Property description

The clue is in the name... The Gardens is a beautiful detached cottage sat in a plot of 0.25 acres with wraparound lawn gardens and a long private gated driveway leading to its set back position. The cottage boasts gorgeous character features such as large brick built fireplaces in both the lounge and the dining room with wood burning stoves and exposed beams adorn the ceilings. The breakfast kitchen is triple aspect with country style fitted units and Belfast sink and there is a separate utility room. The lounge features a door onto the rear patio and an open staircase leads to the first floor. There are currently three bedrooms and the bathroom has been fitted with a contemporary suite with freestanding bath and walk-in shower enclosure. Planning Permission has previously been granted (but now lapsed) for a two storey extension which will include the replacing of the current kitchen with a large kitchen diner, conservatory and utility room on the ground floor and increase the bedroom accommodation to four with a new master bedroom having an en suite. This is an exciting character property on a fantastic plot and with it being in the popular village of Chebsey, you had better call us quickly to get your viewing booked in! \"ALSO NO UPWARD CHAIN\"

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch - 5' 9'' x 5' 2'' (1.75m x 1.57m)
A hardwood entrance door opens into an entrance porch featuring quarry tiled flooring, exposed beams to the ceiling and a fitted ceiling light. Diamond leaded window to the side aspect and a glazed panel door through to the dining room.

Dining Room - 13' 5'' (max) x 9' 8'' (max)(4.09m (max) x 2.94m (max))
The dining room features a brick-built fireplace with a cast iron wood burning stove mounted upon a raised tiled hearth. There are other features to include an exposed beam to the ceiling and diamond leaded window to the front aspect. Neutral fitted carpet, wall lights, radiator and a door through to an inner hall area.

Inner Hall - 8' 3'' x 6' 6'' (2.51m x 1.98m)
Having access to an understairs storage cupboard. Quarry tiled flooring, an exposed beam to the ceiling and a radiator. Large archway with exposed beam opens into the kitchen and there are doors through to the lounge and guest WC/utility room.

Kitchen - 13' 10'' x 9' 11'' (4.21m x 3.02m)
A triple aspect room having two windows to the rear and one to the side aspect all giving views of the garden and there are French doors to the opposite side aspect which give access out onto the patio. The kitchen is fitted with country style units comprising matching base and wall cupboards. The base cabinets have a wooden worktop above and an inset Belfast sink unit with a mixer tap above and the wall units incorporate crockery display and glazed display units. There is a breakfast bar area incorporated into the base units with space below for bar stools. A Rangemaster cooker with five burner electric hob is set into a brick fireplace feature which has an exposed beam and concealed extractor hood above. Integrated dishwasher, tiling to the splash areas, space for a freestanding American style fridge freezer, two fitted ceiling lights and quarry tiled flooring continues through from the inner hall area. Radiator.

Utility Room / Guest WC - 6' 4'' x 4' 10'' (1.93m x 1.47m)
Having a matching suite comprising a low level flush WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome taps and having tiling to the splash area. Fitted worksurface with space and plumbing below for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Wall mounted LPG fired central heating boiler. Exposed beams to the ceiling, window to the rear aspect with views of the garden, quarry tiled flooring, fitted ceiling light and an extractor fan.

Lounge - 16' 5''(max) x 13' 1''(max) (5.00m (max) x 3.98m (max))
A good sized reception room being dual aspect with a window to the front and an exterior door giving access out to the rear garden. There is a feature fireplace being brick-built and having a cast iron wood burning stove mounted upon a slate tiled hearth and to the side of the fireplace recessed into the brickwork is a space for log storage. Exposed beams to the ceiling and an open staircase rises to the first floor galleried landing. There is a neutral fitted carpet, inset spotlights to the ceiling, wall lights, telephone socket and a radiator.

First Floor

Landing - 10' 11'' x 4' 6'' (max)(3.32m x 1.37m (max))
Having a window looking out to the rear garden. Being fitted with a neutral coloured carpet and having a fitted ceiling light, radiator and access to all first floor rooms.

Master Bedroom - 13' 6'' (max) x 8' 8'' (max) (4.11m (max) x 2.64m (max))
Having a front-facing window overlooking the front garden. Stripped wood flooring, fitted ceiling light and a radiator.

Bedroom Two - 13' 5''(max) x 8' 8''(max) (4.09m (max) x 2.64m (max))
Having a window to the front overlooking the front garden, stripped wood flooring, inset spotlights to the ceiling with dimmer switch and a radiator.

Bedroom Three - 8' 6''(max) x 7' 4''(max)(2.59m (max) x 2.23m (max))
Having a window to the rear aspect with secondary glazing, a neutrally coloured carpet, fitted ceiling light and a radiator.

Bathroom - 10' 5''(max) x 7' 6''(max) (3.17m (max) x 2.28m (max))
Fitted with a contemporary matching white suite which comprises a low level flush WC, vanity wash hand basin with stylish bowl sink unit mounted upon a darkwood veneer base with storage below and a freestanding panel bath with central chrome taps. Walk-in shower enclosure with a wall mounted chrome thermostatic mixer shower having concealed pipework and glass bi-fold door. Inset spotlights to the ceiling, extractor fan, stylish floor tiling to the shower enclosure and full height brick style tiling to the walls. In the main bathroom area is a neutrally coloured fitted carpet and half height brick style tiling to the walls. Chrome heated towel radiator, inset spotlights to the ceiling and a window to the rear aspect.

Exterior
To the front of the property there is a substantial front lawn and gravel drive that leads up to the house which is set well back from the road. The gated driveway expands into a good sized parking area. There is a tall hedge boundary to the front creating a good level of privacy and there is also fencing and tall hedging to the side boundaries. Large decorative flowerbed to the front and side access to the rear garden which is of a generous size. It is split into areas of lawn with raised borders having mature specimen trees and there is a large paved patio area housing a log store and this area can be accessed from the lounge and the kitchen. There is a further lawned area to the opposite side aspect which wraps around the house. There are two garden sheds and the LPG tank is also stored in the rear garden screened by bamboo fencing.

Directions
Please avoid following sat nav directions: Leave Eccleshall on the Stone Road proceeding past Fletcher's Garden Centre and over the river Sow. Take the next right hand turn signposted Chebsey and enter the village. Take the next right hand turn and proceed for a short distance where the property can be found on the left hand side as identified by our for sale board.