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See how verdicts work2-bedroom detached house · ST13 7JT
For saleListed 221 days
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About
This unique detached property is situated in an idyllic canal side setting in the highly sought after location of Denford, sitting beside the Hazlehurst Aqueduct where two branches of the Caldon Canal meet, just on the outskirts of the popular market town of Leek set within the Staffordshire Moorlands.
We understand that original parts to "Canal Cottage" date back to the early 1800's and over the years has been upgraded and extended to an excellent standard and now offers spacious accommodation over three floors which also benefits from newly fitted double glazing, air-source heating and water system and solar panels.
The property briefly comprises: Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Living Room, Conservatory, Kitchen, Rear Porch and W.c to the ground floor.
Landing Area, Two good sized Bedrooms, Bathroom and Plant Room / Store to the first floor. To the lower floor is a fabulous Living Room with open fire and double doors that access to the gardens.
The property also boasts additional accommodation in the form of an attached annexe consisting of a Bedroom and Shower Room, ideal for a young adult or elderly relative or for staying guests.
Externally the property occupies an excellent sized plot that we believe amounts to just over half an acre or thereabouts of well maintained lawned gardens, display borders, paved patio area and walk ways along the side of the canal, additionally there are useful outside stores, a large workshop and a summer house.
The access to the property is only a short distance walk from the road and Hollybush public house. (Please note it is pedestrian access only).
The property is offered For Sale with No Upward Chain involved. Entrance Porch - Tiled floor. Access to: Entrance Hall - Radiator. Stairs to upper and lower floors. Inner Hallway - Radiator.
Access to side porch. Dining Room - Radiator. Log burner. Kitchen - Wall and base units. Sink unit with drainer, rinser bowl and mixer tap. Electric hob and extractor unit above.
Electric oven and grill. Tiled floor. Radiator. Plumbing point. Rear Porch - Tiled floor. Rear door. W.C - W.c. Wash basin with storage unit below. Tiled floor. Plumbing point. Storage shelves.
Living Room - Open fire with feature surround. Radiator. Wood flooring. Access to: Conservatory - Radiator. Wood flooring. Electric heater. Double doors to side. Lower Floor - Living Room - Open fire.
Radiator x 2. Double doors to side. Exposed beams. Wall light point x 3. First Floor - Landing Area - Exposed beams. Radiator. Loft access. Bedroom - Radiator. Built-in storage cupboard.
Bedroom - Radiator. Loft access. Bathroom - Corner shower cubicle. Bath with feeder shower. W.c. Wash basin. Radiator. Plant Room / Store - Linen cupboard. Heating controls.
Outside - Externally the property occupies an excellent sized plot that we believe amounts to just over half an acre or thereabouts of well maintained lawned gardens, display borders, paved patio area and walk ways along the side of the canal, additionally there are useful outside stores, a large workshop and a summer house.
The access to the property is only a short distance walk from the road and Hollybush public house. (Please note it is pedestrian access only). Annexe - Living Room / Bedroom - Electric heater.
Wood flooring. Shower Room - Corner shower cubicle. W.c. Wash basin with storage below. Heated towel rail. Services - Mains Water & Electric. Septic tank drainage.
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