Canal Side, Barlaston, ST12

Sometimes, life calls for a change of pace, and this four-bedroom detached home on Canal Side in Barlaston is perfectly placed to help you do just that! Sitting directly alongside the canal, with a private gate opening straight onto the towpath, you can step out of your own front door straight into peaceful waterside walks. Whether you're looking to downsize without compromising on space, searching for a more peaceful way of life, or simply love the charm of canal-side living, this characterful home invites you to slow down, take a breath and enjoy the journey.

Stepping inside, a welcoming hallway leads through to a gorgeous, cosy living room, where oak beams add character overhead and a log-effect fire creates the perfect spot to settle down after a leisurely stroll along the towpath. Folding doors connect the living room to the dining room, creating a lovely flow between the two spaces, with further oak beams adding to the charm. French doors open out to the rear, bringing the outdoors in and making this a wonderful setting for relaxed meals and evenings spent entertaining family and friends. Continuing through, the kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with cabinetry that can be adapted to suit your own tastes, alongside plenty of space for appliances and a one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer. There's scope to make this space your own, whether that's creating a practical everyday kitchen or a relaxed breakfast spot to start the day at a gentler pace. Just off the kitchen, the matching utility room provides additional cabinetry, a further sink and drainer, and convenient access to the rear. A handy downstairs WC adds extra practicality to the ground floor.

Heading upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, offering flexibility for visiting family, hobbies or a dedicated home office. The master bedroom benefits from its own storage area and en suite, complete with a shower and wash hand basin. The remaining three bedrooms are served by the family bathroom, fitted with a bath and shower combination, vanity wash hand basin and WC.

Outside, the rear garden has been designed with easy living in mind, featuring a patio area surrounded by planted borders. There's just enough greenery for those who enjoy a spot of gardening, without demanding every spare weekend with a trowel in hand. To the front, the garage offers useful additional storage and extra parking.

BARLASTON

Barlaston is an attractive semi-rural village situated between Stoke-on-Trent and Stone, offering a lovely blend of countryside charm and commuter convenience. Surrounded by open fields and woodland, the area is ideal for those who enjoy the great outdoors, with Barlaston Downs, renowned Trentham Gardens and picturesque canalside walks all close by.

Local amenities include village shops, pubs, a primary school and community facilities, with wider shopping and leisure options available nearby in Stone and Trentham. Excellent road links via the A34, A50 and M6, alongside nearby railway stations, make Barlaston a convenient choice for commuters while retaining its peaceful village atmosphere.