Welcome to The Grove Gravelly Bank, Stoke-on-trent, a cozy and compact detached type home with 7 bed in the ST3 7EG area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £572,000 and a rental potential of £3,718 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Aug 4, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"ALL TOO RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE AN IMPOSING DETACHED PERIOD RESIDENCE. STANDING IN GENEROUS GROUNDS. RECEPTION HALL. CLOAKS/WC. FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS. SEVEN BEDROOMS. THREE BATHROOMS. SAUNA. BREAKFAST/KITCHEN. SIDE LOBBY. SOME DOUBLE GLAZING. GAS HEATING. DOUBLE GARAGE WITH STORE ABOVE. ATTACHED STORE. DRIVEWAY. TENNIS COURT. SWIMMING POOL. FORMAL GARDENS & GROUNDS. OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR FIVE DWELLINGS. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Description
THE GROVE, GRAVELLY BANK
LIGHTWOOD
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST3 7EG
GUIDE - ?495,000
An all too rare opportunity to acquire an imposing Victorian detached residence, standing on a generous, elevated corner plot with superb far reaching views over the surrounding area and countryside. Lightwood is a sought after, well respected, residential area, situated on the periphery of the Potteries, with access to local schools, shops, amenities, Longton, Newcastle, Trentham, Stone, Stafford, A50/M1, A34, A500.
The proximity of junctions 14 & 15 of the M6 motorway, provides commuter links to both Birmingham & Manchester, and other industrial conurbations north and south of the country.
Stoke, Stafford and Crewe all have main line railway stations, connecting to London and all major towns and cities.
The well screened formal gardens and grounds are approached via a tarmacadam driveway providing ample parking and turning area for numerous vehicles with a double garage & store above, further adjacent large store. There is also vehicular access via double timber gates to the lower garden area.
The property has the benefit of an outdoor swimming pool and hard tennis court.
'The Grove' was originally built by a well known local pottery manufacturer, Samuel Lucas Plant in 1898 and is a substantial family property retaining many original features. The generous accommodation extends to four floors comprising:-
Lower ground floor games/function room with garden access and sauna. Ground floor reception hall, cloaks/w.c. three reception rooms, plus butler's pantry, kitchen/breakfast, walk in pantry and side lobby.
From the main reception hall a sweeping staircase leads to the first floor landing, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms, study, family bathroom and a guest suite comprising:- bedroom with en-suite bathroom and sparate store/kitchenette, which offers versatile additional accommodation suitable for a relative or member of staff.
Further staircase, with original stained and leaded tall cathederal style window, leads to the second floor landing with central skylight and three further attic style bedrooms with sloping ceilings, one of which has access to walk- in eaves storage, also there is a separate walk in eaves store.
The property has a gas heating system and there is some double and some secondary glazing.
The present vendors have taken considerable pride decorating and presenting this impressive period dwelling and an internal inspection is essential to appreciate the size and potential.
RECEPTION HALL 21'5 max x 6' (6.53m max x 1.83m ) Part glazed French casement to side elevation. Moulded plaster cornice and ornate rose to ceiling. Radiator. Feature archway. Staircase off leading to first and lower floors.
CLOAKS/W.C.
CLOAKROOM Window to side elevation. Radiator. Coat hooks. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Dado rail. Connecting door to ...
SEPARATE W.C. Window to rear elevation. Radiator. Dado rail. High level flush W.C.
LOUNGE/DRAWING ROOM 20' x 14' (6.10m x 4.27m ) Dual aspect windows. Ceramic tile fireplace surround with open fire. Four wall light points. Picture rail. Ornate rose and cornice to ceiling. Skirting heater.
DINING ROOM 17' x 14' (5.18m x 4.27m ) Dual aspect windows. Two wall light points. Picture rail. Serving hatch to kitchen. Polished wooden floor. Beautiful ornate marble fireplace surround with open fire. Radiator. Ornate rose to ceiling.
