6 bed detached house for sale

The Mill House, Mill Lane, Wheaton Aston ST19

Lee Cooke Estate Agency Group Presents A rare and unique exceptional 17th century detached family residence, rich in history, charm and set within a picturesque church conservation area close to the heart of the highly sought-after village of Wheaton Aston.

Chain free - 6 double bedrooms - 3 bathrooms - beauty room - 4 grand reception rooms - 3 floors - roof terrace - kitchen and laundry utility - bespoke garden lodge, sauna and hot tub - court yard garden - large double garage and store.

This characterful period home offers extensive living space set over 3 floors and is approached via a generous, driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading to a substantial double linked detached garage and store. The rear of the property features inviting side and rear paved courtyard garden areas, along with a delightful detached timber lodge, complete with sauna, hot tub, and entertainment bar – perfect for relaxation and social gatherings.

The property also boasts a private roof terrace, accessible from one of the bedrooms, or via a spiral staircase from the garden, offering an elevated outdoor sanctuary.

Step inside through an entrance porch into a spacious and traditional reception hall, featuring flagstone flooring and exposed oak beams that hint at the property's rich heritage. The ground floor is thoughtfully laid out, commencing with a convenient guest WC and cloak cupboards. The heart of the home includes a wonderful entertaining formal dining room, complete with an impressive inglenook fireplace, and a fitted kitchen-diner with integrated appliances, supported by a separate utility area. The living accommodation flows seamlessly into a library drawing room with an adjoining sitting area, leading to an expansive entertainment lounge. This whole remarkable space showcases traditional oak beams, distinctive doors, double sided library wall, and offering an abundance of natural light, creating an atmosphere that truly demands an in-person viewing to be fully appreciated.

The first and second floors offer a superb arrangement of 6 well-proportioned bedrooms, 2 en-suite shower rooms, a beauty room, and an additional family bathroom, along with a dedicated spacious study area on the upper landing for the versatility of modern living.

Location and Area

Conveniently positioned just a stone's throw from the popular Hartley Arms public house and the scenic Wheaton Aston canal, the property enjoys easy access to both local hospitality and tranquil waterside walks. The village itself offers a wide range of amenities including two popular public houses, The Hartley Arms and The Coach & Horses, as well as scenic canal-side walks. Local shops such as Doal’s convenience store and the Spar provide everyday essentials, while St Mary’s Primary School, a gp surgery, pharmacy, 11.11 hair salon & nail bar, St Mary's Church with toddler groups, monthly group dog walks, tma Trojan Marshal Arts club and wags Dog Grooming ensure the community is well-served. Wheaton Aston also boasts an active village hall with a selection of groups covering all age ranges, a junior football club, and a cricket club, providing a strong sense of community. Excellent road and transport links make commuting convenient, with the nearby A5 providing access to the M54 and M6 motorways. Larger shopping areas and further schools can be found in nearby towns including Telford, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Penkridge, Newport, Codsall, and Brewood.

Entrance Porch

Accessed via a stable-style door to the front, with dual front-view windows for natural light, flagstone flooring, and a door leading to the entrance reception hall.

Entrance Reception Hall

Featuring traditional flagstone flooring, exposed internal oak beams, internal doors to various rooms, distinctive leaded internal windows, a small double-glazed bow window to the front, and practical cloakroom storage.

Ground Floor Guest WC

Fitted with a low flush toilet, a unique wash basin, a heated towel rail, flagstone flooring, and oak beams to the ceiling.

Grand Dining Room - 15'9" x 14'8" into fireplace max (4.80m x 4.47m)

A spacious room with double-glazed windows to the front and side, glazed and wooden French doors connecting to the entrance hall, traditional oak flooring with underfloor heating, magnificent original oak beams, dual dining storage areas, and an impressive inglenook fireplace with an open fire.

Kitchen Diner - 15'3" x 13'2" max (4.64m x 4.01m)

Well-appointed with a selection of fitted wall and base units complemented by granite worktops. Features double-glazed windows to the rear and side, internal doors to laundry and hallway, an integrated dishwasher, a free-standing gas cooker with extractor, characterful original oak ceiling beams, a central heated radiator, granite tiled flooring, part-tiled walls, and a one and a half drainer sink unit.

Laundry / Utility - 9'5" x 7'9" max (2.87m x 2.36m)

Practical laundry/utility space with a double-glazed door leading to rear access, French doors opening into the kitchen diner, wall and base units with granite worktops, a floor-mounted boiler, plumbing for a washing machine, and dryer with granite tiled flooring.

Library Drawing Room - 13'4" x 10'5" max (4.06m x 3.17m)

Entered via an ornate arched oak door, this room is enhanced by a beautiful selection of traditional oak beams and frames, with unique leaded windows, and a fantastic double sided library wall reclaimed from a local library, together with a feature seating area, underfloor heated oak flooring, with an opening leading into the sitting room.

Sitting Room / Snug - 11' x 8' max (3.35m x 2.43m)

Features oak flooring with underfloor heating, traditional beams, and openings connecting to the main entertainment lounge and library drawing area. Double-glazed French doors provide access to the rear garden.

Entertainment Lounge - 31'4" x 12'8" max (9.55m x 3.86m)

An exceptional and generously proportioned room with double-glazed bay windows to the front and rear, and 2 sets of double-glazed French doors leading to the garden area, and flooding the lounge with an abundance of natural light. An opening connects to the sitting room, complemented by feature book shelving, underfloor heated oak flooring, and traditional beams and frames that truly warrant an in-person viewing.

