Hollies Common, ST20

The Property
Probably built in the mid 19th Century, although with more recent extensions, this sweet cottage would have been home to a quarry worker employed on the now redundant Sandstone quarry nearby. The house has been unoccupied for a number of years rendering it uninhabitable and in a very poor state of repair.

The cottage is a good size extending to approximately 953 sq ft (89 m2) and the accommodation currently comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom with no suite and three bedrooms. Whilst renovation is entirely possible, consideration might be given to demolishing the existing dwelling, which sits close to the roadside, and constructing an entirely new house closer to the centre of the plot (subject to the necessary planning consent).

Whilst Quarry Cottage is in need of complete renovation and restoration, the tranquil location is enviable and paves the way for the buyer to create their dream home. The opportunities are nearly endless!

The Gardens
The plot extends to approximately 0.26 Acre (0.11 Ha) and is mainly level with a brook running along one boundary. There is a row of mature conifer trees which could be taken down (subject to any necessary consent) to provide a completely blank canvas on which to work. There is a timber framed garage on site which could provide some storage in the short term.

The Location
Quarry Cottage is found in a peaceful, rural spot within walking distance of the thriving village of Gnosall which dates back beyond the Domesday book of 1086. This thriving and popular village boasts an impressive Norman church, believed to be built on a Saxon site, a new medical centre, a small supermarket, a primary school, a number of pubs and restaurants and several independent shops. Both Newport and Stafford offer a wider range of amenities and leisure facilities. There are excellent road and rail links and airports within a relatively easy distance for those wanting to combine idyllic pastoral living with needing to travel for work.

The area is extremely well-served with state and private primary and secondary schools and both Keele and Harper Adams Universities are within approximately 30 minutes drive.