Eccle Riggs, TIixall, Stafford

29th June 2010

An imposing three-storey semi-detached house standing in one of Stafford’s most sought-after rural locations offers not only generous six-bedroom accommodation, but also extensive and stunning gardens.

Indeed, Eccle Riggs has a total plot of 0.47 acres at Holdiford Road, Tixall and has outstanding views of the surrounding countryside. Seldom does one of these select few properties within this road come to the market.

The property has a wealth of character, retaining many original features, but also boasting modern advantages, such as the contemporary white Roca suites in both the family bathroom and en suite.

From the porch, with its double doors, leads the spacious and welcoming reception hall, with its original cornice and attractive pitched pine staircase. There is a cloakroom with a wash basin and WC and a fitted unit having cupboards and drawers beneath a granite-effect shelf.

The drawing room is elegant, with a wide bay, traditional high ceiling and attractive fire surround with a marble hearth and inset coal-effect living flame gas fire. The dining room also has a high ceiling and cast fire surround with a recessed brick fireplace, marble hearth and cast basket, again with a coal-effect gas fire. Both of these rooms are superbly proportioned.

Plenty of space is also provided in the kitchen and breakfast and family room, the latter having cupboards and a brick corner fireplace with gas fire. The kitchen includes a range of traditional oak-faced cupboards, roll top work surfaces, a one-and-a-half bowl sink, drainer and integrated Rangemaster hob with an extractor fan and a split-level Leisure double oven. There is ample room to install a fridge and dishwasher.

The large utility room has a sink, drainer, work surfaces and cupboards, with a glazed door to a porch giving access to the attractive front terrace and door to the tandem double garage.

A feature on the first floor is the landing, with an exposed pitched pine floor. Here are located the family bathroom and four of the bedrooms, the master having the en suite and a built-in double wardrobe. The second bedroom has superb views across open farmland towards the Shugborough Estate and the third bedroom also a wardrobe.

The other two bedrooms are located on the third floor and there is a door to the roof void, which offers excellent storage space. The roof was re-tiled three years ago with the inclusion of insulation in accordance with current building regulations.

Large lawns, abundantly stocked borders, established trees and shrubs, a rear terrace with ornamental pool, a kitchen garden area, greenhouse, two sheds and a driveway to park numerous cars are all features of a property which is on the market for a price guide of £585,000.

For further details contact John German Stafford on 01785 236600.

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