First Floor

Landing

Having a quaint double-glazed triangle bay window to the front, a selection of original oak beams, oak stairs leading to the ground floor and further stairs to the second floor, internal doors to various rooms, oak wall shelving, and a central heated radiator, and under stairs central vacuum system, which facilitates simple, high suction vacuuming of the whole house.

Bedroom One - 16'5" into wardrobes x 14'2" max (5.00m x 4.31m)

A comfortable principal bedroom with double-glazed windows to the front and side, an arched door leading into the en-suite, a door to the landing, a central heated radiator, original oak beams, a feature brick wall, and built-in wardrobes.

En Suite One

Featuring a double-glazed window to the side, tiled flooring, a walk-in spa shower area, a wash basin set on a vanity unit, mirror recessed storage, low flush toilet, and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two - 16'3" x 12'4" max (4.95m x 3.75m)

Offers a double-glazed window to the front and side, double-glazed French doors leading to the feature roof terrace, a door leading into en-suite two, and a door to the landing. Also benefits from oak beams and underfloor heated oak flooring.

En Suite Two

Equipped with a spa walk-in shower area, a low flush toilet, a stylish round wash basin, underfloor heated oak flooring, feature beams, a heated towel rail.

Roof Terrace - 33'3" x 12'1" max (10.14m x 3.68m)

Accessed via double-glazed French doors from bedroom two, this private outdoor space features a bordering handrail and balustrades, with period spiral staircase leading to the rear garden area.

Bedroom Three - 11'7" x 13'5" max (3.53m x 4.08m)

Generous in size, with double-glazed windows to the rear and side, a door to the landing, exposed oak beams, traditional oak flooring, and a central heated radiator.

Beauty Room - 10'1" x 8'9" max (3.07m x 2.66m)

This versatile room whilst currently used as a beauty room, has various alternative usage options e.g further bathroom, walk in wardrobe, office, study or even another bedroom/nursery. It features a charming door to the landing, double-glazed windows to the side and rear, a heated towel rail, floor to ceiling wall storage with an inset designer wash basin, tiled flooring, and floor plumbing and waste connections.

Second Floor

Study Area Landing - 14'9" x 7'9" max (4.49m x 2.36m)

Accessed via original oak stairs with an oak handrail from the first floor, with internal oak doors and beams leading to various rooms, a double-glazed window to the front, a vaulted ceiling, and a central heated radiator.

Bedroom Four - 19'8" x 11'5" max with restricted head height (5.99m x 3.47m)

This bedroom benefits from double-glazed windows to the front and side, traditional oak flooring and beams, a door to the landing, a vaulted ceiling and a central heated radiator.

Bedroom Five - 16'7" x 10'8" max with restricted head height (5.05m x 3.25)

With double-glazed windows to the front and side, oak flooring with traditional oak beams, vaulted ceiling with storage above, a door to landing, and a central heated radiator.

Bedroom Six - 16'9" x 10'7" max with restricted head height (5.10m x 3.22m)

Featuring double-glazed windows to the rear and both sides, a door to landing, laminate flooring, a vaulted ceiling with storage above, built-in wardrobes, and a central heated radiator.

Family Bathroom

Comprising a fitted suite with a large spa bath integrated shower, low flush toilet, wash basin set in a vanity unit, a wall mirror and generous wall storage, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, and a door to the landing. This room also benefits from an integrated waterproof music sound system and built in marine speakers.

Front Garden

A welcoming frontage with steps leading to a large flagstone paved area, double opening gates providing access to the rear garden, and to an extensive concrete-printed driveway offering ample off-road parking leading to the garage.

Rear and Side Courtyard Garden

A large wraparound courtyard garden, featuring mature trees, plants, shrubs, water features, in-ground hose points, and an external log store. Various large paved patio areas, provide access to the front of the property, garage side entry, and spiral staircase leading to the roof terrace.

The jewel in the crown for this garden however, is without doubt, the large garden lodge nestled in the rear corner.

Detached Garden Lodge - 24'4" x 28'7" max (7.41m x 8.71m)

This bespoke lodge has not only been insulated, but also completely clad both externally and internally with logs for that truly genuine log cabin feeling.

It benefits from log clad vaulted ceilings with useful storage above, electric panel radiators, together with pre wiring for both TV, and speaker systems, as well as a hot and cold feed outdoor shower.

This generous space currently houses a professional 7ft pool table and dart board with ample space remaining for sofa's and exercise equipment, if so desired.

The large open plan space also features not only a drinks bar with generous storage and granite worktop, but also a separate W.C. With countertop sink, and an impressive 6 person cedar clad steam sauna, complete with heater, hot rocks, water bucket and ladle for that truly authentic sauna experience. ….Then step outside to breathe in fresh air, or take an invigorating cold shower, before enjoying further relaxation in the large hot tub adjoining the lodge….. A truly superb relaxation and entertaining space!

Linked Detached Double Garage - 21'8" x 19' max (6.60m x 5.79m)

Positioned to the front right side of the property, this garage benefits from a convenient side access door, as well as 2 large automated insulated sectional garage doors operated by remote control fobs, allowing ample secure internal parking for 2 vehicles.

Additionally, there is still further generous storage via additional rear space, lockable cabinets and useful wall pegboards.

Cellar - 14'1" x 12'1" max (4.29m x 3.69m)

Accessed from the rear garden, this useful storage area also houses the workings for the underfloor and central heating systems.

The EPC report shows the property is 311sq.m plus additional garage measurement of 38.21sq.m

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