Top Lane, Beech, Staffordshire

A beautifully refurbished six-bedroom country farmhouse offering exceptional family accommodation, generous gardens and far-reaching rural views, in a private setting near Stone, Staffordshire. - Six bedrooms and five bathrooms arranged over three floors, Superb open-plan dining kitchen with central island, Principal bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, Guest suite with en-suite shower room, Flexible office or additional bedroom offering ancillary accommodation with separate entrance and shower room, Two reception rooms including an attractive living room with log-burning stove, Private formal gardens, southerly facing patio, summerhouse and orchard, Rent includes the cost of general garden maintenance, Excellent garaging, extensive storage, additional brick outbuilding and car port, Peaceful rural position with easy access to a network of local footpaths, Excellent access to J15 of the M6, Stafford and mainline rail services

Location - Location

Beech Farmhouse forms part of the prestigious Swynnerton Estate and occupies a large, private and peaceful rural setting near Stone in Staffordshire. Fully refurbished to an exceptional standard, the property is full of character, colour and light throughout, creating a beautiful and welcoming family home while remaining particularly well connected.

The quiet village of Swynnerton lies within a few miles and is home to the award-winning Fitzherbert Arms, together with a strong sense of village community, while the attractive market town of Stone provides a good range of everyday amenities, shops, schools and a railway station. Eccleshall is also within easy reach, together with the county town of Stafford, offering a wider selection of services and excellent mainline rail connections,

with direct rail links to London, Manchester and Birmingham, and journey times to London Euston from approximately 1 hour 16 minutes. Stoke-on-Trent is also readily accessible for a wider range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities.

For those travelling further afield, Beech Farmhouse is conveniently positioned for access to J15 of the M6 motorway, providing excellent connections north towards Manchester and south towards Birmingham and the wider national road network.

The Property - Description

The property is approached off a quiet no-through road, through understated wrought-iron gates which open onto a large gravelled parking sweep to the front of the house, with access to the garage and outbuildings. A pathway leads to the main entrance beneath an attractive oak-framed porch and into a striking reception hall, with views through the house to the gardens beyond. A cloakroom and dining room lead off the hall, while double doors open into the heart of the home, the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room. This spacious and light-filled room has an Invictus luxury vinyl floor in an oak effect parquet design, with glazed French doors opening directly onto the southerly facing patio and gardens, providing ample space for alfresco dining.

The kitchen has been finished to a particularly high standard, with a sizeable central island topped with a white marble-effect quartz worktop, complemented by oak-finished worktops to the surrounding units. The island provides generous additional workspace and storage and incorporates a Belfast sink overlooking the dining area. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer and dishwasher, together with twin ovens and a five-ring induction hob. The adjoining utility room continues the oak-finished worktops and provides fitted storage, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, together with space for a large fridge freezer.

A door from the kitchen leads into the rear hallway, providing further access to the front of the property and internally to the adjoining garage and plant room. The garage provides useful additional storage at first-floor level, accessed via a loft ladder. From the rear hallway, a separate door opens into an inner hall serving a flexible office or bedroom, with convenient shower room. With its slight separation from the main accommodation and its own external door to the rear, this area could equally provide useful ancillary accommodation for a nanny, dependant relative or visiting guests.

Leading from the kitchen, the original entrance hall retains the traditional front door beneath an oak canopy and provides access to the principal reception rooms, together with the cellar and staircase rising to the first and second floors. The living room is centred around a feature log-burning stove with timber mantel and enjoys attractive views over the gardens. The versatile dining room can also be accessed from the main reception hall, creating a natural circulation through the ground-floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite comprises a generous double bedroom, walk in wardrobe with fitted storage and an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. A spacious guest suite provides a large double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the bedroom accommodation on this floor, while the generous landing provides an attractive additional space suitable for use as a study or reading area.

The second floor provides two further bedrooms set within the roof space, with characterful sloping ceilings and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. A colourful bathroom is conveniently positioned between the two bedrooms.

Gardens - Description

The property is approached off a quiet no-through road, through understated wrought-iron gates which open onto a large gravelled parking sweep to the front of the house, with access to the garage and outbuildings. A pathway leads to the main entrance beneath an attractive oak-framed porch and into a striking reception hall, with views through the house to the gardens beyond. A cloakroom and dining room lead off the hall, while double doors open into the heart of the home, the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room. This spacious and light-filled room has an Invictus luxury vinyl floor in an oak effect parquet design, with glazed French doors opening directly onto the southerly facing patio and gardens, providing ample space for alfresco dining.

