College Road, Denstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14

Heywood Hall
Built in 1885 by George Percival Heywood, this substantial Victorian residence was constructed as the home for the Provost for the local Woodard Independent School who had several educational establishments in the area, the closest of which is Denstone College which Woodard still operate today.

The hall is entered via a wide front door which opens to a useful porch area, with a further door opening to an exceptionally spacious entrance hall. The entrance hall offers access to all living spaces and benefits from a fireplace with wood burner, which provides a delightful focal point. The dual aspect drawing room provides a sense of grandeur with its ceiling coving, deep skirting boards and tall windows. Adjacent to the drawing room is a cosy snug which leads to a recently added conservatory. A large dining room completes the one side of the house, and provides a flexible space suitable for a variety of uses. A corridor leads off from the entrance hall, passing both a store room and the guest WC. The front facing study is opposite the large kitchen breakfast room, which is fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinets set under a work surface. There is an integrated dishwasher, and a handy pantry. Off the kitchen is a utility room which has a rear door to the gardens.

A wide original staircase rises from the entrance hall to the vast first floor landing. The master bedroom benefits from both a dressing room and a contemporary en suite. There are a further three double bedrooms, all of which have en suite bath or shower rooms.

The Apartments
Attached to the main house are six self contained apartments, which offer a superb and rare opportunity to create an integrated lifestyle business combined with a principal residence. The apartments have successfully operated for a number of years on a short term let basis, with a raft of five star reviews which have created an enviable reputation. The apartments could suit other uses such as residential care accommodation, educational use, a bed and breakfast or guest house, subject to the necessary consents.

The apartments have a total of nine bedrooms between them, and are briefly configured as below.

Rebecca – accessed off the shared hallway, this is a one bedroom apartment with a kitchen living area and shower room.

Jennifer – accessed off the shared hallway, this is a two bedroom apartment with kitchen living area and bathroom.

Sally – accessed off the shared hallway, this is a two bedroom apartment with kitchen living area and bathroom.

Victoria - accessed off the shared hallway, this is a one bedroom apartment with a kitchen living area and shower room.

Sarah-Jane – independently accessed via an external staircase, this is a one bedroom apartment with kitchen living area and shower room.

Elizabeth – independently accessed via an external door at ground floor level, this is a studio apartment with a shower room.

Garden and Grounds
Accessed off College Road, an extensive gravelled driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens wrap around all sides of the hall and apartments. To the front of the driveway, there is a pretty stream with various lawned areas surrounding. To one side and directly accessed from the hall, there is a large lawned garden area with herbaceous borders and mature trees, as well as a large patio area surrounding the conservatory.

At the opposite end of the plot and adjacent to the apartments is a further lawned area, which leads directly onto the Churnet Valley trail. To the rear of the apartments is a large, paved area where the guest leisure facilities are located, which include a hot tub and sauna.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local authority and tax band
The Hall – East Staffordshire council, band G.

The Apartments - registered for business rates and receive 100% relief, subject to conditions being met.

Situation
Positioned in a prominent location on College Road, Heywood Hall is set within the ever-popular village of Denstone. The village is well known for the highly regarded Denstone College, founded by Sir Thomas Heywood in 1873. Heywood Hall is set within a 0.6 acre plot adjacent to a highly popular Churnet Valley path which links Denstone to Oakamoor as well as the popular Dimmingsdale Valley. The village benefits from a popular local pub and Denstone Hall farm shop which sells local produce and includes a bustling café.

Communications
Heywood Hall is well placed for access to the regional and national road network; the A50 being within easy reach and providing a link to the M42 (via the A38), M1 and M6. Train services run between Crewe to Newark, via Uttoxeter, with connections to the north via Derby and south via Stoke-on-Trent. Derby provides connections to Nottingham and Birmingham, as well as London St Pancras which offers connections to Europe via Eurostar services. Stoke-on-Trent offers efficient access to London Euston in approximately an hour and a half. There is easy access to Manchester, Birmingham and East Midlands airport, all of which are within around an hour's drive.

Education
Denstone is well known for the reputable independent school, Denstone College which is walking distance from Heywood Hall. Further afield, Uttoxeter is centrally located to access a range of superb educational establishments in both the independent and state sector including Repton School, Abbotsholme School, the JCB Academy, and Thomas Alleyne's School.

Leisure
As well as the Uttoxeter itself offers a range of supermarkets, shops, leisure and dining facilities as well as a cinema, bowling alley, ice rink and the popular Uttoxeter Racecourse. Alton Towers is located just under 4 miles away, whilst golf is available at both the at Uttoxeter Golf Club and Manor Golf Club in Kingstone. Heywood Hall is well placed for both the Peak District, Dimmingsdale and Cannock Chase all of which are ideal for those with equestrian, walking or cycling interests.