Property description

'Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves; vanity, to what we would have others think of us. Jane Austen.Pride and vanity go hand in hand where this beautiful semi detached Victoria home is concerned. A sprawling family home simply overflowing with original features and bountiful character. The Drive was originally a private road and the properties were romantically built on part of a flourishing orchard. The exclusive Drive was home to a number of important habitants over history, including master decorators (this very home!), confectioners, headmasters and potters! If this wasn't of interest enough the master of the house had a daughter who made dressmaking her trade and the purpose built studio still remains today! Number 8 has been beautifully renovated throughout, cleverly incorporating modern style and class yet fully retaining the nostalgic features of the past. To the grand ground floor are two spacious reception rooms with open fireplaces and sash windows, an uber modern kitchen is certain to be the hub of the house with all mod cons and creative design. The impressive slumber arrangements are set over a first and second floor, with large open landing areas, original stained glass sky light and vintage WC. Five bedrooms promise space and are fully functional for large families and visiting guests, the super stylish bathroom gives a feeling of relaxation and is perfect to soak away the stresses of a hard day. The garden and raised decked area are ideal for entertaining whilst a lovely lawned area begs for children's play! Imaginations will run wild here and families seeking a home steeped in history are sure to be wide eyed and excited by this fabulous pad. Early viewing is highly recommended!

Ground Floor

Open Porch - 5' 2'' x 5' 3'' (1.57m x 1.60m)
Having exposed brick walls with original tiled flooring.

Entrance Hall - 27' 5'' x 7' 1'' (8.35m x 2.16m)
There is an original glass panelled front door with stairs to the first floor, doors to ground floor rooms, feature side panelling to the walls and original tiled flooring. The room has coving to the ceiling, original decorative ceiling work and a radiator. There is a large under stair cupboard, door to the cellar and a glass panelled original side door leading to the rear garden and patio.

Living Room - 16' 8'' (into bay) x 13' 0'' (5.08m (into bay) x 3.96m)
Having original features such as coving to the ceiling and decorative ceiling work including an original ceiling rose. There are exposed stripped floor boards, original sash windows to the front, an open fire sitting on a granite hearth with decorative steel surround and there is a radiator.

Dining Room - 13' 4'' x 12' 1'' (4.06m x 3.68m)
Having an original sash window to the rear gardens and patio and an original sash window to the side. There are feature decorative wall panels, picture rail, original ceiling decoration with decorative ceiling rose. The room has an open fire sitting on a an original tiled hearth with painted and polished slate surround. There are exposed stripped floor boards and a radiator.

Kitchen / Dining Room - 19' 9'' x 13' 1'' (6.02m x 3.98m)
Having an original sash bay window and a further window to the side with a glass panel door leading to the rear patio and garden. There is a range of high gloss base, drawer and wall mounted units with soft close mechanisms, large larder drawer and two larder cupboards. There are deep pan drawers, storage cupboards, built-in Beko oven and grill, five burner gas hob and an integrated Neff microwave and grill. There is space for a Samsung American style fridge freezer and a large solid oak island breakfast bar with a one and a half bowl enamel sink with mixer tap. The room has glass panelled French doors leading from the entrance hall, solid wood flooring and a radiator.

Utility Room - 4' 5'' x 6' 3'' (1.35m x 1.90m)
Having a double glazed window to the side with plumbing, power and lighting and a tiled floor.

Guest WC - 5' 0'' x 3' 5'' (1.52m x 1.04m)
There is a window to the rear garden with a white low level flush WC, exposed painted brick walls and tiled flooring.

Cellar - 19' 0'' x 9' 4'' (5.79m x 2.84m)
Having power and lighting.

First Floor

First Floor Landing - 30' 3'' x 5' 11'' (9.21m x 1.80m)
There are doors to all the first floor accommodation with feature wall panelling, original stained glass skylight, stairs to the second floor, coving to the ceiling and wall mounted lighting.

Bedroom Two - 13' 7'' x 12' 2'' (4.14m x 3.71m)
Having two original sash windows to the front with a feature fireplace sitting on a original tiled hearth with painted and polished slate and tile surround. The room is finished with coving to the ceiling and a radiator.

Bedroom Three - 13' 4'' x 12' 1'' (4.06m x 3.68m)
Having an original sash window looking to the rear garden with an original open fireplace sitting on featured tiled hearth with tiled surround and a radiator.

Bedroom Four - 10' 11'' x 10' 6'' (3.32m x 3.20m)
Having an original sash window to the side with original fireplace sitting on a tiled hearth. There is coving to the ceiling and a radiator.

Bedroom Five - 9' 3'' x 5' 11'' (2.82m x 1.80m)
Having a original sash window to the front and a radiator.

Family Bathroom - 8' 0'' x 7' 8'' (2.44m x 2.34m)
Having an original stained glass feature sash window to the side with a white suite comprising of a pedestal wash hand basin, a roll topped claw foot bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. There is a separate walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower and waterfall shower head and glass pivot door. The room is finished with wood effect vinyl flooring, part tiled walls and a ladder style towel radiator.

WC - 4' 5'' x 3' 10'' (1.35m x 1.17m)
Having an original stained glass feature window to the side with an original colonial wash down closet WC with part tiled walls and wood effect laminate flooring.

Second Floor

Second Floor Landing - 14' 5'' x 6' 0'' (4.39m x 1.83m)
An spacious galleried landing with two large storage areas, skylight and wall mounted lighting.

Master Bedroom - 18' 8'' x 12' 2'' (5.69m x 3.71m)
Having a double glazed window to the front, with partly exposed stripped floorboards, original fireplace sitting on a tiled hearth with ornate surround, wall mounted lighting, storage cupboard and a radiator.

Exterior
To the front of the property is a bijou pathway entrance area to the open porch with on road parking. To the rear is a generous garden mainly laid to lawn with a raised decking area and patio. There are original brick walls to three sides and benefitting from not being directly overlooked. There is a coal store and garden store.

Brick Built Summerhouse
Having power and lighting.

Directions
Leave Stone town centre on the A520 Longton Road. At the cross roads in Meir turn left onto the A50 towards Stoke-on-Trent and take the slip road to Longton and at the roundabout take the second exit onto Rosslyn Road and then turn left onto the A5035 Trentham Road. Take the third right-had turn onto Spratslade Drive to where the property can be found on the right hand side as indicated by our for sale board.