Detached house for sale in Market Drayton TF9, 4 Bedroom

This Large, country house with a touch of old luxury really lives up to its name 'Norton Villa'. This astonishing property is filled with original features and potential. Stepping through the entrance porch you begin to step through time as you enter the property you are greeted by a spectacular entrance hallway with original Minton tiles laid to the floor, fantastic large solid wood sweeping staircase and beautiful coving the ceiling. With access to both a large dining room and living room with original sash windows and original working fireplaces the hallway also takes you to a rear hallway where the beautiful Minton tiles continue to lead you through the property. There is under stairs storage and a fantastic large pantry with original quarry tiles, rear facing original sash window and storage cupboard. The kitchen houses two UPVC double glazed windows, original quarry tiles beautifully fitted original storage cupboards and a chimney with space for a Rangemaster/Aga. Through into the rear hallway you will find quarry tiles laid to the floor, a fantastic large utility room with chimney and side facing window the rear hallway also provides rear access to the property. As we take you back into the hallway you will find yourself gliding up the stairs to find even more treasures! Halfway up the stairs the landing is split with access to bedroom number four and the family bathroom with fantastic large storage cupboards and original sash window. As you continue to move on up the staircase you are then greeted by a beautiful large landing with front facing original sash window filling the space with light. Sitting in all of its glory is an original mahogany wardrobe built to fit making for a beautiful feature. There are two large double bedrooms with dual original sash windows and feature fireplaces, along with a large master bedroom which also benefits from having dual aspect windows and an original feature fireplace. A large family bathroom comes as standard in a property such as this and enjoys views of the superb gardens and land. If there is not enough inside this property to get excited about wait until we take you into this fabulous garden, sat in approximately half an acre, there is a fantastic large lawned area, an orchard with a variety of fruit tree's and a variety of outbuildings, inclusive of a Victorian rotating summerhouse, a brick built log/coal store with tiled roof. And a two further wooden built garages. To arrange a viewing on this property please call us on with so much potential this is certainly not one to be missed!

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch (7' 10'' x 5' 7'' (2.39m x 1.70m))

Half brick-built porch with UPVC double glazed windows to the surround and UPVC double glazed door. With original quarry tiled flooring, a wall light and potential for shelving to create a fantastic boot room area. There is also a solid wood front door leading into the entrance hall.

Entrance Hallway (18' 6'' x 7' 5'' (5.63m x 2.26m))

Words cannot describe how phenomenal this entrance hallway is with Minton tiled flooring, an original large wooden staircase and with original coving to the ceiling. With an electric storage heater, ceiling light fitting and doors to the dining room, living room and rear hallway.

Living Room (14' 0'' x 13' 11'' (4.26m x 4.24m))

The living room is symmetrical to the dining room and also features a fantastic original front-facing sash bay window as well as a secondary original sash window to the side elevation of the property. Having original wooden floorboards accompanied by fantastic deep skirting boards. A superb original open fireplace has alcoving to the surround. With coving to the ceiling, a ceiling rose and ceiling light fitting, an electric radiator and a variety of plug sockets.

Dining Room (13' 11'' x 12' 11'' (4.24m x 3.93m))

With original wooden floorboards, an original open fireplace having a feature chimneybreast and an original sash window to the front elevation. There original deep skirting boards, coving to the ceiling, a ceiling light fitting and a variety of plug sockets. A large glass and drinks cabinet is built into one of the alcoves. An original solid wood door leads back into the entrance hallway.

Rear Hallway (4' 3'' x 7' 5'' (1.29m x 2.26m))

Continuing from the main hallway there is original Minton tiled flooring. There is also under stairs storage and access to a pantry and also to the kitchen.

Kitchen (11' 5'' x 13' 7'' (3.48m x 4.14m))

With original quarry tiled flooring, fantastic deep skirting boards and dual aspect double glazed UPVC windows to the side and rear elevation of the property. Having fantastic cupboard space built into the alcoves and there is an original Rangemaster to the centre of the room. With a ceiling light fitting and also electric throughout.

