Cottage for sale in Shay Lane, Foxt, Staffordshire ST10

Welcome to Shay Cottage - an immaculate stone built residence situated in the picturesque rural hamlet of Foxt. Sitting on a substantial private plot, Shay Cottage extends in total to approximately 5.88 acres (2.38 ha). The cottage, gardens, triple garage and annexe sitting within 1 acre and the adjoining mature woodlands extending to approximately 4.88 acres (1.98 ha). The cottage consists of three double bedrooms while the fourth bedroom lies in the self contained annexe adjacent to the triple garage which presents the perfect opportunity for dependent relatives, teenage children, or a possible holiday let. Finished to an excellent high standard throughout, Shay Cottage briefly comprises of: Entrance porch, bespoke fitted kitchen and utility room, sitting room and dining room both equipped with multi fuel burning stoves, garden room, ground floor WC, three double bedrooms with master ensuite shower room and an Impressive Family Bathroom. The self contained Annexe offers a spacious living room/bedroom, kitchenette and an attractive bathroom/WC. Shay Cottage benefits from oil fired central heating, double glazing and solar panels providing a fantastic annual return. Externally there is ample parking with a triple garage, beautifully landscaped gardens with large low maintenance patio areas, vegetable plot, polytunnel and private mature woodlands. No Upward Chain. Please Quote Ref: JS0462

Location

Nestled in the Staffordshire Moorlands, this rural hamlet borders the scenic Churnet Valley, offering breathtaking views from every turn. From the cosy local pub to the village hall, this is country life at its very best. For those who enjoy walking and exploring the great outdoors, Foxt is perfectly situated on the western edge of the Peak District National Park. The larger neighbouring village of Ipstones is situated just over two miles from Foxt and offers a variety of local amenities including a First School and Nursery, Village Shop and Post Office, Farm Supplies Stores, a Butchers and three Public Houses. Foxt is also positioned within easy distance for commuters of the the charming market towns of Leek, Ashbourne and Cheadle.

Entrance Porch

Double glazed entrance door, doors leading into the Garden Room and Reception Hall.

Garden Room - 4.45m x 4.32m (14'7 x 14'2)

Feature tiled flooring with exposed brick, double glazed windows and French doors opening out to the rear garden.

Reception Hall

Solid oak floor, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator, stairs leading up to the first floor, doors leading into:

Sitting Room - 6.55m x 3.99m (21'6 x 13'1)

Feature multi fuel stove set in the chimney breast with slate hearth and stone surround, solid oak floor, radiator, double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects with window seat overlooking the stunning grounds and gardens. Door leading out to the rear garden. Opening into:

Dining Room - 4.24m x 4.22m (13'11 x 13'10)

Feature multi fuel stove with stone surround and mantle, solid oak floor, radiator and double window to the side aspect.

Kitchen - 4.24m x 3.15m (13'11 x 10'4)

Beautiful modern bespoke Kitchen fitted with a variety of wall, base and drawer units, granite work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, industrial range style cooker with stainless steel splash back and extractor hood, space for 'American' style fridge freezer and dishwasher, tiled floor and double glazed window to the rear aspect. Door into:

Utility Room

Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and dryer, oil fired central heating boiler and door leading out to the rear garden.

WC

WC, 'vanity' sink unit with wash hand basin and storage, radiator and window.

First Floor

Landing

Galleried landing with oak stair case and balustrade, airing cupboard housing the hot water system and further storage cupboard, doors leading into:

Bedroom One - 4.24m x 4.22m (13'11 x 13'10)

Double fitted Wardrobes, window to the side aspect and radiator. Door into:

Ensuite Shower Room

Corner shower cubicle with shower, 'vanity sink' unit with wash hand basin and storage, radiator and window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Two - 4.32m x 3.99m (14'2 x 13'1)

Two windows to the side and rear aspect with views of the stunning grounds of gardens, double fitted wardrobes and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 4.52m x 3.00m (14'10 x 9'10)

Two windows to the side and rear aspect with views of the stunning grounds of gardens and radiator.

Family Bathroom - 3.05m x 2.46m (10'0 x 8'1)

Impressive fully tiled white suite comprising: Bath with central taps, separate shower cubicle with shower, wash hand basin, WC, bidet, radiator and window to the rear aspect.

Exterior - Annexe, Parking, Gardens & Woodland

Parking

To the front there is a off road parking space. Secure electric gates provide further ample parking for lager vehicles and leads to the triple garage, annexe, gardens and woodland.

Gardens & Woodland

Beautifully kept gardens with low maintenance paved patios, many mature shrubs, trees, plants and a pond. The gardens are predominately westerly facing with a mixture of formal gardens and vegetable gardens leading onto a wild flower meadow which itself leads into the woodland. The woodland not only provides a source of fuel, but offers a wonderful display of wild flowers. A stream meanders through the wood and there is the site of an old water mill on the property. Neighbouring boundaries are in place.

Annexe

Attached to the triple garage is a self contained annexe nicknamed by the sellers as 'The Croft'. The Croft briefly comprises of:

Living Space/Bedroom - 4.67m x 3.56m (15'4 x 11'8)

Entrance door, oak floor, underfloor heating, two radiators, doors leading into:

Bathroom/WC - 3.28m x 1.98m (10'9 x 6'6)

P shape panel bath with shower over and shower screen, wash hand basin, WC, under floor heating, separate oil fired central heating boiler, and a useful store cupboard.

Kitchenette

Fitted units and drawers, work surface, sink, space for a microwave and oak floor.

Triple Garage

Electric 'roller' doors, power, light and useful roof space. There is also a large log store. The garages are currently used as storage for the vendors extensive range of machinery that is well suited to managing the woodland. The extensive range of machinery is included in the sale.

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