Property description

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Elegant & individual!... Welcome to The Limes - A magnificent Edwardian home which occupies a commanding position on one of Stafford’s most notable roads. Set on a stunning plot that extends to approximately 1/3 of an acre with a backdrop of surrounding trees and beautifully maintained grounds which are sure to impress. This extended property offers exceptional quality throughout with many original features providing a sense of grandeur and one you will not come across often! The spacious accommodation is arranged over two floors, which includes a welcoming entrance hall, a triple aspect lounge with large bay window, log stove and French doors leading out to the garden. On the left-hand side of the hallway there is a versatile room which would make a superb study or a cosy second sitting room and features a beautiful large bay window The hub of the home is without doubt the extended kitchen/dining room with the kitchen area boasting a lovely a-frame roof which brings a huge amount of natural light into the room. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful utility room and a shower room. Upstairs on the first floor you will find four impressively spacious double bedrooms and a family bathroom that includes a full suite including a roll top bath and a separate shower cubicle. As we head outside you will be left sure that this must be the home for you as there is an excellent amount of parking on the front driveway a double garage with large workshop behind and its own WC, whilst the rear garden has been lovingly cared for and boasts manicured lawns patio seating areas and an array of mature trees and veg plots. As this is such an individual property we expect it to attract a lot of interest so if you are keen on viewing we would recommend you call us as soon as you can to express your interest.

Entrance Porch

Having coach lights and a traditional part glazed entrance door leading through to:

Entrance Hall

The focal point of the entrance hall is the staircase which leads to the first floor galleried landing, the hall also features a radiator, quarry tiled floor, coving, dado rail, ceiling rose, useful under stairs cupboard and linen cupboard. There is a stained and leaded light window to the front elevation.

Large Lounge (25' 6'' into bay x 11' 11'' (7.78m into bay x 3.64m))

Having a traditional fire surround with exposed brick fireplace and having a log burner set on a slate effect hearth, two ceiling roses, picture rail two radiators, double glazed walk-in bay window to the front elevation, two double glazed windows to the side elevation and double glazed French doors giving views and access to the rear garden.

Study / Sitting Room (16' 2'' into bay x 12' 4'' (4.92m into bay x 3.77m))

Having a traditional fireplace with open fire and decorative tiled inset and hearth, ceiling rose, coving, picture rail, wall mouldings, radiator, polished wood flooring and walk-in double glazed bay window to the front elevation.

Extended Dining Room / Kitchen (29' 2'' max x 11' 6'' (8.89m max x 3.51m))

A stunning extended room which is the hub of the home. The dining area features the original chimney breast having original tiled surround and flanked to either side of the chimney breast is the original spice cupboard and house keepers cupboard. The original servants bell is still in situ being above the door leading from the entrance hall, there is a radiator, laminate floor and ceiling down lights and additional pendant lighting.

The kitchen area has a pitched roof with exposed trusses and skylight window. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching units extending to base level and having solid ‘Oak’ worksurfaces to two sides with tiled splashbacks and a one and a half bowl ceramic sink drainer unit Range of integrated appliances including a range cooker with electric ovens and gas hob having a stainless steel cooker hood over and dishwasher. Space for ‘American’ style fridge/freezer, two radiators and double doors lead from the kitchen giving views and access to the rear garden.

Utility Room (8' 1'' max x 6' 4'' (2.46m max x 1.94m))

Having a fitted work surface with space and plumbing beneath for a washing machine and dryer. There is also fitted coat hooks, tiled floor, radiator and door leading to:

Shower Room (6' 3'' x 6' 11'' (1.90m x 2.11m))

Having a suite comprising of a quadrant shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC . Coving, tiled floor, radiator, wall mounted gas central heating boiler and two rear facing double glazed windows.

Galleried First Floor Landing

A split level galleried landing having a radiator, coving, two ceiling roses and double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom One (12' 2'' x 12' 4'' to robes (3.71m x 3.77m to robes))

A superb master bedroom with wall to wall built-in wardrobes, picture rail, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Two (13' 0'' into bay x 12' 0'' (3.95m into bay x 3.65m))

A second double bedroom having a period ornamental cast iron fireplace, radiator, picture rail and double glazed bay window to the front elevation with fitted window seat.

Bedroom Three (11' 11'' x 11' 11'' (3.64m x 3.64m))

A third double bedroom having a contemporary vanity style wash hand basin with mixer tap period ornamental cast iron fireplace, access to loft space, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Four (11' 11'' max x 9' 7'' (3.63m max x 2.91m))

Yet another double bedroom featuring a period ornamental cast iron fireplace, picture rail, polished wooden flooring, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bathroom (11' 9'' x 9' 3'' max (3.58m x 2.83m max))

The bathroom is fitted with a white contemporary suite that comprises of a freestanding roll top bath with mixer tap, large open ended tiled shower cubicle with chrome mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Coving, recessed ceiling spotlights, polished wooden flooring, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Outside – Front

The property sits well back from the road behind a boundary wall with established beds having a variety of plants, shrubs and trees. There is also a lawned garden and the property is approached over an extensive gravel driveway with two high brick pillars and the driveway provides off street parking for several vehicles and in turn gives access to:

Double Garage (20' 5'' x 17' 1'' (6.22m x 5.20m))

Having two up and over doors, power, lighting, window and door to the side elevation giving access to the garden. A rear sliding door from the garage gives access to:

Workshop (11' 3'' x 16' 10'' (3.43m x 5.14m))

Having power and lighting, window and door to the side elevation giving access to the garden. There is an open fronted log store to the rear of the workshop.

WC

Having a suite consisting of a wash hand basin and WC. There is also a window to the side elevation.

Outside – Rear

A beautifully landscaped rear garden featuring a paved terrace with steps leading down to a secondary paved area with gravelled borders which in turn leads onto the large first lawn which is flanked by an array of beds having a variety of plants and shrubs. Continuing from the first lawn area, some steps lead down to the second lawned garden which in turn also features a wide variety of plants and shrubs in the side borders and vegetable plots. There is a further seating area and a garden tree house. The garden is surrounded by fencing and mature hedges and also benefits from having additional vehicular access via double gates to the rear of the property.
Amenities

Magnificent Edwardian Home

Exceptional Quality Throughout with Original Features

Large Lounge & Study/Sitting Room

Extended Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility & Shower Room

Four Double Bedrooms & Family Bathroom

Large Driveway & Double Garage with Workshop