An attractive detached home in the village of Kingstone, offering flexible two/three-bedroom accommodation and generous living space. Highlights include a recently fitted dual-fuel stove, an impressive garden room with a vaulted glazed rooflight and a beautifully arranged garden overlooking open fields.
Why Would You Choose This Home?
For its adaptable two/three-bedroom accommodation, generous living space and beautifully arranged garden, with lovely upstairs views across the neighbouring fields.
This attractive detached home in Kingstone has a versatile layout that could suit a variety of buyers. A ground-floor room is currently used as a third bedroom but could equally become a dining room, study or second sitting room.
The lounge has a recently fitted dual-fuel stove, which remains under guarantee, and opens into an impressive garden room with a vaulted glazed rooflight. There is also a breakfast kitchen, separate utility and guest cloakroom, while two particularly generous bedrooms and the bathroom are found upstairs.
Outside, the rear garden has been arranged with separate seating areas to enjoy at different times of the day. A pretty pergola, greenhouse and garden shed complement the lawn and established planting, There is also a lovely summerhouse hidden away in the wildlife area. This has been used in the past for various uses such as handbuilt pottery/ceramics studio, hobby room and has in the past used it as a sitting space with a full-size sofa and coffee table.
The Accommodation
The property is approached across a driveway providing off-road parking, with a car port and access to the garage.
A side entrance opens into the hallway, where hardwood-effect laminate flooring provides a smart finish. There is an understairs storage cupboard and doors leading to the principal ground-floor rooms.
Guest Cloakroom
The guest cloakroom is fitted with a WC and wash basin, with a tiled splashback, side-facing window and radiator.
Lounge
The lounge is an inviting and elegantly presented reception room, with generous proportions that allow for a relaxed seating arrangement. A recently fitted dual-fuel stove creates an attractive focal point and remains under guarantee.
Hardwood-effect laminate flooring continues through the room, while patio doors provide a natural connection with the adjoining garden room.
Garden Room
The garden room is a particularly impressive extension of the living accommodation. Its vaulted glazed rooflight overhead introduces an abundance of daylight and enhances the sense of height within the room.
There is ample space for comfortable seating and a dining table, making this an inviting room for both everyday use and entertaining. Doors open directly onto the garden, with views across the established planting and towards the open fields beyond.
Breakfast Kitchen
The breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of base, drawer and wall cabinetry, complemented by generous work surfaces and wall panelling.
A central island provides additional shelving and informal seating, while the range-style cooker is positioned beneath an extractor hood. There is a one-and-a-half-bowl sink and drainer, plumbing for a dishwasher and space for further appliances.
Utility Area
Positioned just beyond the kitchen, the separate utility area provides plumbing for a washing machine and further appliance space. A side-facing window and rear entrance give convenient access to the garden.
Bedroom Three/Reception Room
The additional ground-floor room is currently arranged as a bedroom and has a window overlooking the front.
It offers valuable flexibility and could instead be used as a dining room, home office, snug, playroom or occasional guest room, depending on the buyer’s requirements.
First Floor
The staircase rises from the hallway to a landing with a storage cupboard and access to the loft.
Principal Bedroom
The principal bedroom is positioned at the rear of the house and has French doors with a Juliet balcony, framing a particularly lovely view across the garden and neighbouring fields.
The room also has useful storage within the eaves.
Bedroom Two
The second bedroom is a generous double room overlooking the front of the property, with plenty of space for wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture.
Bathroom
The bathroom is fitted with a bath and wall-mounted shower above. A wash basin and WC are incorporated within a vanity unit, providing useful concealed storage.
Newly installed marble effect wall panelling and hardwood-effect laminate flooring complete the room.
Gardens, Parking and Garage
The driveway provides off-road parking and continues beneath the car port to the garage.
The enclosed rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged with several seating areas, allowing different parts to be enjoyed as the sun moves throughout the day. Timber decking provides space close to the house, while a pretty pergola creates an attractive setting for outdoor dining.
The remainder of the garden includes a lawn, established trees and shrubs, a greenhouse and a useful garden shed. Beyond the rear boundary are lovely views across the neighbouring fields.
The garage has an up-and-over entrance door and provides additional parking or storage.
Kingstone and the Surrounding Area
Kingstone is an established Staffordshire village surrounded by open countryside, while remaining conveniently placed for Uttoxeter, Stafford and the neighbouring villages.
Within the village are a primary school, church and village hall, together with The Shrewsbury Arms. This warm and inviting pub and restaurant is particularly well regarded for its outstanding food, attracting visitors from beyond the village. Dogs are welcomed in the bar alongside the pub’s two much-loved resident dogs, adding to its relaxed and friendly character.
The surrounding lanes offer opportunities for countryside walks, while nearby Uttoxeter provides a broad choice of supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.
The town is also known for Uttoxeter Racecourse and has a railway station with services towards Derby, Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe. JCB’s World Headquarters at Rocester is within convenient travelling distance, as are Denstone College and a choice of schools throughout the surrounding area.
For travel further afield, the A50 provides connections towards the A38, M1 and M6, placing Derby, Stoke-on-Trent and Burton upon Trent within reasonable commuting distance.
Summary
An attractive detached village home with flexible two/three-bedroom accommodation, a recently fitted dual-fuel stove and an impressive garden room with a vaulted glazed rooflight. The beautifully arranged garden enjoys lovely views across the neighbouring fields.
Key Features
Attractive detached home in Kingstone
Flexible two/three-bedroom accommodation
Recently fitted dual-fuel stove, still under guarantee
Elegant lounge with hardwood-effect laminate flooring
Impressive garden room with vaulted glazed rooflight
Breakfast kitchen with island seating
Separate utility and guest cloakroom
Beautiful garden with several seating areas
Pergola, greenhouse and garden shed
Driveway, car port, garage and field views
Room Measurements
Lounge: 17'7" × 11'4" (5.36m × 3.45m)
Garden Room: 15'0" × 9'11" (4.57m × 3.02m)
Breakfast Kitchen: 15'7" maximum × 10'0" maximum (4.75m × 3.05m)
Utility Area: 4'5" × 4'3" (1.35m × 1.30m)
Bedroom Three/Reception Room: 9'11" × 9'2" (3.02m × 2.79m)
Principal Bedroom: 13'0" × 11'0" (3.96m × 3.35m)
Bedroom Two: 16'1" × 9'2" (4.90m × 2.79m)
Garage: 12'3" × 8'0" (3.73m × 2.44m)
