Sandon, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18

Occupying a prominent yet idyllic position on the edge of the village of Sandon, Sandon House is a most attractive Victorian country residence that was previously part of the Sandon Estate and is affectionately known by some villagers as 'the Doctors House'. Set in approx. 3.6 acres of glorious gardens and ground which run down to the canal, the house itself offers 4,500 sq ft of living accommodation together with extensive barns to the rear which provides excess of 2,000 sqft of stabling, garaging and workshops. Having been sympathetically updated over the current owners near 50 year tenure, Sandon House retains a wealth of notable features including high ceilings, original doors, deep skirting, original beams and sandstone porch complete with Doric columns.

Entered via a wide front door, the enclosed porch leads to the central entrance hall, with doors radiating out to all ground floor accommodation. The well-proportioned drawing room is to one side and includes a walk in bay window with double doors to the front terrace and open fire. The dining room is found opposite the drawing room and offers plenty of space for seating and entertaining with a bay window including window seat. There is an open fire as well as ornate coving. The dining room continues on to the study / sitting room with open fire and garden views. The entrance hall continues on to the rear hall which includes a door to outside, access to the guest WC and wine cellar. The sitting room is found at the end of the rear hall and offers a bright, triple aspect space complete with log effect gas fire. The spacious kitchen is off the opposite side of the rear hall and includes a range of wall and floor cabinetry. There is a cream AGA, electric hob and electric double oven. The utility provides further storage including a large walk in housekeeping cupboard.

The original staircase rises from the entrance hall to the first-floor landing. The principal suite includes bedroom with views down the garden towards the canal and a vast bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower. There are a further three double bedrooms at first floor level, all of which enjoy views of the gardens or paddocks. The family bathroom completes the first floor. Stairs rise to the second floor landing with access to a further two double bedrooms with far reaching views as well as the second floor bathroom with roll top bath. All in all, Sandon House offers up to six bedrooms across two floors.

Outbuildings, gardens and grounds

A gravelled driveway leads down the side of the house and opens into a substantial rear courtyard. The courtyard provides access to the barns, which extend to nearly 2,000 sq ft. At one end, the barns offer equestrian facilities including stabling for up to four horses together with a tack room. At the opposite end, there is excellent garaging for up to four vehicles, with the corner garage fitted out as a workshop. There are three good sized attic rooms to the barns with plenty of head height. The barns offer an excellent opportunity for conversion into living accommodation (subject to the necessary consents).

Pathways lead around the house to the terraces. The side terrace is a sheltered spot with southerly views towards the canal and is complemented by two garden stores and two sets of toilets, ideal for summer events in the garden. The gardens wrap around the front and side of the house to include an area of raised beds with a greenhouse as well as a tennis court. The lawns continue down to the canal, whereby Sandon House benefits from a forty-foot frontage which provides opportunity for a mooring. The remainder of the grounds are laid to fenced paddock, with the plot totalling approx. 3.63 acres all in all.

Agents Notes

The Sandon Estate retains a right of way through a field gate and over the rear paddock to gain access to their own field.

The seller cannot offer any warranty or guarantee that the septic tank complies with the general binding rules.

Sandon House is set in a prominent position in the popular Estate village of Sandon. Sandon itself benefits from a village store, active cricket club and locally renowned The Dog & Doublet Inn. The neighbouring villages of Weston, Salt and Burston offers similar village amenities including the Holly Bush, The Greyhound and Saracens Head pubs and Weston Hall, a hotel and high-end restaurant. The county town of Stafford is approximately 5 miles away and the town of Stone is 3 miles away and both provide a wide range of amenities including local and national retailers, bars / eateries, and leisure opportunities.

Sandon House is well placed for accessing the regional road network with the M6 at J14 providing efficient access to the M6 Toll, M42, M1 and A50. Birmingham Airport is approximately 47 miles and East Midlands Airport is approximately 37 miles. Stafford railway station is positioned on the West Coast mainline and offers intercity services to London Euston in just one hour and twenty minutes. The station also provides access to Birmingham in around half an hour and to Manchester in an hour.

There is an excellent range of schooling within the area including Yarlet School, Stafford Grammar School, Denstone College, St Dominic's Stone and Abbotsholme.