Built in 1908, this stunning Grade II* listed building overlooks Stafford Castle Golf Course, just off the Newport Road to the West of the County town of Stafford. It is within walking distance of the mainline station with direct trains to London, Birmingham and Manchester.
The house is a masterpiece of architectural design created by the renowned architect Edgar Wood and is regarded as the best example of his work. It has received outstanding reviews in numerous publications and web sites. Nickolaus Pevsner regarded it as \"one of the most interesting houses of that period in the whole of England...\" It retains most of its original features including panelling, friezes, leaded light windows and fireplaces. It was built for Frederick Bostock, owner of several businesses in Stafford including Lotus shoes and Evode Adhesives and it remained in the Bostock family until 1985 when it was bought by the current owners.
Outside, Wood created a series of gardens acting as \"outside rooms\" with brick walls and yew hedges, lovingly tended by the current owners. A terrace spans the width of the property with curved steps leading to a sunken garden. To the west, further steps lead to another garden with a central fountain and pergola. To the north of the property, there is a courtyard and The Motor House, a detached garage with cast iron staircase leading to a one bedroom apartment above. Gates give pedestrian access to the golf course. The gardens include a range of fruit and decorative trees and extend to approximately 1.3 acres. There are wrought iron automated gates at the bottom of the drive.
Owning this property will not only provide a beautiful place to live but also a work of art and a piece of history.
| GROUND FLOOR |
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| Porch | Front door set in a surrounding Bath stone panel which is carried up to the parapet and inscribed with initials of original owners.
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| Entrance Hall: | Groined ceilings. Original radiator and light fitting. Oak parquet floors. Double glazed doors to Reception Hall, double doors to Butler's pantry and a glazed door to cloakroom.
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| Reception Hall: | 14'10\" x 14' (4.52m x 4.27m). Double storey crowned with a simple vault. Minstrels' gallery. Three large windows and glazed door to the terrace. Double mahogany doors to dining room and to drawing room.
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| Drawing Room: | 29'5\" x 22'1\" (8.97m x 6.73m). Original mahogany screen, with inset glazed cupboards and mirror. Original marble fireplace. Four large windows overlooking the terrace and to gardens to the west. Three original radiators. Oak parquet floor. Four ceiling lights.
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| Dining Room: | 22'1\" x 14'10\" (6.73m x 4.52m). Oak panelled walls and corner cupboard. Original marble fireplace and ceiling friezes. Original radiator with oak decorative cover. Windows overlooking the terrace and two smaller windows to the east. Three ceiling lights.
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| Butler's Pantry: | Original wall cupboards and base units. Door to small pantry/wine store. Door to kitchen.
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| Breakfast/Kitchen: | 23'8\" x 16'5\" (7.21m x 5m). Three large windows looking north and east. Range of oak base and wall units. Oak island unit. Four ceiling lights. Built in cupboards for storage and gas boilers. Door to separate pantry. Glazed door to covered yard which leads to coal house, log store and stairs to cellars.
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| Log Store: | 11'3\" x 9'1\" (3.43m x 2.77m). With skylight and storage units.
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| Cellars One and Two: | 16'2\" (4.93m) x 9' (2.74m)and 16'2\" (4.93m)' x 13'8\" (4.17m)' (16'2\" (4.93m) x 13'8\" (4.17m)). With central lights and windows to side in each.
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| Cloakroom: | Original tiles and frieze. Hand wash basin. Door leading to WC. Door leading to Garden Room.
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| Garden room | 16'6\" x 11'2\" (5.03m x 3.4m). Oak parquet floor. Windows to north and west. Fitted cupboard and shelving. . Door leading to greenhouse.
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| First Floor |
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| Master Bedroom( Bedroom One): | 23'7\" (7.19m)' x 14'9\" (4.5m)' (23'7\" (7.19m) x 14'9\" (4.5m)). Windows overlooking south and west gardens. Original oak panelled fitted cupboards. Original marble fireplace. Door to en-suite bathroom.
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| En-Suite Bathroom: | Bath, basin, WC and separate shower. Partly tiled walls. Door leading to landing.
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| Main Guest bedroom (Bedroom Two) | 22'2\" (6.76m)' x 14'11\" (4.55m)' (22'3\" (6.77m) x 14'11\" (4.55m)). Windows to the south and east. Original marble fireplace in oak surround. Wash basin and radiator.
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| Bedroom Three : | Windows to east garden and north over the golf course. Original fireplace and moulded ceiling.
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| Bedroom Four: | Windows to the north over golf course and the east over the drive. Decorative fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden surround.
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| Bedroom Five: | 15'4\" (4.67m)'max. x 8'8\" (2.64m)' (15'4\" (4.68m) x8'10\" (2.68m)). Door from half landing. Original fitted cupboards. Views over the courtyard and the golf course.
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| Storage/Boxroom: | Door from half landing. Window over the courtyard and golf course. Belfast sink.
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| SECOND FLOOR |
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| Bedroom Six: | 17'6\" x 16'2\" (5.33m x 4.93m). With windows to north and south. Decorative fireplace.
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| Shower Room: | With basin, WC and double shower. Electric towel radiator. Window overlooking roof. Skylight.
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| . | Roof terrace with views over gardens, golf course and up to Stafford castle.
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| OUTSIDE |
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| Garage: | Sliding wooden door to west and double doors to east.
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| Motor House Apartment: | Spiral staircase to entrance hallway and kitchen, bathroom, lounge and bedroom.
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