Detached house for sale in Stafford ST17, 6 Bedroom

A truly stunning double fronted 18th Century residence, steeped in history and bursting with original charm and character, situated in Walton On The Hill, one of Staffords most highly regarded Village locations. Congreve House was named after Thomas Congreve, the grandfather of the the inventor of the Congreve rocket. Internally this stunning home comprises of a reception hallway, lounge with the original inglenook fire place, study, breakfast kitchen, guest WC and a large formal dining room. To the first floor there are three spacious bedrooms, shower room and large family bathroom, in addition to this the second floor offers a further two double bedrooms, large loft/store room and shower room. From the breakfast kitchen there is a second staircase leading to a large home office and another bedroom. Externally the property sits on a substantial plot with secure parking, detached double garage and outbuildings. Walton-on-the-Hill is a thriving village which has been declared a conservation area. The property is within walking distance to desirable schooling and only a bike ride away from the stunning Cannock Chase.

Reception Hall

Having radiator, exposed beams, original opening into bread oven and door to the guest WC.

Guest WC

Refitted suite comprising of low level WC, rectangular wash hand basin with mixer tap, towel radiator, ceramic tiled floor and splash back tiling.

Inner Lobby

From the reception hallway a door to inner lobby having stairs off to the first floor landing.

Lounge (17' 7'' x 15' 9'' (5.36m x 4.81m) (max into inglenook))

A spacious and light room having the original exposed beams, large inglenook fire with oak beam housing open fire grate and a York stone tiled hearth, two radiators and door leading to the front vestibule.

Front Vestibule

Front vestibule having double radiator and door to the front elevation.

Dining Room (17' 7'' x 12' 6'' (5.37m x 3.80m))

A large, formal dining room having the original exposed beams, brick built fire surround with oak mantle, brick hearth housing a open fire grate, french door to the side elevation leading to the private gardens, radiator and glazed display cabinet.

Study/Reading Room (10' 7'' x 11' 1'' (3.22m x 3.38m))

A room with flexible usage having a built-in cupboard, double radiator and exposed beams.

Breakfast/Kitchen (11' 11'' x 20' 9'' (3.63m x 6.32m) (max))

A spacious breakfast/kitchen comprising of wall mounted units, worktop, purpose built breakfast bar and window seat with drawers under. Sink drainer with chrome mixer tap and four ring ceramic hob with extractor over, matching base units with integrated oven and microwave oven, integrated fridge/freezer, 'Amtico' wood effect floor, door to the rear elevation, stairs off to the office/study, splash back tiling and an opening into the utility area

Utility Area

Having matching storage cupboard, water softener, plumbing for washing machine and a door to the reception hall.

First Floor Landing

First floor landing and stairs off to the second floor, steps up to a further landing area.

Bedroom 1 (18' 1'' x 14' 9'' (5.52m x 4.49m) (max))

A spacious double bedroom having the original exposed beams, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and vanity unit under, two radiator and built-in storage cupboard/wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 (18' 1'' x 12' 3'' (5.51m x 3.74m))

A second substantial double bedroom having exposed beams and two radiators.

Bedroom 3 (11' 9'' x 11' 3'' (3.57m x 3.42m) (max))

Having large opening into the chimney breast creating a storage/wardrobe area, radiator and exposed beams.

Shower Room

Having airing cupboard with shelving, ceramic tiled floor, towel radiator and shower cubicle housing Main shower.

Family Bathroom (10' 2'' x 10' 9'' (3.10m x 3.27m))

A large family bathroom having panelled bath with central mixer tap, low level WC, wash hand basin set into granite effect top with storage unit under, ceramic tiled floor, double height towel radiator, exposed beams and large built-in cupboard with radiator, shelving and sliding doors.

Second Floor Landing

Having doors off to bedrooms and loft/storage room. Door leading to bedroom six.

Bedroom 4 (13' 0'' x 14' 6'' (3.96m x 4.43m) (Length-restricted head height))

Having original exposed beams and wood flooring, double radiator and spotlights.

Bedroom 5 (13' 9'' x 13' 1'' (4.20m x 3.98m))

A fifth spacious double bedroom having double radiator, exposed original beams, access to small loft space.

Loft/Storage Room (12' 2'' x 7' 10'' (3.72m x 2.38m) (max))

Currently used as a large storage room, could be converted to further usage having velux window to the side elevation, door to second floor landing area, which is the staircase that can be accessed from the kitchen and a door to a shower room.

Shower Room

Having ceramic tiled shower cubicle housing a Mains shower and radiator.

Second Floor Landing

This landing can also be accessed via a staircase leading from the kitchen. Door to guest WC and door to Bedroom six.

Guest WC

Comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with splash back tiling, velux window to the side elevation and radiator.

Bedroom 6 (7' 7'' x 12' 10'' (2.32m x 3.92m))

A room with flexible usage, this could be used as a separate annexe having built-in wardrobes, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation, enjoying stunning, elevated, far reaching views over Walton on the Hill and beyond.

First Floor Landing

Stairs down to the first floor landing, which can be accessed from the kitchen. Having door to office.

Office (12' 5'' x 14' 6'' (3.78m x 4.42m))

Again, a spacious room with flexible usage having radiator, original exposed beams and three double glazed windows to two elevations.

Outside

The property sits on a substantial, beautifully maintained mature plot with electronically operated double gates leading to a cobbled effect moulded concrete driveway, which leads to a detached brick built, pitch roof double garage with an electronically operated up and over door, Staffordshire blue brick courtyard, which opens into a large original outbuilding having power, ideal for a garden store and original door to bin store, covered wood store and covered seating area with Staffordshire blue brick floor, opening into a lawned garden, laid mainly to lawn with well stocked borders, housing numerous plants, shrubs and trees. Drystone walling, lawned areas continue to the front and side and a side access door to the double garage.

Double Garage (18' 11'' x 16' 7'' (5.76m x 5.05m))

Having power, lighting, electronically operated up and over door and sliding door leading to a large garden store/workshop.

Garden Store/Workshop (6' 7'' x 16' 7'' (2.00m x 5.05m))

Having door to side elevation and window to the rear elevation.

Cellar/Boiler Room

Accessed from the courtyard, having power, lighting and two gas central heating boilers.