Detached house for sale in Longton Road, Stone ST15

A unique opportunity to acquire an historic landmark property in rural location on the outskirts of Stone. The Pumphouse was built in the late 1800s and was once the Superintendent's house and part of the Stone Waterworks Pumping Station which supplied water to the whole of Stone from a reservoir on Red Hill. This is a lovely house which has been extensively updated and offers comfortable, well appointed accommodation catering for every requirement of modern living whilst retaining character and a host of original features. The house stands in gardens extending to approximately 0.68 acres, with areas of formal lawn garden bordered by natural woodland and the former mill race. There is extensive outside space with parking for numerous vehicles, combined with a detached double garage and a large workshop making it ideal for someone wishing to run a business from home. Great location within easy reach of Stone town centre and local amenities and situated within the Moddershall Valley Conservation. The property is not a listed building.

Entrance Hall

With wooden front door, and window to the side of the house. Mosaic pattern ceramic tile floor concealed beneath the carpet. Doors to the lounge and dining room.

Lounge

A lovely sitting room which has a bay window to the side of the house enjoying views to the side of the house overlooking the garden and a window to the side. Chimney breast with period fireplace oak fire surround, cast iron grate and living flame gas fire. Engineered wooden floor, two radiators. TV aerial connection

Dining Room

The dining room features two arched windows to the front of the house and two smaller arched windows to the side. Chimney breast with inset fireplace with working chimney. Stripped wooden floor. Radiator.

Kitchen

The kitchen features an extensive range of traditional style wall & base cupboards with painted cabinet doors and contrasting granite work surfaces with inset sink unit and instant boiling water tap. Fitted appliances comprise: Dual fuel range cooker with stainless steel extractor hood and splash panels, fully integrated refrigerator, freezer and dish washer. Concealed lighting to the counter tops, ceramic tiled floor. Exposed wooden beam. Arched window to the side of the house. Vertical radiator.

Rear Porch

Window to the rear and upvc part glazed door.

Cloakroom & Wc

With suite comprising: WC and basin. Ceramic tiled floor.

Landing

Bedroom 1

A large master bedroom which features a tall vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, arched window to the side of the house with garden views. Fitted wardrobe with sliding glass doors ans installation for wall mounted TV. Chimney breast with feature period style fireplace. Airing cupboard housing the wall mounted gas fired combi boiler. Radiator.

Bedroom 2

Double bedroom with tall ceiling and arched windows to the front and side of the house. Fitted wardrobes to one wall with sliding glass doors. Radiator.

Bathroom

A super-stylish bathroom featuring a white contemporary style suite with: Whirlpool bath, vanity basin, walk-in shower enclosure with glass screen and thermostatic shower, enclosed cistern WC. Chimney breast with period style feature fireplace. Ceramic tile floor, arched window to the side of the house. Radiator.

Outside

The Pump House is located in a rural position seemingly miles from anywhere and yet a little under 2 miles from Stone town centre., The gardens extend to approximately 0.68 acres and are a mixture of formal lawn garden, woodland and natural garden combined with an extensive courtyard and parking.

The property has extensive outbuildings comprising: Detached double garage with twin electrically operated up and over doors together with an additional four linked garages and 'office' which are used as workshops and storage. The garage / workshops have a 3-phase electricity supply and are heated with wood by burning stoves.

General Information

Services: Mains gas, water & electricity. Drainage to a septic tank. There is a 3-phase electricity supply to the workshops.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band D

Viewing by appointment

For sale by private treaty, subject to contract.
Vacant possession on completion.