Semi-detached house for sale in Stoke-on-Trent ST8, 4 Bedroom

A stunning and elegant georgian residence with beautiful original features throughout offering accommodation set in charming grounds of grand proportions!

Four bedrooms, three reception rooms, library/sitting room, luxurious dining kitchen, lavish family bathroom and en suite. Double garage with private driveway for numerous vehicles. Mature grounds of approximately one acre.

Constructed around 1820, by the accomplished horticulturalist and landowner James Bateman, and was once the Vicarage for Biddulph Church, 'Elmhurst' is a magical Grade II listed Georgian residence, which was originally one house now converted into a West and East Wing, this being the West Wing.

Situated in splendid surroundings with far reaching views over farmland, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Elmhurst provides a rare combination of Georgian grandeur and modern comfort, a great recipe for stylish family living. Amongst its traditional features are beautiful stone mullioned windows, high ceilings and cavernous rooms, fireplaces and large internal doors, which close with a satisfying clunk!

It is also conveniently situated for the local towns of Biddulph and Congleton, which, in particular, has nationwide rail links and frequent expresses to London.

There are spacious reception areas, including a spectacular dining room, as well as a lovely lounge/drawing room with large bay windows overlooking farmland to the front and grounds to the sides. The large dining kitchen is the warm heart of the house and offers views over the private rear terrace. Also on the ground floor is a useful shower room, and from the rear reception porch, is a study and utility room.

The first floor is reached via a splendid shallow rise staircase. The huge master bedroom enjoys uninterrupted farmland views, and has a hidden door leading to the modern en-suite shower room. The second bedroom again is an excellent size, and there are also two further double bedrooms. Completing this level is the sumptuous family bathroom, with a modern take on the original roll top bath that we're sure you'll love! As befits a property of distinction, there are lovely formal gardens all of which total approximately one acre, incorporating specimen trees, with established rhododendrons a particular feature, extensive lawns, discreet terrace excellent for alfresco entertaining, ample driveway for numerous vehicles, and double garage with attached store.

We absolutely love this decadent home and we’re sure those discerning buyers amongst you will feel the very same! Internal viewings are considered paramount and we implore you to call us here at Timothy A Brown to book your bespoke appointment and witness this rare opportunity for yourselves!

Side Entrance

Timber and glazed entrance door to:

Porch

Gritstone base with timber framed glazed panels. Feature tiled floor.

Reception Hallway

Measuring some 35ft in length. Ornate coving to ceiling. Central heating programmer. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Oak effect Karndean flooring. Large storage cupboard and feature wine rack.

Family Room (16' 8'' x 15' 7'' (5.070m x 4.755m))

Fitted bookshelves. Single panel central heating radiator. Two feature radiators. Television aerial point. 13 Amp power points.

Dining Room (20' 6'' x 18' 11'' (6.24m x 5.76m))

Timber framed windows to front aspect with rural views. Ornate coving to ceiling. Two double panel central heating radiators. 13 amp power points. Three wall light points. Oak effect Karndean flooring with patterned detail to the border. Solid wood staircase with turned spindle balustrade to first floor. Pillars and arch to reception hall.

Lounge/Drawing Room (23' 4'' x 21' 0'' (7.11m x 6.40m) measured into bays)

There are two bay windows to the front and side aspects with rural views, both having original window shutters. Original coving to ceiling. Open fireplace with marble surround and hearth having an attractive and, what we believe to be, a teak inlaid mantelpiece and surround. Deep skirting boards. Picture rail. 3 Double panel central heating radiators. Television aerial point. 13 Amp power points.

Large Breakfast Kitchen (20' 9'' x 18' 11'' (6.323m x 5.760m) max including dining area)

Aga Range cooker with arch surround. Fully fitted with an extensive range of oak matching base and eye level units with granite preparation surfaces having sink unit inset. Island with inset Belfast sink and granite working surface. Split level double oven. Dishwasher. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Single panel central heating radiator. Low voltage downlighters inset. Original coving to ceiling. Archway to:

Dining Area

Pine clad ceiling with inset Velux window light. Single panel central heating radiator. PVCu double glazed French doors to private terrace.

