Stanley Mount is a magnificent and rather imposing, four storey, garden fronted semi detached Victorian home. The present owners have lovingly restored this historic and former Stanley family home, creating an eclectic mix of period and contemporary flair that so cleverly infuses the stunning original features with modern luxury living.
The property retains all the amazing original Victorian features Minton tiled flooring stretch the entire length of the fabulous reception hallway, with its sweeping polished wood spindle staircases and original brass carpet clip stays. Other notable features include high plaster cornicing and ornate wall corbels; cast iron palm columns to the original Victorian conservatory; solid marble and cast iron fireplaces.
The railway station, good schooling, and of course the town centre, all lie within a few minutes walking distance; however, it must be mentioned at just how surprisingly quiet the property location actually is!
The accommodation is of fabulous proportions and boasts five double bedrooms over two floors; to include a very spacious master bedroom with en suite bath and shower room. The main living reception room is linked by a recent extension to the dining kitchen and is also adjoined by the original Victorian conservatory sunroom, affording lovely views over the long front garden and distant hills. A second separate reception room features to the rear of the house and overlooks the rear garden, which benefits from total privacy.
The extended wrap around kitchen features a bespoke range of cashmere finished shaker cabinets, with hand crafted tongue and groove wall cupboards which suit perfectly the style and period are presented in a lovely soft cashmere finish and incorporate integrated appliances, such as a range cooker and dishwasher, with allocated space for a large American style fridge freezer. A very practical deep inset Belfast sink makes cleaning kitchenware a much simpler process. Family dining space is catered for within the main kitchen area, whilst more informal eating can be enjoyed within the new extension to the far end of the kitchen stool seating at an island style breakfast bar has recently been created.
Accessed from the kitchen, there is a spacious dry cellar with ample headroom; ideal for storage, or with potential to convert into a cinema room, basement games room, or office perhaps?
The galleried first floor landing provides access to two double bedrooms, along with a fabulous view to the front, with the master bedroom and en suite bath and shower room located to the rear of the first floor. The en suite has a freestanding bath, backed up by a modern oversized shower with fabulous monsoon rainfall shower head. A separate utility room is located to the rear of the en suite and house the washer dryer facility.
The family bathroom is located on the first floor, convenient for the other bedrooms to share.
To the second floor, two further double bedrooms feature dormer windows, which provide superb over rooftop views to the Peak hills. The smaller double bedroom benefits from a good sized walk in storage cupboard, which could be utilised as a spacious wardrobe, or ideal for converting to provide an en suite facility.
Moving along to the outside The property is approached by stone steps a long sloping pathway, which extends to one side of the impressive front garden. The garden is mainly of lawn and enclosed to the borders by mature hedging. A particular feature is the Garden Room which is double glazed, insulated with both power and spotlights.
To the rear, there is a totally private garden with a spacious York stone flagged patio and entertaining area located to the immediate rear. Steps towards the farthest area lead to a further private and elevated terrace, which takes full advantage of the distant hill views.
A range of original brick outbuilding provide additional facilities and include, a very useful utility laundry room, an outside WC, storeroom; along with hot tub hardstanding, or similar, which is covered by a pergola.
A stone pathway across the garden to one side, allows access via a secure garden gate to the privately owned, Highfield Road. A double carport with power and light provides off road parking for two vehicles.
Enclosed Entrance Porch An original entrance porch, featuring a high sloping roof & sliding half glazed door; reproduction Minton style floor tiling; built in boot storage cupboard; coat hanging space; original twin panel & glazed door opening to the sunroom conservatory; original grand front door, featuring a half glazed opaque etched panel & opening to
Reception Hallway A stunning reception hallway, full of original character & features, to include a beautifully preserved Minton tiled floor; high ceilings with plaster cornicing & moulded wall corbels; a sweeping staircase with immaculately polished woodgrain handrails, spindles & newel posts; brass staircase carpet clips, deep skirting boards; cloaks hanging area; built in electric meter & fusebox cupboard; period effect cast iron tubular central heating radiator; smoke detector; original half glazed door opening to
Downstairs WC A useful downstairs WC featuring a contemporary style WC; antique stained former dresser, surmounted with a deep porcelain oval basin & independently mounted with a fabulous brass pillar waterfall mixer tap; modern Minton style floor tiling; contemporary style matt black tubular heated towel rail; high level opaque glazed window panel; opaque window to the side aspect; original antique pine door with etched glass effect glazed panel.
Living Room A naturally light reception room with lots of character & located to the front of the property. The room features a high plaster corniced ceiling with original plaster ceiling rose in situ; deep skirting boards; original chimney breast with magnificent original solid marble carved fireplace & incorporating a Chesney cast iron wood burner & India stone fireplace hearth & fireback; period style tubular cast iron radiator; television aerial point; wall passage opening to the dining kitchen to one side & French doors to the front opening to
Victorian Sunroom Conservatory A glorious original Victorian conservatory, featuring a high sloping ceiling & full height windowpanes affording fabulous views over the front garden and over rooftops to the distant hills. Original detailed cast iron palm inspired pillar stanchions; dark wood plank effect flooring.
Sitting Room Located to the rear of the ground floor & accessed from the reception hallway. Featuring an original bay sash window overlooking the rear garden; original chimney breast with cast iron fireplace& Minton style tiled hearth; chimney recess book or display shelving; original stripped floorboards; deep skirting boards; period style tubular cast iron radiator; television aerial point; stripped original door.
