Church Lane, Checkley

Whether looking to move either up or down the property ladder, internal inspection of this lovely unique home is essential to appreciate the combination of its character with modern living, its room dimensions and thoughtful layout, and its condition. Occupying an enclosed plot with a southerly facing rear garden, a traditional carport, driveway and garage are approached via an electric rolling gate.

Situated in the popular village within walking distance to its amenities including Hutchinson First school, village hall and milk stop, The Red Lion public house and Indian kitchen, The New Broom public house and restaurant and the picturesque St Marys & All Saints Church. Only a short drive away is the village of Tean with its range of facilities, plus the towns of Uttoxeter and Cheadle, and the A50 dual carriageway linking the cities of Derby and Stoke-on-Trent plus the M1 and M6 motorways.

Accommodation - A traditional timber and tiled canopy porch has a timber door opening to the enclosed porch, providing space to take off your coats and boots with windows to both sides, and a feature slate effect tiled floor which flows into the central hallway offering a lovely introduction to the home. Stairs rise to the first floor with a useful workstation below, timber doors lead to the spacious ground floor accommodation and to the fitted downstairs WC, and a part glazed door opens to the rear of the property.

The spacious triple aspect lounge extends to the depth of the home, its main focal point being the exposed brick fireplace with a log burner set on a slate effect tiled hearth and timber mantel, feature tiled floor and wide double glazed French doors opening to the rear patio.

On the opposite of the hallway is the fitted dining kitchen which also extends to the full depth of the property, having the feature slate effect tiled floor and dual aspect windows. The kitchen has an extensive range of base and eye level units with fitted worksurfaces and a matching breakfast bar, an inset sink unit set below the rear facing window, a fitted electric hob with a stainless-steel extractor hood over and electric oven under, plumbing for a dishwasher, an integrated fridge and freezer, space for a wine fridge, plus a door to the garage.

To the first floor the pleasant landing has a door opening to the stairs rising to the second floor, and timber doors to the three good sized bedrooms which are all able to accommodate a double bed and furniture. The spacious dual aspect master has a doorway leading to a dressing room, also having dual aspect windows and a door to the fitted ensuite shower room which has a white three-piece suite incorporating a corner cubicle with a mixer shower over. The fitted family bathroom also has a white modern suite with complementary tiling, incorporating a panelled bath with a mixer shower over.

To the second floor there are two useful rooms making an ideal master suite, teenagers' hideaway, or workspace. Comprising a good-sized bedroom which is currently used a gym/study with two double glazed rooflights and storge space in the eaves, with a door leading to the dressing room having fitted wardrobes and storage space in the eaves plus dual aspect windows.

Outside - To the rear the southerly facing garden has a paved patio providing a pleasant seating and entertaining area, leading to the raised lawn with well stocked bed and borders, enclosed to three sides with access to the front.

To the front an electric roller gate and a matching pedestrian gate opens to a tarmac driveway with brick edging providing off-road parking for several vehicles, leading to the garage which has timber double doors, power, a personnel door providing direct access into the home, and a door to the utility room which has a fitted worktop and space for white goods, plus a window and door to the rear. On the opposite side of the property there is a traditional timber framed and tiled carport which has timber 5 bar double gates opening to Church Lane.

Please Note: The original Planning permission for the construction of the property contains an occupational restriction. Full details are available at John German Estate Agents, in brief the owner needs to have lived in the Staffordshire Moorlands community for at least 5 years, or have strong local connections, need to support a family member or be supported by someone one in the area, or employed in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

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Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: The original Planning permission for the construction of the property contains an occupational restriction. Full details are available at John German Estate Agents, in brief the owner needs to have lived in the Staffordshire Moorlands community for at least 5 years, or have strong local connections, need to support a family member or be supported by someone one in the area, or employed in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
It is common for property Titles to contain Covenants, a copy of the Land Registry title is available to view on request.

Property construction: Standard
Parking: Drive, carport and garage
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Mains gas
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Fibre - See Ofcom link for speed:
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council / Tax Band D
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Our Ref: JGA/17092026

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