Property description
With no gaps to Bridge here in the rural hamlet of Leigh, Bridge Farm has it all, extensive accommodation which retains character yet has the spacious rooms we crave today, and sitting on a fabulous plot. But, there's more.....to the side of this renovated and extended farm house is a barn which will need work and imagination but with both employed, this could be any manner of dwellings (subject to necessary planning consents). Drive in, not past, it truly needs to be seen to be appreciated! On the ground floor a simply vast living and dining kitchen, large living room with high vaulted ceiling, sitting room/snug with great walk in storage cupboard, study and guest cloakroom as well as a gorgeous hallway which is part of the original house and retains the characterful beams and latch doors. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms one which has a stylish en-suite, and a stunning family bathroom fully equipped with luxury period style suite and clear window where you can enjoy the rural views from the bath with no worries of being seen! The grounds have been laid to generous lawned gardens with pretty flowerbeds, there is also a huge stone patio perfect for enjoying some al fresco entertaining!
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch - 6' 3'' x 4' 4'' (1.91m x 1.32m)
Having double glazed windows to the front and a stable door leading through into the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
A fabulous entrance hall forming part of the old part of the building with exposed ceiling beams. It is a square and spacious entrance hall with turned staircase leading to the first floor. Good sized storage cupboard, radiator and double glazed window to the front.
Guest Cloakroom - 3' 7'' x 2' 11'' (1.09m x 0.89m)
Fitted with a white suite comprising a close coupled WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled flooring.
Sitting Room - 14' 6'' x 9' 10'' (4.42m x 3m)
Having an excellent sized storage cupboard which measures 7'11\"x4'10\". With two double glazed windows to the front, radiator and exposed ceiling beams.
Living Room - 19' x 14' 6'' (5.79m x 4.42m)
Having a high vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling beams and two radiators. It is flooded with light through the two double glazed windows to the rear, two to the side and further double glazed window to the front as well as double glazed French doors leading out onto the front patio.
Study - 7' 9'' x 5' 10'' (2.36m x 1.78m)
Providing an excellent ground floor work space. Having a double glazed window to the rear.
Dining Kitchen - 29' 7'' x 11' 11'' (9.02m x 3.63m)
A fantastic sized living and dining kitchen with a kitchen area fitted with worksurfaces along two sides incorporating a one and a half bowl composite sink unit with mixer taps and having tiled splashbacks. Space for a range style cooker and a matching range of oak fronted base, drawer and wall mounted units with decorative wrought iron handles. Integral dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer. Two double glazed windows to both sides and double glazed French doors leading out to the patio and garden, recessed ceiling spotlights, ceramic tiled flooring and large living/dining area with two radiators and a further double glazed window which leads to the side.
First Floor
Landing
Having a good sized airing/store cupboard, radiator and double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom One - 14' 9'' x 10' 1'' (4.5m x 3.07m)
Having a high vaulted ceiling, expose ceiling beams and radiator. Double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom Two - 12' x 10' 11'' (3.66m x 3.33m)
A lovely light guest bedroom having double glazed windows to the rear, access to the loft and three radiators.
En-suite - 7' 7'' x 4' 10'' (2.31m x 1.47m)
Fitted with a white suite comprising close coupled corner WC, corner vanity wash hand basin with cupboards beneath and fully tiled walk in shower cubicle with curved glass shower screen and Mira Sport electric power shower over. Chrome ladder style towel radiator, fully tiled walls and contrasting tiling to the floor. Double glazed window to the side.
Bedroom Three - 12' 11'' x 7' 10'' (3.94m x 2.39m)
Having a radiator, exposed ceiling beams and double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom Four - 12' 11'' x 7' 9'' (3.94m x 2.36m)
Having radiator and double glazed window to the side.
Family Bathroom - 11' 4'' x 10' 3'' (3.45m x 3.12m)
A superb sized bathroom which is beautifully appointed with a period style white Sanitan suite comprising a large double ended panelled bath with mixer taps, low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Large fully tiled walk in shower cubicle with overhead monsoon style showerhead, fitted mains power shower and sliding glass shower screen. Ceramic tiled flooring and contrasting tiling to the walls, large ladder style chrome towel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and exposed ceiling beam. Double glazed window to the front.
Exterior
As you enter Bridge Farm you drive between the main house and the disused coach house and onto an extensive parking area. Behind the coach house and agricultural building there is a large mainly grassed area, with wire perimeter fencing which forms a utilitarian part of the garden where the Calor gas tank is situated. To the side of this you walk around to the front of the property, where there is a reclaimed brick wall which retains an extensive stone patio seating area and a small step leading to extensive lawned gardens with flowerbeds and rockeries hosting an interesting selection of plants, shrubs and trees. There is a further raised patio seating area and a gate leading to further extensive lawns beyond. The garden is fully enclosed with fencing and hedgerows and leads around to the side of the property where there are raised flowerbeds with a good array of plants and flowers.
Directions
Leave Stone town centre along the Lichfield Road turning left onto the Uttoxeter Road. Proceed out of town and turn left towards the village of Hilderstone. Drive through Hilderstone and remain on the Creswell Road. Drive through Creswell and at the T-junction turn right towards Draycott on the A521. Remain on this road into Upper Tean and proceed through the High Street and bear right. Continue out of Upper Tean and into Lower Tean and turn right towards Church Leigh along Leigh Lane. Continue for a short distance passing under the A50. Turn immediately left towards Church Leigh and remain on this road as you arrive in Church Leigh at the T-junction turn left and continue on that lane for approximately one mile. At the next junction turn right and proceed for a short distance to where the property can be found on the left hand side as indicated by our for sale board.