5 bed detached house for sale

Knowl Wall, Beech ST4

Cliff Cottage originally started life as an executive dormer residence attractively situated and enjoying stunning views over the North Staffordshire countryside. It is conveniently situated to the southerly rural outskirts of the city of Stoke-on-Trent, which includes easy access to the M6 with Junction 15 being a 5 minute drive away. Over the years the property has been substantially extended, doubling the size of the property, which includes a rather impressive two storey recreational area to include a full-size heated swimming pool with patio doors opening onto a large sun terrace. Within the pool area there is also a Jacuzzi and separate male and female shower/changing rooms. Above the pool room on the first floor is a recreational bar/cinema room and a full-size snooker room. Adjoining the swimming pool area is a large sun lounge currently used as a gymnasium fully equipped with various gym equipment (available under separate negotiation).

The accommodation offers huge flexibility to include various annexe possibility incorporating the recreational extension area. Principally the living accommodation provides three/four reception areas and a kitchen with breakfast/dining area enjoying delightful elevated views over the grounds and rural landscape beyond. Bedroom accommodation provides at least six bedrooms with possibility to create further bedrooms if required. The master bedroom is currently situated on the ground floor incorporating a large dressing room with walk in wardrobes and an incredibly spacious and luxurious ensuite bathroom. Again the flexibility of the accommodation can easily give the option for a master bedroom either to the ground or first floor.

The property is approached via brick pillar security gates and a long driveway, which leads to substantial parking provision in front of the property. Cliff Cottage stands handsomely elevated overlooking the grounds which extend to approximately 4 acres (1.6 hectares) and even includes a golf pitch and putt area with bunker and an enclosed all weather surface, illuminated tennis court.

The main entrance is through double doors into an enclosed close porch with further double doors leading to the reception hallway with coats cupboard and fitted bench. Immediately in front is a return staircase leading to the first floor with under storage. Off the hallway is a cloakroom suite with WC and large table top vanity wash hand basin. There are three principal reception rooms comprising of a large front facing living room having a gas fire in basket grate with marble hearth and a large picture window enjoying stunning views over the grounds and countryside beyond. Opposite the living room is a dining room fitted with display shelving and covered units. A third reception sitting room has a study recess and patio door access onto the rear garden. Additionally off the sitting room is a separate office (fourth reception area). To the far end of the hallway is the ground floor master bedroom suite which provides the option to create more reception space and enjoys further views over the grounds. Access to the bedroom is from an equally large dressing room fitted with a range of bedroom furniture and walk in wardrobes. There is archway access to the main bedroom area with further fitted furniture and glazed double doors open to a truly impressively and spacious modern en-suite bathroom with under floor heating and in built T.V. This is fitted with a feature central freestanding bath and walk through wet shower area with ceiling mounted rain shower, twin wall hung vanity wash basins with matching medicine cabinets, WC and bidet. Additionally off the bathroom is a further walk in wardrobe.

Returning to the opposite end of the hallway, there is a modern fitted breakfast kitchen with larder. Comprising an extensive range of units with granite work surface having induction hob with extractor above and integrated dishwasher beneath. There is a further matching tall range with centre piece one and a half electric oven and combined microwave oven with full upright fridge and separate freezer either side. The kitchen opens to a delightful breakfast/dining area with further matching units and has a stunning glazed aspect enjoying views over the grounds and the north Staffordshire countryside beyond to include Hanchurch Woodlands in the distance. There are also double patio doors that open onto a large garden sun terrace enjoying further panoramic views.

Off the kitchen is a further inner hallway with storage cupboard and a separate utility housing a freestanding central heating boiler and a large Belfast style sink with cupboard units and water softener. The inner hallway continues giving further access onto the sun terrace and rear garden. There is also a second staircase leading to the first floor recreational rooms. Off the inner hallway are separate his and hers changing rooms for the swimming pool with shower enclosures and a separate washroom/WC. From the inner hallway a glazed door leads to the main pool room incorporating a full-size swimming pool 36’ x 17’ 9” (11m× 5.4m) and depth range of 3’ to 5’ (1m to 1.5m) with separate Jacuzzi. There is a further set of patio doors that open onto the adjoining sun terrace. The plant room for the swimming pool is convenient situated adjoining the pool room incorporating the filtration system and heat exchanger which is run by an air source heat pump. There is also separate external maintenance access. Situated off the pool room is a further set of patio doors that lead to a large sun lounge with feature lantern roof and glazed aspect overlooking the rear garden. This is currently used as a fully equipped gymnasium and we understand that all the gymnasium equipment is available under separate negotiation.

The principal first floor accommodation has the main staircase leading to a corridor landing area with airing cupboard. Immediately to the left of the landing is a further inner landing with front facing window and access to two large family double bedrooms, with fitted furnishings and vanity wash basins. Returning to the main landing area is a further large family double bedroom enjoying more pleasant views to the front and fitted furnishings and wash basin. Additionally there is a further large single bedroom which is currently being used as another office. A four piece family bathroom services these bedrooms fitted with bath, separate enclosed shower, feature inset sink wash basin with vanity unit and WC. The bathroom also has loft access to the remaining roof void which is floor boarded.

At the end of the landing is the original master bedroom with more fitted bedroom furnishings and attractive views over the sun terrace and countryside. Continuing through this bedroom is another landing area with skylight and recess with store cupboard over the second staircase. From this landing there is a second bathroom incorporating a standard three-piece suite. This area could easily be utilised into a full ensuite dressing area to create an alternative first floor master bedroom suite. Currently at the end of this landing is an access door that leads to the recreational rooms above the pool room. These rooms also have direct access from the second staircase located in the ground floor inner hallway. The recreational rooms currently provide a family bar entertaining room with ceiling mounted drop-down cinema screen and projector. From this room double doors open to a full size snooker room with half paneling to walls, display shelving and a full size snooker table which is also available under separate negotiation. The whole recreational section of the property can be accessed externally and completely separately from the main property making it ideal for hosting large parties without infringement onto the principal property. Alternatively, there is huge options to create a substantial separate annex or amalgamate with the main house to create a truly impressive country residence.

Externally, the property stands within grounds of approximately 4 acres (1.6 hectares) or thereabouts, principally laid to garden with hedge screening to boundaries, mature shrubs and specimen trees which including a small orchard and further deciduous trees on the boundary perimeter. There is option to create paddock land which currently incorporates a pitch and put golf hole and bunker. The substantial sun terrace enjoys super views over the grounds and countryside with central steps and pathway leading to formal garden area with feature fountain and store shed. The pathway continues to the tennis court with an all weather artificial turf surface and fence enclosure with natural screening and flood lights. To the rear of the property is a smaller private garden with patio areas.

Garaging services are extensive and comprise of a large double garage adjoining the property with twin automatic up and over doors with separate access door to rear, power connection and secondary boiler for underfloor heating to the master en-suite bathroom. To the rear of these garages with side vehicle access is a separate detached brick built triple garage block/workshop with power connection and remote roller doors with separate personal access door.