6 bedroom character propertyAbbey Road, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-On-Trent, ST9 0AS

Wetley Abbey is a seductive, fascinating and enchanting Grade II listed architectural hidden gem. Requiring a programme of refurbishment to return it to its glory days the present owners have already started to undertake works which include the main residence being reroofed with Welsh slate and the replacement of key windows. The main entrance has double doors and opens into what was once a grand reception hall with vaulted ceilings. The drawing room has elaborate windows and a grand sandstone fireplace, a stunning vaulted corridor with minton tiled floor leads into the sitting room. Upstairs the principle bedrooms has a large marble fireplace and ceiling divided into nine ornate, recessed panels. In the 1900's the 6000 sq ft ground floor wing was added for its then commercial use. The present owners have completed considerable research and detailed listing building consents have been granted for alterations to be made to the main house. The planning permissions can be examined in detail under their application; 08/00257/LBC, 06/01391/FUL and 06/00634 LBC. These amount to the removal of some of the partitions to simplify the layout, the creation of an elaborate leisure complex and a master bedroom with ensuite and five other ensuite bedrooms with one having access onto the roof terrace. In additional to the main dwelling there is also a detached fully modernised two bedroom bungalow with open plan living area and good size bathroom. Extensive grounds with established sycamore, pine and copper birch trees and ponds. In all extending to approx. 4.3 acres.