House For Sale £675,000
St Johns House is the epitome of period grandeur yet retaining a combination of original features with modern day living to create a truly beautiful and luxurious home. No expense or attention to detail has been spared, with the property being completely rewired, replumbed and decorated to an exquisitely high standard. A porch frames the original entrance door and leads to the welcoming reception hall with the dining room directly off to the left and with the family/kitchen room off to the right. The hall features a splendid Minton tile floor, panelled walls, picture rails and recessed lighting. The dining room creates a dramatic effect perfect for entertaining with panelled walls, fireplace and large bay window and original sash glazing. The kitchen/family/breakfast room features a beautiful original oak fireplace complimented by a sash bay window overlooking the pleasant front garden. The kitchen benefits from modern cabinetry and includes integrated appliances such as induction hob, dish washer, double electric oven and microwave, along with a stunning chandelier extractor.
Double doors open onto a sun room overlooking the stone terrace and the garden beyond. Leading form the sun room or alternatively the hall, the cellar, utility room, guest cloakroom and sitting room can all be accessed. The staircase located in the hall, rises to a spacious galleried landing area with panelled walls, leading to four double bedrooms. All the bedrooms offer space, original fireplaces, sash windows and the convenience of well-appointed en suite shower rooms. The master bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes.
Introduction
St Johns House is situated on the Lichfield Road within close proximity of Stafford town centre and offers a wonderful opportunity to reside in a beautiful and immaculate family home and to have all good local amenities on hand. The county town of Stafford is only a stones throw away and offers a range of amenities including shops, leisure facilities, pubs and restaurants. St Johns House is well placed for access to the regional road network with junctions 13/14 of the M6 being within easy reach and providing a link to the M6 Toll, M42, and M1. Stafford inter-city mainline railway allows is within walking distance for a fast commute into London and other major cities. There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including Blessed William Howard Catholic School, Stafford Grammar School, Adams Grammar and Newport Girls School.
Reception Hallway
Approached through the original glazed main entrance door having a covered storm porch with original Minton tiled floor, and leading-in to a truly stunning & substantial reception hallway, having beautiful original plaster coving, and a stunning Minton tiled floor, a dado rail, picture rail, numerous downlights, ceiling rose, door & stairs leading down to a substantial Cellar area, a stunning staircase rising to the First Floor Landing & accommodation, a glazed panelled door to the side elevation, and internal door to the Guest WC.
Guest WC
A spacious guest WC fitted with a suite which comprises of an original style wash hand basin with traditional style chrome taps, and a low-level WC. In addition, there is a radiator, and a window to the rear elevation.
Cellar (19' 2'' x 11' 7'' (5.83m x 3.54m))
A substantial cellar accessed via an internal door from the Reception Hallway, having stairs leading down to a very useful and versatile space which also benefits from having both power & lighting installed.
Family Room / Dining Kitchen (31' 9'' x 13' 6'' (9.69m x 4.11m) (measured into bay window))
A truly stunning, substantial open-plan room having a beautiful feature plaster ceiling rose, original plaster coving, a large walk-in bay window with three sash windows, a stunning & original decorative oak fire surround with a tiled inset & hearth housing an open fire grate, ceramic tiled flooring & inset ceiling downlighting throughout, radiator, and opening into the open-plan Kitchen/Diner which comprises of a range of fitted kitchen units including wall mounted with under-cupboard lighting, matching base units fitted with superb Corian work surfaces which incorporates a four-ring Neff hob with extractor light over. Other appliances include an integrated dishwasher, integrated Neff microwave oven, and a fitted electric oven/grill. There is space to accommodate an American style refrigerator/freezer, and having glazed French doors opening-in to the Conservatory/Garden Room.
Conservatory/Garden Room (7' 10'' x 10' 10'' (2.40m x 3.29m))
A modern double glazed conservatory/garden room having ceramic tiling to the floor, sloping glazed roof, glazed double doors leading out to the adjacent cut stone terrace area, and overlooking the substantial & private mature rear garden. In addition, there is an opening leading through to the Utility Room.
