Stoke Pound Lane, Stoke Prior, B60

Built in 1872 by industrialist John Corbett, and believed to have been designed or deliberately incorporating signature features by Richard Phené Spiers, a leading architect of the time, the house reflects the Neo-Grec style and retains much of its original character today.

This elegant Victorian property, commands an impressive presence in the picturesque village of Stoke Prior. Beautifully restored and tastefully decorated this exceptional residence seamlessly blends period grandeur with modern refinement.

The property opens with a classical portico entrance porch, leading into a spacious and inviting reception hall. The principal living areas include a distinguished drawing room, an elegant sitting room, a formal dining room, and a well appointed kitchen/breakfast room, complemented by a rear lobby, utility, and cloakroom.

The first floor hosts four generously proportioned bedrooms and two luxurious family bathrooms, while the second floor offers two additional bedrooms, providing ample accommodation. Further enhancing the home’s appeal are the extensive cellarage and a garage, all set within beautifully landscaped gardens extending to over half an acre. This residence is perfectly suited to entertaining on a grand scale and offering the warmth and charm of a cherished family home.

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Reception Hall

10.35m x 2.5m

Entered via the grand portico entrance porch, stone steps and tiled stone flooring guide you to the front door, complete with elegant shutters. The impressive reception hall greets you with an abundance of period detail including a high ceiling typical of this era with ornate cornice and ceiling rose, wide doorways, deep skirting, and a midway dado rail. The period sweeping staircase with mahogany handrail, banisters, and balustrade leads gracefully to the first floor.

Sitting Room

6.51m x 4.95m

A striking feature open fireplace with an exquisite marble surround serves as the focal point of the room, complemented by the ornate cornice and ceiling rose. The exposed strip wood flooring adds further charm. Double opening doors, set within the bay, provide a seamless connection to the front aspect, inviting an abundance of natural light and complemented with working shutters to either side.

Dining Room

4.95m x 3.61m

This wonderful formal dining room is warm and bright with a classic sash window to the side elevation allowing plenty of natural light. Double doors open to flow seamlessly into the distinguished drawing room, making this room ideal for relaxing after a family meal or more formal dinner party.

Drawing Room

6.56m x 4.95m

Elegant double doors, framed within a charming bay, open to the front aspect, enhancing the sense of space and light. The ornate cornice and a decorative ceiling rose add to the refined period detailing, while a striking feature fireplace with a marble surround provides a distinguished focal point. The character appeal is further enriched by exposed strip wood flooring, a classic picture rail, the main bay windows also have the stunning original shutters.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

6.94m x 4.95m

The kitchen is well appointed featuring a good range of base and wall mounted cupboards with work surfaces over. A statement range cooker, complete with an extractor above, takes center stage. The design is enhanced by a central island, perfect for both preparation and further storage and an integrated dishwasher for modern convenience. A tiled floor adds practicality, while a window to the rear aspect and two charming sash windows to the side elevation provide ample natural light and also still have the original sash shutter system. The kitchen service bells are an absolute delight, original, and still in full working order.

Rear Lobby

A stylish tiled floor provides a practical yet refined finish, while a door grants access to stairs leading down to the basement level. A separate "servants" staircase rises to the upper floors.

Cloakroom

A vanity wash hand basin with built-in storage sits alongside a low-level WC.

Utility Room

3.13m x 2.74m

The utility room offers further kitchen storage and workspace. There is an inset Butler's sink and a window to the side elevation. A tiled floor adds to the practicality and is complimented by a drying pulley, plumbing for washing machine and ventilation for a tumble dryer and an integrated freezer.

Landing

The part-galleried design with a half-landing provides an elegant approach to the first floor bedroom accommodation. A window to the rear elevation, complete with charming shutters, allows natural light to flood the space.

Bedroom 1

4.98m x 4.95m

This sumptuous, elegant double bedroom sits at the rear of the house. The dual aspect provides delightful views and ample natural light. There is also a walk-in dressing area for convenience and the picture rail is a charming nod to this homes heritage.

Bedroom 2

5.59m x 4.95m

The Victorian cast iron fireplace serves as a captivating focal point, while sash windows to both the side and front elevations frame picturesque countryside views. The room is further enhanced by a mid-level dado rail and high level picture rail, adding a touch of period charm. There is an interconnecting door into bedroom 6 giving endless possibilities for future changes.

Dressing Room/Bedroom 6

4.12m x 2.5m

Presently used by the current vendors as a good size dressing room a sash window to the front elevation offers delightful countryside views.

Bedroom 3

5.61m x 4.95m

A feature Victorian cast iron fireplace adds character. Sash windows to both the side and front elevations offer lovely views. There is a doorway which after some steps provides a Jack and Jill arrangement into Bathroom 1.

Family Bathroom 2

A generously sized family bathroom featuring a corner shower, an elegant roll top slipper bath with ball and claw feet and traditional telephone style mixer taps, a low level WC, and a classic wash hand basin. Natural light streams in through a charming sash window to the side elevation and an additional window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 4

4.95m x 3.08m

Accessed via a separate staircase, this room features a built-in wardrobe with double doors and two Velux windows to the front elevation, allowing natural light to fill the space.

Bedroom 5

4.9m x 3.77m

This room, accessed via a separate staircase would have formed the servant sleeping quarters along with bedroom 4. Two Velux windows to the side elevation flood the space with natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

Family Bathroom 1

This family bathroom has a luxurious shower cubicle and a raised-level Jacuzzi bath provide the perfect retreat. The bathroom also includes a low-level WC, double vanity wash hand basins, and a tiled floor for practicality.

Garden

A lush lawn to the front is bordered by mature hedgerows, providing a sense of privacy from the lane. The principal gardens lie to the front, offering an expansive level lawn and a range of mature and established ornamental trees such as Wellingtonia, Monkey Puzzle and Walnut. Steps descend to a side garden featuring a large patio area and a tranquil carp pool turned wild pond at the far end, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The gardens, which border onto open countryside, are elevated, offering breath-taking views to the south. To the rear of the property is a small, private courtyard, while a single garage with additional storage completes the property.

Parking - Secure gated

With gated access the driveway sweeps up to the property, to the front of the house and the original carriage circle. There is convenient parking for a number of cars close to the back door and kitchen, ideal if you are unloading shopping.