Dining Kitchen A recently extended kitchen with feature atrium to the extended area & providing flexibility of dining areas. Fitted with a bespoke range of cashmere finished cabinets, comprising of base cupboards & drawers, tall wall storage cupboards & an island style breakfast bar with further storage & stool seating for four people. Quartz slimline counter worktops, incorporating a carved drainer & matching worktop splashback riser; inset deep Belfast sink, with antique style brass and porcelain handled mixer tap; integrated dishwasher; Lacanche stainless steel range cooker, featuring a five burner gas hob, twin electric ovens grills & pan drawers under; glass fronted wine cooler; integrated space for an American style fridge freezer; wall display shelf; period style tubular cast iron radiator. An atrium provides a lovely feature to the extension & also aids the flow of natural light, which is also assisted by the addition of French doors to the front & bi fold doors to the rear patios. Wood block style kitchen flooring flows seamlessly throughout the wrap around kitchen areas & a tall contemporary style radiator provides further heating to flow through the kitchen and open living room areas. Windows to the rear aspect overlook the garden. An original partly glazed door opens to
Basement Cellar Original stone steps lead to a full height basement cellar with York stone flagged floor; light; gas meter; window to the side aspect.
First Floor Gallery Landing A lovely bright gallery landing with original sash window to the front aspect, providing over roof top views of the town & distant hills. The staircase banister extends seamlessly along the length of the landing to meet the staircase to the upper floor. The beautiful high plaster corniced ceilings feature, along with deep skirting boards. A period style tubular cast iron radiator & smoke detector also feature.
Master Bedroom A very impressive and spacious master bedroom featuring a high ceiling; original chimney breast, incorporating an original cast iron fireplace; deep skirting boards; period style tubular cast iron radiator.
En suite Bath & Shower Room The newly installed en suite includes a free standing bath, double vanity sink & W C. Beyond the en suite there is a utility area which houses a washer dryer.
Bedroom 2 A very spacious double bedroom retaining the original chimney; high plaster cornicing to the ceiling; deep skirting boards; period style tubular cast iron radiator; original sash window to the front aspect, affording lovely views.
Bedroom 3 Stripped antique pine fire surround; period style tubular cast iron radiator; original sash window to the rear aspect.
Family Shower Room Featuring an oversized walk in wet dry shower glazed shower with sliding door; chrome thermostatically controlled monsoon rainfall shower head, over an aqua body massage jet tower & featuring a separate hand held shower attachment. Metro wall tiling; vanity cupboard with integrated porcelain period style wash basin & chrome mixer tap; period style high cistern, pull chain WC, featuring chrome pipework & ornate cistern wall brackets; high plaster cornicing to the ceiling; recessed ceiling spotlights; chrome tubular heated towel rail incorporating a tubular period style radiator; dark wood plank effect flooring; original sash window with lower opaque glazed panel. Second Floor Gallery Landing High sloping ceiling featuring an exposed natural timber roof beam; smoke detector.
Bedroom 4 A good sized dormer windowed double bedroom, providing elevated town & hill views; a second window features to the side aspect, as do a period style cast iron tubular radiator & finally, an original stripped door.
Bedroom 5 A further double bedroom, again featuring a dormer window with views; eaves storage door access; a period style cast iron tubular radiator; deep skirting boards; oak effect wood plank flooring; original stripped door opening to a walk in wardrobe or storage room providing potential to consider the possibility to convert this space in to an en suite shower room. Finally this bedroom retains its original stripped door.
Outside Front Garden Stanley Mount stands proudly atop a long & gradually sloping mature garden. The property is approached from Crompton Road via a small flight of original stone steps featuring dwarf brick wall edges & surmounted by impressive original carved coping stones. The steps lead to a square stone cobbled pathway to one side of the garden. The garden area is mainly laid to lawn, with borders of mature evergreen hedges &, bedding areas stocked with a mixture of bushes & shrubs.
Detached Garden Room Located towards the bottom of the garden. The garden room features power & light, plaster insulated walls and ceiling, wood effect plank flooring, wooden double glazed windows and French doors opening to a small deck area.
Rear Garden Accessed via the kitchen the west facing split level rear garden, offers complete privacy & long sunny summer days due to its orientation. To the immediate rear of the property & adjoining the kitchen & rear porch, a spacious York stone flagged patio offers a fabulous space to relax or entertain. Featuring a barbeque and preparation area with outside lighting, this is a very special and private space to unwind on those lovely summer days. To the immediate rear & side of the patio area, a lawn is bordered by a low brick wall. The garden borders are a mixture of modern timber screening, mature hedges & walls. A flight of India stone faced steps lead to an elevated seating or entertaining area. This fabulous & private addition to the garden is screened to the sides & rear by modern timber clad fencing borders & enjoys lovely views of the distant hills.
A flagged pathway stretches from the lower main garden patio, to a secure garden gate which opens to private Highfield Road. A right of way over the cobbled Highfield Road, provides access to a privately owned double width carport. Covered parking for two vehicles are provided by the carport, which is also served by power & light.
A range of original brick outbuildings are located just outside of the main house rear porch &, offer potential to be accessed from within the main accommodation, if so desired. The buildings are separated and provide Utility Laundry Room Featuring light, power, water & plumbing for a washing machine etc. An original & rare, salt glazed orange peel ceramic sink with brass period style mixer tap, is surmounted on a beech block work surface & provides elegantly for those utility chores cupboard storage is provided below the work surface. A wall mounted combination boiler is conveniently located away from the main accommodation & serves the hot water & central heating. Coat hanging space, boot space & shelving are catered for & the floor is laid with original York stone flags. A window overlooks the garden. Outside WC Power & light; original high cistern WC with a pull chain flush; cloaks wash basin; York stone flagged floor. Store Power. Gazebo Terrace Presently utilised as a private & sheltered location for the siting of a hot tub, however, this area could purposely serve as a seating area, or adapt to other practical uses easily.
Tenure Freehold & Leasehold Share EPC D 15 02 2033 Council Tax Band D
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Tax band D
4,167 sqm plot