Utility Room (8' 0'' x 5' 5'' (2.44m x 1.66m))
Having a fitted work surface incorporating an inset stainless steel sink with a brushed steel mixer tap, offering space & plumbing for appliances. In addition, there is a radiator, a double glazed window & door to the rear garden, and a glazed door which leads in to the Reception Hallway.
Dining Room (16' 8'' x 13' 5'' (5.09m x 4.09m) (Measured into bay window))
A superb & substantial second reception room featuring a large fire surround with a contemporary style tiled inset & hearth housing an open fire grate, stunning plaster coving, half wood panel effect walls, and a walk-in bay window to the front elevation.
Sitting Room (14' 1'' x 13' 6'' (4.28m x 4.11m))
A third spacious reception room featuring a fire surround with a mosaic effect inset & hearth, coving, inset ceiling downlighting throughout, radiator, and window to the rear elevation.
First Floor Landing
A substantial landing area having access to a large loft space, ideal for conversion (subject to the necessary planning consent), a feature arch, plaster ceiling rose, inset ceiling downlighting, a sash window to the rear elevation, radiator, dado rail, and internal doors off to all Bedrooms & Family Bathroom.
Bedroom One (14' 0'' x 13' 8'' (4.26m x 4.17m) (maximum measurements))
A spacious double bedroom featuring fitted double wardrobes within the chimney recesses, original Art Nouveau cast-iron fire surround with original Art Nouveau tiled inset & hearth housing an open fire, radiator, picture rail, inset ceiling downlighting, a sash window to the rear elevation, and internal door leading to the En-suite.
En-Suite Bathroom (Bedroom One) (8' 4'' x 6' 9'' (2.55m x 2.05m))
A spacious En-suite fitted with a suite comprising of contemporary style roll top bath with a centre feed chrome mixer tap, a ceramic tiled shower cubicle housing a mains-fed shower, a wash hand basin with mixer tap & shelving beneath, and a dual-flush low-level WC. There is ceramic tiling to the floor, and a window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Two (14' 2'' x 13' 7'' (4.31m x 4.14m))
A second spacious double bedroom a sash window to the front elevation, a fire surround with a decorative ceramic tiled inset & hearth, picture rail, inset ceiling downlighting, a ceiling rose, and internal door leading to the En-suite.
En-Suite Shower Room (Bedroom Two) (7' 2'' x 6' 10'' (2.18m x 2.08m))
Fitted with a modern & contemporary style suite comprising of a walk-in shower cubicle housing an electric shower, a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, and a low-level WC. There is ceramic tiling to the walls, radiator, and a sash window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Three (14' 1'' x 12' 5'' (4.30m x 3.79m) (maximum measurements))
A third spacious double bedroom featuring an original cast-iron Art Nouveau fire surround with original Art Nouveau ceramic tiled inset housing an open cast-iron fire grate, and internal door leading to the En-suite.
En-Suite (Bedroom Three)
Fitted with a suite comprising of a ceramic tiled double shower cubicle housing an electric shower, a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, and a low-level WC. The En-suite has ceramic tiling to the floor.
Bedroom Four (14' 1'' x 13' 5'' (4.28m x 4.10m) (maximum measurements))
A fourth double bedroom featuring a stone fire surround with ceramic tiled inset housing an open fire grate, and having inset ceiling downlighting, picture rail, radiator, a sash window to the rear elevation which overlooks the substantial mature rear garden, and a further internal door to the En-suite.
En-Suite (Bedroom Four)
Fitted with a suite comprising of a ceramic tiled double shower cubicle housing an electric shower, a half-pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, and a low-level WC. The En-suite has ceramic tiling to the floor.
