Property description

Whittaker & Biggs are pleased to offer For Sale by Auction a four Bedroom detached former Farmhouse set in land extending to approximately 11.5 acres being suitable for mowing and or grazing purposes together with several farm Outbuildings to include brick and tile shippons, garage with adjoining workshop, fuel store, poultry shed, garden shed and greenhouse. Ideally situated in the rural village of Ipstones providing far reaching views over the surrounding countryside accessed via a long sweeping driveway being within easy reach of all the village amenities. The property boasts oil fired central heating and UPVC double glazing along with many original charms and features. Internal viewing of this rare farmhouse is highly recommend to appreciate the size and location on offer. For Sale By Public Auction 4th November 2015 at Westwood Golf Club, Newcastle Road, Leek at 7.30 pm.
SOLICITORS
Messrs Wains Solicitors
39-43 Churchside
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 1HW
Tel: 01625 429511
Fao: Ms N Oates
* FRONT PORCH
External door to front aspect having inset frosted stained glass window, two feature circular windows to side aspect, wall light point, exposed ceiling beams, tiled floor.
* DINING HALL: 4.1m x 3.59m (13' 5" x 11' 9")
External door with inset glazed panels to front aspect, open staircase, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect set on tiled sill, double radiator, stone work to part, exposed ceiling beams, power points.
* LOUNGE: 4.18m x 3.21m (13' 9" x 10' 6")
UPVC double glazed bay window to front aspect overlooking countryside incorporating window seat, open Baxi fire in stone fireplace set on tiled hearth, three wall light points, exposed ceiling beams, power points.
Exposed stone archway to rear lounge.
* REAR LOUNGE: 4.51m x 3.33m (14' 10" x 10' 11")
UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, double radiator, ceiling spotlight, two wall light points, exposed ceiling beams, power points.
* REAR HALL
Having ceiling light point and ceiling beams.
* CLOAKROOM: 1.99m x 1.2m (6' 6" x 3' 11")
Single radiator, ceiling light point, exposed ceiling beams, black and red tiled floor.
* BATHROOM: 2.96m x 1.97m (9' 9" x 6' 6")
Suite comprising panelled bath, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, fully enclosed shower cubicle incorporating chrome shower fitment, double radiator, ceiling light point, exposed ceiling beams. UPVC double glazed frosted window to side aspect set on tiled sill having inset extractor fan, fully tiled walls, shaver point, tiled floor.
* BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 3.56m x 2.84m (11' 8" x 9' 4")
Excellent range of base cupboards and drawers incorporating breakfast bar, matching wall cupboards, wall mounted extractor fan, inset halogen downlighters, exposed ceiling beams. UPVC double glazed window to side aspect set on tiled sill, plumbing for automatic washing machine, roll top work surfaces having inset sink unit with mixer tap over, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, power points.
* INNER HALL
External door to front aspect, inset leaded light glazed panel, built in larder cupboard, tiled floor.
* DOWNSTAIRS W.C
Housing low level W.C., wash hand basin, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, ceiling light point, tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR
* LANDING
Ceiling light point, inset halogen downlighters.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 4.17m x 3.06m (13' 8" x 10')
UPVC double glazed window to front aspect overlooking countryside, double radiator, ceiling light point, bed switch, power points. Built in double wardrobe having cupboards above.
* BEDROOM THREE: 3.12m x 3.04m (10' 3" x 10')
Double glazed window to side aspect, single radiator, ceiling light point, power points.l
* BEDROOM FOUR: 2.97m x 2.84m (9' 9" x 9' 4")
UPVC double glazed window to front aspect overlooking countryside, double radiator, loft access, ceiling light point, power points. Built in double wardrobe with cupboards above.
* BATHROOM: 3.28m x 2m (10' 9" x 6' 7")
Suite comprising panelled bath with telephone mixer and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., bidet, double radiator, part tiled walls, UPVC double glazed frosted window to side aspect set on tiled sill, inset halogen downlighters, ceiling mounted extractor fan, shaver point, heated towel rail, tiled floor.
Built in airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder with fixed shelving.
* BEDROOM TWO: 4.61m x 2.96m (15' 2" x 9' 9")
UPVC double glazed windows to front and side aspect, two double radiators, exposed ceiling beams, original exposed stone mullion former window, inset halogen downlighters, power points.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via long sweeping driveway leading to front elevation with gated access to gardens and land to the rear.
