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2 bedroom Detached House for sale, Whitgreave Lane, Great Bridgeford, Staffordshire, ST18
Features and Description
- Expertly Renovated: Rebuilt from the brickwork including new electrical, plumbing, and sewage systems.
- High-Spec Living: Contemporary breakfast kitchen and a modern family bathroom with a separate shower.
- Heart of the Home: Spacious living room and dining room, each featuring a high-quality multi-fuel burner.
- Stunning Sun Room: Characterful exposed brickwork and a beautiful orangery-style roof.
- Expansion Potential: Large loft space with contractor-confirmed potential for a dormer conversion.
- Work from Home: Purpose-built, fully insulated external garden office.
- Extensive Parking: Large low-maintenance driveway with space for multiple vehicles and a caravan.
- Beautiful Tiered Gardens: Private courtyard and an enchanting second tier with fruit trees and a vine-covered pagoda.
- Prime Village Location: Situated in sought-after Great Bridgeford within top-tier school catchments.
- Excellent Connectivity: Close proximity to the M6 and Stafford Station for direct links to London and Birmingham.
Experience the perfect harmony of rural tranquillity and contemporary luxury at The Croft. Originally discovered in a state of disrepair, this two-double-bedroom detached bungalow has been meticulously stripped back to the brickwork and rebuilt with an uncompromising eye for detail. Every element has been revitalised, from the replacement of all doors and windows to a complete overhaul of the electrical and plumbing systems. In a rare move for a renovation, the owners even replaced the sewage and electrical connections all the way back to the road, ensuring the home operates with the efficiency of a modern build while retaining its charming aesthetic.
The interior has been thoughtfully redesigned to provide a high-specification living experience. A sleek, new kitchen and a modern family bathroom complement the two spacious double bedrooms, while two impressive multi-fuel burners serve as striking focal points in the living areas. Practicality is at the forefront of the design, featuring a brand-new oil-fired central heating system, new radiators, and a loft space filled with premium insulation to ensure year-round comfort and energy efficiency.
Nestled in the picturesque village of Great Bridgeford, the property offers an enviable lifestyle surrounded by the Staffordshire countryside. Families are well-served by the proximity to Cooper Perry Primary School, a highly regarded institution in the neighbouring village of Seighford. For older students, the well-respected Sir Graham Balfour High School is conveniently accessible within the local catchment area.
Connectivity is a hallmark of this location. Commuters can take advantage of the National Rail services from Stafford Station, which offers direct links to London and Birmingham, while the M6 Motorway is just a short drive away for regional travel. For daily errands, the village enjoys a reliable bus service into Stafford town centre, where a wide array of amenities, boutique shops, and dining options await.
The Croft represents a unique opportunity to own a home that has been truly "reborn" for the modern age.
COUNCIL TAX BAND - D
EPC RATING - E
Entrance Hall
9'9" x 9'11" (2.97m x 3.03m)
A light and airy introduction to the home, featuring stylish LVT stone-effect flooring that combines contemporary aesthetics with high-traffic durability. This central hub provides seamless access to both double bedrooms, the family bathroom, the dining room, and the main living area.Practicality is key, with a spacious built-in storage cupboard and access to the loft. Notably, the current owners have investigated the potential for a dormer extension; a contractor has confirmed that a conversion is entirely feasible, with the potential to replace the existing storage cupboard with a permanent staircase subject to any required planning consents.
Living Room
18'1" x 12'0" (5.51m x 3.66m)
A spacious and inviting reception room, featuring plush carpeting and a dual-aspect layout that creates a bright, open atmosphere. The room’s focal point is a beautiful Morso Badger multi-fuel burner, elegantly framed by a traditional wood surround. This impressive feature is complemented by a brand-new radiator served by the modern oil-fired central heating system. The space flows effortlessly through a wide opening into the sun room, making it an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertaining.
Sun Room
10'10" x 6'8" (3.31m x 2.02m)
A stunning addition to the home, this bright and versatile space features warm wooden flooring and characterful exposed brickwork. The current owners have enhanced the room with a beautiful orangery-style roof, which floods the area with natural light. Boasting a dual aspect, the room offers picturesque views of the surrounding garden, while French doors provide a seamless transition onto the outdoor patio, perfect for alfresco entertaining.
Dining Room
12'5" x 8'0" (3.78m x 2.44m)
This bright and inviting room serves as a central hub of the home, featuring durable LVT flooring and open-plan access to both the entrance hall and the breakfast kitchen.A large window looks through into the boot room, enhancing the sense of space and light. The room’s character is defined by a multi-fuel burner, which provides a warm and striking focal point.