Externally
The property is approached through timber double gates over a driveway with a further gravelled area for additional parking. There is a lawned garden area with a central gravelled path providing access to the main entrance. The driveway continues to the side of the property providing additional off-road parking, and access to the detached brick-built, pitched-roof garage. Meanwhile, to the rear is a substantial private rear garden which features a stunning cut stone patio seating/outdoor entertaining area, and two substantial lawned garden areas with a gravelled pathway & borders surrounded by mature trees & shrubs, and having an additional wooded area. There is also an external water tap.
Double doors open onto a sun room overlooking the stone terrace and the garden beyond. Leading form the sun room or alternatively the hall, the cellar, utility room, guest cloakroom and sitting room can all be accessed. The staircase located in the hall, rises to a spacious galleried landing area with panelled walls, leading to four double bedrooms. All the bedrooms offer space, original fireplaces, sash windows and the convenience of well-appointed en suite shower rooms. The master bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes.
Introduction
St Johns House is situated on the Lichfield Road within close proximity of Stafford town centre and offers a wonderful opportunity to reside in a beautiful and immaculate family home and to have all good local amenities on hand. The county town of Stafford is only a stones throw away and offers a range of amenities including shops, leisure facilities, pubs and restaurants. St Johns House is well placed for access to the regional road network with junctions 13/14 of the M6 being within easy reach and providing a link to the M6 Toll, M42, and M1. Stafford inter-city mainline railway allows is within walking distance for a fast commute into London and other major cities. There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including Blessed William Howard Catholic School, Stafford Grammar School, Adams Grammar and Newport Girls School.
Reception Hallway
Approached through the original glazed main entrance door having a covered storm porch with original Minton tiled floor, and leading-in to a truly stunning & substantial reception hallway, having beautiful original plaster coving, and a stunning Minton tiled floor, a dado rail, picture rail, numerous downlights, ceiling rose, door & stairs leading down to a substantial Cellar area, a stunning staircase rising to the First Floor Landing & accommodation, a glazed panelled door to the side elevation, and internal door to the Guest WC.
Guest WC
A spacious guest WC fitted with a suite which comprises of an original style wash hand basin with traditional style chrome taps, and a low-level WC. In addition, there is a radiator, and a window to the rear elevation.
Cellar (19' 2'' x 11' 7'' (5.83m x 3.54m))
A substantial cellar accessed via an internal door from the Reception Hallway, having stairs leading down to a very useful and versatile space which also benefits from having both power & lighting installed.
Family Room / Dining Kitchen (31' 9'' x 13' 6'' (9.69m x 4.11m) (measured into bay window))
A truly stunning, substantial open-plan room having a beautiful feature plaster ceiling rose, original plaster coving, a large walk-in bay window with three sash windows, a stunning & original decorative oak fire surround with a tiled inset & hearth housing an open fire grate, ceramic tiled flooring & inset ceiling downlighting throughout, radiator, and opening into the open-plan Kitchen/Diner which comprises of a range of fitted kitchen units including wall mounted with under-cupboard lighting, matching base units fitted with superb Corian work surfaces which incorporates a four-ring Neff hob with extractor light over. Other appliances include an integrated dishwasher, integrated Neff microwave oven, and a fitted electric oven/grill. There is space to accommodate an American style refrigerator/freezer, and having glazed French doors opening-in to the Conservatory/Garden Room.
Conservatory/Garden Room (7' 10'' x 10' 10'' (2.40m x 3.29m))
A modern double glazed conservatory/garden room having ceramic tiling to the floor, sloping glazed roof, glazed double doors leading out to the adjacent cut stone terrace area, and overlooking the substantial & private mature rear garden. In addition, there is an opening leading through to the Utility Room.
Utility Room (8' 0'' x 5' 5'' (2.44m x 1.66m))
Having a fitted work surface incorporating an inset stainless steel sink with a brushed steel mixer tap, offering space & plumbing for appliances. In addition, there is a radiator, a double glazed window & door to the rear garden, and a glazed door which leads in to the Reception Hallway.
