5 bedroom house

A beautifully positioned property set in a captivating plot of 3.77 acres with outbuildings and stables, in the idyllic location of Hollies Common.

Situation
Spring Cottage is situated within the locality of Hollies Common, an idyllic collection of a handful of rural properties on the edge of the village of Gnosall. The village of Gnosall has a thriving community and offers many local amenities to include a village hall, shops, restaurants, 4 public houses, hairdresser, doctor’s surgery, and a dental practice. Gnosall lies to the south of the A518 and a main attraction is the Shropshire Union Canal, a conservation area, where pleasant walks can be enjoyed along the canal towpath. The church of St Lawrence also serves the community offering a place of worship and offering a diary of events to enjoy. There are regular bus services to Newport and Telford. Gnosall sits almost equidistant between Stafford and Newport, both offering a wider range of amenities including large supermarkets, a plethora of leisure and hospitality facilities as well as a wider range of retail amenities.

Spring Cottage is well placed for the commuter with both Junction 12 and 13 of the M6 within commutable distance, providing efficient access to Manchester and Birmingham via road. Main line rail services run from Stafford station to London Euston in under an hour and a half, whilst there are also frequent services to Manchester and Birmingham. Birmingham and East Midlands airport are also within easy reach.

There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including Yarlet School, St Dominic’s Priory in Stone, Stafford Grammar School and Wrekin College in Wellington. Gnosall St Lawrence School is situated within the village.

Description
Having been completely refurbished between 2013 and 2014, Spring Cottage is a spacious, flexible and versatile home finished to exacting standards throughout including solid oak doors, ceiling spotlights and solid oak flooring. The programme of works completed includes new windows, full rewire, full replumb, new roof and full replaster internally. Currently divided into a larger three bedroom house and a two bedroom annex, the layout offers complete flexibility to suit an incoming purchasers needs.

A covered entrance porch leads to a large entrance hallway which provides access to all the ground floor living accommodation. Double doors lead through to the dual aspect living room which has a multi fuel burner set into a brick fireplace providing a pleasant focal point to the room. Double doors opposite lead to a further dual aspect reception room which is currently used as an additional sitting room. A handy guest WC is accessed off the entrance hall, with a further doorway leading through to the breakfast kitchen. The kitchen has been extensively refitted with a range of solid oak cabinetry set under granite work surfaces and offers idyllic views across the garden and paddock beyond. The utility / boot room is located off the kitchen and benefits matching units as well as a door through to the terrace outside.

The staircase rises to a bright galleried landing with skylight and provides access to all the bedroom accommodation in the main house. The very spacious master bedroom offers plenty of space with a door leading through to the contemporary ensuite. There are a further two double bedrooms and family bathroom, all of which enjoy excellent views across the surrounding gardens and grounds.

The annex is accessed via a second door from the driveway or an internal door via the sitting room. The hallway provides access to the refitted kitchen which offers a range of floor and wall cabinetry as well as ample space for family dining. A further doorway leads off the hallway to the spacious dual aspect living room, again with multi fuel stove, and views over the surrounding plot via the large bay window. Additionally, an office / study is located off the hallway which provides a useful second reception room. The staircase rises from the ground floor hallway to the first floor annex accommodation which offers two double bedrooms and a refitted bathroom.

Gardens and grounds
Set in an enchanting plot extending to 3.77 acres, Spring Cottage is approached via a no through road. The driveway offers parking for numerous vehicles as well as space for garaging (subject to the necessary consents). The gardens wrap around the house, with a large grassed area to the front surrounding the wildlife pool which provides an idyllic setting. To the other side of the pool is a wooded copse. To the rear, a large terrace and decked area leads on to a vast lawned area with outstanding views of the surrounding Staffordshire countryside.

A track leads down from the driveway, past the brick built piggery to a yard area which provides access to the purpose built garden stores. The stables are also accessed from the yard and provide ample stabling for two together with a large tack room. The paddock leads from the yard area and offers good quality grazing for those with an equestrian interest.

Marketed by: Fisher German, Stafford