Study (10' 1'' x 8' 11'' (3.07m x 2.72m))

PVCu double glazed windows to dual aspects. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. BT telephone point (subject to BT approval). Stone effect flooring. Oak panelled entrance door with leaded and glazed upper light to side porch.

Utility Room (9' 1'' x 7' 0'' (2.77m x 2.13m))

PVCu double glazed window to dual aspects. Solid oak fronted eye level and base units having solid granite preparation surfaces over with Belfast sink inset. Cupboard housing space and plumbing for washing machine. Space and vent for tumble dryer. 13 Amp power points. Stone effect floor tiles.

W.C./Shower Room

Modern white suite comprising: Low flush w.C., winged wash hand basin with double cupboard below and shower cubicle. Velux style skylight. Radiator.

First Floor

Main Galleried Landing

Spindled balustrade and large leaded and coloured glass feature skylight. Fitted linen and airing cupboard incorporating lagged hot water cylinder. Doorway to inner landing and Bedroom 2.

Inner Landing

Secondary glazed sash window to side aspect with views over gardens. Two double panel central heating radiators. Coving to ceiling. Dark oak effect flooring as laid. Linen cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder. Doors leading off to bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom Front (23' 8'' x 16' 7'' (7.21m x 5.05m) measured into bay)

Bay window to front aspect with sealed unit double glazing. Second window to side aspect with sealed unit double glazing. Low voltage downlighters inset. Coving to ceiling. An extensive range of fully fitted bedroom furniture to include wash hand basin set in vanity unit. Two double panel central heating radiators. 13 Amp power points. Deep skirting boards. Concealed door within fitted units providing walk-through access to:

En Suite

Modern white suite comprising: Low flush w.C., winged wash hand basin with double cupboards below and separate shower cubicle housing thermostatically controlled mains fed shower. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Granite tiles to splashbacks. Feature towel radiator. Marble effect floor tiles. Double panel central heating radiator. Separate inter-connecting door to:

Bedroom 2 Front (18' 9'' x 11' 9'' (5.71m x 3.58m))

Two windows to front aspect with sealed unit double glazing. Two double panel central heating radiators. 13 Amp power points.

Bedroom 3 Rear (12' 4'' x 8' 10'' (3.76m x 2.69m))

Secondary glazed sash window to rear aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 4 Rear (12' 4'' x 8' 10'' (3.76m x 2.69m))

Secondary glazed sash window to rear aspect. Fitted wardrobe. Double panel central heating radiator. Shaver point and light. 13 Amp power points.

Luxurious Family Bathroom (15' 3'' x 12' 6'' (4.64m x 3.81m))

Secondary glazed sash window to side aspect and timber framed window to rear aspect. Coving to ceiling. Low voltage downlighters inset. Contemporary suite comprising: Low flush w.C., twin 'his and hers' freestanding ceramic wash hand basins, freestanding contemporary cast iron roll top bath with modern taps and shower attachment and double sized shower cubicle with glass screens housing a thermostatically controlled mains fed shower. Double panel central heating radiator. Period style bathroom towel radiator. Limestone effect floor tiles.

Outside

Boiler House (7' 0'' x 6' 6'' (2.13m x 1.98m))

Incorporating oil fired central heating boiler. Cold water tap.

Detached Garage Block

Double Garage Section (18' 6'' x 16' 6'' (5.63m x 5.03m) Internal Measurements)

Electric remote control up and over door. Rear window. Power and light.

Adjoining Store (15' 8'' x 8' 9'' (4.77m x 2.66m))

Power and light.

Grounds

As mentioned previously, the property is set in approximately 1 acre of lawned grounds. The property is approached via remotely operated wrought iron entrance gates to a tarmacadam driveway providing additional parking and terminating at the garage. Discreetly positioned to the rear of the property is a private stone paved terrace excellent for alfresco entertaining with subtle lighting.

Tenure

Freehold (subject to solicitors' verification).

Services

All mains services are connected (although not tested).

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through sole selling agent timothy A brown.