2 bedroom house

- Large plot with beautiful views over Rudyard Lake

- Exceptional landscaped large gardens with pond

- Woodland garden area

- Large enclosed paddock

- Solar panels with lucrative annual income

- Double garage / workshop with parking for several vehicles

- Two outbuildings/studio/office

- Peaceful location, surrounded by countryside

- 5 minutes from Rudyard Lake Sailing Club

- Amazing 'Grand Designs' opportunity subject to planning



If location, peace and tranquillity are your priority then this property is a must view. Rarely do properties like The Laurels come to the market in such a stunning location. With beautiful views over Rudyard Lake and Leek to the southern aspect and picturesque woodland and open countryside to the East, both viewable from within the property and from the extensive landscaped and woodland gardens. It's easy to see why this is the first time the property has been on the market for nearly 50 years.



Picture yourself playing croquet on the lawn with the gentle sound of water cascading down into the pond or how about some Alfresco dining or a G&T in a shady spot in the woodland garden? This really is a truly magical place to make your own.



The Laurels is located in the highly desirable lakeside village of Rudyard, it is accessed via a private road and nestled on an outstanding plot, consisting of mature gardens to the front, sides and rear, enclosed paddock and woodland. The plot is an impressive 1.41 acres or thereabouts. The enclosed paddock is approximately 0.73 acres and is ideal for a pony.



Dual driveways provide ample parking for a number of vehicles and the 22ft garage has a high ceiling, ideal for storing a motor home, boat or large SUV. The garage has power, light and a roller door, with an office/gym/studio room to the side, which is warmed via the oil fired central heating system.



The two bedroom detached bungalow is spacious and well presented throughout. You're welcomed into the home via the rear porch and then into the hallway. The L-shaped kitchen/dining room has a good provision of fitted units to the base and eye level, granite worksurfaces, four ring electric Neff hob, electric Neff oven/grill, Neff microwave combination oven and there is ample room for dining furniture. The 20ft living room has a multi fuel stove set within a stone hearth and glazed doors leading into the garden room. The garden room has a picture window, providing stunning views of Rudyard Lake and Leek beyond and can also be used to access the front of the property. The two double bedrooms are generous in proportions with bedroom one having a good range of fitted bedroom furniture and bedroom two providing access to a substantial loft area, which is part boarded. The white bathroom suite comprises of a bath tub with integral shower, pedestal wash hand basin and separate WC.



If you are looking for more space then adding a second floor to the property (Subject to planning approval and building control) would make for some truly fabulous additional living space with the extra height gained making the most of the spectacular views. Indeed, given the imagination and planning consent this could be an exciting ' Grand Designs' opportunity.



Externally to the rear is a paved path, two stone constructed outbuildings, one which is currently used as a log store and the other as a utility room, with power, light and plumbing for a washing machine. The garden to the rear is laid to lawn, having a good range of mature plants/trees/shrubs, wood constructed shed with power and sheltered seating area. To one side of the property is a woodland, lawn, various well stocked borders and a further seating area, providing an excellent view of the lake. To the other side are two tarmacadam driveways, area laid to lawn with flag pole. The frontage comprises of further parking, lawn with pathway, pond having waterfall feature and fully enclosed paddock with gated access.

Photovoltaic panels are located within the roof space and offer a very healthy return (currently having a feed in tariff of 56p/kWh rising each year until 2036 giving the existing vendors almost zero annual heating and electricity costs) The property also benefits from Fibre broadband To The Property (FTTP) so working or studying from home would pose no problem.



Offered for sale with NO CHAN, a viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this homes location, views, plot size, privacy and further potential.
















Marketed by: Whittaker & Biggs, Leek