A well-appointed Victorian house with six apartments set on the edge of the desirable Denstone.
Heywood HallBuilt in 1885 by George Percival Heywood, this substantial Victorian residence was constructed as the home for the Provost for the local Woodard Independent School who had several educational establishments in the area, the closest of which is Denstone College which Woodard still operate today.The hall is entered via a wide front door which opens to a useful porch area, with a further door opening to an exceptionally spacious entrance hall. The entrance hall offers access to all living spaces and benefits from a fireplace with wood burner, which provides a delightful focal point. The dual aspect drawing room provides a sense of grandeur with its ceiling coving, deep skirting boards and tall windows. Adjacent to the drawing room is a cosy snug which leads to a recently added conservatory. A large dining room completes the one side of the house, and provides a flexible space suitable for a variety of uses. A corridor leads off from the entrance hall, passing both a store room and the guest WC. The front facing study is opposite the large kitchen breakfast room, which is fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinets set under a work surface. There is an integrated dishwasher, and a handy pantry. Off the kitchen is a utility room which has a rear door to the gardens. A wide original staircase rises from the entrance hall to the vast first floor landing. The master bedroom benefits from both a dressing room and a contemporary en suite. There are a further three double bedrooms, all of which have en suite bath or shower rooms. The ApartmentsAttached to the main house are six self contained apartments, which offer a superb and rare opportunity to create an integrated lifestyle business combined with a principal residence. The apartments have successfully operated for a number of years on a short term let basis, with a raft of five star reviews which have created an enviable reputation. The apartments could suit other uses such as residential care accommodation, educational use, a bed and breakfast or guest house, subject to the necessary consents. The apartments have a total of nine bedrooms between them, and are briefly configured as below. Rebecca – accessed off the shared hallway, this is a one bedroom apartment with a kitchen living area and shower room. Jennifer – accessed off the shared hallway, this is a two bedroom apartment with kitchen living area and bathroom. Sally – accessed off the shared hallway, this is a two bedroom apartment with kitchen living area and bathroom. Victoria - accessed off the shared hallway, this is a one bedroom apartment with a kitchen living area and shower room.Sarah-Jane – independently accessed via an external staircase, this is a one bedroom apartment with kitchen living area and shower room. Elizabeth – independently accessed via an external door at ground floor level, this is a studio apartment with a shower room. Garden and Grounds Accessed off College Road, an extensive gravelled driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens wrap around all sides of the hall and apartments. To the front of the driveway, there is a pretty stream with various lawned areas surrounding. To one side and directly accessed from the hall, there is a large lawned garden area with herbaceous borders and mature trees, as well as a large patio area surrounding the conservatory. At the opposite end of the plot and adjacent to the apartments is a further lawned area, which leads directly onto the Churnet Valley trail. To the rear of the apartments is a large, paved area where the guest leisure facilities are located, which include a hot tub and sauna. ServicesMains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Local authority and tax bandThe Hall – East Staffordshire council, band G. The Apartments - registered for business rates and receive 10