Pantry (8' 11'' x 8' 6'' (2.72m x 2.59m))

An extremely large pantry with quarry tiled flooring, a stone shelf and a variety of shelving. Having an original sash window to the rear elevation, a secondary cupboard with shelving which was originally used as a jam storage cupboard, solid wood door and also lighting.

Secondary Rear Hallway (9' 6'' x 3' 11'' (2.89m x 1.19m))

With quarry tiles laid to the floor, ceiling light fitting and access through into the rear hallway and utility room. A door leads to the rear garden.

Utility Room (10' 0'' x 8' 1'' (3.05m x 2.46m))

With original quarry tiled flooring, plug sockets, ceiling light fitting and double glazed UPVC window to the side elevation of the property. A sink has a chrome mixer tap whilst there is space for a washing machine. There is an original fireplace which once had a range cooker which could be reinstalled as the chimneybreast is still present.

First Floor

First Floor Landing

An original wooden sweeping staircase rises to the first floor where you are greeted by access to bedroom four and the family bathroom.

Bedroom Four (10' 4'' x 8' 5'' (3.15m x 2.56m))

With original wooden floorboards and an original rear-facing sash window. This a single/small double bedroom with plug sockets and a ceiling light fitting.

Family Bathroom (10' 6'' x 9' 5'' (3.20m x 2.87m))

Having a pedestal wash hand basin, original Shanks and co high level cistern WC and a stand alone bath. With carpets laid to the floor accompanied by deep skirting boards and having fantastic storage space. Original side-facing sash window.

Second Floor

Second Floor Landing (23' 5'' x 7' 6'' (7.13m x 2.28m))

This has a stunning large open staircase sweeping from the ground floor right up to the second floor with original wooden floorboards and handrails. Having very high ceilings there is also an original sash window to the front elevation allowing the landing to flood with light. There is a variety of plug sockets and also a ceiling light fitting. With a spectacular bespoke mahogany built wardrobe from floor to ceiling.

Master Bedroom (14' 0'' x 14' 0'' (4.26m x 4.26m))

A light and airy master bedroom with dual aspect original sash windows to the front and side elevations. With fantastic original wooden floorboards, picture rail, a variety of plug sockets, ceiling light fitting and an electric storage radiator. Again having a fantastic original fireplace with alcoves to the surround.

Bedroom Two (13' 0'' x 13' 11'' (3.96m x 4.24m))

Mirroring bedroom three with original wooden floorboards and two original sash windows to both the rear and side elevations of the property. There are a variety of plug sockets and a fantastic wooden original fireplace with alcoves to the surround and also a ceiling light fitting.

Bedroom Three (13' 11'' x 13' 0'' (4.24m x 3.96m))

With original wooden floorboards and a feature open fireplace with alcoves to the surround. Having original wooden dual aspect sash window; one to the side elevation and one to the front elevation. With a ceiling light fitting and wooden door leading from the landing.

Exterior

The exterior of this fantastic property has so much to offer, sat in approximately half an acre of land, there is a variety of different hidden corners! With a large flat area making for a great family entertaining space, there is also an orchard with a variety of fruit trees, which sits beside a fantastic original Victorian rotating summerhouse. There are also a variety of outhouses, inclusive of two brick built log/coal stores with tiled roofs, and two further wooden built outbuildings. There is space for a good sized driveway to be restored also. Please note that there are two tree preservation orders on the Oak and Yew tree.

Directions

From our Eccleshall office head up the High Street/B5026. Continue through the villages of Sugnall and Croxton to Loggerheads and at the roundabout, take the second exit onto Newcastle Road/A53. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Mucklestone Road/B5026. Turn left and then turn right onto B5415. Turn left onto Napley Road and continue onto Church Meadow. Turn left onto Main Road and turn right onto Chapel Lane. The property will be on the right as identified by our For Sale board.

Agents Notes

Please note there is a covenant in relation to future development please call the office for more details.