Aston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9LJ

Set centrally in an approximately 6.28 acre plot with outstanding views, Aston Hall is a most attractive grade II listed Georgian hall with a fascinating provenance, which has undergone a comprehensive programme of works by the current owners.

Having remodelled the living accommodation, the house now represents the epitome of an exacting period house with highly specified installations including automated Lutron lighting system, Sonos sound system and integrated speakers (indoors and outdoors) throughout the ground floor and gym, underfloor heating, hardwood double glazed windows, bespoke joinery and silent ducted air conditioning to main bedrooms.

Whilst set in a rural position, Aston Hall is approximately a 5 minute drive from Stafford station and town centre, making it the ideal blend of rural and accessible.

Approached via a long driveway, a nine-pane door opens to the entrance hall, complete with three glazed atriums, fireplace and spiral wine cellar with glass door.

To the front of the house are the formal spaces, including the drawing room and dining room.

A light filled formal seating space, the drawing room offers plenty of space for entertaining with views across the gardens and is complete with shutters.

The adjacent formal dining room can be accessed via a barrelled hallway and includes wood panelling as well as a fireplace.

There is a guest WC adjacent to the original staircase, while the family room provides a superb informal seating area with a fitted study space.

The hall continues to a further guest WC and then opens on the open plan kitchen family area.

The kitchen is truly an outstanding room and includes a range of bespoke wall, floor and island cabinetry set beneath a granite worksurface.

There are a range of integrated appliances including an AGA with additional module as well as a suite of Miele appliances such as dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer and drinks fridge.

The family area opens off the kitchen to provide a seating area while the breakfast room includes oversized doors to the terrace.

A further door opens to the panelled dining hall which offers space for large scale entertaining with doors to outside and a wood burner.

A range of ancillary spaces complete the ground floor including a fitted pantry with Welsh slate worktops and additional dishwasher, boot room / utility with door to outside and home office.

Stairs rise from both ends of the house to lead to the landing. The principal bedroom is well proportioned and benefits from fitted wardrobes and excellent views.

There is a Jack and Jill en suite with dual sinks and separate shower.

There are a further three en suite bedrooms at first floor level, while stairs rise again to the second floor which includes the fifth en suite bedroom and attic storage.

Outbuildings and Leisure Aston Hall is accompanied by a range of outbuildings and leisure facilities.

Connected to the main house or accessible independently from the courtyard is the leisure suite which offers a heated swimming pool with spa pool, changing facilities and a first floor gym.

Across the courtyard from the leisure suite is a billiards room which is a fantastic entertaining area with space for a full size table, seating area and first floor mezzanine.

A spacious two bedroom annexe is at the end of the courtyard and offers kitchen, dining area, sitting room and two en suite bedrooms.

A further barn provides an extensive range of garaging together with garden stores and a workshop.

There is a first floor area which provides an opportunity for further development, subject to the necessary consents.

Found across the front lawn is a 50 feet x 40 feet helicopter hangar with Sedum living roof, complete with helipad and Western red cedar clad hydraulic door.

Whilst ideal for those with a private license, the hangar provides a secure space suitable for alternate uses such as car or motorbike storage, as required by a purchaser.

*Please see brochure for full description* Location Set amid rolling countryside, Aston Hall is located just over 2 miles or less than a 10 minute drive from the county town of Stafford.

Stafford offers a wide range of amenities including national and local retailers, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and leisure venues.

The regionally reputed Gatehouse Theatre offers a calendar of performances, while the 14th century Stafford Castle is a local landmark which is visible from Aston Hall.

Aston Hall is extremely well situated for regional transport links.

Stafford station is 2.2 miles away and offers direct non stop intercity services to London Euston in as little as 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Junction 14 of the M6 is a little over 4 miles away and provides access to the national road network including the M6 toll, M42 and M40.

There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including Yarlet, Stafford Grammar, Newcastle-under-Lyme School and St Dominic's Stone.

Distances Stafford town and station 2.2 miles, M6 Junction 14 4.1 miles, Eccleshall 6.9 miles, Stone 9.5 miles, Birmingham Airport 41 miles and Manchester Airport 52 miles (all distances approximate).