4 bed detached house for sale

Chebsey, Stafford ST21

An historic Grade II listed house set in 2.20 acres of garden & paddock in a tranquil village location. The Old School House dates in part from around 1630, and over the centuries has seen various incarnations including a school room, shop, parsonage and at some point in history it was several cottages, later becoming a single dwelling. This is a glorious house with beautifully preserved original features which offers spacious and adaptable accommodation, ideal as a single family home and sufficiently versatile if you require separate accommodation for a family member. There is also potential to create a self-contained holiday cottage or rental property with access independent of the main house. The house has been well maintained during its current ownership and is presented to a high standard throughout. Chebsey is a lovely village set amidst rolling Staffordshire countryside with dog walking opportunities aplenty and whilst seemingly off the beaten track, is in reality a little over 2 miles from the pretty market town of Eccleshall and easily accessible to both Stafford and Stone.

The Property

An historic grade II listed house set in 2.2 acres of garden & paddock in a tranquil village location. The Old School House dates in part from around 1630, and over the centuries has seen various incarnations including a school room, shop, parsonage and at some point in history it was several cottages, later becoming a single dwelling. This is a glorious house with beautifully preserved original features which offers spacious and adaptable accommodation, ideal as a single family home and sufficiently versatile if you require separate accommodation for a family member. There is also potential to create a self-contained holiday cottage or rental property with access independent of the main house. The house has been well maintained during its current ownership and is presented to a high standard throughout. Chebsey is a lovely village set amidst rolling Staffordshire Countryside with dog walking opportunities aplenty and whilst seemingly off the beaten track, is in reality a little over 2 miles from the pretty market town of Eccleshall and easily accessible to both Stafford and Stone.

Accommodation

Downstairs

The main entrance opens through to the reception hall which features lovely original timber framing and exposed brickwork to one wall, original oak staircase with access below to the cellar. French doors to the rear opening to the patio. Dual aspect sitting room with original oak floor and exposed brick chimney breast with 'Jetmaster' open fire. Door through to the open plan breakfast kitchen, which features an extensive range of modern units, walk-in pantry and has ample room to accommodate a family size dining table. Chimney breast with brick fireplace and wood burning stove, open ceiling with part exposed a-frame. Quarry tile floor throughout. Rear hall leading to the Dining Room and the Sitting Room with exposed structural timbers, beamed ceiling and brick inglenook with wooden mantle, quarry tile hearth and 'Jetmaster' open fire. Rear entrance lobby with outer door and staircase with private access to bedrooms 2 & 3.

Upstairs

A fabulous oak staircase rises from the entrance hall to the landing, featuring an exposed brick stair wall and oak frame which is mirrored in the main bedroom. The Main bedroom has dual aspect windows and built-in wardrobes to one wall. En-suite shower room with built-in storage. There are three further bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms and a guest bathroom and separate WC. The fifth bedroom / study links the two sections of the house on the first floor and has a hidden orignial staircase to the attic.

Outside

The Old School House occupies large mature gardens extending in total to approximately 0.89 acres, with an adjoining paddock with gated access from the garden extending to a further 1.35 acres. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn, including a former tennis court with established borders with a variety of shrubs and trees. At the centre of the garden there are the remains of a former brick built pigsty / privy which with some imagination could be utilised for a variety of purposes. Block paved driveway with space to accommodate a number of cars with wooden 5 bar gate and single garage which is integral to the house. There is a further drive on the right hand side of the house as viewed from the road.

The Area

All roads lead to Chebsey! Despite the illusion of being miles from anywhere, the village is easily accessible from all points of the compass. Eccleshall High Street is a little over 2 miles away, Stone town centre 5 miles and Stafford about 7 miles. There are railway stations at Stone, Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent and 3 international airports within 1 hour drive. M6 jct 14 is with 10 minutes drive & jct 15 is easily accessible.

General Information

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Services; Mains electricity & water. Drainage to a private septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax Band G - Stafford Borough Council

Freehold Asking Price £825,000

Viewing by appointment

For sale by private treaty, subject to contract.
Vacant possession on completion.