Property description
If you've ever had dreams of rolling countryside on your doorstep, a picture perfect farmhouse and your horses so close you can muck out in your pyjamas and practise your dressage tests within view of your back garden... then your dreams have come true! An equestrian property situated in an idyllic Staffordshire location on a plot of approximately 7 acres with an additional 5.06 acres available by separate negotiation, the four bedroom farmhouse also features a two bedroom self contained two storey apartment! There is expansive living space with four reception rooms, huge conservatory, country style kitchen with sun room, utility room and boot room that gives internal access through to the stable block. Upstairs are four double bedrooms; two with en suites and a separate family bathroom. The apartment has its own access, a lounge, kitchen diner and two bedrooms. Outside are beautiful landscaped wraparound gardens, large parking area, detached triple garage and the farm/equestrian outbuildings include a large barn, workshop with floor above and stable block comprising four loose boxes, tack room and feed room with potential for more stabling. The impressive equestrian set up includes fenced paddocks with mains water and a 40m x 30m floodlit manege with synthetic surface, post and rail fencing and dressage markers whilst a large hardstanding provides space for obligatory muck heap and storage needs! The land is positioned solely to the rear which enables a full view from the house for added security reassurance and the property is set up with CCTV and security alarm system. This incredible home is a rural haven and is sure to make someone's dream come true!
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall - 14' 9'' x 10' 9'' (4.49m x 3.27m)
A glazed panel door opens into the beautifully spacious entrance hall with a gorgeous inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron electric stove mounted on a quarry tiled hearth and set into a brick surround with an exposed beam mantle. Neutrally presented, there is a fitted carpet, wall lighting, radiator with decorative cover, telephone point and stairs rise to the first floor. A stained glass panel door leads through to the dining room and an attractive stone archway leads through to the inner hall.
Dining Room - 14' 9'' x 9' 5'' (4.49m x 2.87m)
Having period style painted wood panelling to the walls, parquet flooring, radiator with decorative cover, a front facing window and a door through to the lounge.
Lounge - 18' 9'' x 12' 9'' (max) (5.71m x 3.88m (max))
A stunning dual aspect reception room having a front-facing window and a glazed door leading through to the conservatory whilst further double doors open through to the study. A feature fireplace is the focal point of the room, having an electric fire mounted on a granite hearth with decorative wood surround. The room is finished with a neutral fitted carpet, covered radiator, coving to the ceiling, glazed display cabinets with inset lighting and television aerial connection.
Study - 13' 5'' x 12' 3'' (4.09m x 3.73m)
Having a rear-facing window looking out to the barbecue area and a further window looks through to the snug whilst French doors open into the conservatory. There is a range of fitted book shelving with inset lighting, a neutral fitted carpet, decorative covered radiator set into shelving units and telephone point.
Conservatory - 32' 8'' x 17' 5'' (max) (9.95m x 5.30m (max)) (P-shaped)
A fantastic L-shaped room with glazing giving wonderful views of the wraparound gardens and paddocks and the glazed roof has fitted pleated blinds. It is fitted with a neutral carpet, shelving and power sockets. Two sets of French doors lead out to the gardens.
Inner Hall - 22' 6'' x 2' 10'' (6.85m x 0.86m)
Having a neutral coloured fitted carpet, wall lights, decorative covered radiator and doors to the snug and kitchen.
Snug - 14' 3'' x 12' 9'' (4.34m x 3.88m)
This excellent additional reception room has a centrally placed fireplace with exposed stonework and an open fire sitting on a quarry tiled hearth with windows either side looking out to the rear aspect giving wonderful views of the paddocks. The room is finished with a fitted carpet, wall lighting, radiator with decorative cover, television aerial connection and a window looking through to the study.
Breakfast Kitchen - 17' 6'' (max) x 15' 5'' (max) (5.33m (max) x 4.70m (max))
This classic country style kitchen is fitted with a range of base units having a wood worktop with an inset one and a half bowl sink unit and there is a central breakfast island with granite worktop and storage below. The Rangemaster cooker has an electric oven and a seven burner hob; five of which are gas and two electric, with cooker hood above. The units have glazed display wall cabinets, space and plumbing for dishwasher and under cabinet task lighting whilst other features include attractive tiling to the splash areas, wood effect laminate flooring, wood wall panelling and a large area for a dining table with a fitted carpet, inset spotlights to the ceiling and a chandelier style ceiling light. Also in this room is an oil fired heater and a large opening through to the sun room.
