Property description
Follyfoot Barn is the ultimate in equestrian properties so do not put your foot in it and miss out! This impressive, detached barn conversion offers beautifully appointed and sizable accommodation and sits on a breathtaking 5.25 acre plot in a most fabulous location with superb countryside views. The plot includes attractive and colourful formal gardens, STABLE BLOCK with courtyard area in front and menage with two paddocks beyond. The property itself meanwhile comprises a delightful entrance hall with cloakroom and guest WC off, a large living room, separate dining room, snug/study, wonderful contemporary L-shaped kitchen diner and separate utility room all to the ground floor. Upstairs are four bedrooms with the superb and spacious master having its own contemporary en-suite. There is also a fabulous modern family bathroom with roll top bath whilst there is a detached double garage lying in front of the property with vast gravelled parking area to the front. The equestrian facilities are second to none with the stable block housing four loose boxes, a tack room and an open fronted hay barn. The property is also located in a beautiful spot with good access to local bridleways if you are into your hacking! This property thoroughly deserves a closer inspection so book in your viewing today.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
A front-facing exterior door with double glazed panel inset sits between two large full height front-facing double glazed windows which provide a stunning view over the front of the plot. The entrance hall is finished with a flagstone paved flooring whilst a staircase leads up to an impressive gallery landing. The room benefits from having a vaulted ceiling with some beautiful exposed timber beams whilst a door opens up to a useful cloakroom measuring approximately 6'8\" x 3'10\". The entrance hall also benefits from having a radiator whilst a door opens through to the guest WC.
Guest WC - 6' 8'' x 3' 11\" (2.03m x 1.19m)
The contemporary guest WC comprises a white suite which includes a low level flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with separate chrome taps above. The walls are tiled to halfway whilst there is a fully tiled floor and both a radiator and extractor fan.
Living Room - 22' 10'' x 14' 10\" (6.95m x 4.52m)
This is a large and bright room which benefits from having a triple aspect courtesy of its side and rear-facing double glazed windows and front-facing exterior double doors with double glazed panels inset opening out to a small lawned area. A false fireplace with exposed brick surround and tiled hearth below provides an attractive focal point to the room and has an exposed timber mantlepiece above. The room benefits from having an exposed timber beams and recessed ceiling spotlights whilst there is both a television point and two radiators.
Dining Room - 14' 8'' x 9' 8\" (4.47m x 2.94m)
This is yet another good sized reception room which is finished with recessed ceiling spotlights and a radiator. There is also a rear-facing double glazed window whilst a door with glazed panels inset opens through to the kitchen diner.
Kitchen Diner - 16' 0'' x 13' 3\" (4.87m x 4.04m)
This is a wonderfully appointed contemporary L-shaped kitchen diner which is fitted with a range of matching base cabinets and wall units. The kitchen benfits from having an integrated fridge and freezer whilst there is space for a range style cooker with extractor hood above. A Belfast sink is set into a solid blue granite worksurface with brass mixer tap above. The kitchen units benefit from having a range of under cabinet lighting whilst there is a tiled splashback to the worksurface. The kitchen also benefits from having a central work island also with solid blue granite worksurface which extends out to form a breakfast bar area. The kitchen also has space for a dining table and chairs whilst the room is fully tiled and has recessed ceiling spotlights. There are also front and rear-facing double glazed windows and a radiator whilst a front-facing exterior stable door opens out to the driveway.
Utility Room - 10' 0'' x 6' 10\" (3.05m x 2.08m)
The utility room is fitted with a range of contemporary matching base cabinets whilst a circular stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap above is set into a granite effect worksurface with tiled splashback. There are spaces for a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher whilst the room is finished with a tiled floor and a radiator. A front-facing double glazed window and side-facing exterior stable door with double glazed panel inset allow for a naturally bright room.
Snug - 10' 0'' x 8' 8\" (3.05m x 2.64m)
This useful room could be used for a multitude of different purposes including a study and is finished with recessed ceiling spotlights and a radiator. There is also a rear-facing double glazed window whilst a door opens through to the kitchen diner.
First Floor
Gallery Landing
A staircase leads up to an impressive split level gallery landing which looks down over the entrance hall. The landing also has a rear-facing double glazed skylight, exposed timber beams, radiator and also houses the airing cupboard.
