Hill Chorlton, Newcastle, ST5

Set in a stunning location at the end of a no through lane, Harfield is a contemporary country residence finished to exacting standards set in over 5 acres of gardens and paddocks. There are several highly specified features such as underfloor heating throughout, Sonos speaker system, electric blinds, ground source heat pump and a heat recovery system. The house itself is immaculately presented and offers nearly 3,000 sq ft of well planned accommodation together with oversized garage and stable block.

Entered via a covered portico, double entrance doors open to the outstanding entrance hall which is filled with natural light. Doors radiate from the entrance hall to all ground floor accommodation. Off one side of the entrance hall is the vast sitting room which benefits from triple aspect views via floor to ceiling windows, door to the garden and a contemporary bio ethanol fireplace. Double doors open to the dining room which is filled with light via floor to ceiling windows and offers an excellent entertaining space with far reaching views. There is a handy study, which includes fitted desk furniture and is ideal for home working. A corridor leads past the guest WC and on to the kitchen breakfast room. Embodying a super contemporary design, the kitchen has two almost complete glass walls which allow light to flood in and make the most of the incredible rural views. There are a range of island and full height black gloss cabinetry which incorporates a range of fitted Neff appliances including two combi electric ovens, coffee machine, microwave, induction hob with extractor overhead, dishwasher, separate fridge and freezer, Franke boiling tap with filter and wine cooler. There are bi folding doors to the garden and a modern Marso wood burner. The utility / laundry room is found off the kitchen and provides further storage and space for white goods, as well as access to the rear hall and additional guest WC.

A centralised staircase rises to an exceptional galleried landing. The principal suite occupies one wing of the house and includes a vast triple aspect bedroom area with door to balcony, dressing room with open fronted fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom with separate shower. The second and third bedrooms are an identical size, both with en suite shower rooms off. The second bedroom shares a balcony with the principal suite, while the third bedroom shares a balcony with the fourth double bedroom, which includes a Jack and Jill en suite shower room. The fifth bedroom enjoys Jack and Jill en suite facilities and could be used flexibly as a further dressing room, or first floor study are required.

Externally, Harfield is found at the end of a no through lane and enjoys ultimate seclusion while only moments from local amenities. Electric gates open to an expansive driveway, which leads to an oversized double garage with electric door. Lawned gardens surround the house itself with various terraced areas. A further gate leads on to a secondary courtyard where a haybarn and stable block can be found. Extending to over 1,500 sq ft between them, there is an excellent opportunity to develop these buildings further as required (subject to the necessary consents). The paddock land extends off to the east and is split into five fenced areas. All in all, the plot totals approx.

Harfield is set overlooking rolling countryside within the locality of Hill Chorlton, between the towns of Market Drayton and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Nearby Baldwins Gate (1.5 miles) has a range of amenities including restaurants, pubs, doctors, and village store with Post Office. A little further afield is the village of Loggerheads (5.2 miles) which offers a wider range of facilities including supermarket, vets, pub, takeaway, post office and chemists. Further afield are the centres of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, Market Drayton, and Stafford which all provide a range of entertainment and leisure facilities as well as national retail destinations.

There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including Stafford Grammar School, Newcastle-under-Lyme School, and Alleynes School is Stone. There are also primary and middle schools located in Loggerheads. Harfield is well placed for access to the regional road network with the M6 at J15 providing direct access to the M6 Toll, and is also well placed for the M42, M1 and A50. Train services run to London from Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Stone, and Birmingham International. Birmingham Airport is approximately 35 miles and Manchester Airport is approximately 42 miles.