Property description
Uniquely designed, well maintained four bedroom detached barn conversion ideally located on the outskirts of the popular village of Ipstones with fields and paddocks of land adjoining extending to 14 acres or thereabouts. Presented throughout to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings this family home boasts exposed brick walls, exposed stone walls, feature block and tiled flooring in the living/dining room, timber doors throughout with wrought iron fittings and a wealth of original oaks beams, timbers and 'A' frames. Boasting a sweeping driveway leading to the property with landscaped gardens to front, side and rear elevations and access to the adjoining paddocks of land with a large detached outbuilding suitable for livestock, fodder, workshop or other purposes and further open fronted building. A high quality property which must be viewed to appreciate the location size and specification on offer.
* ENTRANCE HALL: 3.72m x 3.03m (12' 2" x 9' 11")
Door to front aspect with stained glass leaded light inset, window to front aspect set on tiled sill, centre light point, spiral staircase off, exposed original brick walls with exposed timber lintels, stone flagged floor, power points.
* DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM
Sanitan suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin incorporating chrome shaped heated towel rail, low level W.C., double glazed window to front aspect set on tiled sill, feature stain glass window to utility. tiled floor.
* UTILITY: 1.93m x 1.86m (6' 4" x 6' 1")
Plumbing for automatic washing machine, white Belfast sink unit with hot and cold water taps over having timber adjoining drainer, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted Valiant gas fired central heating boiler, fixed shelving, inset halogen downlighters in brass surround, tiled floor, power points.
* LIVING ROOM/DINER: 6.92m x 5.13m (22' 8" x 16' 10")
Full height picture window to front aspect, wide single door leading to rear garden with inset glazed panels, double glazed window to rear aspect set on tiled sill, two ceiling light points, inset spotlights in brass surround, exposed oak beams and timbers. Feature brick fireplace set on stone flagged hearth incorporating cast iron multifuel stove with concealed lighting and timber lintel over, staircase off, exposed brick walls to part, exposed stone walls to part, double radiator. Feature floor being part tiled, part wood block, central brick column, television aerial point, telephone point, power points. Note: the fitments in this room are of brass finish. Note: the three windows are finished with Bespoke curtains and pelmets on corded tracks and will be included in the sale
* SITTING ROOM: 3.14m x 3.84m (10' 4" x 12' 7")
Having external stable door to front aspect with stain glass leaded light panel, centre light point, two wall light points, double radiator, feature brick walls to part, feature stone walls to part, feature floor being part tiled, part wood block, television aerial point, telephone point, power points.
* BOILER ROOM
Housing wall mounted Worcester gas fired central heating boiler, fixed shelving, wall mounted consumer units, centre light point, tiled floor.
* OFFICE: 2.3m x 1.81m (7' 7" x 5' 11")
Double glazed window to rear aspect set on tiled sill, centre light point, wall mounted chrome radiator, telephone point, multi power points on flexible duct system, stain timber flooring. Note: this room is pre-plumbed for conversion back to a bathroom for disabled use, if so desired
* DINING KITCHEN
Excellent range of cream units with fielded panels comprising base cupboards and soft close drawers incorporating integral fridge, integral freezer, integral Neff brush chrome microwave, corner unit with inset chrome sliding two tier baskets, inset wine rack, integral dishwasher, LPG cooker point for Range cooker, solid beech work tops over incorporating double bowl Belfast sink unit with brushed brass mixer tap over. Range of matching wall cupboards with feature display shelving and display doors to part, single radiator, concealed underlighting, exposed brickwork to part, exposed timber work to part, central Island incorporating base cupboards and drawers with central column. Two double glazed windows to rear aspect set on tiled sills, double glazed window to side aspect, inset spotlights in brass surround, ceiling light point, exposed oak ceiling beams and timbers, television aerial point, quarry tiled floor, power points.
FIRST FLOOR
Accessed via spiral staircase leading to:
* LANDING
Velux window to front aspect, centre light point, exposed original 'A' frames, exposed original beams and timbers, feature stain glass window depicting rural scene to bedroom/office, single radiator, stain timber floorboards, power points. Note: the fitments in this room are brass finish.
* BEDROOM TWO: 3.72m x 2.83m (12' 2" x 9' 3")
Having Velux window to rear aspect, double glazed window to side aspect set on tiled sill, centre light point, exposed beams, single radiator, stained timber floor, exposed original 'A' frame, wall light point, power points.
* ENSUITE: 2.78m x 2.22m (9' 1" x 7' 3")
White suite comprising panelled bath having chrome mixer tap over with telephone style shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin having low level lighting over, low level W.C., built in storage units comprising cupboards and drawers incorporating laundry unit, concealed single radiator, Velux window to front aspect, part tiled walls, tiled dado, exposed oak beams and timbers, exposed original 'A' frame, stained timber floor, centre light point.
