This Leek mansion is new on the market for a cool £1.1 million

Looking for a new home in the Leek area, or just feeling a bit nosey? Then look no further than our Property Of The Week features!


By Jack Lenton

27th Apr 2022 | Property of the Week


Looking for a new home in the Leek area, or just feeling a bit nosey?

Then look no further than our Property Of The Week features, which showcase the most interesting homes for sale right now on our Leek Nub News Property page.

This week's listing is a seven bedroom detached house on Ashbourne Road in Leek.

The property is on the market now for £1,100,000 with Whittaker & Biggs, with even more homes being available to look around on our own Property page.

Here's what's been said about it...

A unique and exciting opportunity to purchase this stunning seven bedroom detached home, which is nestled in approximately 4.34 acres of land or thereabouts. The land consists of an adjacent paddock, with gated access from the Ashbourne Road, mature well stocked gardens, which includes two lawn areas, with the front lawn being a former grass tennis court. Substantial and private driveway from the Ashbourne Road, sizeable parking area to the rear, two garages and timber outbuilding. The property was constructed in 1916 and was commissioned by 'The Ward' family, who were local mill owners. The property has only been occupied by three owners since its construction and today offers so much potential, privacy and excellent views. The design incorporates exceptional architecture, with two turret like structures to the frontage and characterful features throughout. The features in part include, beautiful cornicing, parquet floors, original fireplaces, sash windows and much more!

You're welcomed into this home via a vestibule and then into a stunning grand hallway. This incredible 27ft space is an ideal area for entertaining guests, storing artwork, antiques or even a grand piano. Three reception rooms are located from the hallway, with the drawing and dining room being identical rooms in proportion plus cloakroom. Both rooms have sash windows to the frontage, offering excellent views over the gardens and beyond, cornicing and open fireplaces. The third room is referred to as the gun room, this 20ft room is currently used for storage, but is a versatile space. Also located off the hallway is a cloakroom and WC. The kitchen has a range of base units, houses the gas fired boiler, but has ample room to incorporate a breakfast island. A useful utility and pantry room offer excellent storage, with room for washing/drying equipment and access to the cellar, a room which is ideal for storing wine. A passage from the kitchen takes you through to the scullery, storage room and integral garage with WC.

To the first floor you have a stunning half landing, providing an excellent vantage point over the entrance hallway. An impressive landing, with five well-proportioned bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. The bedrooms incorporate original fireplaces and sash windows. Access to the second floor is located via a fixed staircase from the first floor landing.

The second floor landing has two useful storage rooms, access to the loft space and two further bedrooms.

Externally, gardens are located to the front, sides and rear. The paddock of land is located to the side and frontage. The property is on septic tank drainage, mains electricity, gas and water.

Offered for sale with NO CHAIN, a viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this homes stunning location, views, architecture and potential.

Take a look around this home and many more on our Leek Nub News Property page!

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