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About
Country edges, castle views nearby, and commuter convenience all in one address - Grays Close is a home that offers more than first meets the eye.
Set within the desirable semi-rural location of Scholar Green, this impressive four-bedroom detached property enjoys a peaceful setting close to open countryside, Mow Cop Castle and Kidsgrove Train Station, while still providing excellent access to everyday amenities and transport links.
The ground floor begins with a welcoming entrance hall featuring two double glazed windows, a composite entrance door, laminate flooring, under-stairs storage and a radiator.
The living room offers a cosy and characterful space with a wood burner, while the dining room provides an ideal setting for family meals or entertaining, complete with two double glazed windows, French doors to the garden, wooden flooring and a vertical radiator.
The fitted kitchen includes a range of wall and base units, work surfaces, splashback, sink with drainer and half bowl, integrated cooker, gas hob, cooker hood, integrated dishwasher and spaces for a fridge freezer and washing machine.
Also to the ground floor are a useful study, a versatile fourth bedroom/family room and a bathroom fitted with a bath, single shower, low-level WC, hand wash basin, tiled flooring, part-tiled walls, extractor fan and towel warmer radiator.
To the first floor, the landing features a Velux window, cupboard and loft access.
There are three further bedrooms, with bedroom three benefitting from fitted wardrobes, along with a second bathroom comprising a single shower, low-level WC, hand wash basin with vanity unit, laminate tiled flooring, extractor fan and radiator.
This flexible layout makes the home well suited to families, guests, home working or multi-generational living.
Externally, the property continues to impress with two driveways, a gravel frontage and side access.
To the rear is a pleasant garden with a paved patio area, lawn, established shrubbery and outside tap.
A detached single garage with up-and-over door, power, lighting, side door, window and space for a dryer adds further practicality.
Offering space, flexibility and a sought-after semi-rural lifestyle close to Kidsgrove Train Station, this detached home is one not to miss. Contact Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents today.
Room details interior ground floor Entrance Hall – Two double glazed windows, double glazed single composite door, wooden flooring, under stairs storage, radiator.
Bathroom – Double glazed window, single shower, bath, llwc, hand wash basin, tiled flooring, part tiled, extractor fan, towel warmer radiator.
Living Room – Double glazed window, wood burner, radiator. Dining Room – Two double glazed windows, double glazed French windows, wooden flooring, vertical radiator. Study – Double glazed window.
Bedroom Four/ Family Room – Double glazed window, radiator.
Kitchen – Double glazed window, double glazed single door, fitted wall and base units, work surfaces, splashback, sink with drainer and half bowl, integrated cooker, gas hob, cooker hood, space for fridge/ freezer, space for washing machine, integrated dishwasher, tiled flooring.
First floor Landing – Velux window, cupboard, loft access. Bedroom One – Double glazed window, radiator. Bedroom Two – Double glazed window, radiator.
Bedroom Three – Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, radiator. Bathroom – Single shower, llwc, hand wash basin with vanity, laminate tiled flooring, extractor fan, radiator.
External Front Garden – Gravel driveway, side access. Rear Graden – Paved patio area with lawn and shrubbery, tap.
Garage - Detached single garage with up and over door, power/ lighting, single door and window, space for dryer.
Material information Loft: N/A Boiler: Combination Disclaimer: All property particulars are provided in good faith and are believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.
Samuel Makepeace (Newcastle & Stoke) Ltd t/a Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misstatements.
Prospective purchasers are advised to verify the details independently and should not rely solely on the information provided when making decisions.
These particulars remain the property of Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme & Alsager. Parking Availability: Yes.
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