A delightful refurbished Georgian / Regency village house, set in 1.24 acres close to popular Eccleshall.
Anson GrangeDating back to the 18th century, Anson Grange is a handsome Georgian / Regency house with an enchanting history. Having being refurbished and extended by the current owners, the house now offers the ideal blend of characters features together with modern installations. Entered via a wide front door underneath a pretty portico, the entrance hall offers a spacious welcome with original Minton tiles. Doors lead to all principal accommodation which includes the dining room. The vast dining room is a superb entertaining space complete with sandstone fireplace with multi fuel stove inset. Adjacent to the dining room is the stunning drawing room. Offering nearly 11 foot ceilings and feature bay window, the drawing room benefits from bi folding doors to the patio. A marble surround with open fire provides a delightful focal point, whilst the ceiling is embellished with deep dental coving. A guest WC is found next to the drawing room, whilst the kitchen is found off the opposite side of the entrance hall. Fitted with a range of solid oak cabinetry set underneath a woodblock and granite worksurface, the kitchen is an excellent family space complete with four oven AGA and with opening through to the matching pantry. The snug is open from the kitchen, giving the three spaces an open plan feel. Off one side of the kitchen is a range of ancillary rooms including a gym, shower room, boot room / laundry and store. The original staircase rises from the entrance hall to a half landing, which offers access to a large double bedroom with en suite shower room off. The staircase continues to the main landing, where a further four double bedrooms are accessible. At the end of the landing is a superb family bathroom with roll top bath and wet room style shower. There is a further bedroom and office accessed from the back staircase. Outbuildings, gardens and grounds A pair of oak electrically operated gates opens to a spacious driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. The driveway provides access to a block paved area which in turn leads to the triple garage block. Constructed in 2019, the oversized triple garage block is fully tiled and spot lit, with the office being found at one end. A pathway across the front of the house leads to the sunken south facing patio. Stairs lead up from the patio to the delightful garden, which is mainly laid to lawn. A five bar gate provides access to the paddock. The plot totals 1.24 acres all in all.Agents Note Within the meaning of the Estate Agents Act 1979, the sellers are a relation of an employee of Knight Frank.
LocationAnson Grange is situated just over two miles from the market town of Eccleshall in the rural farming hamlet of Ellenhall. Eccleshall provides a superb range of amenities including a large convenience store, doctors, dentists, optician, post office, restaurants, public houses, a number of independent boutiques and sports clubs. The market town is extremely popular and was recently voted one of the top fifty places to live by the Sunday Times. The property is also located a short distance away from the larger centre of Stafford (6 miles) which provides a wider range of amenities as well as access to Junction 14 of the M6 (4.5 miles) and an intercity train station which gives access to London Euston in just over one hour and twenty minutes. There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including Yarlet, Stafford Grammar, Newcastle-under-Lyme School and St Dominic's.