* GARAGE: 5.32m x 4.23m (17' 5" x 13' 11")
Double doors to front aspect, pedestrian door to front aspect, concrete floor, ceiling light, power connected.
* ADJOINING WORKSHOP: 5.25m x 3.98m (17' 3" x 13' 1")
Windows to front and side aspects, concrete floor, stable door, electric light and power connected.
* GARDENS
Stone flagged patio with decked area adjacent to the stream which passes through the garden land.
Gardens laid to lawns incorporating borders, mature trees and shrubs, paths leading to Orchard incorporating fruit trees and bushes. Vegetable plot plus further lawned gardens.
OUTBUILDINGS
* ADJOINING FUEL STORE: 4.71m x 2.21m (15' 5" x 7' 3")
Housing oil fired central heating boiler, double doors to front aspect.
* STONE & TILED FORMER SHIPPON: 4.64m x 2.84m (15' 3" x 9' 4")
Now used for storage with adjoining store having loft over, stable door, window to front aspect, concrete floor, electric light and power connected.
* STONE AND TILED FORMER SHIPPON: 3.41m x 2.59m (11' 2" x 8' 6")
Now used for storage with loft over, having windows to front, side and rear elevations, electric light and power connected.
* BRICK & FELT POULTRY STORE: 4.6m x 2.22m (15' 1" x 7' 3")
* BLOCK & TILED LAMBING SHED : 5.06m x 4.3m (16' 7" x 14' 1")
With concrete floor.
* TIMBER & CORRUGATED IRON IMPLEMENT STORE
With concrete floor having concrete area to front
* STONE & TILED SHIPPON: 8.26m x 5.25m (27' 1" x 17' 3")
Shippon for 14 cattle with feeding passage to part
* STONE & TILE SHIPPON: 6.63m x 3.77m (21' 9" x 12' 4")
Shippon for 4 cattle with small lean-to stone and corrugated iron store
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil fired central heating. Septic tank drainage.
TENURE
We understand the property is Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council tax band 'D' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING F
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
AUCTION STIPULATIONS
1. Sales Particulars & Plans - These sales particulars and any accompanying plans are produced in good faith as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a Contract and no person in the employment of Whittaker & Biggs has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The photographs used on these sales particulars and in window displays, may be taken with a non-standard lens. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
2. Equipment, Fittings & Services - The Agent has not tested any equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose.
3. Rights, Outgoings, Easements & Wayleaves - The property will be sold and conveyed subject to all rights, outgoings, easements & wayleaves (whether public or private).
4. Boundaries etc. - The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have knowledge of fences, water supplies, and rights affecting the same and of the boundaries thereof.
5. Town & Country Planning - The property is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, S.S.S.I, or other notices which may be or may come into force. It is also sold subject to any statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the part of the vendor to specify the same.
6. Order of Sale - The vendors reserve the right to sell the property as a whole, or in lots and to sell any lot or part of any lot before the auction; to alter the order of sale, to amalgamate lots or to withdraw the whole or any lot or any part thereof.
7. Conditions of Sale - The property will, unless previously sold or withdrawn, be offered for sale subject to the Special and General Conditions of Sale and Contract, which have been settled by the vendors solicitors. These conditions, together with any plan of the property, may be inspected at the offices of the auctioneers or the solicitors prior to the auction and will also be available before the auction but will not be read out at the auction. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have notice of such conditions and of all the terms thereof, and shall be deemed to bid on these terms whether they shall have inspected the conditions or not. The property may be sold subject to a reserve price(s).
8. Deposit & Contract - Immediately at the fall of the hammer, the purchaser(s) will be required to sign the contract and pay a 10% deposit.
9. Money Laundering - Intending purchasers need to be aware that two items of proof of identity will be required at the signing of a Contract, in accordance with current money laundering regulations.

Property Features :

• FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION - 4TH NOVEMBER 2015
• Sizeable four bedroom detached former farmhouse
• Set in land extending to approximately 14 acres
• Outbuildings , garage & workshop
• Located in the rural village of Ipstones with far reaching views
• Viewing ESSENTIAL
• Acres
• Views