A rare opportunity to acquire a Sugden property which was initially occupied by Larner Sugden, the architect and his wife whose initials W.L.S. and J.M.B.S. date, 1877 are inscribed on the front elevation. The Sugden family were renowned in Leek for their architectural output which was both prolific and varied influencing the towns historic buildings. The attractive property offers four bedroom accommodation with two reception rooms and fitted kitchen.
29 QUEEN STREET
Being a Grade ll brick and tiled property situated some 150 yards from the town centre of Leek offering good sized family accommodation.
The house has many unique features including ornamented chimney stacks, the use of Terracotta, glazing with small inset leaded pane by the first floor bedroom window believed to be a fragment of Dieulacres Abbey glass within inscription 'Voluptates specta abeuntes' (look on departing pleasures)
There are a number of decorative leaded lights to the lounge window inscription 'LOVE LIBERTY HEALTH and LEISURE'
* PORCH
Ceiling light point, quarry tiled flooring.
* ENTRANCE HALL
External door with leaded light glazed panel over to front aspect, single radiator, two ceiling points, cornicing, staircase off, power points.
* LIVING ROOM: 4.93m x 3.37m (16' 2" x 11' 1")
Feature bay window to front aspect incorporating leaded light glazed panels, feature fireplace incorporating built in Stovax cast iron multifuel stove in carved surround on marble tiled hearth having brass fender, picture rail, cornicing, double radiator, ceiling light in ceiling rose. Built in arch with concealed lighting incorporating shelving, television aerial point, telephone point, power points. Pair of arch double doors leading to dining room.
* DINING ROOM: 3.15m x 3.3m (10' 4" x 10' 10")
Window to rear aspect, single radiator, ceiling light point, cornicing, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, television aerial point, power points.
* KITCHEN: 3.53m x 2.41m (11' 7" x 7' 11")
(plus access to cellar) range of base cupboards and drawers incorporating plumbing for automatic washing machine, cooker point, roll top work surfaces having one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap above, fully tiled walls, ceiling light point, panelled ceiling, central heating thermostat. Matching wall cupboards with concealed gas fired central heating boiler, window to side aspect set on tiled sill, tiled floor, power points.
* CELLAR: 5.19m x 3.28m (17' x 10' 9")
Two windows to front aspect, ceiling light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, brick floor, wall mounted meters, extractor fan, power points. Adjoining fuel store having brick floor, ceiling light point.
FIRST FLOOR
* LANDING
Window to side aspect incorporating feature leaded light glazed panel, ceiling light point, cornicing. Built in display cabinet with glazed doors to part, power points.
* BATHROOM: 4.13m x 2.38m (13' 7" x 7' 10")
Suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, vanity with cupboards below, fully tiled shower cubicle incorporating shower fitment, single radiator, part tiled walls, ceiling light point, inset spotlights, wall light point. Window to side aspect set on tiled sill, shaver point. Airing cupboard housing foam lagged hot water cylinder with water tank above.
* REAR HALL
Frosted window to side aspect, door to conservatory.
* SEPARATE W.C OFF
Housing low level W.C., ceiling light point, window to rear aspect.
* CONSERVATORY: 3.16m x 2.76m (10' 4" x 9' 1")
Having windows to three elevations, ceiling light point, original slate work tops, wall light point, power points.
* BEDROOM THREE: 4.14m x 3.57m (13' 7" x 11' 9")
Sash window to rear aspect, fireplace, two ceiling light points, bed switch, single radiator, power points.
* MASETER BEDROOM: 5.48m x 4.79m (17' 12" x 15' 9")
Three windows to front aspect with leaded light uppers, original open fireplace in carved surround with tiled inset, original servants bell, cornicing, bed switch, picture rail, double radiator, two ceiling light points. Two feature inset leaded light windows, power points.
SECOND FLOOR
* LANDING
Under eaves storage area, ceiling light point, cornicing, Velux window to rear aspect, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, power points.
* BEDROOM TWO: 5.51m x 4.94m (18' 1" x 16' 2")
Window to front aspect, two ceiling light points, vaulted ceiling, window to side aspect, original open fireplace in decorative surround with granite and tiled insets. Built in wardrobe, bed switch, power points.
* BEDROOM FOUR: 3.71m x 2.93m (12' 2" x 9' 7")
Window to the side aspect, open fireplace, ceiling light points, loft access, under eaves storage, wall mounted electric heater, power points.
OUTSIDE
Flagged forecourt area to the rear aspect with courtesy lighting, wall boundaries, pedestrian gated access and entry to Queen Street.
* ADJOINING W.C
Housing low level W.C. with tiled floor.
* ADJOINING STORE
Having stone floor
* ADJOINING WOOD STORE
SERVICES
All mains services are connected
TENURE
We understand the property is Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council Tax Band 'D' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING F
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs