Property description

This former village school is of Victorian appearance, however closer inspection reveals that an earlier building probably once stood on the site. Evidence of this can be seen in the form of timber framing which gives the property a sense of charm and character which adds greatly to the overall homely feel of the property.

Ellenhall is a very popular village on the outskirts of Eccleshall which is itself widely renowned for its mix of independent and high street retailers. The county town of Stafford is also close by and the mainline railway station at Stafford is approximatley 15 minutes drive. The M6 motorway can be joined either at Junction 14 which is 4.5 miles away or at Junction 15 Newcastle under Lyme which is within 11.5 miles.

The Old School is an attractive detached family home and offers prospective purchasers the opportunity to adapt the property to suit their needs. The property comprises a three bedroom house which has been well maintained by the current owners. Adjoining the house is the School Room which until recently was used as the Village Hall. The School Room now offers the opportunity for conversion to a number of alternative uses subject to planning consent. Within the gardens is Steins Studio which is a brick and tile building now converted and used for providing bed and breakfast accommodation.

The house itself has a front door opening from the lane into an Entrance Hall from where the two large reception rooms can be accessed. The main sitting room has a large brick built inglenook fireplace with a multi-fuel stove providing a focal point and an opening through to a large alcove overlooking the front of the property. Double doors open from the Sitting Room into the large open plan Kitchen and Living Room where there is plenty space for a dining table and another multi-fuel stove within an attractive fireplace.

The Kitchen area is fitted with a range of pine fronted units with preparation surfaces over, a Belfast sink and a range style cooker. There is also plumbing for all the usual appliances. French doors open out to the garden and another door opens to the side porch which is of oak construction and provides useful additional storage space. The second reception room also has a multi-fuel stove and is of a comfortable size and could easily be used as a separate Dining Room if required. In the same way as the main Sitting Room there is an opening through to an alcove overlooking the front of the property. French doors open to the side and add enormously to the amount of light let into the room, and a staircase rises to the first floor.

The first floor landing forms an L- shape and allows access to the Three Bedrooms and the Bathroom. The master bedroom has an original cast iron fireplace and is a good sized double bedroom. There is a step up to a compact but well configured En Suite Shower Room complete with a tiled shower cubicle and a w/c. Bedrooms Two and Three are both large enough to accommodate a double bed. Bedroom Two in particular is a pleasant room with views of the garden and the farmland beyond. The Bathroom is a large room and is fitted with a white suite which includes a separate tiled shower cubicle and also has a useful built in cupboard which incorporated the hot water cylinder.

The School Room has independent access to both the front and rear of the property into a vestibule which in turn has doors to the School Room itself. The room has its original windows to the front, there is currently a false ceiling which when removed will expose the full height of the room. The room requires some renovation work but could make a stunning addition to the existing accommodation or be used for a variety of other purposes.

Steins Studio stands within the attractively set out garden and enjoys a good degree of privacy from the main house. The studio is currently used a bed and breakfast accommodation and is particularly popular during the summer months. The studio is attractively laid out and has space for a double bed, a breakfasting table, a Kitchenette and a very smartly appointed Shower Room. The studio is particularly well finished and provides very comfortable accommodation but could easily be used a home office or music room.