Breakfast Kitchen
18'0" x 10'11" (5.49m x 3.32m)
A bright and high-specification culinary space designed for both style and practicality. The room features a generous range of modern base units and specialized pantry cabinetry, all set against durable LVT flooring. At the heart of the kitchen is a premium Rangemaster cooker with a matching extractor hood, complemented by an iconic Smeg fridge-freezer (both could be available by separate negotiation).The layout is thoughtfully planned with dedicated space for a washer and dryer, alongside a charming area for a breakfast table backed by display cabinetry. Benefitting from dual-aspect views of the garden, the room is flooded with natural light and provides convenient door access to the boot room.
Boot Room
6'0" x 5'11" (1.83m x 1.81m)
A highly practical and useful space, the boot room features durable tiled flooring and bright dual-aspect views of the garden. It is the perfect transition area for muddy boots and paws after a countryside walk. The room provides convenient direct access from the garden and leads seamlessly into the breakfast kitchen.
Bedroom 1
3.37mx3.34m
A light and well-proportioned double bedroom, fully carpeted for comfort. This versatile space provides ample room for the super-king bed and additional storage furniture, featuring a large window that offers a bright and pleasant side-aspect view.
Bedroom 2
3.36mx3.05m
A further well-proportioned double bedroom, fully carpeted for comfort. This bright room features a large front-facing window and is equipped with fitted mirrored wardrobes that enhance the sense of space and light. The room is elegantly finished with a decorative feature wall, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Bathroom
2.34mx2m
Bathroom is a modern space. Frosted window to side aspect, bath with mixer taps, tiling to wet areas and floor with separate spacious shower unit with glass shower screening, modern pedestal sink with low level wc, modern heated towel rail with extractor fan.
Front & Parking
The property boasts a spacious front aspect with extensive low-maintenance stoned areas, accented by trees and mature hedging that provide a wonderful sense of privacy. A substantial driveway offers parking for several vehicles; the current owners have comfortably parked both a caravan and multiple cars here simultaneously.Additionally, a side access point is available, wide enough for a narrow vehicle, leading toward the rear where a garage was previously situated. This versatile outdoor space provides excellent flexibility for those with multiple vehicles or leisure requirements.
Rear Garden & Outbuildings
The rear garden is a beautifully curated outdoor space, thoughtfully designed with a split-level layout that makes entertaining effortless. Direct access from both the sun room and boot room leads onto a large patio, perfectly positioned for alfresco dining.The first tier presents a charming courtyard-style garden, featuring a blend of patio and lawn areas. This section is characterfully framed by a brick wall with mature planting and includes a purpose-built, insulated wood-framed office, ideal for those working from home. A stylish pagoda with a retractable sun awning is situated by the sun room (available via separate negotiation), while the property’s oil tank is discreetly located nearby.A single step through a picturesque planted archway leads to the second tier, which truly comes alive in the summer months. This enchanted space features a vine-covered pagoda, fruit trees, and roses that create a fragrant backdrop for bench seating. Practicality meets beauty with an included greenhouse and additional storage shed, all framed by mature hedging that ensures a high degree of privacy.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Whitgreave Lane, Great Bridgeford, Staffordshire, ST18
Additional Information
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Property refECC260022
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EPCE
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TenureFreehold
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Council TaxD
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Local authorityStafford Borough Council
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A stunning addition to the home, this bright and versatile space features warm wooden flooring and characterful exposed brickwork. The current owners have enhanced the room with a beautiful orangery-style roof, which floods the area with natural light. Boasting a dual aspect, the room offers picturesque views of the surrounding garden, while French doors provide a seamless transition onto the outdoor patio, perfect for alfresco entertaining.
This bright and inviting room serves as a central hub of the home, featuring durable LVT flooring and open-plan access to both the entrance hall and the breakfast kitchen.A large window looks through into the boot room, enhancing the sense of space and light. The room’s character is defined by a multi-fuel burner, which provides a warm and striking focal point.
A bright and high-specification culinary space designed for both style and practicality. The room features a generous range of modern base units and specialized pantry cabinetry, all set against durable LVT flooring. At the heart of the kitchen is a premium Rangemaster cooker with a matching extractor hood, complemented by an iconic Smeg fridge-freezer (both could be available by separate negotiation).The layout is thoughtfully planned with dedicated space for a washer and dryer, alongside a charming area for a breakfast table backed by display cabinetry. Benefitting from dual-aspect views of the garden, the room is flooded with natural light and provides convenient door access to the boot room.
A light and well-proportioned double bedroom, fully carpeted for comfort. This versatile space provides ample room for the super-king bed and additional storage furniture, featuring a large window that offers a bright and pleasant side-aspect view.
A further well-proportioned double bedroom, fully carpeted for comfort. This bright room features a large front-facing window and is equipped with fitted mirrored wardrobes that enhance the sense of space and light. The room is elegantly finished with a decorative feature wall, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Bathroom is a modern space. Frosted window to side aspect, bath with mixer taps, tiling to wet areas and floor with separate spacious shower unit with glass shower screening, modern pedestal sink with low level wc, modern heated towel rail with extractor fan.
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