Black Lane, Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire, ST10

Highfield House, an attractive, modern 4 bed detached house, built of warm, rose-hewn sandstone, stands on the crest of a hill overlooking the village green in Whiston - an idyllic rural village - only 6 miles/5 minutes from the delights of the Peak District National Park. Whiston is a ramblers delight with no less than 5 public footpaths crossing Black Lane! National Trust Hawksmoor and Ilam Hall and Park are 3 and 8 miles away respectively. Whiston lies roughly equidistant between Ashbourne and Leek, two picturesque and historic market towns, both abundant with listed buildings, with the former offering a M&S food hall and plenty of cafes as well as fine dining options, an array of shops and garden centres. Highfield House is positioned adjacent to Whiston Hall and golf course, in a peaceful and picturesque location, with superb, far reaching, panoramic views. Whiston lies only 11 miles from the renowned JCB golf course, 5 miles from Alton Towers and 14 miles from Uttoxeter racecourse (& Waitrose!). There is a useful village shop in neighbouring Ipstones, only 5 minutes away, as well a butchers / farm shop and country store.

The spacious property and gardens are surrounded by well established dry sandstone boundary walls. The property has been improved over the past 18 months, by the installation of a high end, Italian, painted Ash solid wood kitchen diner in what was the former dining room. The generous rear garden has been rendered private by the addition of new fencing and screening, landscaped by the addition of flowerbeds, hedging and the planting of a wildflower meadow, as well as the planting of a feature Red Robbin tree as a focal point.

Accommodation in more detail:

Ground floor

Hallway (6'1'' x 15'11'') The spacious bright hallway with feature wooden door and double glazed wooden windows to the side, offers a bright, warm welcome to visitors affording plenty of wall space for display of artwork plus radiator with the downstairs WC (4'6'' x 4'3'') to the rear with low flush WC and corner hand wash basin, occluded double glazed window plus radiator.

Lounge (12'11' x 20'9'') The lovely, large, light filled lounge spans the full width of the property and benefits from dual aspect windows catching the sun throughout the day as well as offering attractive views. An efficient, inset, dual fuel fireplace forms the focal point of the room, which has two radiators and painted wooden double glazed windows.

Kitchen Diner (12'0'' x 12'0'')

The brand new kitchen was installed in 2023 in what was the former dining room. It features high end, Italian, painted Ash wooden doors in a neutral mid grey with soft close hinges, complemented by the installation of a stylish dual fuel DeLonghi range with double extractors over, and ceramic sink with brushed nickel swan necked tap with ceramic lever handles, coupled with quality worksurfaces, flooring and hand made tiling. The corner unit features pull out swivel shelving to optimise the use of space. There is an integrated under counter fridge and full size dishwasher. Space has been left along the worktop facing the French windows allowing for the introduction of shelving if desired. Guarantees and certificates for the installation work will be supplied to the new owners. 

Utility space Off the hallway to the right is a utility room (12'0'' x 8'00'' - previously the galley kitchen) overlooking The Green with a double glazed wood window and rear door, fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eye level units with tiled splashbacks, combination fridge / freezer, plus extra under counter integrated freezer, as well as gas hob and electric oven with extractor over. Plans have been drawn up for the addition of a work from home space, featuring a desk area, shoe store/seating over & coat hanging plus larder cupboard storage space.

Stairs lead to the

First Floor with 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, family bathroom and ensuite off a light filled landing.

Master suite (12'4'' x12'7'' to widest point) a large double room with Ensuite (6'6'' x5'5'' corner shower, low flush WC and sink plus heated chrome towel rail), radiator, aerial/TV point and double glazed wooden windows offering far reaching views across to hills to the West.

Second bedroom (12'0'' x 11'6'') another large double with double glazed wooden windows & TV point plus radiator overlooking the rear garden.

Third bedroom (12'5'' x 7'8'') a third double bedroom with radiator, double glazed wooden window, aerial/TV socket overlooking the rear garden.

Fourth bedroom (8'8'' to widest point x 7'6'') a good sized L shaped single room, which could also be used as a study or nursery, with BT phone socket, radiator and double glazed windows with hill views to the front elevation.

Family Bathroom (7'4'' x 5'4'') Bath with electric shower over, sink and low flush WC with heated chrome towel rail.

Outside

To the front the grassed area in front of the house has been maintained by the vendors. They are reliably informed that if the new owners continue to do so they could apply for it to be included in the title after 12 years, subject to them fencing it off. The front garden is served by a path and features two wooden sleeper enclosed areas which capture the afternoon and evening sun, both of which feature slate coverings accentuated with tubs, planters and garden ornaments (not included). The path runs around the side of the house to the small patio area adjacent to the French windows. The generous rear gardens, laid mainly to lawn, has been rendered private by the addition of new British racing green treated wooden fencing and screening, flowerbeds, hedging and the planting of a wildflower meadow as well as a beautiful feature Red Robbin standard tree as a focal point. External tap and powerpoint.

A generous detached double garage (with electrics) and drive to the rear complete the property with a secure pedestrian gate giving access to the kitchen via the wooden double glazed French doors.

EPC: C

Council Tax: Staffordshire Moorlands band E