single radiator, ceiling light point, power points.
* DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM
Housing low level W.C, wash hand basin, part tiled walls, ceiling light point, secondary glazed window to side aspect set on tiled sill, single radiator, tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR
* LANDING
Feature picture window to side aspect being secondary glazed, two ceiling light points, single radiator, cornicing, power points.
* BEDROOM THREE: 3.85m x 3.6m (12' 8" x 11' 10")
Sash window to side aspect, ceiling light point, single radiator, power points. Built in wardrobes with drawers beneath, wash basin.
* BEDROOM FIVE: 3.71m x 2.64m (12' 2" x 8' 8")
Double glazed window to side aspect being secondary glazed, ceiling light point, loft access, power points. Two built in double wardrobes with cupboards above.
* BATHROOM: 2.43m x 1.88m (8' x 6' 2")
(maximum measurement) Sash window to side aspect being secondary glazed, corner panel bath with mixer tap having Aqualisa shower fitment over, wash hand basin in vanity with cupboard and drawers beneath, part panelled walls, single radiator, ceiling light point, shaver points. Built in airing cupboard housing foam lagged hot water cylinder with fixed shelving.
* SEPARATE ENCLOSED SHOWER CUBICLE
Incorporating Triton shower fitment, ceiling mounted extractor fan.
* SEPARATE W.C
Housing low level W.C., sash window to side aspect being secondary glazed, ceiling light point.
* BEDROOM FOUR: 3.83m x 2.3m (12' 7" x 7' 7")
Sash window to rear aspect being secondary glazed, ceiling light point, loft access, single radiator, power points.
* BEDROOM TWO: 3.87m x 3.82m (12' 8" x 12' 6")
Sash window to front aspect being secondary glazed, single radiator, ceiling light point, power points. Built in dressing table incorporating shelving with cupboards beneath.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 4.27m x 3.34m (14' x 11')
Sash window to front aspect being secondary glazed, single radiator, picture rail, two wall light points, power points. Built in wardrobe with fixed shelving.
* BEDROOM SIX/DRESSING ROOM: 2.72m x 1.73m (8' 11" x 5' 8")
Sash window to front aspect being secondary glazed, single radiator, ceiling light point, coving, power points.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via double gated access leading to cobbled driveway providing ample off road parking.
* GARAGE: 4.54m x 3.12m (14' 11" x 10' 3")
Having electric roller shutter door, concrete floor, ceiling light point, window to rear aspect, built in wall cupboards, power points.
* WASH HOUSE: 2.88m x 2.75m (9' 5" x 9')
Having external door, window to side aspect, brick flooring.
* OUTBUILDINGS
Comprise former W.C and gardens store
* GARDENS
Formal gardens to side aspect with lawns incorporating borders to the front with pedestrian gated access to Buxton Road, sizeable lawns to the side aspect incorporating mature trees and shrubs, courtesy lighting.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected
TENURE
We understand the property is Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council tax band 'E' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING E
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
NOTE
There is a two bedroom cottage available by separate negotiation which could prove suitable as a separate annex for dependent relative or as an investment opportunity

Property Features :

• Six bedroom Grade 2 listed family residence
• Set within sizeable formal gardens
• Cobbled Driveway, garage & outbuildings
• Situated on the outskirts of Leek town centre
• Retaining many original charms and features
• Viewing ESSENTIAL
• Character Property
• Garage