Bradley Lane, Bradley, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18

Set in the pretty village of Bradley, The Old Exchange is an exceptional home which has been remodelled, refurbished, and extended to create a highly versatile family home. The accommodation has been thoughtfully laid out to offer both open plan living and separate reception space, all completed to a high standard to include speaker system, Crittall internal doors, cast iron radiators and bespoke joinery. The gardens have been landscaped to offer an ideal entertainment setting, overlooking rolling fields beyond.

Entered via a useful porch, a wide door opens to an entrance hall which includes parquet flooring and original beams. The ground floor accommodation radiates off the entrance hall which includes access to the guest WC which is complete with Thomas Crapper fittings. The sitting room provides a spacious yet cosy environment and includes a brick inglenook style fireplace with contemporary wood burning stove inset. Crittall double doors open off both the sitting room and entrance hall into the exceptional open plan space. The open plan space is carefully zoned into three sections: kitchen, dining area and living area. The kitchen is finished to exacting standards and includes a range of bespoke wall, floor and island cabinetry all set beneath marble worksurfaces. There is a range of integrated appliances including Smeg dishwasher and Quooker boiling tap with filtered option, as well as hidden larder. The double width island includes space for seating, whilst there is also space for a range style cooker, wine fridge and American style fridge freezer. The dining area offers an abundance of space for entertaining, whilst the living area has plenty of room for seating. The space as a whole has three set of bi folding doors which open to the raised terrace, as well as having an integrated speaker system and ambient lighting functions. A handy utility / boot room includes a range of additional storage and completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs rise to the first-floor landing which offer access to all bedroom accommodation. The principal suite is a standout space which has been superbly designed. There is a vast bedroom with Juliet balcony and several sky lights. Adjacent to the bedroom area is the dressing room which includes a range of fitted wardrobes and leads on to the contemporary en suite bathroom with separate shower. There are a further four double bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a home office, and a family shower room.

Externally, The Old Exchange has been designed and remodelled to enjoy outdoor living. There is a gated driveway which leads to a spacious parking area. There is a single garage with a fully insulated study area to the rear, ideal for home working. The driveway leads on to the rear garden, which includes a modern raised terrace. The terrace has superb views of the surrounding views over countryside and offers plenty of space for al fresco entertaining. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn, and includes a large, shed ideal for garden storage.

The Old Exchange is located in the charming village of Bradley, a delightful area of rolling farmland and just 4 miles from Penkridge, a thriving market town with a wealth of amenities.

St Mary's, Bradley is a 13th century Church of England grade I listed building which serves the community of Bradley offering a calendar of worship and prayer. The Village Hall of Bradley has an extensive diary of events to include keep fit classes, Tai Chi, Yoga, and a history club to name but a few, and can be hired for private use. Stafford, which is just 5.4 miles from Bradley, offers further shopping and leisure facilities.

The village is well placed for the commuter with the M6 (junctions 13 and 14) within easy reach providing access to the road network. Manchester is 66 miles to the north and Birmingham City centre is 27 miles to the south. Main line rail services run from Stafford Station to London Euston in just under one hour and twenty minutes.