* BEDROOM FOUR: 2.94m x 2.49m (9' 8" x 8' 2")
Velux window to rear aspect, centre light point, exposed beams and timbers, exposed original 'A' frame, feature brickwork to part, double radiator, stained timber floorboards, telephone point, power points. Note: the fitments in this room are of brass finish.
* BEDROOM THREE/OFFICE: 5.11m x 3.41m (16' 9" x 11' 2")
Having Velux windows to rear aspect, feature picture window to front aspect, Velux window to front aspect, two ceiling light points, exposed original 'A' frame, exposed beams and timbers, feature stain glass window depicting rural scene, feature brick walls to part, double radiator, telephone point, multiple power points.
* MAIN LANDING/SNUG: 3.55m x 2.99m (11' 8" x 9' 10")
Being access from main staircase having Velux window to front, galleried to living room, centre light point, exposed original oak beams and timbers, exposed original 'A' frame, double radiator, feature brick walls to part, built in double storage cupboards over shower room, television aerial point, power points. (sale to include large bespoke light fitting)
* SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiled shower cubicle incorporating Triton electric fitment with Bespoke shower screen and door, wash hand basin set in vanity with chrome mixer tap, low level W.C., part tiled walls, inset halogen downlighters in chrome surround, exposed original 'A' Frame, exposed beam, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, tiled floor, high level corner cupboard with mirrored door.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 3.92m x 3.12m (12' 10" x 10' 3")
Having window to rear aspect set on tiled sill, window to side aspect set on tiled sill, ceiling light point, exposed original oak beams, exposed original 'A' frame, wall light point, stained timber floorboards, power points.
* WALK-IN WARDROBE: 1.92m x 1.43m (6' 4" x 4' 8")
Incorporating hanging and shelving, inset halogen downlighters in brass surround, exposed oak ceiling beams, radiator.
* ENSUITE: 2.29m x 1.82m (7' 6" x 6')
White suite comprising roll top bath on claw and ball feet with chrome mixer tap over incorporating telephone style shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., Velux window to rear aspect, double radiator, part tiled walls incorporating tiled dado, shaver point, wall light point, exposed original beams, stained timber floorboards.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a sweeping gravelled and tarmacadam driveway leading to a pebbled gravelled parking area to the front aspect with adjoining well stocked borders incorporating mature trees and shrubs with adjoining flagged paths. Stepped access from the driveway leads to:
* SECRET GARDEN
With stone and cobbled steps having shaped central patio with adjoining well stocked borders incorporating mature trees and shrubs.
* SIDE GARDEN
Situated to the side of the property is a raised timber decking area with balustrade surround incorporating aluminium framed greenhouse with adjoining crazy paved patio area having base for Octagonal summerhouse (available to purchase by separate negotiation) adjoining raised borders to patio incorporating trees and shrubs with concealed LPG tank, inset elevated pond in stone surround with timber pergola over. Pathways lead to:
* REAR GARDEN
Presently laid to lawns with inset well stocked borders incorporating mature trees and shrubs, original threshing horse gin (which gives the property it's listing) incorporating block patio area and boasting panoramic views over the Churnet Valley and surrounding countryside. The rear gardens leads to a further side garden incorporating vegetable plot with central walk-way, further block patio with adjoining borders incorporating timber playhouse.
* AGRICULTURAL
The main parking area to the front offers a further gravelled driveway leading to a range of outbuildings and situated away from the main house, presently comprising:
* AGRICULTURAL BUILDING: 22.95m x 6.56m (75' 4" x 21' 6")
(approximate measurement) being a five bay, steel, portal framed building with concrete walls, concrete floor, sheeted doors and concrete apron to the front. Two bays are currently utilised as a work shop area with the further bays being used as fodder storage and live stock housing with part being open fronted. Mains water, electricity, light and power connected.
* OPEN FRONTED BUILDING: 5.8m x 4.41m (19' x 14' 6")
Being of block construction with concrete floor, electricity connected. Mains water, electricity, light and power connected.
* LAND
The land is accessed from the yard area adjacent to the outbuildings and segregated into small paddocks extending to approximately 14 acres or thereabouts of meadow and pasture land, suitable for mowing and/or grazing purposes. Mains water is connected to all paddock. Note: There is a public footpath that passes through part of the land.
The land is not registered for Single Farm Payment.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity are connected. LPG central heating, septic tank drainage
TENURE
We understand the property to be Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council tax band 'E' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING D
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
Property Features :
- Four bedroom Grade II listed Barn Conversion
- With adjoining 14 acres of land suitable for equestrian or other livestock use
- Presented throughout to a HIGH standard with quality fixtures and fittings
- Boasting panoramic views over the surrounding countryside
- Internal inspection is ESSENTIAL to appreciate the size, location and quality on offer
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