Rocester Lane

"A rural setting, a generous home, and plenty of potential"

Rocester House is a traditional stone-built semi-detached former barn, occupying a beautiful countryside position on the outskirts of Waterhouses. Offering three generous double bedrooms, spacious living accommodation and a good-sized plot, the property has plenty to offer and would now benefit from modernisation, giving the next owner the opportunity to create their ideal home. With lovely views, a detached double garage, workshop/storage space and an allotment area, together with easy access to the amenities of Waterhouses and the surrounding Staffordshire Moorlands countryside, this is a property with real potential.

Denise White Estate Agents Comments - Rocester House is a traditional stone-built semi-detached property, occupying a beautiful position on the outskirts of the popular village of Waterhouses, surrounded by the lovely Staffordshire Moorlands countryside.

Formerly a barn, the property was converted into residential accommodation during the 1980s and offers spacious, well-proportioned accommodation. Whilst the house would now benefit from a programme of modernisation, this also presents an exciting opportunity for the next owner to update and improve the property to their own taste and create a home that works perfectly for them.

To the ground floor, an entrance hallway welcomes you to the property, which provides access to the generous lounge dining room, kitchen and downstairs WC, with stairs leading to the first floor.

The lounge dining room spans one side of the property and provides plenty of space for both comfortable seating and dining furniture. A wood-burning stove provides a lovely focal point to the room, creating a warm and welcoming space for everyday family life and entertaining.

The kitchen sits to the opposite side of the property and is fitted with a range of units, together with an oil-fired Stanley Range cooker. The Stanley provides the central heating and hot water (alongside an emersion heater), as well as offering a traditional cooking facility. A useful downstairs WC completes the ground floor.

To the first floor, the landing leads to three spacious double bedrooms and the family bathroom. All three bedrooms benefit from dual-aspect windows, allowing plenty of natural light into the rooms whilst also making the most of the property's lovely surroundings and countryside views.

Bedroom one is positioned to the side of the property and includes a useful vanity unit. Bedroom two is positioned to the rear and benefits from built-in wardrobes, whilst bedroom three enjoys views across the garden and adjoining fields.

Outside, Rocester House occupies a good-sized plot, with a spacious driveway providing off-road parking for two to three vehicles and which leads on to a detached double garage, which has two sets of double doors to the front aspect and stairs leading to a useful loft storage area. There is also a substantial timber garden shed with power and light connected, offering excellent additional storage or the potential to create a useful workshop.

Alongside the shed there is an allotment area, providing the opportunity for keen gardeners to grow their own fruit, vegetables and flowers, whilst adding an element of self-sufficiency to the property.

To the rear, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio seating area, making a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The garden is enclosed by a traditional dry stone wall and backs directly onto an open field, giving the property a lovely sense of space and a particularly pleasant outlook.

The location is a big part of the appeal of Rocester House. Set on the outskirts of Waterhouses, the property enjoys a peaceful countryside setting whilst remaining within easy reach of the village's everyday amenities, including local shops, schools and public houses. Waterhouses also has its own swimming pool, offering childrens swimming lessons and public swimming sessions for both adults and families.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding Staffordshire Moorlands countryside provides plenty of opportunity for walking and exploring, whilst the market towns of Leek, Ashbourne and Cheadle are all within easy reach for a wider range of shopping, leisure and everyday facilities.

Rocester House is a property that offers space, a lovely setting and plenty of potential. With its former-barn origins, generous accommodation, good-sized plot, countryside outlook and useful outbuildings, it provides the next owner with a wonderful opportunity to take an established home and gradually make it their own.

Location - Waterhouses is a popular village set within the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands countryside, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle whilst remaining within easy reach of Leek, Cheadle and Ashbourne. The village has a good range of everyday amenities including a convenience store and Post Office, public houses, community facilities and sporting opportunities. The village swimming pool is a particular attraction, offering swimming lessons and public sessions for both adults and families, whilst the surrounding countryside provides wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors.

For families, Waterhouses CE Primary Academy & Nursery provides education from Nursery through to Year 6 and is complemented by a good choice of secondary schools in the surrounding area. The village's countryside setting, strong community feel and convenient position between the market towns make Waterhouses an appealing choice for those looking for a quieter lifestyle without being too far from everyday amenities and wider facilities.

Entrance Hall - 2.83 x 2.20 (9'3" x 7'2") -

Wc - 2.21 x 0.91 (7'3" x 2'11") -

Kitchen - 4.19 x 3.58 (13'8" x 11'8") -

Lounge Dining Room - 8.66 x 4.65 (28'4" x 15'3") -

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom One - 4.63 x 4.46 (15'2" x 14'7") -

Bedroom Two - 4.67 x 3.45 minimum (15'3" x 11'3" minimum) -

Bedroom Three - 4.21 x 3.62 (13'9" x 11'10") -

Bathroom - 2.20 x 2.20 max overall (7'2" x 7'2" max overall) -

Outside - Rocester House occupies a lovely-sized plot, with a driveway providing off-road parking for two to three vehicles and leading to the detached double garage. The garage has two sets of double doors to the front, together with stairs leading to a useful loft storage area. There is also a substantial timber shed with power and light connected, offering excellent additional storage or workshop space, alongside an allotment area which is ideal for those wishing to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

To the rear, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a paved patio seating area, providing a pleasant space to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A traditional dry stone wall borders the garden, which backs onto an open field and therefore enjoys a lovely feeling of space, privacy and uninterrupted countryside beyond.

Detached Double Garage -

Agents Notes - Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services connected
Council Tax: Staffordshire Moorlands Band
No chain involved with the sale

Please Note - Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. Denise White Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.

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