Property description

Four bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse with the benefit of central heating and partial double glazing together with a range of farm buildings suitable for storage use or extension of the farmhouse if so desired and subject to the necessary approval. Good range of farm buildings having recently being used for dairy cattle with facilities for livestock, equine or storage subject to obtaining the necessary approval. The property enjoys an excellent aspect with views over the surrounding countryside in the must sought after village of Rushton and within easy travelling distance to Leek, Macclesfield and Congleton where all the amenities are available. Adjoining the property is land extending to 4.6 acres or thereabouts with the opportunity to acquire a further block of land at 1.84 acres by separate negotiation. The farmhouse offers versatile living and bedroom accommodation to three floors with tremendous potential to extend into the adjoining outbuildings. Internal inspection is a must to appreciate the position and potential on offer.
* ENTRANCE HALL
door to front aspect, centre light point, picture rail, quarry tiled floor, understairs cloak cupboard off incorporating fitted coat hooks.
* LIVING ROOM: 4.47m x 6.24m (14' 8" x 20' 6")
having picture window to rear aspect, feature Inglenook fireplace incorporating stone fireplace set on stone flagged hearth with open fire having matching television and sterio hobs, three ceiling light points, double radiator, single radiator, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, picture rail to part, exposed original beams, two wall light points, television aerial point, power points.
OPEN PLAN WITH EXPOSED BEAMS LEADING TO:-
* DINING ROOM: 5.06m x 3.47m (16' 7" x 11' 5")
having window to front aspect, double radiator, two ceiling light point, feature window overlooking utility, feature window overlooking rear hall, exposed stonework to part, exposed original beams, central heating thermostat, power points.
* BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 5.27m x 4.4m (17' 3" x 14' 5")
range of mahogany units with fielded panels and matching fittings thereto comprising base cupboards and drawers incorporating plumbing for dishwasher, integral Electrolux double oven, roll top work surfaces having inset four ring Diplomat electric hob, tiled splashbacks, range of matching wall cupboards incorporating leaded light display doors to part, extractor fan, concealed under lighting, display shelving, one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap over, two windows to rear aspect set on tiled sill, window to front aspect, exposed original stonework to part, two ceiling light points, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, exposed original beams and timbers, double radiator, power points,
* UTILITY ROOM: 3.54m x 3m (11' 7" x 9' 10")
having window to rear aspect, window to side aspect, double radiator, range of pine units comprising base cupboards incorporating stainless steel sink unit over, plumbing for automatic washing machine, window to side aspect, single radiator, two ceiling light points, quarry tiled floor, built in double cupboard, power points.
* REAR HALL
having single radiator, door to rear aspect with inset glazed panels, window to rear aspect, two ceiling light points, exposed original beams and timbers, quarry tiled floor, power points.
* CLOAKROOM
housing low level W.C., wash hand basin, tiled splashback, centre light point, single radiator, fitted coat hooks, quarry tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR
* LANDING
having window to front aspect, two ceiling light points, staircase off, single radiator, telephone point, power points.
* BEDROOM TWO: 4.68m x 4.5m (15' 4" x 14' 9")
having window to rear aspect, single radiator, centre light point, built in wardrobe, exposed timber floorboards, power points.
* BATHROOM: 4.3m x 2.4m (14' 1" x 7' 10")
white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle incorporating Mira shower fitment, tiled splashbacks, window to rear aspect set on tiled sill, centre light point, airing cupboard housing foam lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater, built in understairs chest of four drawers with storage cupboards over, cushion flooring.
* BEDROOM THREE: 5.52m x 2.26m (18' 1" x 7' 5")
having window to front aspect, window to rear aspect, double radiator, centre light point, power points.
SECOND FLOOR
* LANDING
having window to rear aspect, centre light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm.
* BOX ROOM: 3.57m x 2.47m (11' 9" x 8' 1")
(maximum measurements) having centre light point, fixed shelving, cold water tap. Note: This room is suitable for conversion to a second bathroom if so desired.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 5.85m x 4.62m (19' 2" x 15' 2")
having window to rear aspect, window to front aspect, centre light point, picture rail, feature original cast Iron and tile fireplace with matching mantle over, double radiator, exposed timber floor, power points.
