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4 bedroom farm house
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- A detached Grade II listed farmhouse
- Adjoining Pasture Land
- Extending to 3.29 acres (1.331 Ha)
- Central village location in sought after area
General Overview - An attractive Traditional Staffordshire Farmhouse with adjoining land set in the centre of the pretty village of Hilderstone.
The property comprises of a three-storey farmhouse with adjoining pasture with the property extending to 3.29 acres (1.331 Ha) or thereabouts.
Location - HIlderstone is an attractive village offering a range of local amenities including a pub, church and village hall with an active community ethos. Positioned between the market towns of Uttoxeter and Stone, it is a beautiful rural location within close proximity of a wider range of amenities and facilities a short drive away.
Lower Farm is well located for access to the regional road network in the locality with the A51, A34 and Junction 15 of the M6 a short distance away. Excellent train links via Stafford to London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street are also close by.
There are highly thought of Schools for both primary and secondary education in nearby Stone and Stafford.
Directions - From Uttoxeter, take the B5027 (Bramshall/Uttoxeter Road) out of Uttoxeter, heading west towards Stone. Continue along the B5027 for approximately 8.5 miles, travelling through the villages of Bramshall, Field, Coton Hill and Milwich. After passing through Milwich, at the large crossroads, turn right on to the B5066 Sandon Road towards Hilderstone. In the centre of the village you will find Lower Farm located on the right hand side as denoted by our "For Sale" board.
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Description - This is an amazing opportunity to purchase a detached Grade II Listed three storey farmhouse occupying a prominent position in a sought after village. The adjoining pasture land lies to the north and east of the farmhouse and extends to 3.29 acres (1.331 Hectares). The farmhouse offers good sized accommodation over three floors with a farmhouse kitchen and pantry off, utility room, two principal reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and three good size attic rooms. The farmland is split into a useful paddock with road frontage with a further paddock to the rear of the farmhouse. Extending to 3.29 acres (1.331 hectares), the land is laid to permanent grass and has been used for sheep grazing.
The property provides a great opportunity to purchase a bit of Staffordshire history in this unique location.
Lower Farm Farmhouse - Lower Farm Farmhouse occupies a prominent position in the heart of Hilderstone village.
Lower Farm is accessed off Sandon Road and includes the access driveway, courtyard area and shed which forms part of a larger shared garage block. It is understood the property sits within the Hilderstone Conservation Area.
Boot Room - 9' 1'' x 8' 0'' (2.77m x 2.45m) - Small entrance hallway from the back door with tiled floor
Snug - 14' 5'' x 9' 0'' (4.40m x 2.75m) - With fireplace and window to the front of the property
Kitchen - 16' 6'' x 11' 7'' (5.03m x 3.53m) - With original Butlers sink
Utility/Pantry - 16' 1'' x 6' 9'' (4.91m x 2.05m) - Split into 2 rooms housing the new heating system in the first room
Dining Room - 14' 10'' x 14' 4'' (4.51m x 4.37m) - With open fire and wooden beams to ceiling
Front Hallway - With stairs leading to the first floor, room for coats and an understairs cupboard
Sitting Room - 14' 2'' x 13' 9'' (4.31m x 4.20m) - Timber beams to the ceiling and a feature brick fireplace
Bathroom - 11' 10'' x 7' 3'' (3.61m x 2.21m) - a new bathroom suite comprising of a Bath, W.C. basin and separate shower
Bedroom 1 - 14' 11'' x 14' 6'' (4.54m x 4.42m) - Large front facing double bedroom with timber beams to ceiling.
Bedroom 2 - 14' 4'' x 14' 0'' (4.36m x 4.26m) - Large double bedroom with timber beams to ceiling.
Bedroom 3 - 14' 6'' x 9' 1'' (4.43m x 2.77m) - With steps leading from the landing area to a double bedroom with front window aspects
Bedroom 4 - 12' 4'' x 11' 10'' (3.77m x 3.60m) - Good sized double bedroom with built in cupboard
Attic Room One - 20' 9'' x 14' 5'' (6.33m x 4.39m) - Double room with large timber roof beam
Attic Room Two - 14' 10'' x 14' 5'' (4.52m x 4.40m) - Double Room with wooden floor
Attic Room Three - 14' 6'' x 8' 2'' (4.41m x 2.49m) - Large double room with wooden floor
Externally - The farmhouse is approached via a private driveway leading from Sandon Road which curves around the rear of the property providing shared access to the neighbouring barn conversions.
There is an ample parking area immediately to the rear of the farmhouse leading to the backdoor. A small lawned area adjoins this which houses the septic tank for the farmhouse and there is an additional lawned area behind the garage building. To the front of the property, there is a small gravel patio garden with partial stone wall to the Sandon Road.
Epc Rating - G
Council Tax - Band G
Services - Mains water, mains gas and mains electricity are connected to the Farmhouse. The property is heated by a gas combi boiler. The drainage is understood to be via a private septic tank system located in the rear garden of the farmhouse. Purchasers will have to satisfy themselves as to the working order of the septic tank.
The Land - The land is split into two main areas: the Paddock adjacent to the farmhouse and the land to the rear of the farmhouse. It is classified as Grade 4 under the MAFF agricultural Land Classification Scheme and is situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
The Paddock lies adjacent to the Farmhouse, is accessed via the access track to the farmhouse and extends to 0.88 acres (0.358 Ha) in total. The field has good timber post and rail fencing or mature hedgerows to its boundaries. The field is level and laid to permanent pasture, having been used for sheep grazing in recent years. The paddock is situated within the Hilderstone Conservation Area.
The land to the rear of the farmhouse has its own separate access from the track and extends in total to approximately 2.41 acres (0.98 Ha). The land is gentle undulating, laid to permanent pasture and has its own cattle corral.
Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements - There is a right of way over the access track for the benefit of the owners of the barn conversion properties within the courtyard area of Lower Farm. It is understood there is a maintenance agreement in place for the owners of the barns and the farmhouse contribute to the upkeep of the courtyard and driveway. Further details are available on request. The Front Paddock is crossed by an Electricity line which has a Wayleave in place.
Both paddocks are crossed by public footpaths, namely Hilderstone 4, 5 and 7.
The paddock is crossed by an Electricity line which has a Wayleave in place.
Tenure And Possession - The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.
Basic Payment Scheme - We understand the land has not been registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and there are no entitlements held for the land.
Local Authority - Stafford Borough Council, Riverside, Civic Centre, Stafford, ST16 3AQ
Solicitors - Hugh James Solicitors, 2 Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS
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Method Of Sale - Private Treaty
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Agents Notes - Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property but give notice that all measurements, distances and areas referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing. These details are for guidance only and do not constitute part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale.
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