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" Enjoying a lovely rural views over surrounding countryside; A most distinctive and interesting, very spacious detached country residence of character with numerous features exposed beams etc; some 5 miles N.E. of Newport; double glazing, oil central heating, hall, 3 fine reception rooms, fitted breakfast kitchen, utility, store rooms, 5 good size bedrooms, period bathroom, shower room, cellarage, garden, ample parking.

DETAILS The Long House
High Offley - Is a small rural village surrounded by the beautiful Staffordshire countryside and being situated some five miles north east of Newport, some nine miles west of the County Town of Stafford with its connection to the M6 and mainline rail link to London and some fourteen miles south west of The Potteries. Wolverhampton and the West Midlands conurbation are also within easy reach. It is also about one mile west of the village of Woodseaves which has a village shop and Post Office, primary school together with pubs and restaurants.

Grubb Street - is something of a misnomer in that it is in reality a small country lane of few properties on the outskirts of the village.

The Property - Is originally believed to date in part from the 18th century with a subsequent 19th century addition and with the latest addition being in the 1960's. Previously the local pub, The Royal Oak, it was sympathetically converted and refurbished some ten years ago into this very impressive and unusually spacious residence which will undoubtedly appeal to a purchaser seeking something 'a little bit out of the ordinary'. It sits on the very boundary of the delightful church of St Mary The Virgin, said to be one of the most picturesque in Britain; internal inspection is absolutely essential in order to fully appreciate the true extent of the accommodation together with the many interesting and distinctive features.

Accommodation - Entrance hall, with a useful two compartment store room leading off, offering potential for further conversion; leading through the utility room is access to the excellent fitted breakfast/kitchen with lovely countryside views, having an electric hob, oven and extractor hood together with an integrated dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer; there are slate floors to these three rooms; the dining room has a Calor gas fire with a further store room and secondary hall leading off. There is an attractive music room with open access to the impressive sitting room with a brick inglenook style fireplace with wood burner, with a study area leading off and with telephone point.

On the first floor the large gallery landing is a particular feature and the five bedrooms are all well proportioned. Bedroom 3 has double French windows opening to a balcony with superb views over the countryside and also has Business Highway ISDN telephone lines. Bedroom 5 has a cast iron grate. There is a shower room and an attractive Victorian style bathroom. There are exposed wooden floorboards throughout the first floor.

Outside - There is a side garden with lawn and decking area. Opposite the property on the other side of the road is a large parking area for several vehicles and a further garden area.

Guide Price - ?369,950 - no upward chain.

Viewing - Srictly by appointment through the Agent's Telford Office - Tel: (01952) 200255

How to get there - From Telford take the A518 to Newport and then via the Newport bypass take the A519 to Eccleshall; after about four miles at the village of Woodseaves turn left at the crossroads towards High Offley; proceeding through the village the property is then facing on the left-hand side at the corner of Grubb Street just in front the church.

Tenure - We are advised the property is freehold.

Services - We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected; septic tank drainage in a neighbouring field.

Local Authority - Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford ST16 3AQ. Tel: 01785 619000

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