Knowl Wall, Beech, ST4

Cliff Cottage originally started life as an executive dormer residence enjoying stunning views over the North Staffordshire countryside. It is conveniently situated to the southerly rural outskirts of the city of Stoke-on-Trent, which includes easy access to the M6 with Junction 15 being a 5 minute drive away. Over the years the property has been substantially extended, doubling the size of the property, which includes a rather impressive two-storey recreational area to include a full-size heated swimming pool with patio doors opening onto a large sun terrace. Within the pool area there is also a Jacuzzi and separate male and female shower/changing rooms. Above the pool room on the first floor is a recreational bar/cinema room and a full-size snooker room. Adjoining the swimming pool area is a large sun lounge currently used as a gymnasium, fully equipped with various gym equipment (available under separate negotiation).

The property is approached via brick pillar security gates and a long driveway, which leads to substantial parking provision in front of the property. Cliff Cottage stands handsomely elevated overlooking the grounds which extend to approximately 4 acres (1.6 hectares) and even includes a golf pitch and putt area with bunker and an enclosed all weather surface, illuminated tennis court.

The accommodation offers huge flexibility to include various annexe possibilities incorporating the recreational extension area. Principally the living accommodation provides three/four reception areas and a kitchen with breakfast/dining area enjoying delightful, elevated views over the grounds and rural landscape beyond. Bedroom accommodation provides at least six bedrooms with the possibility to create further bedrooms if required. The master bedroom is currently situated on the ground floor incorporating a large dressing room with walk in wardrobes and an incredibly spacious, luxurious ensuite bathroom. Again the flexibility of the accommodation can easily give the option for a master bedroom either to the ground or first floor. 

Ground Floor

Reception Hall

The main entrance is accessed through double doors into an enclosed porch with further double doors leading to the reception hallway with coats cupboard and fitted bench. Immediately in front is a return staircase leading to the first floor with under storage. Off the hallway is a cloakroom suite with WC and large table top vanity wash hand basin.

Living Room

From the hallway is a front facing living room with a living flame gas fire in basket grate with marble hearth and a large picture window enjoying stunning views over the grounds and countryside beyond.

Dining Room

Opposite the living room is a dining room fitted with display shelving and covered units.

Sitting Room & Office

The third reception room includes a fitted fireplace with electric fire, a study recess and patio door access onto the rear garden. Additionally, off the sitting room is a separate office (fourth reception area).

Master Bedroom Suite (Bedroom 1)

The ground floor master bedroom suite enjoys further views over the grounds. The bedroom is fitted with a range of furniture and a walk-in wardrobe. There is an archway access to an equally large dressing room with further fitted furniture and glazed double doors which open onto a truly impressively spacious, modern ensuite bathroom with under floor heating and built-in television. There is a feature central freestanding bath and walk through wet shower area with ceiling mounted rain shower, twin wall hung vanity wash basins with matching cabinets, WC and bidet. Additionally, off the bathroom is a further walk-in wardrobe.

Breakfast Kitchen

A modern L-shaped fitted kitchen with separate breakfast area and larder, housing Bang & Olufsen sound system equipment. Comprising an extensive range of units with granite work surfaces, waste disposal, Bosch induction hob with extractor above and integrated dishwasher. One and a half electric NEFF ovens and combined microwave oven with full upright fridge and separate freezer either side. The kitchen opens to a delightful breakfast/dining area with further matching units and has a stunning glazed aspect enjoying views over the grounds and the North Staffordshire countryside beyond. The double patio doors open out onto a large garden sun terrace enjoying further panoramic views.

Rear Hallway/Utility

Off the kitchen is a further hallway with large walk-in storage cupboards and a separate utility housing a freestanding oil fired central heating boiler and a large Belfast style sink with cupboards and water softener. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Access from the rear hallway onto the rear garden. Off the hallway are separate “his and hers” changing rooms for the swimming pool with shower enclosures and a separate washroom/WC and rear staircase leading to the games rooms.

Swimming Pool/Gym

A glazed door leads to the main pool room incorporating a full-size swimming pool 36’ x 17’ 9” (11m× 5.4m) and depth range of 3’ to 5’ (1m to 1.5m) with separate Jacuzzi. There is a further set of patio doors that open onto the adjoining sun terrace. Discreetly positioned beside the pool room is the dedicated plant room, housing the pool’s filtration system and heat exchanger, efficiently powered by an air source heat pump. There is also separate external maintenance access. Situated off the pool room is a further set of patio doors that lead to a large gym/sun lounge with feature lantern roof and glazed aspect overlooking the rear garden. This is currently used as a fully equipped gymnasium (available under separate negotiation).

1st Floor

Landing

The main staircase leads to a corridor landing area with airing cupboard.

Bedrooms 4 & 5

To the left of the landing are two large family double bedrooms, with fitted furnishings and vanity wash basins.

Bedroom 3

To the right is a further large family double bedroom enjoying pleasant views to the front and fitted furnishings and wash basin.

Bedroom 6/Office

A large single bedroom which is currently being used as another office.

Family Bathroom

A four-piece family bathroom services these bedrooms fitted with bath, separate enclosed shower, feature inset sink wash basin with vanity unit and WC. The bathroom also has loft access to the remaining roof void which is floor boarded.

Bedroom 2 / Guest Bedroom

At the end of the landing is a large guest bedroom with fitted bedroom furniture and views over the grounds and countryside. Continuing through this bedroom is another landing area with skylight and recess with store cupboard over the second staircase.

 Guest Bathroom

From this landing there is a guest bathroom incorporating a standard three-piece suite and access to the games rooms.

Cinema Room, Bar & Snooker Room

The recreational rooms include a fitted family bar entertaining room with ceiling mounted drop-down cinema screen and projector. From this room, double doors open to a full-size snooker room with half panelling to walls, display shelving and a full size snooker table (available under separate negotiation). The whole recreational section of the property can be accessed completely separately from the main property making it ideal for hosting large parties without infringement onto the principal property.

Outside

Externally, the property stands within grounds of approximately 4 acres (1.6 hectares), principally laid to garden with hedge screening to boundaries, mature shrubs and specimen trees which include a small orchard and further deciduous trees on the boundary perimeter. There is an option to create paddock land which currently incorporates a pitch and put golf hole and bunker. The substantial sun terrace enjoys super views over the grounds and countryside with central steps and pathway leading to formal garden area with feature fountain and store shed. The pathway continues to the tennis court with an Astroturf surface and fence enclosure with natural screening and flood lights. To the rear of the property is a smaller private garden with patio areas.

There are extensive garages comprising a large double garage adjoining the property with twin automatic up and over doors with separate access door to rear storage, power connection and secondary boiler for underfloor heating to the master ensuite bathroom.

To the rear of these garages with side vehicle access is a separate detached brick built triple garage block/workshop with power connection and remote roller doors with separate personal access door.

EPC Rating: F