Rose Cottage, In Historic Alton Village, Staffordshire
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
2,579 sq ft
240 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Deceptively Spacious Throughout Over 2500 sq ft.
- Modern Blend with Character Features
- Double Glazed & Centrally Heated Throughout
- Four Large Reception Rooms
- Former/Potential Self Contained Annex
- Professionally Landscaped Gardens
- On a Footpath into Dimmingsdale/Churnet Valley
- In excess of 2,500 sq ft of accommodation
- In the Heart of Alton Village with a Garage
- Quote Ref: AA10 * 19th Century Cottage *
Description
Accommodation summary
The Original Cottage offers striped pine doors, locally hand crafted double glazed wooden windows, in keeping with the original cottage, to include sash windows to the front elevation and modern combi boiler gas central heating throughout. The modern extension offers a potential/former self-contained annex with UPVC double glazing and a separate boiler.
ROSE COTTAGE
As mentioned, this “chocolate box” cottage is fronted with a walk through the wrought iron gate, brick paved path to a part glazed, solid panel door leading into the
Dining hall an exposed feature Stone fireplace with overmantel, housing log burning stove, Oak spindle rail stairs off to the first floor and room finished with stone flag floor tiling.
Cloakroom white suite to include, low level WC and wall hung wash handbasin. Walls finished with tiling, floor tiling and chrome heated towel rail.
Sitting room glazed double doors with double glazed units leading out into the garden, recess spotlights to ceiling.
Drawing room with high ceilings, log burning stove set in an exposed chimney recess with overmantel and raised hearth. Original features include the meat hooks to the ceiling.
From the dining hall is a bifold modern glazed door to the
Breakfast kitchen this area offers underfloor heating. To the Breakfast area there are dual aspect windows making this a light and airy space, ideal for the lazy mornings. Space Saver radiator, wood effect flooring, exposed beam to ceiling with original hook.
Kitchen area is fitted with modern shaker high- and low-level units, finished with worksurface, matching up stand, inset stainless steel sink and mixer tap. Space for American fridge freezer, space for double Range cooker with Range Master extractor hood over, glass splashback and integral dishwasher. Room finished with wood effect flooring.
Side entrance/entrance to the annex half glazed composite stable door, double glazed side window, underfloor heating, space saver radiator, wood effect flooring and double-glazed skylight with electric control and weather sensitive closure.
Utility room fitted with high- and low-level matching units with roll top worksurface, space and plumbing for two washing machines, space for tumble dryer and space for a second further fridge freezer. Room finished with under floor heated wood effect flooring and exposed feature stone wall.
Potential/Former Self-Contained Annex currently being used as workshop, previously kitchen and sitting room to an annex. UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, double glazed double doors and side windows leading into the garden, wood effect flooring and access into the roof space (offering ladder and good storage).
Office/Bedroom to the annex, UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, wood effect flooring and good size, useful recess storage cupboard.
Ensuite comprises white suite to include low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle, fully tiled walls, double glazed window to the rear elevation, heated chrome towel rail and floor tiling.
First floor landing Oak spindle rail balustrade, access into roof space. Steps off the landing lead down to an
ideal office/study area window overlooking the rear elevation, offering a tranquil outlook, exposed beam to ceiling, built-in airing cupboard housing wall mounted combination gas boiler (fitted in 2022)
Bedroom one original feature cast-iron fire surround with overmantel and shelf/rest. Lovely light room, high ceilings, exposed brickwork, exposed beams to ceiling and King A frame.
En-suite comprises white modern suite to include low WC, wash handbasin with mixer taps, built into unit with storage under and walk-in double shower cubicle with glazed panel and sliding glazed door to include a multifunctional Spa shower, overhead drench and handheld showers.
Bedroom two high ceiling with exposed beams.
Second En-suite modern suit include WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps and walk-in double shower cubicle with overhead shower and handheld shower. Heated chrome towel rail and wood effect laminate flooring.
Bedroom 3 original feature fireplace with cast-iron inset surround and overmantel. Built-in triple wardrobe with rails, shelving and drawers.
Bedroom four exposed beam to ceiling
Family bathroom with a modern Victorian style suite, in white, to include, mid-level flush, wall hung wash hand basin with towel rail and roll top claw foot bath with mixer taps and shower fitment. Victorian style heated towel rail with radiator, shaver point, wood effect flooring and part tile walls.
Outside
To the side of the Cottage is a paved driveway for several cars leading in turn to the detached Stone, brick and tile garage with up and over door, power and light
From the front elevation are wrought iron railings and a pedestrian gate leading to the front garden with stone edge raised beds, herbaceous borders, Lawned gardens and stone steps finished with blue brick path leading to Rose Cottage.
side pedestrian gate leads to a professionally landscaped, showcase garden with wood effect external tiled sun terrace and patio with stone steps leading to the annex finished with gravel beds and recess beds
Feature walls have been rebuilt with the original stone in the design of this space, finished with a paved area with a pergola with ambient lighting, making an idea of entertaining/seating area.
Further paved area with timber garden shed. Outside lights, power point and outside garden tap.
Location
Village life in Alton is idyllic, with a 7-day convenience store, Post Office, award-winning Doctor's Surgery, Village school, and a variety of pubs and eateries. The active Village Hall hosts numerous community events, fostering a strong sense of community.
Whilst the property is not on the Alton Towers route, the owners receive 20 free annual entry tickets to the renowned Alton Towers Theme Park, a delightful perk enhancing the charm of village life (*this offer can be withdrawn at any time).
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Tenure Freehold
Services All mains services are connected to the property.
Local Authority Staffordshire Moorlands Borough Council
Council Tax Band E
EPC to be confirmed
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- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Enclosed garden
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