Property description
Currently used as a domestic residence, this Smallholding is ideally situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Bradnop occupying an elevated location with panoramic views. The property has an abundance of character and charm throughout with low ceilings and feature wood beams. The property has an entrance hallway, sitting room with feature multi fuel stove and bay window to the front elevation. The breakfast kitchen has a good degree of units to both base and eye level, with a sociable breakfast bar incorporated and ample space available to accommodate family dining. A useful utility area is on offer, having a belfast sink, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer, also with a WC room for convenience. The addition of the conservatory is a delight, with a high degree of privacy you can enjoy the countryside views which are on offer to the rear of the property. The living room is light and airy, with a full length picture window, enhancing those breath taking views further. The study is a great retreat ideal for office work. To the first floor are three double bedrooms with the second bedroom incorporating a shower and a family bathroom suite. Having extensive landscaped gardens and tarmacadam driveway, the property has the potential to be extended if so desired, subject to the relevant planning permission and building regulation approval. Externally there is a range of outbuildings which are presently utilised for garage and workshop purposes but ideal for the housing of livestock if so desired with adjoining paddocks of land extending to nine acres or thereabouts. Ideally positioned within easy access to Cheshire, Derbyshire and on the fringes of the Peak District National Park, this spacious home must be viewed to appreciate the size, location, quality and further potential on offer.
WILD THORN FARM
* ENTRANCE HALL: 3.07m x 1.96m (10' 1" x 6' 5")
Having door to front aspect with inset glazed panel fitted externally with storm door, wall light points, built in triple cupboard incorporating hanging and shelving concealing stop tap, built in separate cloak cupboard incorporating hanging and shelving with wall mounted consumer unit.
* INNER HALL
Having wall light point, single radiator.
* SITTING ROOM: 3.54m x 3.89m (11' 7" x 12' 9")
Having feature UPVC bay window to front aspect, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, feature brick fireplace set on tiled hearth with stone flagged inset incorporating cast iron multifuel stove, exposed ceiling beams and timbers, wall light point, power points.
* BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 5.99m x 2.78m (19' 8" x 9' 1")
Excellent range of pine units with fielded panels comprising base cupboards and drawers incorporating electric cooker point, concealed power, integral dishwasher, roll top work surfaces over having inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap over, tiled splashbacks. Range of matching wall cupboards incorporating concealed underlighting, extractor fan with inset lighting, window overlooking rear porch, window to inner hall, three ceiling light points, exposed stone walls to part, tiled effect laminate flooring, power points. Open plan to:-
* CONSERVATORY: 3.07m x 3.04m (10' 1" x 10')
Being of UPVC construction with double glazed windows to two elevations, ceiling light incorporating fan, external door leading to rear garden, feature window to living room, exposed stone walls to part, double radiator, power points.
* UTILITY ROOM: 2.35m x 3.27m (7' 9" x 10' 9")
Range of base cupboards incorporating plumbing for automatic washing machine, tumble dryer outlet, roll top work surfaces over having inset white glazed Belfast sink unit with hot and cold water taps above, tiled splashbacks. Range of wall cupboards, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect set on tiled sill, UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect set on tiled sill, two ceiling light points, exposed stone work to part, cushioned floor, power points.
* CLOAKROOM OFF
Housing low level W.C., wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, single radiator, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect set on tiled sill, centre light point, extractor fan, exposed stone walls to part, cushioned flooring, wall light incorporating shaver point.
* REAR PORCH: 2.8m x 1.39m (9' 2" x 4' 7")
UPVC double glazed windows to rear and side aspects, exposed stone walls to part, fitted coathooks, pedestrian door leading to rear garden, power points.
* LIVING ROOM: 5.71m x 4.13m (18' 9" x 13' 7")
(maximum measurement) having feature UPVC double glazed full height picture window to front aspect providing panoramic views over the land and surrounding countryside, open fire with inset fan in feature surround, centre light point, fixed shelving, double radiators, staircase off, single radiator, window to conservatory, two wall light points, power points.
* DINING ROOM: 4.06m x 2.47m (13' 4" x 8' 1")
UPVC double glazed picture window to front aspect providing panoramic views over the land and surrounding countryside, centre light point, exposed stone walls to part, single radiator, central heating timer, loft access, power points.
