Croxton, Stafford, ST21

They say ‘lightening never strikes the same place twice’……. prepare yourself for a bolt to the heart that will have you feeling incredible excitement! A rare and unique moment to make this special home your own secret hideaway. Drakes Place hasn’t come to market in over 50 years and when you lay your eyes on the location and experience the incredible privacy you will fully understand why. The plot sprawls effortlessly over approximately 8 acres of land including two fresh water ponds, extensive formal gardens and age old woodland. The property is reached via a private gravelled driveway and over a cattle grate, ample parking is available to the front of the home and garaging and storage buildings offer excellent development opportunities. There is also the cutest little detached cottage, whilst currently in need of a little TLC and clever imagination this sweet dwelling could easily be restored to its former glory! The home itself is deceiving in size and whilst the footprint and current configuration is charming there are adjustments that could be made to ensure the home works for the new custodians. And you will be a custodian of this enchanting home, it can never be owned, just passed to the next and so on and so forth. The exterior of the build is a pretty blend of sandstone and rendered brick with an array of creepers and a well established wisteria making several delightful appearances around the perimeter. A generous and welcoming entrance hall provides access to the ground floor rooms and an open staircase rises to the first floor. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke Oak cabinetry and provides a range of base, draw and wall mounted units with light coloured Quartz work-surfaces and matching up-stands. The utility room matches the kitchen design and is a ideal space to kick off those muddy boots after taking a stroll around your private grounds. The living room is essentially three reception rooms combined, enjoy separate seating, reading and relaxation spaces, the view over the pond lends itself to a quiet area to reflect on life’s little wins. The formal dining room boasts a feature sandstone wall, exposed ceiling beams and additional stunning views of the gardens. The ground floor is finished with a guest WC and cloak room. The first floor is equally as impressive with three double bedrooms and again the option to reconfigure to create additional bedrooms if so desired. Two full bathrooms and a spacious dressing room complete the first floor. The imagination will be allowed to run as wild as the woodland here at Drakes Place, the options are simply endless. Don’t hesitate to book your private appointment to view this enchanting home.

AGENT NOTE

Please note that this sale is subject to a probate application.

Location

Croxton is a rural village within the parish of Eccleshall located just 3 miles from the sought after village of Eccleshall itself and 3 Miles from the village of Loggerheads with amenities including shops, pharmacies and hair dressers in both. Further afield are excellent commuter links including train lines from Stafford and Stoke on Trent along with access to the M6 motorway providing access to Manchester, Birmingham and connections further afield. Croxton itself is a beautiful rural location with excellent hacking and rambling trails along with a garage and church within the village.