Master Bedroom - 14' 10'' x 14' 6\" (4.52m x 4.42m)
This is a most fabulous master bedroom suite which benefits from having a range of exposed timber beams and exposed wooden floorboards. The room has a side-facing double glazed port hole style window and a front-facing double glazed skylight whilst there are two radiators and a door opening up to the en-suite.
En-suite - 9' 3'' x 7' 11\" (2.82m x 2.41m)
This is a fantastic contemporary and luxury en-suite which comprises a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with separate chrome taps and a roll top slipper bath with clawed feet, chrome mixer tap and handheld showerhead above. There is also a corner jacuzzi style shower cubicle whilst the room is finished with recessed ceiling spotlights and an extractor fan. The walls are tiled to halfway whilst there are exposed timber floorboards and an exposed timber beam to the ceiling. The room also has both a radiator and a front-facing double glazed skylight.
Bedroom Two - 16' 3'' x 10' 2\" (4.95m x 3.10m)
This is a large second double bedroom with a side-facing port hole style double glazed window providing some fabulous and far reaching countryside views. There is also a front-facing double glazed skylight whilst the room benefits from having exposed timber beams and exposed timber floorboards. There are also recessed ceiling spotlights, a radiator and television point whilst the room also houses a loft access hatch.
Bedroom Three - 10' 4'' x 9' 11\" (3.15m x 3.02m)
Bedroom three once again boasts some exposed timber beams and is finished with recessed ceiling spotlights. There is also a front-facing double glazed skylight and a radiator.
Bedroom Four - 10' 6'' x 5' 10\" (3.20m x 1.78m)
Bedroom four is a single bedroom which is finished with an exposed timber beam, radiator and front-facing double glazed skylight.
Family Bathroom - 9' 9'' (max) x 6' 5\" (2.97m (max) x 1.95m)
The contemporary family bathroom comprises a white suite which includes a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and a jacuzzi style bath with chrome mixer tap and jet style shower above. The room is finished with recessed ceiling spotlights and an extractor fan whilst there is a tiled splashback to the sanitaryware. The room is also finished with a laminate tile effect flooring whilst there is an exposed timber beam and a radiator. Front-facing double glazed skylight.
Detached Double Garage - 25' 0'' x 16' 6\" (7.61m x 5.03m)
Two sets of front-facing timber doors open up to a double garage with vaulted ceiling. The garage benefits from having its own lighting and power point whilst it houses the oil fired central heating boiler.
Equestrian Facilities
Situated in view of the main house, the equestrian facilities offer a fantastic setup, having an L-shape stable block with light, power and mains water set on a good sized concrete yard with drainage. Off the yard is direct access to the bark surface manege with post and rail fence complete with dressage markers and judge/instructor seat, there is also direct access to the post and rail sectioned paddocks.
Stable Block
The property benefits from having a very impressive stable block which comprises four separate loose boxes, three of which measure 13'6\" x 11'4\" and the fourth being a foaling box measuring approximately 15'9\" x 11'3\". Each loose box has its own light and front-facing stable door whilst there is also a useful secure tack room and an open fronted barn which is an ideal hay store measuring approximately 17'10\" x 11'9\".
Exterior
The property sits on a fabulous plot measuring approximately 5.25 acres which is split into beautifully manicured formal gardens, a stable block, manege and paddocks. Double timber gates open up to a large gravelled parking area which lies to the front of the property and provides ample parking space for numerous vehicles. A flagstone paved pathway leads down the side of the property to a small gravelled courtyard with useful bin store to the rear of the garage. There is a beautiful flagstone paved seating area lying adjacent to the front of the property whilst the remainder of the gardens lie mainly to some attractive lawned areas with beautiful and colourful well stocked borders. From the driveway a five bar wooden gate opens up to an enclosed yard with hardstanding area lying to the front of the stable block. The gravelled driveway continues through the five bar wooden gate where the menage can be accessed to one side through a further five bar wooden gate. Towards the rear of the manege the gravel driveway provides access to the paddock land through yet another five bar wooden gate beside which is an attractive and small orchard area. The grazing is sectioned into two large paddocks by post and rail fencing whilst there is a glorious outlook beyond over the adjoining Staffordshire countryside.
Directions
Leave Eccleshall via the Newport Road and proceed through the villages of Wootton and Woodeaves. After passing through Woodseaves proceed over the canal bridge and proceed past the next left hand turn to Norbury. At the next left hand turn bear left towards Norbury and proceed through the village in the direction of Norbury Junction. Take the next right hand turn towards Oulton where the property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.
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