The Nursery House
Park Road l Butterton l Newcastle-under-Lyme l Staffordshire THE NURSERY HOUSE
This beautifully appointed period detached property has been lovingly restored and extended over the years to create a lovely family home. Set within glorious landscaped grounds, the property is approached via a tree lined sweeping driveway with lawned gardens to either side. In excellent order throughout this desirable property can only be fully appreciated by interior inspection.
Step Inside The Nursery House
Dating back in part to 1893, this charming four bedroom period residence is situated amid open countryside and the approach is by way of a long sweeping driveway leading to extensive parking/hard standing for numerous cars, caravan or boat etc.
Initially built as a bungalow, this property has been sympathetically extended and renovated to provide excellent family living accommodation set in some 3/4 acre of landscaped gardens.
Once inside, the discerning buyer will note that the deceivingly spacious accommodation is further enhanced by numerous noteworthy features which briefly include a spacious reception hall which is presently used as a music room, a superb 23”5’ lounge with “living flame” type gas fire and the formal dining room has a marble type fireplace.
There is a breakfast kitchen, a useful utility room, study and a large cellar which could be adapted for a number of uses subject to planning permission.
Seller Insight
An imposing property set amidst lovely Staffordshire countryside in a parkland setting, The Nursery House is the perfect family home. Possessing plenty of charm and character, an original Victorian exterior wall is imbued with the history of the house, while inside the property is bright and spacious. The current owners have made various changes to the property since moving in, with two extensions and a new driveway. “We have opened up the house to make it more spacious and to access more light. It is now fabulously airy with plenty of space for a growing family,” they say.
“The children loved growing up here,” the owners continue. “The large garden has offered the ideal space for kids’ birthday parties, kicking a football around, and even a full-size trampoline. We have also hosted lots of parties here for family and friends, and even the whole village on occasion, with a regular bonfire night celebration and fireworks every November.” The garden itself is vast and exquisitely landscaped, yet retains open lawned space for children to play, with football goal posts and a badminton court offering hours of outdoor entertainment and family fun. To the front of the property, a tree lined driveway sweeps alongside the front lawns to the beautiful period façade and a block paved parking area with space for multiple vehicles, ideal for accommodating visiting family and friends. A double garage offers additional parking and storage.
“The cellar is a unique and special feature which possesses a fantastic amount of potential. Our son used to host poker parties there in his teenage years, and also used the space as a darkroom to further his interest in photography. It is an unusual and extremely versatile space.”
The village of Butterton is ever desirable, full of architectural interest and local history. “It is a lovely quaint village with a historic local church which English Heritage have recently spent a million on restoring,” say the owners. “The fascinating ruin of Butterton Hall is also to be found close by.”
The location of the property is ideal, within commuting distance of cities to North, South, East or West. “We have travelled a lot for work, to Leicester, Manchester and London, so the situation of the house couldn’t be better!” say the owners.
These comments are the personal views of the current owner 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.
To the first floor there are four double bedrooms. Both the master and guest bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and in addition there is a family bathroom.
Step Outside The Nursery House
The property enjoys an ample block paved parking area suitable for a generous number of vehicles and in addition, access to the attached double garage. There is a glorious lawned landscaped garden to the rear.
“It is a very private property, not overlooked by neighbouring houses, so is an extremely peaceful place to be. There is no main road within sight or hearing distance, only the horse from the local racing stables trotting down the lane. We have made many precious family memories here, as my parents owned the house for 30 years before we lived here, also for almost 30 years, but we are moving just next door so will still have all the benefits of the unique location.” NEWCASTLE- UNDER-LYME
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a busy market town in Staffordshire, providing a range of shops, restaurants and bars together with coffee shops and a thriving market operating six days a week.
The town has an extensive number of both primary and secondary schools in the state-funded sector. Newcastle-under-Lyme School is an independent school established in the 17th century and Edenhurst Prep School, founded in 1961, is situated in the residential area known as the Westlands. Keele University is situated 3 miles west of the town centre.
The town is served by the M6 motorway to the south and by the A500 road to the north and east. There are access points from the M6 at junctions 15 and 16, to the south and north respectively. The A34 trunk road runs through Newcastle from north to south and was the main road between Birmingham and Manchester until the M6 motorway opened. There is a also large bus station in the town centre. Newcastle-under Lyme does not have a railway station itself, but Stoke-on-Trent station is between the town centre and city centre of Stoke-on-Trent.
STAFFORD
Stafford is an historic county town of Staffordshire in the West Midlands. It lies approximately 16 miles north of Wolverhampton and 24 miles north-west of Birmingham. Stafford is more than just a town - it is rich in its history and heritage with stunning architecture that can be traced back over many centuries. The Elizabethan Ancient High House in the town centre is the largest timber-framed town house in England. It is now a museum, with changing exhibitions. The beautiful Market Square is home to many of the events that take place in the town every year including, the half marathon, Mayor’s Parade, Stafford Arts Festival and the Cheese and Ale Festival. The monthly Farmers Market also takes place here on the second Saturday of the month.
The town has an abundance of shops, from the major high street retailers to the niche independent stores that offer you something that little bit different. There is a good choice of restaurants, bistros and quaint coffee shops, as well as a great selection of bars. Stafford Gatehouse Theatre is the town’s main entertainment and cultural venue. The Met Studio within the Gatehouse is a dedicated venue for stand- up comedy and alternative live music. There is an art gallery in the Shire Hall and the Staffordshire County Showground, just outside the town, is the venue for many national and local events. There is an annual Shakespeare Festival at Stafford Castle.
Stafford railway station is a stop for a number of Virgin Trains services on the West Coast Main Line enabling easy commuting to London (Euston). Junctions 13 (Stafford South & Central) and 14 (Stafford North) of the M6 motorway provide access to the town, therefore the major cities of Birmingham and Manchester and beyond are easily reached. The A34 road runs through the centre of the town, linking it to Stone and Stoke-on-Trent to the north and Cannock and the West Midlands conurbation to the south.
Location Situated in the desirable and sought after village of Butterton, the location gives a rural feel but is still within easy reach of the local towns and villages of Newcastle Under Lyme and Baldwins Gate and all the amenities they offer. The property also sits conveniently for access to a number of commuter road networks including the A500 and A50.
Motorways The M6 (Junction 15) is easy to access and links up to the wider Midlands motorway network to provide the commuter speedy travelling to principal cities and the capital.
Railway Stations Stoke-on-Trent railway station is approximately five miles away, to the south of the City Centre
Airports Birmingham International Airport is located 52.8 miles away which, via the M6 / M6 Toll, is approximately 55 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 46.8 miles away which, via the A50, is also approximately 55 minutes drive.
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME STAFFORDSHIRE • 166 miles from London • Easy access to M6, M6 Toll, M5, 0 M42, M4 • Local train links: Stoke-on-Trent, M40 Stone, Longton
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