London Street, Leek

An elegant Grade II listed mid-terrace cottage set within one of Leek’s most historic streets, just a short walk from the town centre. Carefully improved in recent years, including a new roof and replacement windows (in keeping with conservation requirements), this characterful home blends period features with a high standard of finish throughout.

Positioned on the ever-popular London Street, this charming property sits within a historic terrace and enjoys a highly convenient location close to Leek town centre and its wide range of local amenities. A beautifully presented character cottage offering deceptively spacious accommodation arranged over three floors, situated in a convenient position close to local amenities. The property combines period charm with modern updates, including distinctive weavers’ cottage windows, exposed features, and thoughtfully styled interiors throughout.

The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance into a generous living room, featuring flexibility and could also be utilised as a formal dining space if required. To the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a range of units and work surfaces, incorporating space for appliances and enjoying views out to the courtyard garden. A door provides direct access to the outside space, ideal for everyday use and entertaining.

On the first floor, there are two bedrooms, one is currently used as an additional reception room and is a particular feature of the property, showcasing attractive weavers’ cottage windows and generous proportions, making it equally suitable as a bedroom or secondary living space. Bedroom Two is a comfortable room with space for freestanding furniture - if desired this could be used as a home office.

Also on the first floor is a modern shower room, fitted with a shower enclosure, wash hand basin, low-level W.C.
The second floor is home to the principal bedroom, a spacious and characterful room featuring wooden floorboards, good ceiling height, and Weavers' windows. This room is a standout feature of the property and benefits from access to a private en-suite bathroom.

The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with shower over and curved glass screen, low-level WC, and wash hand basin set within a vanity unit. Finished with tiled walls, wood-effect flooring, a heated towel rail.

Externally, the property enjoys a private, enclosed rear courtyard garden, laid mainly to paving and gravel for ease of maintenance, with space for outdoor seating and potted planting. A timber garden store provides useful storage.

There is pedestrian access onto London Street from the courtyard. The neighbouring property (No. 29) also has foot access across this area to reach London Street, forming part of the established access arrangement.

Overall, this is a charming and versatile home, ideal for buyers seeking character, space, and a convenient location.

Outside, the property benefits from a low-maintenance rear yard, finished with block paving and enclosed by panelled fencing — ideal for easy upkeep while still providing a pleasant outdoor space.

This is a home that retains its original charm and character, yet has been carefully maintained and upgraded to a very good standard, making it an excellent option for buyers seeking a period property in a central and well-established location.

Lounge:
12'9" x 10'8"
A well-proportioned room featuring an open log burner set within a character fireplace, creating a warm focal point. The room benefits from wood-effect flooring, a front-facing window providing natural light, and a composite front door. A built-in corner cupboard houses the utility meters. Radiator. Composite door to the front aspect.

Kitchen:
12'8" x 8'8"
A well-arranged kitchen fitted with a range of base and wall units with complementary work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Features include a gas range-style cooker with extractor hood, ceramic Belfast-style sink with mixer tap, and space for appliances. The room benefits from wood-effect flooring, a rear-facing window providing natural light, and a frosted glazed door giving access to the rear garden area. Stairs off to the first floor.

First Floor Landing:
A bright landing area with wood flooring, and a rear-facing window providing natural light. The space offers access to the first-floor accommodation and stairs leading to the second floor.

Bedroom One (currently used as a reception room)
16'3" x 11'2"
A generous double room, currently used as an additional reception space, featuring two front-facing Gothick arched windows that provide excellent natural light. The room includes a feature fireplace, radiator, and carpeted flooring, offering flexible use as a bedroom or further living accommodation if required.

Bedroom Two:
8'5" x 7'9"
Featuring a rear-facing window, radiator, and carpeted flooring. Wood panelling to one wall. The room offers use as a guest room or home office.

Shower Room:
Fitted with a fully tiled shower enclosure, low-level WC, and wash hand basin with vanity unit with tiled splashbacks, wood-effect flooring, a heated towel rail, and a frosted window providing natural light.

Second Floor Landing:
Window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Three:
14'8" x 14'2"
A spacious double bedroom and a standout feature of the property, showcasing Weavers cottage windows that flood the room with natural light. The room benefits from exposed wooden floorboards, a radiator, and ample space for bedroom furniture, along with direct access to the en suite bathroom, creating a well-proportioned and characterful bedroom.

En-suite Bathroom:
7'7" x 5'7"
Fitted with a panelled bath with shower over and curved glass screen, low-level WC, and wash hand basin with vanity unit. The room also features tiled walls, wood-effect flooring, a heated towel rail, and an obscure glazed window providing natural light.

Outside:
To the rear of the property is a private, enclosed courtyard garden, laid mainly to paving and gravel for low maintenance, with space for outdoor seating and planting. The courtyard also benefits from a useful timber garden store.

There is pedestrian access onto London Street via the courtyard. The neighbouring property (No. 29) also has foot access across this area to reach London Street,