Offered for sale a substantial handsome stone-built farmhouse set within approximately 1.25 acres, offering attractive gardens, a paddock and an impressive range of traditional outbuildings. Occupying a peaceful yet accessible rural setting, this characterful home presents a rare opportunity to modernise and create an exceptional family residence in the heart of the countryside.
Set within an idyllic rural setting, this charming four-bedroom, two-bathroom stone farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful home with exceptional potential.
The property enjoys a peaceful countryside position surrounded by rolling fields and scenic landscapes, while remaining within easy reach of nearby market towns. The location offers a superb balance of tranquillity and convenience, with excellent access to walking routes, cycling trails and open countryside.
Internally, the accommodation is well proportioned and full of character. A welcoming hallway leads to three reception rooms, including a spacious sitting room with traditional fireplace, a formal dining room and a versatile snug or study. The farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room, together with the conservatory, enjoys attractive views over the gardens, with a utility room and ground floor shower room adding practicality. To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying pleasant rural outlooks, including a particularly attractive principal bedroom with views over the surrounding land.
Externally, the property is set within generous lawned gardens offering privacy and space, together with ample parking, a double garage, further open garage and a range of useful outbuildings providing excellent versatility.
Combining character, space and scope for improvement in a highly desirable rural location, this is an outstanding opportunity to create a superb country home. Early viewing is strongly recommended.Entrance Hall
An open entrance porch leads into a welcoming entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor
Lounge
4.178m x 3.5m (13' 8" x 11' 6") The spacious lounge is a welcoming reception room, featuring a striking natural slate fireplace extending along the wall to create an attractive focal point. A window to the front elevation fills the room with natural light.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
6.012m x 3.73m (19' 9" x 12' 3") The generous farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room offers exciting potential to become the true heart of the home, creating a wonderful space for everyday family living and entertaining. Overlooking the gardens, the adjoining conservatory enjoys delightful views and provides direct access to the outdoor seating areas.
Rayburn solid fuel cooker which does supply radiators and hot water, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, door to the under stairs cupboard, sink unit.
Conservatory
6.5m x 3.17m (21' 4" x 10' 5") with a lean to sloping roof, Upvc windows, door to the front and door to the rear.
Dining Room
3.5m x 4.12m (11' 6" x 13' 6") narrowing slightly. Window to the front elevation. A great space for family meals or entertaining.
Study
3.06m x 2.8m (10' 0" x 9' 2") Window to the side, door to the kitchen and door leading to the dining room.
Rear lobby
3.0m x 1.19m (9' 10" x 3' 11")With door the shower room and door to the utility room.
Utility Room
1.7m x 3.0m (5' 7" x 9' 10") With a window to the side elevation, the room is enhanced by a large fireplace with a traditional cloam oven, adding character.
Shower Room
2.7m x 1.5m (8' 10" x 4' 11") With window to the rear.
Landing
A light area with window to the rear. Roof access with ladder.
Bedroom 1
4.5m x 3.6m (14' 9" x 11' 10") At present it has some kitchen fittings in, but can easily be removed, window to the rear.
Bedroom 2
3.67m x 2.9m (12' 0" x 9' 6") Window to the rear with lovely views of the paddock and countryside views.
Bedroom 3
3.7m x 2.94m (12' 2" x 9' 8") Window to the front.
Bedroom 4
3.0m x 2.8m (9' 10" x 9' 2") Window to the front.
Bathroom
3.34m x 2.78m (10' 11" x 9' 1") With cupboard housing airing hot water cylinder. Panelled bath, wash hand basin, window to the front.
Outside
Double Garage ? 7.40m x 5.74m (24'3" x 18'10")
A substantial double garage fitted with a metal up-and-over door, power and lighting, together with a personnel door to the rear. An outside W.C. is conveniently positioned adjacent.
A particular feature of the property is its extensive range of outbuildings, offering exceptional versatility for storage, workshops, hobbies or potential ancillary uses. These include two individual stores measuring 4.00m x 1.44m (13'1" x 4'9") and 4.00m x 1.58m (13'1" x 5'2"), together with a further range of outbuildings extending to approximately 7.50m x 3.50m (24'7" x 11'6").
Complementing these are two aluminium greenhouses and a timber garden shed measuring 2.60m x 4.00m (8'6" x 13'1"). Adjacent to the open garage/car port, measuring 6.80m x 5.14m (22'4" x 16'10"), is an additional block-built outbuilding, further enhancing the property's excellent storage and workshop facilities.
The property is approached via a private lane shared with only a handful of neighbouring properties, creating an attractive sense of privacy and tranquillity. To the front, a charming garden is enclosed by a traditional stone wall, while vehicular access to the rear provides convenient access to the outbuildings and adjoining paddock.
The gardens extend around the side and rear of the property, where generous areas of lawn lead seamlessly into the adjoining paddock, creating an exceptional outdoor environment. Occupying an enviable elevated rural position, the property commands spectacular far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, with an outlook extending for several miles, providing a wonderful backdrop throughout the seasons.
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