Rock Cottage, Main Road, , , ST18 0SU

Price guide 2 1 4 £375,000

OWN A UNIQUE PIECE OF HISTORY! BELIEVED TO ONCE HAVE BEEN LIVED IN BY J.R.R TOLKIEN, AUTHOR OF LORD OF THE RINGS, THIS STUNNING VILLAGE PROPERTY COMES WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF CHARM, CHARACTER AND HISTORY. Offering spacious and versatile accommodation and having various amenities close by. Also being a short walk from the Shugborough Estate and . A real opportunity not to be missed! To view: 01785 246000 [email protected] www.buttersjohnbee.com l 17 Salter Street, Stafford, , ST16 2JU Rock Cottage, Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford ST18 0SU

Introduction John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the world famous author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, was believed to have spent an important period of his early life in Staffordshire, in particular during the Great War when posted to the Army training camps on Cannock Chase. From the winter of 1916, it is believed that Tolkien stayed in Great Haywood with his wife, Edith in Rock Cottage (cottage of lost play). Great Haywood, with is confluence of the Rivers Sow and Trent at Essex Bridge, which became Tavrobel where the Rivers Gruir and Afros of Middle-earth met, near the House of a Hundred Chimneys which is believed to refer to . Rock Cottage, Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford ST18 0SU

The delightful Essex Bridge, the longest remaining pack horse bridge in , became The Grey Bridge of Tavrobel in a ballad written during his stay. Rock Cottage set its own precedence, retaining an abundance of charm and character, steeped in history, fantasticaly unique layout with sympathetic and tasteful presentation, this is truly a once in a life time opportunity. Nestled adjacent to an area of outstanding natural beauty, you too could enjoy the influences the area had for JRR Tolkien,

Rock Cottage is situated in the ever regarded village of Great Haywood with great commuting links near to the A51 to the midlands and London only 1 hour 20mins by train, the village today still retains its natural heritage and village community spirit. Lounge 22'7" x 12'0" (6.89m x 3.66m) Approached via a part glazed entrance door. Having feature log burner set in an Inglenook fireplace, wooden flooring, radiator, understairs storage, ceiling beams, two windows to front and doors to: Cellar One/Study Arched brick ceiling, study area and archway to: Cellar Two Useful storage and gas central heating boiler. First Floor Landing Storage, tiled flooring, radiator, stairs to second floor, window to rear, door to rear and doors to: Rock Cottage, Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford ST18 0SU

Kitchen 9'8" x 9'6" (2.95m x 2.90m) Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units, worksurfaces over incorporating a sink and drainer unit, tiled splashbacks, space for range cooker, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, tiled flooring, spot lights, window to side and two windows to rear. Dining Room 13'2" x 12'3" (4.02m x 3.73m) Cast iron fireplace, beams to ceiling, radiator and window to front. Bedroom One 16'5" x 9'1" (5.00m x 2.77m) Fitted with wardrobes, further storage, beams to ceiling, radiator and window to front. Second Landing Radiator and window to rear. Bathroom 9'7" x 7'7" (2.92m x 2.30m) Fitted with a suite comprising: WC, vanity cupboard with sink unit, panelled Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle, part tiled walls, radiator, storage, ceiling spot lights, window to side and window to rear. Bedroom Two 12'5" x 11'9" (3.79m x 3.57m) Storage, radiator, beams to ceiling and French doors to Juliet balcony. Dressing Room 9'4" x 8'11" (2.84m x 2.73m) Storage and hanging rails, radiator and window to side. Outside Front Retaining wall with steps leading to front door. Rockery style garden. Outside Rear Paved patio seating area, slate display area, astro turf garden with planting borders, rear courtyard with gated access to a parking space. Decked entertainment IMPORTANT NOTICE area, lawns, well stocked flower beds, As the Sellers agent, we are not Surveyors or Conveyancing experts and as such we cannot and do not comment on the condition of the property or other issues relating to title or other legal issues that may affect this property, unless we have been made aware of such matters. Interested parties should employ garden shed and greenhouse. their own professionals to make such enquiries before making any transactional decisions. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Lease details, service charges and ground rent (where applicable) and council tax are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. The copyright of all details, photographs and floorplans remain the possession of bjb. Rock Cottage, Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford ST18 0SU Rock Cottage, Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford ST18 0SU