* BEDROOM FOUR: 5.7m x 2.28m (18' 8" x 7' 6")
having window to rear aspect, window to front aspect, centre light point, double radiator, exposed timber floor, power points.
OUTSIDE
Concrete parking area to the rear of the property providing off road parking for numerous vehicles with adjoining lawns having inset borders incorporating mature trees, stepped access to garden laid to lawns with inset mature trees. Adjoining the garden is a brick and tile outbuilding incorporating low level W.C.
* OUTBUILDINGS
being of brick and tile construction adjoining the house comprising:
* FUEL STORE: 5.78m x 5.47m (18' 12" x 17' 11")
having circular window to rear aspect, Jetstream oil fired central heating boiler, centre light point, wall light point, picture hole to front elevation.
* FORMER CART SHED: 6m x 3.33m (19' 8" x 10' 11")
adjoining the fuel store being of full height with full height double doors to the front, door to the rear, stone flagged floor, loft area to part, centre light point, power points.
STEPPED ACCESS FROM THE FUEL STORE LEADING TO FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
* OFFICE AND STORE: 5.78m x 4.58m (18' 12" x 15')
(measurement incorporates Landing) having picture hole to front aspect, wall mounted meters, timber division to farm office having circular window to rear aspect, window to landing, three ceiling light points, single radiator, telephone point, exposed brick and stonework, power points.
* CALF SHIPPON: 7.26m x 5.93m (23' 10" x 19' 5")
adjoining the cart shed with concrete divisions having tying for 14, with concrete floor, ceiling light points, windows to two elevations, water bowls. loft over.
* OUTBUILDING: 12.73m x 5.73m (41' 9" x 18' 10")
being of brick and tile construction adjoining the toilet, access from the garden, presently utilised for the housing of young stock with concrete walled pens having lean to block and brick loose box segregated in to four pens.
* CUBICLE SHED
adjoining the agricultural building being of steel framed, concrete block and asbestos construction comprising seven bays for 101 cattle with metal cubicles, concrete floor, water trough.
* SILAGE STORE
being six bay steel framed and asbestos construction with sleeper sides, open to one elevation.
* COW KENNELS
adjoining the silage store being of timber and box corruagted construction for 30 cattle, concrete floor, water troughs.
* SLURRY PIT
being open with concrete block sides.
* CONCRETE YARD
with central covered feed area incorporating water troughs.
* LOOSE HOUSING SHED
being a seven bay timber and asbestos building suitable for the housing of young stock with feed and water troughs.
* LOOSE HOUSING SHED
being five bay of steel framed, concrete panelled, yorkshire boarding and box corrugated construction with feeding area to the front and adjoining fodder store.
* SILAGE PIT
being sleeper sided with concrete floor and effluent tank having two adjoining concrete panel and sleeper sided opne feed stores.
SURROUNDING THE MAIN YARD TO THE SIDE OF THE PROPERTY ARE A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS COMPRISING:
* PUMP HOUSE
being of concrete block and asbestos construction with concrete floor, adjoining access to Corn Loft.
* DAIRY
adjoining the Pump House being of concrete block and asbestos construction with concrete floor, water laid on, stepped access down to:
* MILKING PARLOUR
having Westphalia 9/18 unit with automatic feeders and adjoining collecting yard.
* AGRICULTURAL BUILDING 60FT X 40FT
(approximate measurement) being four bay and of steel framed concrete block, asbestos and stone facing construction, formerly an implement store being presently used for the housing of livestock having concrete floor and incorporating an Isolation box.
* MULTI PURPOSE BUILDING
being of stone, concrete block and asbestos roof construction, comprising three bays with one bay having loft over, electric light and power, loft having external stepped access.
* LAND
Which is situated adjacent to the farm buildings is presently all laid down to grass giving a total area of some 4.60 acres or thereabouts.
A further field situated on the North Western side of the property extending to 1.84 acres could be available at an additional cost ir required.
There is watering for stock and the land can either be mown or grazed with cattle, sheep or horses.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, septic tank drainage which is situated on land being retained, and shared with the adjoining property The Lee, but with full rights for maintenance and repair
TENURE
We understand that the property is Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council tax band 'F' Staffordshire Moorland District Council
EPC RATING F
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs

Property Features :

• Four bedroom three storey farmhouse
• Excellent range of farm buildings
• Paddocks of land extending in all to 4.6 acres or thereabouts
• Suitable for agricultural or equestrian use
• Viewing ESSENTIAL to appreciate position and potential
• Outbuildings
• Equestrian
• Rural