House For Sale £425,000
An utterly charming detached three to four bed character property within easy walking distance of the centre of Penkridge. The cottage is packed with unique and quirky character throughout with a wealth of original beams, cast iron fireplaces and a gas fired aga at the heart of the home.
The cottage is accessed via a tarmac driveway to the side, set in a secluded hollow below road level, affording the private country feel, yet within walking distance to the many village amenities, shops, station, all close by. The front garden rises to a sandstone wall, thought to date from the time of the Anglo-Saxons.
The pretty cottage has a large cottage garden, extending to approximately 0.6 acres with an abundance of mature and well stocked borders, specimen trees, fish ponds front and rear and shaped lawns. There are lovely open views to the rear.
There are three reception rooms on the ground floor, two of which occupy a wing with an external door from the front, providing opportunity to create a self contained suite of rooms if desired. At the heart of the cottage is a charming breakfast kitchen with a range of bespoke, hand made wooden wall and base units, central island unit and gas fired aga. There is a separate utility room and guest cloak room to the rear of the kitchen.
There are three double bedrooms on the first floor, all of which are served by a smartly appointed bathroom. The two rear bedrooms have particularly pleasant views over the garden.
The cottage is very tastefully decorated, in keeping with the quirky charm and unique character. It's an opportunity to purchase something a little different from the norm, but to still benefit from the convenience of such a central location. It really is a hidden gem!
Penkridge has many shops and community amenities, primary and middle school and Wolgarston High School (Specialist Technical Excellence) in addition to the excellent commuting links.
Foxhole Cottage is situated in a sheltered hollow on the side of the A449 with lovely open views to the rear. Situated on the right hand side of the A449 as you head towards Stafford opposite Good Station Lane, the access road leads to the private driveway running down to Foxholes. Pedestrian access is also provided from the front elevation via a series of steps which lead across to the front elevation and is therefore accessed via a timber gate with slab steps leading down to the front elevation.
EPC Rating: E
Location
Penkridge is a large village with attractive High Street and wealth of amenities and weekly market. The railway station provides regular intercity connections while the M6 at either junction 13 to the north and 12 to the south make it a very convenient place from which to commute. Cannock Chase aonb is a short distance away, which is a real attraction to those with outdoor interests.
Sitting Room (6.66m x 3.65m)
A lovely light room with French doors that open out onto the rear garden. The split level room has a wealth of original character.
Kitchen & Breakfast Room (6.38m x 3.25m)
The kitchen and breakfast room have real character, retaining the original cast iron stove. The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke, hand made solid wood units which perfectly suit the cottage. A central island unit provides useful additional storage and work preparation surface. There is a gas fired aga which provides a real focal point to the room.
Dining Room (3.66m x 2.85m)
There is a separate dining room off the breakfast room and kitchen, giving the option for more formal dining or entertaining. The room has an original cast iron fireplace (functioning). There are two reception rooms in this area of the cottage which could lend themselves to a fourth bedroom and sitting room if desired.
Office/ Bedroom Four (3.42m x 2.85m)
Accessed via the dining room, the office also has an external door from the front of the property, potentially affording it's use as an annexe if required. It also has an open brick fireplace.
Guest Cloak Room, Rear Hallway And Utility Room
There is a useful utility room and guest cloak room off the rear hallway, the utility having plumbing for white goods. There is an external door from the rear hallway to the garden.
Bedroom One (3.64m x 3.61m)
Bedroom one, a good sized double has lovely views over the garden and fields beyond. With a range of fitted wardrobes and display units.
Bedroom Two (3.65m x 3.19m)
The second double bedroom has a fitted wardrobe and also enjoys views over the rear garden.
Bedroom Three (3.12m x 3.01m)
Bedroom three, also a double bedroom has views to the front. Bedroom two also retains the original cast iron fireplace (decorative).
Bathroom (3.01m x 2.10m)
The bathroom comprises of a white suite with panel bath, wash hand basin and WC. It also has a separate shower enclosure with an electric power shower.
Garden
The large garden wraps around the cottage on three sides and enjoys some lovely views to the rear. The typical English cottage garden has an abundance of mature borders and features, making it a great prospect for both garden and nature lovers alike.
Within the garden is a detached brick and tile outbuilding which is currently being used as additional storage space but with renovation could be a very usable space.