Dining Room (16' 8'' x 13' 5'' (5.09m x 4.09m) (Measured into bay window))
A superb & substantial second reception room featuring a large fire surround with a contemporary style tiled inset & hearth housing an open fire grate, stunning plaster coving, half wood panel effect walls, and a walk-in bay window to the front elevation.
Sitting Room (14' 1'' x 13' 6'' (4.28m x 4.11m))
A third spacious reception room featuring a fire surround with a mosaic effect inset & hearth, coving, inset ceiling downlighting throughout, radiator, and window to the rear elevation.
First Floor Landing
A substantial landing area having access to a large loft space, ideal for conversion (subject to the necessary planning consent), a feature arch, plaster ceiling rose, inset ceiling downlighting, a sash window to the rear elevation, radiator, dado rail, and internal doors off to all Bedrooms & Family Bathroom.
Bedroom One (14' 0'' x 13' 8'' (4.26m x 4.17m) (maximum measurements))
A spacious double bedroom featuring fitted double wardrobes within the chimney recesses, original Art Nouveau cast-iron fire surround with original Art Nouveau tiled inset & hearth housing an open fire, radiator, picture rail, inset ceiling downlighting, a sash window to the rear elevation, and internal door leading to the En-suite.
En-Suite Bathroom (Bedroom One) (8' 4'' x 6' 9'' (2.55m x 2.05m))
A spacious En-suite fitted with a suite comprising of contemporary style roll top bath with a centre feed chrome mixer tap, a ceramic tiled shower cubicle housing a mains-fed shower, a wash hand basin with mixer tap & shelving beneath, and a dual-flush low-level WC. There is ceramic tiling to the floor, and a window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Two (14' 2'' x 13' 7'' (4.31m x 4.14m))
A second spacious double bedroom a sash window to the front elevation, a fire surround with a decorative ceramic tiled inset & hearth, picture rail, inset ceiling downlighting, a ceiling rose, and internal door leading to the En-suite.
En-Suite Shower Room (Bedroom Two) (7' 2'' x 6' 10'' (2.18m x 2.08m))
Fitted with a modern & contemporary style suite comprising of a walk-in shower cubicle housing an electric shower, a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, and a low-level WC. There is ceramic tiling to the walls, radiator, and a sash window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Three (14' 1'' x 12' 5'' (4.30m x 3.79m) (maximum measurements))
A third spacious double bedroom featuring an original cast-iron Art Nouveau fire surround with original Art Nouveau ceramic tiled inset housing an open cast-iron fire grate, and internal door leading to the En-suite.
En-Suite (Bedroom Three)
Fitted with a suite comprising of a ceramic tiled double shower cubicle housing an electric shower, a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, and a low-level WC. The En-suite has ceramic tiling to the floor.
Bedroom Four (14' 1'' x 13' 5'' (4.28m x 4.10m) (maximum measurements))
A fourth double bedroom featuring a stone fire surround with ceramic tiled inset housing an open fire grate, and having inset ceiling downlighting, picture rail, radiator, a sash window to the rear elevation which overlooks the substantial mature rear garden, and a further internal door to the En-suite.
En-Suite (Bedroom Four)
Fitted with a suite comprising of a ceramic tiled double shower cubicle housing an electric shower, a half-pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, and a low-level WC. The En-suite has ceramic tiling to the floor.
Externally
The property is approached through timber double gates over a driveway with a further gravelled area for additional parking. There is a lawned garden area with a central gravelled path providing access to the main entrance. The driveway continues to the side of the property providing additional off-road parking, and access to the detached brick-built, pitched-roof garage. Meanwhile, to the rear is a substantial private rear garden which features a stunning cut stone patio seating/outdoor entertaining area, and two substantial lawned garden areas with a gravelled pathway & borders surrounded by mature trees & shrubs, and having an additional wooded area. There is also an external water tap.
