Stoneleigh Cottage, Howle, Newport

Stoneleigh Cottage is situated within the hamlet of Howle close to the village of Tibberton. This four bedroom cottage occupies an extensive plot including landscaped rear gardens, a gated driveway with ample parking for several vehicles, a detached double garage and a 2 bedroom Norweigan log cabin culminating in a flexible and a multi-generational living opportunity. The cottage has been extended and updated to provide spacious and contemporary accommodation to suit modern family living including character features, wood burning stoves and countryside views from most rooms. The log cabin consists of two double bedrooms, a bathroom and open plan kitchen/dining/ living space with an outdoor kitchen, seating and entertaining areas.

Howle is close to the village of Tibberton with a primary school, community village shop, The Sutherland gastro pub and village hall providing a range of activities for all age groups. The nearby market town of Newport has highly regarded schools including Newport Girls High School and The Haberdasher Adams Grammar School. Newport has a range of pubs, eateries, independent shops and supermarkets including Waitrose. Nearby the A41 is a commuter link to the M54 and the A518 to Stafford and Telford. Stafford mainline train station has regular services to London Euston, Birmingham and Manchester.

Outside.
Stoneleigh Cottage is approached over a gated driveway leading to a large double garage to the rear of the cottage. The driveway provides extensive parking for the cottage and the cabin. The double garage has two sets of wooden doors, light and power and access to two internal store rooms. The garden to the front of Stoneleigh Cottage has a sandstone wall , gated access and is laid to lawn with mature climbing plants to the walls of the cottage.
The private rear garden is of a substantial size and is fully enclosed being mainly laid to lawn with countryside and field views. The garden has a range of established shrubs, perennial plants and trees and includes a hen coup and raised vegetable beds.

Norweigan Log Cabin.
The cabin is accessed over a paved pathway leading to the main entrance and patio to the front of the cabin. The patio has timber fencing to two sides with electric, outdoor lighting and provision for a hot tub. To the rear of the cabin is a paved patio with an outdoor kitchen and Barbeque including outdoor lighting.
The entrance hall has provision for outdoor clothing and footwear and a useful built in storage cupboard. The open plan kitchen/dining/family room has vaulted ceiling and dual aspect windows including two picture windows and patio doors to the front patio. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over and inset ceramic sink. Integrated appliances include a gas hob with extractor over, electric oven, dishwasher and fridge. The two double bedrooms are spacious rooms having picture windows to showcase the countryside views. The bathroom consists of a walk in double shower cubicle with mains shower, wash hand basin with vanity unit and WC.

Stoneleigh Cottage.

Ground Floor.
The entrance hall has access to an under-stairs cupboard and stairs to the first floor landing. The sitting room has two windows to the front garden and a wood burning stove within and exposed brick inglenook fireplace with oak beam over. The open plan family/dining room with oak flooring has tri-aspect windows with field views and a vaulted ceiling to the dining room with Velux style windows and bi-fold doors to the rear garden. The family room has a wood burning stove within the chimney breast to the centre of the room. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with wood worksurfaces over and Belfast sink. Integrated appliances include a ceramic hob with extractor over, electric oven, gas Aga ( not connected) and dishwasher. The laundry/boot room has access to the guest cloakroom, plumbing and standing space for a fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher and a door provides access to the rear garden.

First Floor.
Bedroom1 is a large double bedroom with dual aspect windows and a fitted wardrobe to one wall. Bedroom 2 is a double room with a built in wardrobe. Bedroom 3 is a double room. Bedroom 4 is a single room. The family bathroom consists of a freestanding bath, corner shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and built in cupboard.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Stoneleigh Cottage D. Stoneleigh Lodge A
EPC Rating: Stoneleigh Cottage TBC Stoneleigh Lodge TBC
Services Stoneleigh Cottage: LPG Gas. 2 Wood burning stoves. Mains water. Sewage treatment plant.
Services Stoneleigh Lodge: Mains electric and water. Under floor heating and sewage treatment plant.

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