Property description
SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE!!! Your head will be spinning like a potter's wheel once you have seen and experienced this gorgeous house! Originally created as a prestigious home for Pottery gentry in the 1895, now a fabulous example of a home well cared for and lovingly restored to its former glory but with a contemporary edge! Sitting elevated above the city the views from the front windows over the trees are of country landscapes, and I found once I'd finished oohing and aahing over how stunning the house was my prevailing thoughts were how incredibly light it was. Every room is washed with daylight given the amount and size of the glorious windows. As you stand in the portico entrance porch you'll already be in a spin, and once you walk through the door and see the Minton tiled flooring, the original sweeping staircase, the high ceilings, and the fabulous detailing everywhere, you'll need to steady yourself, take a deep breath and try to contain your excitement....as a buyer, always try to conceal your emotion!!!!.....Good luck, you won't stand a chance!!!!!! The space is phenomenal, with formal living and dining rooms, generous study and lovely cosy breakfast sitting room just off the kitchen with log burning stove, first floor having four excellent double bedrooms and stylish bathroom and W.C, then on to the second floor with two further large double bedrooms and walk in loft area. There is further storage in the cellar with original cold blocks and wine arches. But don't think it all ends with the tour of the house...no! Outside a treat is in store, garaging created from the old coach house means that upstairs is a fantastic space to sit and watch the sun set, but of course the potential here is what could make this really interesting, if you work from home, or need annexe accommodation, this could be really special! The surrounding gardens are wonderfully mature with sweeping lawns and tiered terraces and parking for plenty garaged or not! So don't delay, call 01785 814917 to book your viewing and snap up this gem today!
Ground Floor
Portico Entrance
A stunning period entrance to the property with tiled flooring and stained glass door leading inside.
Reception Hall
A stunning entrance hall with period features on show including the Minton tiled flooring, panelled walls, decorative coving to the ceiling and intricate ceiling rose. Sweeping staircase to the first floor. Radiator.
Living Room - 18' 11'' (max) x 15' (5.77m (max) x 4.57m)
A room with a stunning window and wonderfully ornate carved ceiling. The large walk-in bay window allows views over the garden and to the countryside beyond. There is stripped wooden flooring and recessed open brick fireplace with reclaimed stone surround and quarry tiled hearth. Two radiators, and period cornicing.
Dining Room - 17' 1'' (into bay) x 12' 5'' (5.21m (into bay) x 3.78m)
A fantastic space to entertain with decorative cast iron fireplace and open chimney with tiled hearth. Stripped wooden flooring, original coving to the ceiling and decorative ceiling rose. Walk-in bay window to the front and further window to the side. Radiator.
Study - 11' 11'' x 10' 4'' (3.63m x 3.15m)
A room spacious enough to be versatile! Use a study, snug, playroom, the choice is yours! With a large window to the side, coving to the ceiling and decorative ceiling rose. Oak block flooring and a radiator.
Breakfast & Sitting Room - 15' 4'' x 11' 11'' (4.67m x 3.63m)
A large yet cosy room adjacent to the kitchen appointed with a gorgeous fireplace which houses the log burner, and original butlers cupboards to either side. Radiator and window to rear. Oak flooring and door to the cellar.
Kitchen - 19' 9'' x 9' 5'' (6.02m x 2.87m)
A good sized kitchen equipped with a matching range of base, drawer and wall mounted units with space for a range cooker and further appliance space. Topped with worksurfaces extending along four sides and having two single drainer stainless steel sink units. Boiler cupboard, access to a loft space and window to the front and to the side. Quarry tiled flooring and door to the rear porch.
Rear Porch - 8' 10'' x 3' 4'' (2.69m x 1.02m)
Having further door and window to the rear.
First Floor
Landing
A light, airy and spacious landing with high ceilings and ceiling coving as well as window to the side. Doors to all first floor accommodation and turned staircase leading up to the second floor.
Bedroom One - 16' x 14' 11'' (4.88m x 4.55m)
Having a large built-in double wardrobe, decorative cast iron fireplace with attractive original tiled hearth and coving to the ceiling. Double glazed window to the front overlooking the fabulous countryside views. Contemporary style radiator.
Bedroom Two - 14' 1'' x 12' 10'' (4.29m x 3.91m)
Another fantastic sized room having an original fireplace with cast iron fireplace with tiled insert and tiled hearth. Double glazed window to the front again overlooking the stunning views. Coving to the ceiling and a radiator.
Bedroom Three - 11' 11'' x 10' 5'' (3.63m x 3.18m)
Having built-in wardrobe and drawer unit, radiator and sash window to the rear.
Bedroom Four - 11' 11'' x 9' 10'' (3.63m x 3m)
Having built-in storage cupboards, pedestal wash hand basin, sash window and radiator.
Bathroom - 12' x 6' 11'' (3.66m x 2.11m)
Attractively styled having double ended panel bath with central mixer mixer taps, pedestal wash hand basin and separate walk-in tiled shower cubicle with monsoon showerhead. Mosiac tiling to the walls, tiled flooring and contemporary styled radiator. Sash window and recessed ceiling spotlights.
Separate W.C - 6' 5'' x 3' 5'' (1.96m x 1.04m)
Stylishly appointed with concealed cistern WC and wall mounted wash hand basin having mosaic style partial tiling to the walls, tiled flooring and double glazed window to the side. Radiator.
Second Floor
Landing
Another light landing having a window to the side. With doors to both second floor bedrooms
Bedroom Five - 16' x 14' 1'' (4.88m x 4.29m)
(Please note this room has restricted head height and measurements have been taken from approximately one meter). Having radiator, stripped wooden flooring, exposed beams and double glazed window to the front. Given the height of this room the views enjoyed from this window are of the countryside and forests to the front.
Store Room - 12' 9'' x 6' (3.89m x 1.83m)
Located off bedroom five and providing accessible and useful loft storage.
Bedroom Six - 15' 1'' x 12' (4.6m x 3.66m)
A lovely room with sash window to the rear, radiator, stripped flooring and exposed beams.
Cellar - 19' x 14' 7'' (5.79m x 4.44m)
A dry cellar having three windows to the front and providing plenty of further storage.
Double Garage
Having double timber doors to the front, further door to the side and providing plenty of parking as well as storage.
Separate Garage - 16' 1'' x 13' 10'' (4.9m x 4.22m)
With double timber opening doors and a window providing further additional storage and parking.
Summerhouse - 16' 1'' x 13' 11'' (4.9m x 4.24m)
Located above the separate garage and having a fully glazed door/window to the front where the lovely countryside views and I would imagine some fantastic sunsets can be enjoyed. Equipped with power and lighting this is a really pleasant area to sit and enjoy some covered al fresco dining or just to relax inside out!
Exterior
The property sits on an extensive plot. There is a long winding driveway which leads from the road up to the property and the front garden has a generous lawn with steps leading to a further good sized lawned area and the property is well screened from others with an excellent selection of plants, shrubs and mature trees. The driveway leads around to the side and rear of the property and to the garaging and further steps lead up to the summerhouse and the terraced gardens beyond.
Directions
Leave Stone town centre along the A520 Longton Road. Proceed into Rough Close and at the traffic island turn left along Lightwood Road. Proceed for approximately half a mile to where you will find the property on the right hand side as indicated by our for sale board.
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