A substantial Victorian country house set in lovely gardens and grounds.

Description

The classic Victorian porch leads into an impressive hallway with a grand staircase sweeping away. The original service bells remain in the hallway and are still operational. Beyond is a large garden room/conservatory overlooking the beautifully kept gardens and grounds with a substantial, private summer seating area on the terrace.

The principal reception rooms flow off from the hallway. The drawing room, a particularly elegant room, has timeless high ceilings and large sash windows. The dining room is similarly well proportioned with large sash windows and gorgeous views out to the garden.

Two home offices; a large, private office with smaller office off. Marston House has a first-class broadband facility through satellite.

The kitchen breakfast room is a particular feature of the house being large, light and well appointed with a 4-door electric Aga, extensive Miele appliances and granite worktops. Adjacent is the utility room with integrated fridges and freezers. Pantry.

The bedroom accommodation is laid out on two main floors. The main body of bedrooms with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is on the first floor with the former staff flat with potentially two bedrooms and a bathroom on the top floor. One of the bedrooms is currently used as a sewing room. Set to the side of the house and completely secure is a substantial courtyard. On one side is a range of outbuildings including another utility room and various stores. The main building has been converted to provide a fabulous party/ entertaining area with a snooker room on the ground floor with a spiral staircase leading up to a games room on the first floor.

It should be noted that planning permission was granted about 10 years ago for a swimming pool complex but it was never built out. It is envisaged that this could be reinstated if so required. Set separately and discreetly hidden away is a substantial, bespoke garage block with garaging for up to 5 cars.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of Marston House with a plethora of colour. The garden has been thoughtfully laid out with a series of compartments, some with rose beds, others with trees and shrubs. Marston House has an array of fabulous mature trees. At the far end of the garden is a stable block with two stables and a substantial mower shed.

The whole property extends to about 5 acres.

Location

Marston House is conveniently situated, 4 miles to the north of Stafford offering outstanding communication access to the M6 motorway (4 miles) and the BR West Coast Main Line at Stafford (4 miles).

Trains from Stafford to London Euston take about an hour and 20 minutes.

The international airports at Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool are all within distance.

There are a number of excellent schools both in the private and state sector within easy reach of Marston.

Square Footage: 6,231 sq ft


Acreage: 5.01 Acres

Directions

Leave M6 at junction 14 and go back under the motorway then take the first exit following the sign to Stone on the A34. At the second roundabout turn left and stay on the A34 Stone Road for 1 ½ miles until you approach the sign for Yarlet. Turn right (sign posted Marston), go across the carriageway and down by the side of the Greyhound Inn into Yarlet Lane. Carry on for ½ a mile and Marston House is on the right.