Property description
Historic stone three bedroom detached farmhouse set in 14 acres of grazing land sheltered by surrounding forest. The house, greenhouse and three other stone walled roofed barns are set around a cobbled and grass courtyard. Two of these farm buildings have been converted into holiday cottages. "Gib Tor Farm" dates back to the 15th century and still retains many historic features including exposed roof beams, stone floors and dressed stone work, and double glazed throughout. Being heated by central heating and efficient wood burning stoves. Offered with full vacant Possession. Viewing is highly recommended to be fully appreciated.
MAIN FARMHOUSE
In need of modernisation.
* UTILITY ROOM - 3.18m x 3.15m (10' 5" x 10' 4")
Aluminium coated double glazed window to front aspect, plumbing for automatic washing machine, single radiator, ceiling light point, door to front aspect, part tiled walls, quarry tiled floor.
* SHOWER ROOM
Housing low level W.C., fully tiled shower cubicle incorporating Triton shower fitment, ceiling light point, single radiator, tiled floor.
* KITCHEN - 4.47m x 4.42m (14' 8" x 14' 6")
Range of cream units incorporating base cupboards and drawers having electric cooker point, roll top and tiled work surfaces with inset stainless steel sink unit, Aluminium coated double glazed stone Mullion window to side aspect, Aluminium coated double glazed window to front aspect, Aluminium coated double glazed window to side aspect, feature Severn cast iron multi fuel stove set on tiled hearth, exposed stone walls to part, two ceiling light points. Exposed ceiling beams, quarry tiled flooring, power points.
* SITTING ROOM - 4.55m x 4.5m (14' 11" x 14' 9")
Two Aluminium coated double glazed windows to the side aspect set on stone flagged sills, feature fireplace set on stone flagged hearth incorporating cast iron multi fuel stove incorporating back boiler providing central heating and hot water facilities, single radiator, four wall light points. Exposed ceiling beams, exposed stone walls to part, television aerial point, telephone point, power points.
* DINING ROOM - 4.65m x 4.29m (15' 3" x 14' 1")
Feature stone fireplace set on stone flagged hearth incorporating cast iron multi fuel stove, Aluminum coated double glazed window to side aspect set on stone flagged sill, double radiator, three wall light points. Staircase off, exposed ceiling beams, power points.
FIRST FLOOR
* LANDING
Having two ceiling light points, single radiator, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, double glazed window to side aspect, power points. Airing cupboard off housing foam lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater.
* MASTER BEDROOM - 4.83m x 4.55m (15' 10" x 14' 11")
(maximum measurement) Aluminium coated double glazed window to side aspect set on timber sill, two double radiators, two built in double wardrobes incorporating hanging space and shelving, two ceiling light points, two wall light points, television aerial point, power points.
* BEDROOM TWO - 4.91m x 3.88m (16' 1" x 12' 9")
Aluminium coated double glazed window to side aspect, double radiator, ceiling light point, loft access, inset halogen spotlights, power points.
* BEDROOM THREE - 4.5m x 2.72m (14' 9" x 8' 11")
(maximum measurement) Feature circular window to front aspect, Aluminium coated double glazed window to side aspect, ceiling light point, single radiator, power points.
* INNER LANDING
Having single radiator, ceiling light point, store off incorporating loft access, power points.
* BATHROOM - 3.23m x 3.2m (10' 7" x 10' 6")
Suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., fully tiled shower cubicle incorporating Triton shower fitment, single radiator, double radiator, Aluminium coated double glazed stone mullion window to side aspect set in tile sill. Two ceiling light points, loft access, exposed ceiling beams.
* ADJOINING FARMHOUSE
Is a two storey outbuilding with ground floor presently comprising
* STORE - 4.8m x 4.35m (15' 9" x 14' 3")
Window to rear aspect, stable door to side aspect, opening to side aspect, light and power connected. External stone steps leading to:
* FIRST FLOOR - 4.8m x 4.34m (15' 9" x 14' 3")
Double glazed window to rear aspect, loft storage area to part, ceiling light point, door to side aspect, power points.
* NOTE
This two storey outbuilding would prove suitable for extension to the main farmhouse, subject to the necessary planning permission if so desired.
OUTSIDE
Driveway from the council road via gated access leading past small paddock to cobbled and grass courtyard.
* GARDENS
The gardens are laid to lawns with natural stream and vegetable plot, front garden laid to lawns with inset circular feature, cobbled paths.
* STONE & TILED ADJOINING SHIPPON
MAIN HOLIDAY COTTAGE
* ENTRANCE HALL: 4.9m x 3.06m (16' 1" x 10')
Having stone staircase off, stone floor, two ceiling light points, door to rear aspect, exposed ceiling beams, galleried landing over.
* KITCHEN: 7.42m x 4.52m (24' 4" x 14' 10")
Door to front aspect, two windows to front aspect, seven ceiling light points, ceiling mounted antique radiator, two windows to rear aspect. Work surfaces incorporating inset double bowl stainless steel sink unit with drawers below on brick pillars, Ideal Mexico LPG gas fired boiler, exposed beams, quarry tiled floor, power points.