The kitchen has been finished to a particularly high standard, with a sizeable central island topped with a white marble-effect quartz worktop, complemented by oak-finished worktops to the surrounding units. The island provides generous additional workspace and storage and incorporates a Belfast sink overlooking the dining area. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer and dishwasher, together with twin ovens and a five-ring induction hob. The adjoining utility room continues the oak-finished worktops and provides fitted storage, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, together with space for a large fridge freezer.

A door from the kitchen leads into the rear hallway, providing further access to the front of the property and internally to the adjoining garage and plant room. The garage provides useful additional storage at first-floor level, accessed via a loft ladder. From the rear hallway, a separate door opens into an inner hall serving a flexible office or bedroom, with convenient shower room. With its slight separation from the main accommodation and its own external door to the rear, this area could equally provide useful ancillary accommodation for a nanny, dependant relative or visiting guests.

Leading from the kitchen, the original entrance hall retains the traditional front door beneath an oak canopy and provides access to the principal reception rooms, together with the cellar and staircase rising to the first and second floors. The living room is centred around a feature log-burning stove with timber mantel and enjoys attractive views over the gardens. The versatile dining room can also be accessed from the main reception hall, creating a natural circulation through the ground-floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite comprises a generous double bedroom, walk in wardrobe with fitted storage and an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. A spacious guest suite provides a large double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the bedroom accommodation on this floor, while the generous landing provides an attractive additional space suitable for use as a study or reading area.

The second floor provides two further bedrooms set within the roof space, with characterful sloping ceilings and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. A colourful bathroom is conveniently positioned between the two bedrooms.

General Information - Description

The property is approached off a quiet no-through road, through understated wrought-iron gates which open onto a large gravelled parking sweep to the front of the house, with access to the garage and outbuildings. A pathway leads to the main entrance beneath an attractive oak-framed porch and into a striking reception hall, with views through the house to the gardens beyond. A cloakroom and dining room lead off the hall, while double doors open into the heart of the home, the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room. This spacious and light-filled room has an Invictus luxury vinyl floor in an oak effect parquet design, with glazed French doors opening directly onto the southerly facing patio and gardens, providing ample space for alfresco dining.

The kitchen has been finished to a particularly high standard, with a sizeable central island topped with a white marble-effect quartz worktop, complemented by oak-finished worktops to the surrounding units. The island provides generous additional workspace and storage and incorporates a Belfast sink overlooking the dining area. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer and dishwasher, together with twin ovens and a five-ring induction hob. The adjoining utility room continues the oak-finished worktops and provides fitted storage, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, together with space for a large fridge freezer.

A door from the kitchen leads into the rear hallway, providing further access to the front of the property and internally to the adjoining garage and plant room. The garage provides useful additional storage at first-floor level, accessed via a loft ladder. From the rear hallway, a separate door opens into an inner hall serving a flexible office or bedroom, with convenient shower room. With its slight separation from the main accommodation and its own external door to the rear, this area could equally provide useful ancillary accommodation for a nanny, dependant relative or visiting guests.

Leading from the kitchen, the original entrance hall retains the traditional front door beneath an oak canopy and provides access to the principal reception rooms, together with the cellar and staircase rising to the first and second floors. The living room is centred around a feature log-burning stove with timber mantel and enjoys attractive views over the gardens. The versatile dining room can also be accessed from the main reception hall, creating a natural circulation through the ground-floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite comprises a generous double bedroom, walk in wardrobe with fitted storage and an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. A spacious guest suite provides a large double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the bedroom accommodation on this floor, while the generous landing provides an attractive additional space suitable for use as a study or reading area.

The second floor provides two further bedrooms set within the roof space, with characterful sloping ceilings and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. A colourful bathroom is conveniently positioned between the two bedrooms.

Directions - Directions

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From Stone, proceed west out of the town along Stone Road. At the Meaford roundabout, continue on the A51 towards Nantwich. Follow the A51 over the M6 and, after approximately half a mile, turn right at the roundabout onto the A519. Continue for approximately one mile and, at the top of the hill, turn right onto Top Lane. Proceed along Top Lane for approximately a quarter of a mile, where the entrance to Beech Farmhouse will be found on the left-hand side.


Terms and conditions

Viewings strictly by appointment with Agents Tinsley Garner

Available immediately subject to contract and referencing.

Assured Periodic Tenancy agreement.

The landlord would prefer a long-term tenancy.

Rent to be paid monthly in advance.

Security Deposit is equal to six weeks rent, payable upon the signing of the agreement.

A Holding Deposit equal to one week’s rent will be requested to remove the property from the market on agreeing terms between parties to place the property ‘Let Agreed’ and will therefore be held for the applicant. This holding deposit will act towards the first month’s rent on occupying the property.