A most enchanting Arts & Crafts and Former Archdeacons residence, constructed in 1910 by the Duke of Sutherland.
Approached via a sweeping secluded access from the Longton Road, Trentham Ley is an enchanting Arts and Crafts house constructed in 1910 by the Duke of Sutherland to provide a base for his newly appointed Archdeacon. Trentham Ley retains several of its original features such a castellated elevation, stained glass windows, high ceilings and original woodwork. The house sits in a carefully landscaped garden plot of approximately 1.9 acres, surrounded by Open Championship golf course and countryside. Whilst set in a private and secluded position, Trentham Ley sits in an elevated position of the edge of Trentham which offers an array of amenities. The house has undergone a programme of refurbishment works during the current owner's tenure including a full internal scheme of insulation which makes this period property incredibly economical to run and a new heating system in 2023, which now provides the opportunity to create an exceptional family home. Entered via Georgian style double front doors, the entrance hall offers a generous welcome with cloakroom including Pininfarina designer sink and wet room off. The entrance hall runs through the centre of the house and includes original staircase with large window over, as well as providing access to all principal living accommodation. The dual aspect sitting room is of generous proportions and offers access out into the south facing garden room which in turn leads onto the terrace. The drawing room is a grand space with a half hexagonal feature wall, open fire and delightful views onto the gardens. Adjacent is the spacious dual aspect dining room which offers plenty of space for seating and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen breakfast room includes a Miele kitchen with matching Miele appliances in steel grey with butcher's block work surface. Adjacent to the main kitchen is a Buttery, currently used as a home office, a pantry with original shelves, cupboards and a small “Edwardian fridge” as well as wine room. Off the main kitchen is the original Bread kitchen half walled in glazed brick and includes a range of Siemens appliances. At the rear of the bread kitchen is the back hallway with a door onto a courtyard, a garden WC and the laundry / plant room. A corridor leads off to a mezzanine decked large double garage.The main staircase rises from the entrance hall. The landing is bright and spacious, with access to first floor accommodation which offers five bedrooms. The principal bedroom is located centrally in the southern wing of the house and offers exceptional views across the gardens and Trentham Estate beyond. There is a dressing room and en suite. The first guest bedroom also provides en suite facilities with the adjacent bedroom being Jack and Jill to the bathroom which includes a large stone bath, multi outlet shower and speakers. Across the hall from the bathroom a door leads out on to a large first floor balcony whilst the service wing includes a WC and walk in wet room. Stairs rise again to the second floor which provides four further bedrooms as well as a bathroom.A door leads outside to a substantial balcony provides a stunning view across the city to the football stadium panning around to complete countryside.Hidden in an elevated position surrounded by its own grounds, Trentham Ley is set in an extensive garden plot which extends to approximately 1.9 acres. The driveway opens to a large parking area and offers access to the double garage. Various paths lead to the gardens which wrap around the southerly and easterly elevations. There is a south facing terrace which is accessible from the garden room. The gardens are interspersed by specimen trees and mature shrubs, including some exceptional rhododendron and woodland area of preserved trees which date back to the estate Capability Brown planting scheme. The whole plot benefits from glor