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6 bedroom house for sale

Benstor Farmhouse and Cottage, Great Hucklow, Buxton
House
6 beds
3 baths
4.68 acre(s)
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand E

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Four Bedroom Farm House
  • Two Bedroom Cottage
  • 3.6 Acres of Agricultural Land
  • Several Outbuildings
Benstor House Farm and Cottage offers a great opportunity to purchase a traditional four bedroom farmhouse, along with a two bedroom cottage and barns for further development if desired. The property stands in 4.68 acres in total, of which the agricultural land itself extends to 3.6 acres or thereabouts. The property would make an excellent home for a large family, those with equestrian interests, or it has the potential for holiday let use, subject to any necessary consents. Located in a desirable area, the property would lend itself to those wishing for a more rural lifestyle. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Directions - What3Words Location Code:
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Take the A53 out of the town through Upper Hulme towards Buxton. At Ladmanlow turn right into Harpur Hill, continue to it's extremity and turn right onto the A6. Turn left into Blackwell Dale on the B6049. Follow this road through Millers Dale and Tideswell. At the crossroads turn right and immediately turn left following the B6049 and continue along for a short distance where Benstor Farm & Cottage can be found on the left hand side identifiable by our For Sale board.

Accommodation Comprises: - Front Entrance Door leading into the porch

Benstor House Farm -

Entrance Porch - External door with windows to side aspects, stone floor.

Entrance Hall - With wooden block flooring, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard, staircase with wood panelled feature wall.

Dining Room - 4.093m x 3.721m (13'5" x 12'2" ) - Stone fireplace with log burning stove with stone hearth, radiator, windows to front and side.

Kitchen - 4.14 x 2.36 (13'6" x 7'8" ) - Base cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over, plumbing for dishwasher, inset sink unit, matching wall cupboards, extractor fan, windows to rear and side. Pantry off.

Rear Porch / Utility - 2.853m x 1.483m (9'4" x 4'10" ) - With tiled floor, door to outside, plumbing for washing machine, window to rear and outside tap.

Cloakroom - With lavatory, wash hand basin, tiled floor, window to side.

Living Room - 6.533m x 3.921m (21'5" x 12'10" ) - With stone fireplace incorporating stove on hearth, radiators, windows to front and rear.

Stairs To First Floor Landing - Window to rear.

Bedroom One - 3.998m x 3.677m (13'1" x 12'0" ) - With built in wardrobes, radiator and window to rear.

Bedroom Two - 4.087m x 3.680m (13'4" x 12'0" ) - Window to front, radiator,

Bedroom Three - 2.722m x 1.870m (8'11" x 6'1" ) - With storage cupboard, window to front, radiator.

Bedroom Four - 4.316m x 2.361m (14'1" x 7'8" ) - Window to front, cupboard storage, radiator.

Bathroom - With panel bath, wc, pedestal wash hand basin, window to rear, radiator, extractor fan and airing cupboard.
Separate double walk in shower with mixer shower fitment.

Benstor Cottage - Benstor Cottage comprises a 2 bedroom cottage with the benefit of electric storage heating. The cottage is adjoining the main house on one side and the garage/outbuilding on the other.

The property briefly comprises the following accommodation:-

Entrance Porch - External door, tiled floor.

Living Room - 4.518m x 4.182m (14'9" x 13'8" ) - With fireplace, open stairs off, window to front, wall mounted storage heater, open plan to kitchen.

Kitchen - 3.168m x 1.684m (10'4" x 5'6" ) - The kitchen has a wooded block floor, a range of wall and base units, inset sink, window to rear. Hallway off with door to rear, built in storage.

Rear Hall - With external door to the rear.

Snug - 4.917m x 2.625m (16'1" x 8'7" ) - With fireplace, wall mounted storage heater, window to front.

Stairs To First Floor Landing -

Bedroom One - 3.164m x 3.341m (10'4" x 10'11" ) - With walk in wardrobe and over stairs storage cupboard

Bedroom Two - 3.133m x 2.243m (10'3" x 7'4" ) - With fitted wardrobes, wall mounted storage heater, window to rear.

Bathroom - With panel bath and shower over, wc, pedestal wash hand basin, wall mounted Dimplex heater, window to rear and extractor fan.

Gardens - The property enjoys spacious formal gardens to the front with lawns and flower/shrub borders and beds.
Wooden summerhouse.

Outbuildings -

Double Garage - 7.023m x 6.494m (23'0" x 21'3" ) - With up and over door, concrete floor and stairs to loft over, cold water tap, light and power connected.

Loft - 9.955m x 6.459m (32'7" x 21'2" ) - Door to rear leading to stone steps.

Separate Utility Room - Accessed from the rear aspect, and has power and plumbing for washing machine connected, and a rear door.

Detached Stone And Tiled Building -

Garage/Tack Room - 3.99m x 3.629m (13'1" x 11'10" ) - With loft over

Barn - 8.753m x 4.049m (28'8" x 13'3" ) - Concrete floor, cold water tap, light and power connected.

Wooden Stable - On concrete pad

Services - We understand that the property is connected to mains electricity and water with drainage being by private means. There is an external oil combination boiler which serves the heating system.

Land - The property stands in 4.68 acres in total. The agricultural land itself extends to 3.6 acres or thereabouts and is utilised by a local farmer for mowing and grazing purposes, it also includes a stable.

Land Registry - The property is held on the Land Registry under title number DY434491

Local Authority - The local authority for both properties is Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Dales District Council.

Viewings - By prior arrangement through Graham Watkins & Co.

Epc Ratings - We believe that both the Farmhouse and the Cottage have EPC ratings of E.

Tenure And Possession - We believe that the property is freehold.

Measurements - All measurements given are approximate and are 'maximum' measurements.

Please Note - The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property.

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Graham Watkins & Co - Leek
Graham Watkins & Co - Leek
57 Derby Street Leek, Staffordshire ST13 6HU
01538 223969
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Graham Watkins & Co are a firm of chartered surveyors, estate and land agents and auctioneers and valuers. Graham originates from an established farming background in mid Wales and attended the Royal Agricultural College at Cirencester prior to gaining his qualifications. He has a wide experience of the practical issues facing the farming and rural community.  Graham Watkins & Co. can provide advice on agriculturlal, commercial, industrial and residential matters. Simply contact us in the office to discuss your requirments further.
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