Location

Parkfields House sits proudly on the edge of the desirable village of Tittensor, within proximity to Barlaston. With delightful and mature gardens, boasting beautiful local canal walks, Trentham Gardens just 3 miles away and the Wedgewood centre approximately a 20-minute walk. The property is just a few minutes’ walk to the village of Barlaston with its excellent amenities, including doctor, dentist, chemist, local shops and two pubs, The village also provides a transport link for independent Schools of which there is an excellent range including Denstone College, Abbotsholme School, Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Repton School, and Shrewsbury School.

Parkfields House is also within one mile of the A34 with easy access to Stone 4 miles, Stafford 11 miles and Stoke-on-Trent. The M6 motorway junction 6 is within 5 miles. Fast trains from Stafford to London Euston take about an hour and twenty minutes.

Thought to date back to the early 1800’s with some later Georgian/Regency additions, Parkfields House has many similar architectural features to that of the nearby Barlaston Hall, such as the vast reception hallway and galleried landing complete with viewing archways. Parkfields House is the essence of Georgian perfection with a wealth of period features. Parkfields House is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, lined by a border of copper beech, laurel, rhododendron and mature trees, and opening into a broad parking area. The northern aspect of the property is particularly impressive and a fine example of Georgian architecture, with a grand canopied portico framing the large wood and glazed entrance door and giving access to a porch.

Description

On entering the property, a beautiful and very elegant staircase is the main feature of the triple height, galleried reception hall encapsulating the allure of this historic home and gives access to the principle reception rooms which benefit from high ceilings. The formal drawing room is grand in its proportions with a fireplace and has an abundance of original features such as tall sash windows which provide garden views to the north and delightful far reaching rural views to the west. There is a cosy everyday snug and a magnificent dining room with access to a spacious wooden framed garden room which looks out over the well-maintained formal gardens, paddock, and surrounding countryside, with two sets of French doors leading out to the gardens.

The kitchen has been extended to provide a breakfast nook with window seating and access to the garden. There is a gas fired AGA and an extensive range of floor and wall mounted cabinets with freestanding appliances. The breakfast kitchen via an inner hall provides access to the utility room with WC and cellars with three chambers and external access, whilst there is a butler’s pantry and further guest cloakroom to the front of the home.

Outside

Set within 3.19 acres of mature gardens and ground, The formal garden is mostly laid to lawn and edged by well stocked borders and mature trees, with access into a delightful orchard.

There is a private covered heated outdoor swimming pool with changing rooms, shower, and kitchenette, tennis court and woodland. And a paddock of around 0.65 of an acre which is in part edged by estate railing and benefits from a stable block. There is ample parking, a garage, and a carport.