'L' SHAPED BUTLER'S PANTRY Window to rear elevation. Storage shelves. Tiled floor.
MORNING ROOM 15'3 x 13' (4.65m x 3.96m ) Window to rear elevation. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Overhead cupboard.
BREAKFAST/KITCHEN 23' x 9'10 plus 10'6 x 7'9 (7.01m x 3.00m plus 3.20m x 2.36m ) 'L' shaped. Windows to front, side and rear elevations. Double drainer stainless steel twin bowl sink unit with central mixer tap. Two radiators. Base cupboards with drawer and storage accommodation. Tiled work surfaces. Appliance space. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Electric cooker point. Canopy and extractor. Down lighters to ceiling. Walk in pantry off with window to side elevation and storage shelves.
SIDE LOBBY Part glazed and leaded exterior door to side elevation. Tiled floor. Double door store with cupboard above. (The exterior door opens onto steps leading down to driveway and garden. There is a built in outside W.C. to the side elevation).
From Reception Hall staircase leads down to ...
LOWER FLOOR
With under stair recess. Built in store providing access to ...
SAUNA
MUSIC/GAMES ROOM/ FUNCTION ROOM 31'3 max x 27'3 max (9.53m max x 8.31m max ) Dual aspect windows. Part glazed patio door to front elevation leading to garden, pool and patio area. Dado rail. Wood effect laminated floor. Twelve light points.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL A STAIRCASE LEADS UP TO THE ...
FIRST FLOOR PART GALLERIED LANDING 34'8 max x 6' (10.57m max x 1.83m ) Stained and leaded window to rear elevation. Feature archway. Radiator. Window to side elevation. Moulded plaster cornice to ceiling.
STUDY/BEDROOM 8'7 x 6' (2.62m x 1.83m ) Window to side elevation. Radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM 17' x 14' (5.18m x 4.27m ) Dual aspect windows with far reaching views over surrounding area and countryside. Double radiator. Skirting heater. Double door cupboard. Four door wardrobe. Corniced ceiling.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM Window to front elevation. Radiator. Coloured suite comprising:- Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and tiled surround and top, cupboard below. Close coupled W.C. Panelled bath with mix tap shower attachment. Radiator with heated towel rail surround. Wall light point. Coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 15'4 x 14' (4.67m x 4.27m ) Dual aspect window. Double radiator. Range of wardrobes. Corniced ceiling.
BEDROOM 11' x 10'6 (3.35m x 3.20m ) Window to rear elevation. Radiator. Built in store cupboard.
GUEST SUITE
BEDROOM 17'8 x 15'5 (5.38m x 4.70m ) Dual aspect windows. Two radiators. Wardrobes, cupboards and fold down bed.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM Window to front elevation. Radiator. Coloured suite comprising:- Close coupled W.C. Panelled bath with mixer tap shower attachment. Corner wall mounted wash hand basin. Tiled splash backs. Cylinder/airing cupboard. Loft access and coving to ceiling.
STORE/KITCHENETTE 7'11x5'1 (2.41m x 1.55m ) Window to front elevation. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Wall cupboards. Coved ceiling.
FAMILY BATHROOM Window to rear elevation. Three door cylinder/airing cupboard. Coloured suite comprising:- low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with reproduction telephone style mixer tap shower attachment. Tiled splash backs.
FROM THE MAIN LANDING FURTHER STAIRCASE LEADS TO THE SECOND FLOOR WITH IMPRESSIVE CATHEDRAL STYLE STAINED AND LEADED WINDOW TO REAR ELEVATION.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING 14'6X8'10 (4.42m X 2.69m )
Central skylight. Wall light point. Radiator. Built in store with hanging accommodation.
ATTIC STYLE BEDROOM 15'5 max x 14' max (4.70m max x 4.27m max) Window to front elevation. Radiator.
ATTIC STYLE BEDROOM 14'6 x 11'8 plus 5'2 x 2'4 (4.42m x 3.56m plus 1.57m x 0.71m) Window to front elevation. Radiator.
ATTIC STYLE BEDROOM 13'2 x 10'3 plus recess (4.01m x 3.12m plus recess) Window to rear elevation. Radiator. With access to eaves storage area.
SEPARATE WALK IN EAVES STORE
With power and light.
EXTERIOR
Access is via ornate wrought iron double gates opening onto sweeping tarmacadam driveway, providing ample parking and turning areas for numerous vehicles
The property stands elevated with superb far reaching views over the surrounding area and countryside. Nestling in well screened generous grounds and formal gardens, which boast a wide variety of mature shrubs, trees and plants. There is a terrace and outdoor heated swimming pool size 20' x 12' approximately 60.9m x 3.66m), to the front elevation with steps leading down to a lawned garden with access to the tennis court, further formal garden and concrete pathway leads up to shaped lawn and side patio.
From the driveway steps climb up through the rear terraced garden, with base suitable for a greenhouse. Outside cold water tap.
DOUBLE GARAGE (Internal dimensions) 21' max x 15'2 (6.40m x 4.62m). Two windows to side elevation. Timber folding doors to front elevation. Workbench. Light and power. Concrete floor.
Enclosed staircase at rear of the garage leads to ...
LOFT SPACE OVER GARAGE 21'4 x 15' into eaves (6.50m x 4.57m into eaves) Radiator. Angled ceiling. Power and light.
STORE ROOM (adjacent to the Garage) 18'2 x 14'1 (5.54m x 4.29m) Light and power. Double doors to front elevation. (This store room was originally a garage which has been converted to the present use. (i.e. potential 3rd. garage)
OUTSIDE W.C.
Directions
Leave Newcastle via the A34 travelling south, at the Trentham Gardens roundabout turn left onto the (A5005) Longton Road. Follow this road to Dresden. Turning right at the traffic lights onto Belgrave Road. At the roundabout turn right onto Lightwood Road. Turn left onto Gravelly Bank, where the subject property is situated on the right hand side
SPECIAL REMARKS
AN INTERNAL INSPECTION IS ESSENTIAL TO APPRECIATE THE SIZE, CHARACTER AND PRESENTATION OF THIS IMPRESSIVE PERIOD DWELLING.
PLEASE NOTE
DECISION DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE APPLICATION NUMBER - SOT/48211. DEMOLITION OF EXISITING DWELLING AND GARAGE AND ERECTION OF FIVE DETACHED DWELLINGS (OUTLINE) THE GROVE, GRAVELLEY BANK, LIGHTWOOD, STOKE ON TRENT. DATE OF DECISION 23 APRIL 2008.
CITY OF STOKE ON TRENT APPLICATION No. SOT/43993
STATES :- PLANNING PERMISSION - THE COUNCIL AS LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY HEREBY PERMIT
Conversion of the detached garages into self contained granny flat at The Grove, Gravelly Bank, Lightwood, Stoke on Trent.
In accordance with the plan(s) and conditions contained therein. DATE OF DECISION 19 April 2005.
COPIES OF THE ABOVE - PLANNING PERMISSION PERMIT IS HELD ON FILE AT OUR NEWCASTLE OFFICE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Stoke on Trent City Council Tax Bill for the period
2006/2007 shows the Council Tax valuation band as 'F'
Charge for Period 1/4/06 to 31/3/07 ?1,736.87.
Viewing
Strictly By prior arrangement with Louis Taylor. Please telephone 01782 622677 to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale, all others in the property are specifically excluded.
Photos
Photos are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.
An EPC has been applied for and will be attached as soon as it is available.
06/01/03 Rev. 06/11/07 Rev. 21/50/70 Rev'd 72/20/80 Revised 03/50/80
Rev'd 91/10/90 60/40/01
Louis Taylor for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and iny intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Louis Taylor has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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Tax band F
