Offers Over £500,000
5 beds 2 baths
Available
Moonfleet Black Lane, Whiston, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Features
Summary
Moonfleet is a substantial five-bedroom countryside home set within rolling Staffordshire countryside, offering space, privacy and far-reaching views just minutes from the Peak District. With generous gardens, a stable and adjoining field, and no upward chain, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy rural living without sacrificing everyday convenience.
Description
Set in an elevated and peaceful position on the edge of Whiston, Moonfleet enjoys open countryside views and a sense of space that is increasingly hard to find. Lovingly maintained by the same family since new, the property offers flexible accommodation arranged over split levels, making it well suited to modern family life, home working or multi-generational living.
The accommodation is both generous and versatile. A welcoming lounge centres around a feature fireplace, creating a comfortable space to relax, while a separate study provides an ideal home office or quiet retreat. The well-appointed kitchen is supported by a separate pantry and laundry room, offering excellent practicality for day-to-day living. Each of the five bedrooms is well proportioned, allowing flexibility for family members, guests or hobby rooms.
Outside, the property truly comes into its own. The house is set within beautifully tended gardens, with expansive lawns and patio areas that take full advantage of the surrounding views and provide ideal spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond the main garden lies a stable and adjoining field, rented annually, making the property particularly appealing to those with equestrian interests or countryside hobbies. A sweeping driveway offers ample parking, and the setting provides a high level of privacy throughout.
Despite its rural feel, Moonfleet is well positioned for access to Leek and Cheadle, where a full range of shops, schools and amenities can be found. The Peak District is just moments away, offering endless walking, riding and outdoor pursuits.
Offered for sale with no upward chain, Moonfleet presents a rare chance to secure a spacious countryside home combining land, views and convenience.
Reception Hall
4.53 m x 3.36 m (14'10" x 11'0")
The most spacious and versatile hallway that could be used as a dining area / study. Coved ceiling and central light fitting. Double glazed doors lead from the porch way, stairs lead up to the lounge, and down to both the kitchen area, and the lower hallway. Feature exposed stone wall, incorporating an archway into the study.
Lounge
7.02 m x 4.53 m (23'0" x 14'10")
The most light and airy dual aspect room, with a picture window offering panoramic views over the surrounding countryside to the rear. Four windows to the front aspect and a window to the side flood the room with natural light. A feature fireplace with tiled hearth and wood over mantle. Wall lights. Radiators with fitted cover, creating a window seat.
Dining Room / Office
3.54 m x 3.37 m (11'7" x 11'1")
Off the main reception hall this room has an exposed stone feature wall, with open arched window. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Window to the rear aspect.
Snug / Bedroom 5
3.30 m x 2.98 m (10'10" x 9'9")
Coved ceiling and wall lights. Radiator and window to the front elevation.
Kitchen
4.53 m x 4.38 m (14'10" x 14'4")
A range of units incorporating an inset sink unit with mixer tap, and work surfaces over. A tall unit houses an integrated double oven, and there is a gas hob. Ceramic tiled flooring, and tiled splashbacks. To the rear elevation is a window and slide patio doors out to the garden. Tall column radiator.
Utility Area:
Consisting of a Boot Room / Laundry: 3.06m x 2.23m
Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Electric consumer unit. Plumbing for automatic washing machine, dryer and a wall mounted Belfast sink. Tiled flooring. Windows to the front aspect and door out to the side pathway.
Pantry : 2.68m x 1.38m
A useful pantry having a full range of shelving. Tiled flooring and window to the front aspect.
Cloakroom:
A low level W.C and obscure glazed window to the side aspect. Tiled flooring.
Hallway
7.08 m x 2.51 m (23'3" x 8'3")
Coved ceiling. Shelving unit. Radiator. Windows to the side elevation, and a door out to steps to the garden. Tiled flooring.
Bedroom
2.92 m x 2.65 m (9'7" x 8'8")
A double bedroom with a full range of mirrored wardrobes, housing the solar panel consumer unit. Wall lights. Partial coving. Radiator. Window to the side aspect.
Bathroom
2.69 m x 1.78 m (8'10" x 5'10")
A full bathroom suite with panelled bath having mixer tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin and low level W.C. Full height tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Obscure glazed window to the side elevation. Radiator,
Bedroom
3.28 m x 2.58 m (10'9" x 8'6")
Fitted wardrobe. Wall lights. Radiator. Window to the side elevation.
Bedroom
3.29 m x 2.58 m (10'10" x 8'6")
Built in storage cupboard. Radiator. Window to the side elevation.
Master Bedroom
3.50 m x 3.48 m (11'6" x 11'5")
Mirrored fitted wardrobes. Wood panelled walls. Radiator. Window to the rear elevation.
En-Suite
3.46 m x 1.79 m (11'4" x 5'10")
A spacious en-suite having a large shower with rainfall shower and tiled and mirrored walls. Low level W.C and bidet, as well as dual pedestal wash hand basins. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.
Outside
Moonfleet has a gated driveway, that leads to detached garage to the rear of the home. The driveway has stone wall and fenced boundaries. There is a garden to the front which is laid to lawn with stocked borders and a wonderful blossom tree. There is gated access from the front, and also steps from the driveway.
The rear garden is a delight, offering patio areas for outside dining, lawned areas wit stocked mature borders. Flower beds, and there is a lower area that could be a vegetable patch, or further lawn, and all of the garden offers views over the surrounding countryside.
Garage
5.28 m x 2.01 m (17'4" x 6'7")
A double detached garage with electric up and over door. With light and power and windows to the side elevation.
Solar Panels :
The solar panels on the property are currently feeding into the Grid through E-oN and owned by the property, and rebate payments are sent back to the owner on a quarterly basis. (Further details are available on request).
Stable / Outbuilding
A block and brick construction that is currently used as a stable.
With light and power. There are separate rooms that are used as a hay storage, but this could be utilised as a workshop.
Paddock / Additional Land
Moonfleet has access and sole rights through a separate agreements for the field that is accessed from the Stable.
This contract can pass to the new owners, and ideal for a horse / pony. This can only be used as agricultural / grazing and access from the garden of Moonfleet (annual fee paid for 2025 - 2026).
Utilities, Rights, Easements & Risks
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