Parking - On Drive
There is ample driveway space to park a number of cars, accessed by a private driveway.
The cottage is accessed via a tarmac driveway to the side, set in a secluded hollow below road level, affording the private country feel, yet within walking distance to the many village amenities, shops, station, all close by. The front garden rises to a sandstone wall, thought to date from the time of the Anglo-Saxons.
The pretty cottage has a large cottage garden, extending to approximately 0.6 acres with an abundance of mature and well stocked borders, specimen trees, fish ponds front and rear and shaped lawns. There are lovely open views to the rear.
There are three reception rooms on the ground floor, two of which occupy a wing with an external door from the front, providing opportunity to create a self contained suite of rooms if desired. At the heart of the cottage is a charming breakfast kitchen with a range of bespoke, hand made wooden wall and base units, central island unit and gas fired aga. There is a separate utility room and guest cloak room to the rear of the kitchen.
There are three double bedrooms on the first floor, all of which are served by a smartly appointed bathroom. The two rear bedrooms have particularly pleasant views over the garden.
The cottage is very tastefully decorated, in keeping with the quirky charm and unique character. It's an opportunity to purchase something a little different from the norm, but to still benefit from the convenience of such a central location. It really is a hidden gem!
Penkridge has many shops and community amenities, primary and middle school and Wolgarston High School (Specialist Technical Excellence) in addition to the excellent commuting links.
Foxhole Cottage is situated in a sheltered hollow on the side of the A449 with lovely open views to the rear. Situated on the right hand side of the A449 as you head towards Stafford opposite Good Station Lane, the access road leads to the private driveway running down to Foxholes. Pedestrian access is also provided from the front elevation via a series of steps which lead across to the front elevation and is therefore accessed via a timber gate with slab steps leading down to the front elevation.
EPC Rating: E
Location
Penkridge is a large village with attractive High Street and wealth of amenities and weekly market. The railway station provides regular intercity connections while the M6 at either junction 13 to the north and 12 to the south make it a very convenient place from which to commute. Cannock Chase aonb is a short distance away, which is a real attraction to those with outdoor interests.
Sitting Room (6.66m x 3.65m)
A lovely light room with French doors that open out onto the rear garden. The split level room has a wealth of original character.
Kitchen & Breakfast Room (6.38m x 3.25m)
The kitchen and breakfast room have real character, retaining the original cast iron stove. The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke, hand made solid wood units which perfectly suit the cottage. A central island unit provides useful additional storage and work preparation surface. There is a gas fired aga which provides a real focal point to the room.
Dining Room (3.66m x 2.85m)
There is a separate dining room off the breakfast room and kitchen, giving the option for more formal dining or entertaining. The room has an original cast iron fireplace (functioning). There are two reception rooms in this area of the cottage which could lend themselves to a fourth bedroom and sitting room if desired.
Office/ Bedroom Four (3.42m x 2.85m)
Accessed via the dining room, the office also has an external door from the front of the property, potentially affording it's use as an annexe if required. It also has an open brick fireplace.
Guest Cloak Room, Rear Hallway And Utility Room
There is a useful utility room and guest cloak room off the rear hallway, the utility having plumbing for white goods. There is an external door from the rear hallway to the garden.
Bedroom One (3.64m x 3.61m)
Bedroom one, a good sized double has lovely views over the garden and fields beyond. With a range of fitted wardrobes and display units.
Bedroom Two (3.65m x 3.19m)
The second double bedroom has a fitted wardrobe and also enjoys views over the rear garden.
Bedroom Three (3.12m x 3.01m)
Bedroom three, also a double bedroom has views to the front. Bedroom two also retains the original cast iron fireplace (decorative).
Bathroom (3.01m x 2.10m)
The bathroom comprises of a white suite with panel bath, wash hand basin and WC. It also has a separate shower enclosure with an electric power shower.
Garden
The large garden wraps around the cottage on three sides and enjoys some lovely views to the rear. The typical English cottage garden has an abundance of mature borders and features, making it a great prospect for both garden and nature lovers alike.
Within the garden is a detached brick and tile outbuilding which is currently being used as additional storage space but with renovation could be a very usable space.
Parking - On Drive
There is ample driveway space to park a number of cars, accessed by a private driveway.
