Back Lane, Calton, Staffordshire, ST10 3JX

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** GUIDE PRICE £275,000 to £300,000 **
"A house should be a home, not merely a place to live" ~ John Ruskin

A charming traditional stone-built semi-detached cottage, believed to date back to the 1840s, occupying a beautiful position within the Staffordshire Moorlands village of Calton. Pales Corner retains a wealth of original character, including exposed beams and stone, an open fireplace and oil fired stove, together with spacious four-bedroom accommodation. Now requiring some modernisation, the property offers an exciting opportunity to create a wonderful period home, with front gardens and an additional parcel of land just a short walk away, offering further garden, allotment or parking potential.

Denise White Estate Agents Comments - Tucked away within the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands village of Calton, Pales Corner is a home with a story to tell. Believed to date back to the 1840s, this traditional stone-built semi-detached cottage is rich in period character, with exposed stone walls, timber beams, an open fireplace and oil fired stove all adding to its unmistakable charm. While the property would now benefit from some modernisation, it offers a rare opportunity to take a much-loved piece of local history and thoughtfully shape it into a home for modern-day living.

Occupying a modest plot, the property enjoys a pleasant position within the village, with gardens to the front and, particularly usefully, an additional parcel of land just a short stroll down the lane. Formerly an allotment, this versatile space could become an extension of the cottage gardens, a productive kitchen garden, an allotment once again, or provide valuable additional parking.

Inside, the accommodation is spacious and characterful, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is immediately apparent on entering the property. An entrance porch opens into the dining room, a cosy and inviting space centred around a feature exposed stone fireplace housing an oil fired stove. A window to the front aspect overlooks the garden, while doors lead through to the lounge and kitchen and stairs rise to the first floor.

The lounge is a generous yet wonderfully cosy room, again showcasing the property's original character through exposed stone and timber beams, together with an open fireplace. It is a room that lends itself perfectly to relaxing evenings gathered around the fire, particularly on chilly winter nights.

At the far end of the property, the kitchen provides a compact and practical workspace and leads through to a modern shower room, which has been refitted in recent years. The shower room features a useful walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

To the first floor, the landing gives access to four bedrooms. Three are well-proportioned double bedrooms, each enjoying views over the front garden, while the fourth is a generous single room which could readily serve as a home office, nursery or child's bedroom.

Outside, the front gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by paved pathways and patio seating areas, with mature shrubs and bushes providing a pleasant, established feel. A useful stone-built garden store provides additional storage.

A short walk down the lane, the additional parcel of land offers an unusual and highly versatile asset. Previously cultivated as an allotment, it could be brought back into use for growing homegrown fruit, vegetables and flowers, incorporated into a larger garden area, or utilised for additional parking.

The village of Calton is a peaceful and quaint rural community surrounded by the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands countryside. Nearby Waterhouses provides a useful range of everyday amenities, including local shops, eateries, a nursery and primary school, as well as its own swimming pool. The market towns of Leek, Cheadle and Ashbourne are also within easy reach, providing a broader selection of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities.

With its historic origins, wealth of original features, generous accommodation and unusual additional parcel of land, Pales Corner presents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a genuine period cottage with plenty of scope to make it your own.

Location - Calton is a small and peaceful Staffordshire Moorlands village, surrounded by some of the area's most beautiful countryside. Its rural setting makes it particularly appealing to those looking for a quieter pace of life, with a wealth of footpaths and open countryside close at hand and the wider Peak District landscape on the doorstep. The nearby Manifold Way and surrounding countryside provide excellent opportunities for walking and cycling, while the area is also well placed for exploring the Peak District National Park and the Churnet Valley.

For everyday amenities, the nearby village of Waterhouses is particularly convenient, offering local shops, places to eat, community facilities and a swimming pool. Waterhouses is also home to Waterhouses CE Primary Academy and Nursery, providing education for children from nursery through to primary age.

The surrounding area provides a choice of further schooling, with primary schools available in neighbouring villages and towns, while secondary education and a wider range of independent schooling can be found within the surrounding Staffordshire and Derbyshire area. Transport links also benefit from community services, with the Moorlands community minibus serving Calton and surrounding villages.

The market towns of Leek, Cheadle and Ashbourne are all within easy reach, providing a broader range of shops, supermarkets, independent businesses, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and professional services. Together with the surrounding countryside and easy access to the Peak District, Calton offers a genuinely rural lifestyle without feeling isolated.

Why We Love This Home! - There is something particularly special about Pales Corner. Its peaceful position in the beautiful village of Calton, together with its traditional stone construction and wealth of original character, gives the property a warmth and charm that is difficult to recreate. We love that so much of the character remains, from the exposed stone and beams to the fireplaces, while the house also offers the opportunity to update and improve it over time. With four bedrooms, a lovely rural setting and that additional piece of land, there is plenty of flexibility to create a home that feels entirely your own.

Entrance Porch - 2.20 x 1.64 (7'2" x 5'4") -

Dining Room - 3.91 x 3.64 (12'9" x 11'11") -

Lounge - 5.13 x 3.72 (16'9" x 12'2") -

Kitchen - 2.24 x 1.74 (7'4" x 5'8") -

Shower Room - 2.16 x 1.58 (7'1" x 5'2") -

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom One - 4.24 x 2.33 (13'10" x 7'7") -

Bedroom Two - 2.98 x 2.97 (9'9" x 9'8") -

Bedroom Three - 3.88 x 2.39 (12'8" x 7'10") -

Bedroom Four - 2.96 x 2.16 (9'8" x 7'1") -

Outside - The property enjoys a modest yet pleasantly established garden to the front, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by paved pathways and patio seating areas. Mature shrubs and bushes provide a good degree of privacy and soften the boundaries, while a useful stone-built garden store provides practical outdoor storage.

Additional Land - A particularly appealing and unusual feature is the additional parcel of land included within the sale, situated just a short walk from the property down the lane. Formerly used as an allotment, the land offers excellent flexibility and could be reinstated as a productive growing area, used to extend the garden, or provide additional off-road parking. For those who enjoy gardening, it offers the opportunity to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers and make the most of the peaceful rural surroundings.

Agents Notes - Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage connected. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Staffordshire Moorlands Band
No chain involved with the sale

Please Note - Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. Denise White Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.

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