Uttoxeter Road, Abbots Bromley. WS15

Stanley House - A True Period Gem

Tucked away in the heart of the village, Stanley House is a charming country cottage thought to date back to around 1750. Carefully extended and modernised, it still retains all the warmth and character you'd expect from a home of this age. Once known locally as "The Bottom Shop," this double-fronted cottage blends history with homely comfort - a rare find in such a special location.

You can arrive at the house via either the front door or the side entrance, which leads off the driveway and into a welcoming reception hallway (2.33m x 1.84m) with tiled flooring. Just off here is a downstairs shower room (1.82m x 1.58m), smartly finished with full tiling, vanity unit, low level WC, heated towel rail and window to the side.

The kitchen (4.38m x 3.84m) is full of country charm, with Marley tiled flooring, wooden wall panelling, a solid Belfast sink and a lovely brick-built alcove housing the gas cooker. There are solid wood worktops, stable doors to outside, an internet-controlled electric radiator, and plenty of rustic details like exposed beams. A useful utility/laundry room (3.46m x 1.21m) sits just off the kitchen, with plumbing, fitted storage, tiled walls and laminate flooring, plus another access door to the garden.

Living Space with Character

From the kitchen, a wooden latch door leads into a cosy lounge (3.92m x 3.71m) complete with a feature brick fireplace, log burner, original beams, wood floors and the main front door. A small step takes you through to the dining room (3.42m x 3.19m), which also features beams, wooden flooring, and a front-facing window.

There's also a third reception room (3.65m x 2.7m), ideal as a study or snug, with front window, built-in cupboard (2.09m x 1.39m), and a mix of wall and picture lighting.

Upstairs Accommodation

The landing (4.22m x 0.75m) is part-panelled and has a side window and loft access. The family bathroom (1.60m x 1.57m) is fitted with a freestanding roll-top bath with shower over, high-level WC and pedestal basin - finished with period styling and panelled walls.

Bedroom three (2.97m x 3.04m) overlooks the rear garden and has built-in wardrobes and an airing cupboard. Bedroom two (2.68m x 3.60m) faces the front and enjoys good proportions, while bedroom four (3.42m x 2.71m) features a lovely old beam, built-in storage and front views.

The standout is the master bedroom - a bright, character-filled space with vaulted ceiling, two large skylights, exposed brickwork, front-facing window and original beams.

A Garden to Match

Outside, the garden is as charming as the cottage. A raised patio and timber decking area offer the perfect place to sit out, with a gravelled courtyard and parking for at least three cars to the side. There's a timber summer house, covered log store and a wooden archway leading to the main lawned garden - a peaceful, well-established space edged by trees, hedging and flower borders.

Stanley House is a rare find - a home with genuine soul, rich in history, and set in one of the area's most desirable villages. Whether you're drawn to the character, the garden, or simply the lifestyle on offer, it's a property not to be missed.