* WORKSHOP INCORPORATING WASH AREA: 6.73m x 4.91m (22' 1" x 16' 1")
(maximum measurement) wash hand basin, cubicle fitted shower fitment, cubicle fitted high level W.C., concrete floor, ceiling light, exposed beams, double radiator, chrome heated towel rail, door to front aspect, window and slit window to front and rear aspect.
* WORKSHOP AREA
Having two ceiling light points, concrete floor, plumbing for automatic washing machine, power points.
* GAMES ROOM: 8.02m x 4.29m (26' 4" x 14' 1")
Feature panelled glazed roof to rear aspect, windows to front and rear aspect, three doors to side aspect, stone flagged floor with inset Mosaic tiling, feature display shelving, cast iron multi fuel stove. Ceiling light point, power points.
FIRST FLOOR
* GALLERIED LANDING
Having vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, double doors to master bedroom, double doors to living room with glazed decorative panels over, slit window to front aspect, ceiling light point, oak floor.
* ATTIC ROOM INNER LANDING
Having two wall light points, double radiator, oak flooring, vaulted ceiling incorporating exposed beams with original 'A' frame, ladder access to mezzanine floor, presently used as a sleeping platform with window to gable walls.
* MASTER BEDROOM: 4.75m x 4.52m (15' 7" x 14' 10")
Window to side aspect, feature glazed panels overlooking games room with opening, slit window to front aspect. Built in storage wardrobes, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, double radiator, Birch ply insulated walls together with exposed stone walls, two ceiling light points, oak flooring power points.
* LIVING ROOM: 7.39m x 4.67m (24' 3" x 15' 4")
Windows to front and rear aspects, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and original 'A' frame, central cast iron wood burning stove on stone flagged hearth, two ceiling light points. Birch ply insulated walls incorporating slit window to front aspect, exposed stone walls to part, two ceiling light points, telephone point, oak flooring power points. Open plan to:
* BEDROOM FOUR: 3.28m x 1.43m (10' 9" x 4' 8")
Window to rear aspect, three wall light points, Birch ply insulated, exposed stone walls to part, oak flooring, power points.
* BEDROOM THREE: 3.15m x 2.28m (10' 4" x 7' 6")
Window to side aspect, wall light point, Birch ply insulated, oak flooring, power points.
* BEDROOM TWO: 3.22m x 2.29m (10' 7" x 7' 6")
Window to side aspect, slit window to front aspect, wall light point, Birch ply insulated, oak flooring, power points.
* BATHROOM: 3.36m x 1.43m (11' x 4' 8")
Roll top cast iron bath, wash hand basin, low level W.C., part boarded walls, slit window to front aspect, wall light point, cushion flooring.
GARDENS
Enclosed play area to the rear aspect.
SECONDARY HOLIDAY COTTAGE
* LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN AREA: 7.15m x 4.86m (23' 6" x 15' 11")
Having window to side aspect, three doors to front aspect, five windows to rear aspect, two ceiling light points, vaulted ceiling to part with original 'A' frame. Built in bench seat with matching table, cast iron wood burning stove, sliding doors concealing kitchen storage area, mirror concealing lagged hot water cylinder with immersion and plumbing, cold water tap, second sliding door concealing kitchen area having fully tiled walls, tiled work surface, built in fridge, white glazed sink unit with mixer tap. Four ring gas hob, tiled shelving, ceiling light point, extractor fan, quarry tiled flooring. Further sliding door concealing bathroom having:
* BATHROOM
fully tiled shower cubicle with chrome fitment, pedestal wash hand basin on tiled pedestal, low level W.C., window to rear aspect, ceiling light point, extractor fan, quarry tile flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
* MEZZANINE AREA
Having exposed original 'A' frame, window to side aspect, two windows to rear aspect, vaulted ceiling, double staircase access from living area presently utilized as two bedrooms with reduced head height to part, power points.
ADJOINING SECONDARY HOLIDAY COTTAGE
* GARAGE: 6.38m x 4.83m (20' 11" x 15' 10")
Having vaulted ceiling with cold water tanks over, two pairs of double doors to front aspect, earthen flooring, light and power connected.
* OUTBUILDINGS
presently comprising:
* STORE: 3.84m x 3.25m (12' 7" x 10' 8")
With mezzanine storage to part, window to front aspect, door to side aspect.
* ADJOINING STORE: 6.15m x 2.78m (20' 2" x 9' 1")
Having concrete floor, opening to front and rear aspect, mezzanine loft storage to part.
* ALUMINIUM & TIMBER FRAMED GREENHOUSE: 6.97m x 4.19m (22' 10" x 13' 9")
Set on stone base incorporating raised beds.
LAND
Approximately 14 acres laid to grass
SERVICES
Mains electricity, Solar Panels, spring water, septic drainage and LPG gas
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council tax band 'E' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council - Farmhouse
Council tax band 'D' Staffordshire Moorlands District Council - Main Holiday Cottage
EPC RATING E
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
Property Features :
- A three bedroom stone detached farmhouse
- Two holiday cottages offering original features
- Driveway to ample off road parking
- Land extending to approximately 14 acres
- No Chain
- Viewing ESSENTIAL
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