Property description
SUMMARY Cracken Edge Farm is believed to date back to the 1600's and is situated in an elevated position on the hillside of Cracken Edge with outstanding views to the surrounding hills and countryside including Eccles Pike, Combs Moss and Toddbrook Reservoir. The property has been extended and renovated to the highest of standards by the current owner and offers versatile three/four bedroom living accommodation which will appeal to a variety or purchasers including those looking for a smallholding or equestrian property. The renovations have been carefully carried out to combine all the advantages of modern day living with the character of a stone country residence with features including exposed beams, exposed stonework and fireplaces.
The house stands in a plot extending to approximately 6.5 acres and is approached from the lane along a gravel driveway with a parking and turning area. Stone terracing surrounds the house with lawned areas, stone steps, two ponds and a stream as well as a selection of trees and shrubs.
At the rear of the house is a detached stone barn currently used as storage but suitable for stabling and with the added advantage of planning permission for conversion into a holiday let. (Planning application number NP/HPK/0113/0085). There is also an additional stone outbuilding used for storage which has been re-roofed and offers an extra facility and two large grassed and fenced paddocks on either side of the main house.
ENTRANCE HALL With Fired Earth tiled floor, single radiator and glazed entrance door. Opening into reception hall.
W.C. Fitted with a white suite comprising Lefroy Brooks high level wc and wash basin with tiled splashback. Tiled floor, double glazed frosted window, extractor and alarm control panel.
DINING ROOM 16' 3" x 13' 2" (4.95m x 4.01m) Decorative ceiling beams, double radiator and double glazed windows to two sides.
RECEPTION HALL 14' 9" x 12' 0" (4.5m x 3.66m) maximum. Staircase to first floor with spindled balustrade, ceiling beams and double radiator. Double glazed windows to two sides with far reaching countryside views to the front.
LOUNGE 14' 11" x 14' 8" (4.55m x 4.47m) Featuring a stone fireplace with slate heart and inset beam with a multi fuel stove. Ceiling beams, television aerial point, double radiator, double glazed windows to two sides with stone sills and glazed door to patio. Far reaching views to the front.
SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM 4 15' 2" x 10' 9" (4.62m x 3.28m) Double radiator and double glazed windows to two sides with delightful countryside views.
KITCHEN 15' 5" x 11' 9" (4.7m x 3.58m) Bespoke kitchen individually designed by David Lisle comprising a range of base and wall mounted cupboards and with granite work surfaces incorporating a two bowl sink unit with mixer tap. The design has been tailor made to suit the dimensions and aspect of the room and beautifully crafted to a high standard. Integrated fridge/freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher and oil fired Aga. Fired Earth tiled floor, double glazed double doors to patio and double glazed window.
UTILITY ROOM 10' 2" x 6' 3" (3.1m x 1.91m) Cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler, plumbing for washing machine, Aga fridge/freezer available by separate negotiation, single radiator and tiled floor. Double glazed windows to two sides.
STUDIO LANDING 15' 3" x 12' 0" (4.65m x 3.66m) Pitched roof with ceiling beams, varnished wooden floorboards, double radiator and double glazed windows to two sides with stone sills.
BEDROOM 1 15' 3" > 10'5" x 15' 1" (4.65m > 3.18m x 4.6m) With pitched roof and ceiling beams. Decorative fireplace with inset beam, built in storage cupboard, double radiator and double glazed windows to two sides. Far reaching countryside views.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With Fired Earth tiled floor and fitted with a white suite comprising cubicle with shower, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback and low level W.C. Heated towel rail, extractor and ceiling beam.
BEDROOM 2 16' 3" x 13' 2" (4.95m x 4.01m) Double radiator and double glazed windows to two sides.
BEDROOM 3 11' 10" > 8'9" x 6' 9" (3.61m > 2.67m x 2.06m) Ceiling beams, loft storage area, single radiator, double glazed window with stone sill and airing cupboard with tank.
BATHROOM With Fired Earth tiled floor and fitted with a white suite comprising roll edge bath with claw feet and shower attachment, vanity wash basin and low level W.C. Fitted inset T.V./sound system, original style radiator, ceiling beams and double glazed window with beautiful views.
BARN/ADDITIONAL OUTBUILDING Three separate rooms plus a first floor room with planning permission. Additionally, there is a separate double sided tack room/store room.
GARDENS/GROUNDS The property is approached along a track which leads to a gravel driveway with space for parking and turning. Stone pathways and patios surround the house and there are lawned gardens and a stream. There are two large grassed and fenced paddocks to either side of the property with the land extending to approximately 6.5 acres in total.
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