Sun Room - 11' 9'' x 8' 2'' (3.58m x 2.49m)
Being brick built to window sill height and having fantastic views across open countryside with French doors out to the rear barbeque area. It has a fitted carpet, glazed roof with pleated blinds, power sockets and telephone point.
Laundry/Utility Room - 9' 7'' x 8' 11'' (2.92m x 2.72m)
Having matching base and wall units with worktop and double circular sink unit with mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for tumble drier and American style fridge freezer. Featuring tile effect laminate flooring, wood panelling to the walls, wall lights, tiling to splash areas, skylight, a window looking through to the kitchen and a door to the boot room.
Boot Room - 9' 7'' x 7' 4'' (2.92m x 2.23m)
Having a skylight, concrete flooring, fitted ceiling light and a door through to the stable block.
Side Entrance Porch - 7' 10'' x 2' 7'' (2.39m x 0.79m)
An alternative entrance to the property, the side porch has a hardwood exterior door with glazed panels, wood effect laminate flooring, inset spotlights to the ceiling, half height tongue and groove panelling to the walls and a storage cupboard. A door opens into the side entrance hall.
Side Entrance Hall - 21' 4'' (max) x 2' 11'' (6.50m (max) x 0.89m)
Having access from the breakfast kitchen, the side hall has a fitted carpet, a range of storage cupboards, security alarm keypad, telephone point, oil fired central heating boiler, door to the guest WC and access to the self contained apartment.
Guest WC - 3' 10'' x 3' 6'' (1.17m x 1.07m)
Having a matching suite comprising a WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. There is wood panelling to the walls, a small storage cupboard, privacy glazed window to the front, fitted carpet and inset spotlight to the ceiling.
First Floor
Landing
A spacious and neutrally presented landing having a fitted carpet, fitted wall lighting, radiator with decorative cover, airing cupboard with slatted shelving and housing the hot water cylinder and doors to all first floor rooms.
Master Bedroom - 14' 4'' x 13' 11'' (max) (4.37m x 4.24m (max))
This beautiful room has two windows looking out to the rear aspect with stunning views across the property's private paddocks and far reaching open countryside. It is neutrally presented with fitted carpet, fitted wall lighting, two radiators with decorative covers, shelving and a range of built-in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving and further storage above. Steps lead up through a glazed panel door to the en-suite bathroom.
En-suite Bathroom - 12' 4'' x 8' 6'' (3.76m x 2.59m)
This luxury bathroom is dual aspect with windows to the side and rear making it beautifully bright. The suite features a pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush WC, panel bath with brass taps and a shower enclosure with glass door and a wall mounted electric shower. The room features full height tiling to the walls, neutral fitted carpet, radiator with decorative cover and inset spotlights to the ceiling.
Bedroom Two - 14' 10'' x 11' 9'' (4.52m x 3.58m)
Another generously sized dual aspect bedroom with windows to the front and side giving beautiful views of the garden. It is neutrally presented with a fitted carpet, fitted wall lighting, radiator with decorative cover, television aerial connection, a built-in wardrobe and access to the en-suite.
En-suite Bathroom - 12' 3'' x 7' 0'' (3.73m x 2.13m)
Featuring a matching suite comprising a low level flush WC, vanity wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with storage below and a panel bath with chrome taps and having a wall mounted electric shower with glass shower screen. There are wall units with mirror and vanity lighting, radiator, full height tiling to the walls, neutral fitted carpet and inset spotlights to the ceiling.
Bedroom Three - 10' 9'' (max) x 10' 2'' (max) (3.27m (max) x 3.10m (max))
Having fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving, neutral fitted carpet, wall lighting, radiator with decorative cover and a front-facing window.
Bedroom Four - 15' 5'' x 10' 6'' (plus door recess) (4.70m x 3.20m (plus door recess))
(Restricted head room) This fourth double bedroom has skylights to two aspects and a window to the rear enjoying views of open countryside with doors giving access to ample eaves storage space. It is neutrally presented with a fitted carpet, inset spotlights to the ceiling, telephone point and a radiator.
Family Bathroom - 11' 1'' (max) x 8' 3'' (max) (3.38m (max) x 2.51m (max))
With a modern matching white suite comprising a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, a corner panel bath with chrome taps and a double shower enclosure with glass screen and a wall mounted electric shower. With full height tiling to the walls, fitted carpet, inset spotlights to the ceiling, mirror with lighting, radiator, chrome heated towel radiator, shaver socket and two windows to the front aspect.
