4 bedroom house

A substantial c.17th century hall with garaging, pool house and separate 3 bedroom cottage set within just over an acre of gardens.

Situation
Cookshill Hall is located in a picturesque, rural setting on the edge of the village of Caverswall, yet is close to modern conveniences essential for contemporary living. The village offers a wide range of amenities including a post office / village shop, two pubs and two primary schools. St. Filumena's Catholic Primary School is highly regarded and forms part of the Ofsted outstanding Painsley Catholic Academy, located a short drive away in Cheadle. The larger village of Barlaston is about 6 miles away and offers a wider range of amenities, including several shops, hairdressers and three public houses serving excellent food and drink. Further shops and restaurants can be found in the thriving canal town of Stone, along with a regular farmers market.

The area has plenty to offer in the way of activities and events throughout the year, such as The Stone Festival in June and Stone Food and Drinks Festival in October. The World of Wedgwood is a short distance away holding regular events and offering splendid days out for the entire family. The Trentham Garden Estate, about 6.2 miles away, offers delightful walks, boat trips, shops and restaurants, along with an extensive diary of events, whilst Trentham Golf Club which is an Open Championship Qualifying course and one of the finest in Staffordshire is close by.

There is an excellent range of independent schooling within the area, including St Dominics in Stone, Stafford Grammar School, Repton, Newcastle under Lyme School, Yarlet and Denstone College. Cookshill Hall is also well placed for the commuter, with direct train services being available from Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent to London Euston, both with a scheduled journey time of about 1hr 20-30 minutes. Direct services are also available from Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley into Central Birmingham. The M6 Toll, M6, A5 and A38 are also within easy reach.

The Hall
Set in a delightful, rural setting, Cookshill Hall is an enchanting period home which offers enormous potential. Whilst the house and buildings would now benefit from some modernisation, there have been a variety of recent works undertaken, including the full refurbishment of all windows by a specialist. Found centrally within an acre plot, together with a variety of outbuildings and a separate cottage, this is a rare opportunity to create an exceptional family home in the heart of rural Staffordshire. The house oozes period charm, still retaining a plethora of period features including ceiling beams, original doors, deep skirting boards, high ceilings and original fireplaces.

Entered via a wide, original entrance door, the porch leads to a vast dual aspect sitting room which is an excellent entertaining space and offers a plethora of period features, including beamed ceiling and original fireplace with wood burner, whilst wide oak boards cover the floor. An opening leads to the conservatory / garden room which is a useful addition and offers excellent views across the grounds and beyond as well as double doors to the rear gardens. Off the opposite side of the sitting room is a dual aspect dining room with high beamed ceilings. The dining room leads through to a useful study area which is ideal for home working. The guest WC is tucked away off a rear hallway which links the study to the sitting room. The superbly extended kitchen/ breakfast /family room really is the heart of the home and can be accessed via both the sitting room and externally. The kitchen /breakfast area is fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinetry, with a range oven offering a superb focal point. The family area continues on from the kitchen/breakfast room and offers additional cabinetry. This vaulted room provides an excellent informal space with wood burner and high vaulted ceiling, as well as access to the garden.

The first floor landing can be accessed via either one of two staircases, both of which rise from the sitting room. The large and bright landing offers access to all bedroom accommodation. The master suite is very well proportioned with both a dressing room and en-suite bathroom with separate shower. The remaining three bedrooms are all excellent sizes and all offer en-suite facilities which is a rarity for a period home.

The Cottage
Across the driveway from The Hall is the The Cottage, which offers superb additional, flexible accommodation compromising a refitted kitchen with a range of wall and floor cabinetry, a spacious living room with doors to the private garden, three bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom.

The Cottage offers a range of possibilities including additional accommodation for a family member or could provide substantial additional income either as a conventional letting or as an AirBnB (subject to the relevant consents).

Outside
Accessed via a long driveway, Cookshill Hall is entered via wrought iron gates opening on to a large in and out driveway. The detached double garage is accessed off the driveway and benefits from a boarded loft space with ladder, ideal for storage. Adjacent to the garage is a large pool house, which offers enormous potential, either as a leisure facility once again, or as additional accommodation such as an AirBnB or further garaging (subject to the necessary consents).

The balance of the plot is laid to lawn, with fields beyond to two sides. There are a variety of decked and terraced areas, and even a former moat complete with island.

Agents Note

The Cottage is currently subject to a tenancy agreement. The Cottage can be sold with vacant possession on completion, or with a sitting tenant. Please contact the selling agents for further details.

The original swimming pool located within the pool house has been boarded over for several years. The pool is likely to need significant works before being operational again. Fisher German and the sellers give no warranty or guarantee in this regard.


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