* STUDY/MUSIC ROOM: 2.98m x 2.49m (9' 9" x 8' 2")
(plus recess) UPVC full height glazed door to front aspect with matching side panel, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, Eurocal oil fired central heating boiler, two ceiling light points, double radiator, exposed stone walls, power points.
FIRST FLOOR
* LANDING
Having UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, two ceiling light points, single radiator, power points. Airing cupboard off housing lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater, hanging and shelving over.
* BEDROOM TWO: 4.2m x 2.79m (13' 9" x 9' 2")
UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, providing panoramic views and surrounding countryside, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, centre light point, brass heated towel rail, single radiator, built in double wardrobe incorporating hanging and shelving, loft access, power points.
Fully enclosed tiled shower cubicle incorporating Triton electric shower fitment.
* BATHROOM: 2.85m x 2.53m (9' 4" x 8' 4")
(maximum measurement) white suite comprising panelled bath with chrome mixer tap over incorporating telephone style shower attachment, wash hand basin set in vanity with chrome mixer tap over, low level W.C., bidet with chrome mixer tap. Range of storage cupboards, range of matching wall cupboards, tiled splashbacks, wall light incorporating shaver point, single radiator incorporating chrome heated towel rail, ceiling light point, loft access. UPVC double glazed window to front aspect.
* BEDROOM THREE: 3.29m x 2.83m (10' 10" x 9' 3")
UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, centre light point, single radiator, built in under eaves store off, built in under eaves store off, power points.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 3.95m x 3.53m (13' x 11' 7")
UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, double radiator, excellent range of built in bedroom furniture comprising two double and one single wardrobes with fitted dressing table incorporating four drawers having wall light with mirror above, power points.
GARDENS
Formal gardens surround the property to the front, side and rear elevations, presently laid to lawns with inset borders incorporating mature trees and shrubs.
Situated to the side garden is a timber and felt summerhouse with raised decking area providing a covered canopy for seating enjoying the panoramic views.
Situated in the adjoining garden is a well in circular stone surround in full working order. Adjacent to the house are the following:
* TIMBER GARDEN ROOM
Situated adjacent to the sitting room with two external access's ideal for garden storage or offering the potential to extend if so desired.
* EXTERNAL TOILET
This is situated adjacent to the study and comprises low level W.C., wash hand basin with adjoining covered canopy. This room is ideal as an external toilet but could be incorporated within the interior of the property if so desired
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from the Ashbourne road over a sweeping tarmacadam driveway with gated access and land surrounding. The driveway leads towards the property passing a fenced vegetable plot and a garden area incorporating aluminium framed greenhouse (4.34m x 2.67m) on concrete base.
The driveway leads to a range of outbuildings presently comprising:
* GARAGE/WORKSHOP: 9.1m x 7.46m (29' 10" x 24' 6")
Having concrete floor, sheeted door to front aspect, electric light and power connected. Sliding double doors leading to:
* WORKSHOP: 4.89m x 7.46m (16' 1" x 24' 6")
Having concrete floor, windows to two elevations with openings, cast iron multifuel stove, electric light and power connected. sliding doors leading to:
* STORE: 4.87m x 7.46m (16' x 24' 6")
Having concrete floor, windows to three elevations, sliding doors to the rear of the property which can be accessed via vehicle if so desired from the hardcore track which leads past the rear of the building.
* STABLE/FUEL STORE: 8.54m x 3.61m (28' x 11' 10")
Adjoining the previous outbuilding and previously utilised for stabling purposes with gates in situ and presently utilised for fuel store with concrete floor and sheeted door to front aspect.
Situated adjacent to the outbuildings is a tarmacadam hardstanding area ideal for further parking or alternative uses. Double gated access from this area leads to the further driveway being fully tarmacadam and providing ample off road parking to the front and side of the farmhouse
* LAND
The land which is all laid to grass is suitable for mowing and/or grazing purposes and extends in total to 9 acres or thereabouts.
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 'F' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING "E"
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
Property Features :
- Well maintained smallholding comprising spacious detached farmhouse, outbuildings and land extendin
- Presented throughout to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings
- Occupying an elevated position with panoramic views
- Suitable for equestrian or similar livestock use, Inspection essential