Self Contained Apartment
Lounge - 16' 2'' x 11' 11'' (4.92m x 3.63m)
A door off the side entrance hall opens into the lounge which is neutrally presented with a front-facing window, fitted carpet, wood panelling to the walls and ceiling, inset spotlights, built-in glazed display cabinets and book shelving, stairs to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard, radiator and television aerial connection.
Kitchen Diner - 16' 2'' x 8' 6'' (4.92m x 2.59m)
Fitted with a range of matching base and wall units with a wood effect worktop having an inset sink unit with mixer tap. There is a built-in electric oven and four ring electric hob with extractor hood above. Having space for a washing machine, under counter fridge and there is tiling to splash areas, tile effect laminate flooring, dining table with fitted bench seating, wood panelling to the walls and ceiling, spotlights to the ceiling, exterior door out to the front of the property and a spiral staircase rising to a second bedroom.
First Floor
Master Bedroom - 14' 9'' x 12' 9'' (4.49m x 3.88m)
Having an attractive apex roof with a skylight to the side and a large front-facing window. With wood panelling to the walls and ceiling, exposed beams with track lighting, neutral fitted carpet, radiator, telephone point and steps down to the en-suite shower room through a glazed panel door.
En-suite Shower Room - 10' 7'' x 6' 11'' (3.22m x 2.11m)
Having a modern matching white suite comprising a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps and a shower enclosure with contemporary glass brick detailing, full height ceramic tiling and a wall mounted electric shower. The room features built-in storage with double wardrobes and cupboards, vanity cupboard with mirrored doors and inset lighting, wood panelling to the walls and ceiling, inset spotlights to the ceiling, skylight to the front, radiator and tile effect laminate flooring.
Bedroom Two - 12' 6'' x 8' 3'' (max) (3.81m x 2.51m (max))
Accessed via a spiral staircase from the kitchen, the room features built-in storage cupboards, skylight and further window to the side. There are fitted carpet tiles, wood panelling to the walls and ceiling, inset spotlights to the ceiling, radiator and a wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome taps.
Exterior
Gardens - The property boasts beautiful and private wraparound gardens that have been attractively landscaped and feature a combination of lawns with mature planting, seating areas and a uniquely designed barbeque area that can be accessed from the garden room, with stone oven, painted walls and being perfectly positioned at the rear of the house to enjoy the tranquil view of open fields.Triple Detached Garage - The garage features two remote controlled motorised garage doors and has electric light and power.
Gardens
The property boasts beautiful and private wraparound gardens that have been attractively landscaped and feature a combination of lawns with mature planting, seating areas and a uniquely designed barbeque area that can be accessed from the sun room, with stone oven, painted walls and being perfectly positioned at the rear of the house to enjoy the tranquil view of open fields.
Equestrian Facilities
Grazing - Approx 5.5 ACRE PADDOCKS. Included in the sale is land totalling approximately 7 acres, split into secure, fenced paddocks having mains water and nature pond, being positioned within full view from the rear of the house for additional security reassurance. There is additional land of approximately 5.06 acres available by separate negotiation.Manege - 40M X 30M. There is a purpose built 40m x 30m floodlit arena with post and rail fencing, dressage markers and synthetic surface. There is gate access with close proximity to the stable yard and it sits in a part elevated position with views across the paddocks.Stabling - FOUR 12'6SQ LOOSE BOXES + TACK ROOM + FEED ROOM. The attractively designed yard has gate access from the parking area onto an enclosed hardstanding with stabling to opposite sides. There are a total of four 12'6\"sq loose boxes with two having access through to a separate area which can be accessed internally from the main house with tack room and feed room which could be used as an additional pony stable. The stable block features mains lighting and water connection.
Outbuildings
Barn - There is a large barn with sliding door access for farm vehicle access and is an ideal storage space for farm and equestrian needs.Workshop - An additional outbuilding with first floor conversion, ideal as an office space.
Directions
Leave Eccleshall on the Loggerheads Road proceeding through the villages of Pershall, Sugnall and Croxton. Enter the village of Woodseaves and at the mini roundabout turn right onto the A53 signposted Newcastle. At the T-junction with the A51 turn left signposted Woore and Nantwich before taking a right hand turn onto Maerway Lane. Take a right onto Maer Hills Lane then right onto Radwood Lane where the property can be found on the left hand side.
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