Stone, Staffordshire

Hathaway House

Hilderstone | Staffordshire | ST15 8XU

HATHAWAY HOUSE

Hathaway House is a modern 4 bedroom detached family residence situated in Hilderstone and located 5 miles from the market town of Stone. A popular village with easy access to Uttoxeter, Lichfield and the county town of Stafford, the property has been modernised by the current owners to a high specification and offers versatile accommodation throughout making this an ideal family home. There are three reception rooms with a lovely conservatory overlooking the rear gardens, with four bedrooms on the first floor, with bedrooms one and two having their own en-suites. A property filled with character features whilst maintaining a modern and contemporary theme throughout. In summary a practical modern family home positioned in a popular location.

GROUND FLOOR

On entering Hathaway House, you immediately feel that this is a very well looked after home with the way it presents itself and the work carried out by the current owners. The balance of traditional and modern styling is easy to see as you enter the reception hall with its spacious size and galleried wooden staircase to the first floor as well the welcoming cream carpets. The internal wooden doors throughout maintain the traditional theme. The reception hall leada into the modern kitchen/breakfast room which has only recently been upgraded and offers a light and airy ambiance, complimented by all latest mod cons that you would expect. The island is naturally a place to congregate with family or friends for a coffee whilst enjoying views over the rear garden - this is a very sociable room as kitchen’s are required to be today. This leads off to the utility room which maintains the styling from the kitchen as well as insulating the home from the noisy appliances. The reception hall, which has its own substantial understairs storage and downstairs cloakroom, continues through to a very useful home office/ study, perfect for those home workers with the dining room for those family occasions - for which it is ideally suited. The French doors leading to the rear garden offer plenty of natural light to enter, while also allowing a natural flow to the rear garden. The main reception room is substantial in size, spacious and again light and airy with the fireplace being the focal point of the room, complimented by its neutral décor. This in turn via French doors leads into the modern conservatory with its pitched ceiling and windows to all sides, offering lovely views over the rear gardens and to the fields beyond.

SELLER INSIGHT

Set within the small village of Hilderstone a short distance east of the canal town of Stone, Hathaway House enjoys countryside surroundings and easy access to major travel networks, towns and cities. ‘Our initial reaction when first viewing the property was how impressive the hallway and the galleried landing were as well as the lovely view of the Green from the front of the house. We also noticed the quietness and beauty; when looking to the rear of the house one sees the tiered lawned garden followed by fields laid to pasture.’ The property is very private and secure and is fully enclosed by fences to the rear and a wall and electric gates to the front. ‘We have found the location to be excellent, from having lovely scenic countryside walks right on the doorstep to having the market town of Stone with its excellent amenities close by. Here you will find great schools, restaurants, bars, shops and a newly constructed theatre. We often take a walk along the canal to the marina to enjoy a glass of wine and a meal whilst watching the boats come and go.’ We have enjoyed life here for nearly 24 years, in which time we have made many changes to make this a more comfortable home, from adding a garden room to fully remodelling the kitchen to replacing all external windows and doors to provide better insulation.

‘The garden is perfect for relaxing and entertaining, and we’ve enjoyed gettogethers with friends and family over the years with the highlight being our 25th wedding anniversary.’

‘We have found the ‘Green’ in front of our home to be a fantastic focal point for special occasions such as celebrating the Queens jubilee. A positive aspect is that this area has led to the homes in Barnes Croft becoming its own small community with neighbours knowing and looking out for each other.’

‘The property provides easy access to the M6, with Birmingham to the south and Manchester to the north. The nearby A50 leads to Derby and the M1 and there are good links to three major airports: Birmingham, Manchester and East Midlands. Stoke on Trent and Stafford railway stations provide quick access to London’s Euston with journey times generally under ninetyminutes.’

‘One of our overriding memories of living here is of our border collie sitting in the garden and dreaming of rounding up the lambs in the fields!’*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

FIRST FLOOR

The first floor is very much in keeping of the styling of the ground floor with its traditional and modern theme, the galleried landing being spacious light and airy with its neutral décor. Wooden features lead to the principal bedroom which has a lovely ambiance of relaxation while being surrounded by a high-quality finish to the fixtures and fittings. This is equally matched with the principal en-suite with its modern décor and presentation, whilst being spacious at the same time. The remaining bedrooms are all comfortable double rooms with views over the rear gardens and bedroom two having the benefit its own en-suite facilities. Bedrooms three and four are complimented by the modern family bathroom with spa bath included.

OUTSIDE

Access to the front is via electric gates and the block paved area gives off road parking for numerous vehicles and in turn leads to the double garage. The rear garden offers lovely views over open fields and with the garden itself mainly laid to lawn with patio areas strategically placed for the sun throughout the day whilst giving privacy.

LOCAL AREA

Hilderstone is situated approximately 5 miles easterly of the market town of Stone and just under 10 miles from the county town of Stafford. The A50 and A34 giving access to the national road networks and to the three major airports of Birmingham, Manchester and East Midlands. Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford railway stations provide quick access to London Euston with journey times generally being less than 1 hour 35 minutes. There are many private schools for all ages within the area.

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INFORMATION

Services

Mains gas, electricity, drainage and water

Local Authority

Staffordshire Borough Council

Agents Notes – There are covenants on the property. Please ask the agent for further information.

Freehold | Council Tax Band G | EPC C

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01889 228080

Website

For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/staffordshire

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 8.00 pm

Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Sunday 10.00am -4pm

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 14.04.2023

FINE & COUNTRY

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KARL RUSK PARTNER AGENT

Fine & Country Staffordshire

07957 299705

email: karl.rusk@fineandcountry.com

Karl has over 20 years agency experience working on the exclusive high end of the market on the south coast of England including the New Forest and Sandbanks peninsula in Dorset. After meeting his future wife who is originally from Stone in Staffordshire and relocating after the birth of their son to the Midlands Karl has been heavily involved in building estate agency businesses in the Staffordshire location for the last 10 years. Highly qualified to degree level and holding the NAEA technical award as well as being a member of the national association of estate agents, he is fully able to advise clients on every aspect of the moving process and the property market. His knowledge and expertise have given him the opportunity to provide an excellent customer experience and provide the best marketing strategy to adhere to his clients timescales and demands.

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