Property description
Located in a splendid rural setting offering an exceptional degree of privacy accessed from Mill Lane over a private driveway. The property stands in approximately 6.7 acres or thereabouts of land with range of traditional agricultural buildings. The sweeping private driveway leads to a large gravelled yard area with range of outbuildings and gated access leads to the residential dwelling which is complemented by mature, well tended gardens which offer views over the surrounding land. The property has the benefit of its own well with a private water supply which could be utilised. The house offers good size, well proportioned accommodation with two reception rooms and three sizeable bedrooms. Potential to extend into the adjoining outbuildings to increase the size of the residential accommodation if so desired. Rarely available, and ideally situated in the centre of the surrounding land, inspection is essential.
* ENTRANCE PORCH: 2.26m x 1.13m (7' 5" x 3' 8")
Having windows to three aspects, hardwood door to front aspect, tiled floor.
* ENTRANCE HALL
Having staircase off, single radiator, centre light point, under stairs Store Cupboard, laminate flooring.
* LIVING ROOM: 4.02m x 3.63m (13' 2" x 11' 11")
Having windows to four aspects providing panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, feature stone and slate fireplace incorporating matching television hob having open fire, single radiator, television aerial point, laminate flooring, power points.
* DINING ROOM: 3.71m x 3.61m (12' 2" x 11' 10")
Having feature bay window to front aspect, marble fireplace in carved surround incorporating living flame gas fire, single radiator, centre light point, exposed original beams and timbers, telephone point, laminate flooring, power points.
* KITCHEN: 2.75m x 2.38m (9' x 7' 10")
Range of light oak units with fielded panels thereto comprising base cupboards and drawers incorporating electric cooker, roll top work surfaces having inset stainless steel sink unit with
chrome mixer tap over, tiled splashbacks, brushed chrome splashbacks to part. Window to rear aspect set on tiled sill, range of matching wall cupboards with display shelving to part, centre light point, boarded ceiling, cushion flooring, concealed wall mounted meters, power points
* INNER HALL
Having staircase off, fitted coat hooks, window to utility.
* BATHROOM: 2.54m x 2.45m (8' 4" x 8')
(maximum measurement) Suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin having chrome mixer tap over, window to front aspect, wall light point, tiled splash backs, part boarded walls, boarded ceiling.
Airing cupboard off housing lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater, fixed shelving.
* UTILITY ROOM: 2.89m x 2.06m (9' 6" x 6' 9")
Housing plumbing for automatic washing machine, windows to two aspects, part boarded walls, centre light point, quarry tiled floor, external door, window to inner hall, power points.
* TOILET
Housing low level W.C., part tiled walls, cushion flooring.
* Main Staircase Leading to:
FIRST FLOOR
* LANDING
Having windows to front and rear aspect, centre light point, loft access.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 4.04m x 3.63m (13' 3" x 11' 11")
Having windows to front, side and rear elevations offering panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, single radiator, centre light point, power points.
* BEDROOM TWO: 3.7m x 3.86m (12' 2" x 12' 8")
Having window to front aspect, centre light point, built in wall cupboard, built in wardrobe incorporating hanging, single radiator, power points, pedestrian door leading to:
* LANDING BEDROOM/BEDROOM THREE: 3.8m x 2.68m (12' 6" x 8' 10")
Having window to front aspect, single radiator, centre light point, staircase leading down to inner hall, exposed ceiling beams, power points.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from Mill Lane over a sweeping gravelled driveway via gated access leading to a gravelled yard area providing off road parking with a range of outbuildings adjoining and gated access to the adjoining paddocks of land.
* GARDEN
Formal gardens surround the property to the front, side and rear elevations and are presently laid to crazy paved paths, patio to the front, side and rear elevations offering views of the gardens and surrounding paddocks ideal for entertaining with courtesy lighting.
Additional garden to the front laid to well stocked rose beds with shaped adjoining lawns having inset, well stocked borders incorporating mature trees and shrubs. The garden is screened from the adjoining paddocks with a range of mature trees and shrubs.
Located to the rear of the property are gravelled paths overlooking the rear paddocks and adjoining the farmhouse.
Situated towards the driveway is a further garden previously used as a vegetable garden for many years.
* FUEL STORE: 1.55m x 1.37m (5' 1" x 4' 6")
Having concrete floor, external door.
OUTBUILDINGS
A range of single storey stone and tiled outbuildings adjoining the farmhouse leading into the yard area presently used for equestrian purposes but suitable for a variety of alternative uses and potential residential extension if so desired.
The outbuildings presently comprise:
* LOOSE BOX: 4.11m x 1.72m (13' 6" x 5' 8")
Having concrete floor, window to rear aspect, stable door to front aspect, electric light.
Adjoining;
* LOOSE BOX: 3.82m x 3.71m (12' 6" x 12' 2")
Having concrete floor, electric light, window to front aspect, stable door to front aspect.
Adjoining:
* LOOSE BOX: 4.47m x 2.58m (14' 8" x 8' 6")
Having concrete floor, being former shippon with window to rear aspect, centre light, door to front aspect.
Adjoining:
* FODDER STORE: 4m x 3.33m (13' 1" x 10' 11")
Having part corrugated roof, concrete floor, window to side aspect.
Situated around the yard area are a further range of outbuildings comprising:
* FORMER WASH ROOM: 2.61m x 2.61m (8' 7" x 8' 7")
Being of brick and tiled construction having windows to front and side aspect, stable door to front aspect, concrete floor, wall light point.
* LEAN-TO STORE: 3.79m x 2.58m (12' 5" x 8' 6")
Having flagged floor, centre light point, double doors.
* POLE BARN: 5.38m x 3.37m (17' 8" x 11' 1")
Being open fronted and of timber framed construction with earthen floor.
Adjoining;
* LEAN-TO STORE: 4.14m x 2.84m (13' 7" x 9' 4")
Having earthen floor
* NISSAN STYLE BUILDING: 10.12m x 4.89m (33' 2" x 16' 1")
Having windows to rear aspect, sheeted doors to front aspect, electric light and power connected.
LAND
The land at Crickets Farm extends to approximately 6.7 acres or thereabouts in a ring fence with natural watering for stock. The land is in good heart having been previously utilised for equestrian grazing and having been recently harrowed. Ideal for equestrian or similar uses on a relatively flat plateau.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected, gas fired central heating, septic tank drainage
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council tax band 'E' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING TBA
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
Property Features :
- Smallholding with 6.7 Acres of land ideal for Equestrian use
- Three bedroom traditional farmhouse
- Range of traditional buildings presently utilised for loose boxes
- Situated in the popular village of Wetley Rocks, INSPECTION ESSENTIAL
- No Chain
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