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5 bedroom detached house for sale
Dove Flatts Farm, Barrow Hill, Staffordshire
£1,500,000
Dove Flatts Farm, Barrow Hill, Staffordshire
£1,500,000
Our Summary
- ft and provides a workshop/store, with a WC • A further barn provides additional storage, and could offer development potential (subject to consents), having previously had prior residential change of use• A set of timber stables stand adjacent to the main driveway • A former cattery is fitted with 18 pens, able to accommodate up to 44 cats, plus an office, kitchen and WC (the cattery ceased trading in 2023)Gardens & Grounds• The property is accessed via a long private driveway, with automated gates leading to a private parking area and to the outbuildings • The farmhouse is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens which are mostly laid to lawn, with a lovely feature being the large terrace off the living-dining kitchen, offering a sunken seating area with a fire pit • There is a greenhouse planted with mature grape vines, and ha-ha to the southern elevation separates the formal gardens from the grazing land beyond Land• The Grounds extend in all to about 23
- • Excellent potential for equestrian use • The land is classified as being predominantly Grade 8 and according to Soilscape (England) the land is a mix of slightly acid loamy and clayey soilsSituationDove Flatts Farm is located in an elevated position on the rural outskirts of the popular village of Rocester and is surrounded by attractive Staffordshire countryside
- If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser
Description
This charming and characterful property, known as Dove Flatts Farm, is situated in an elevated position on the outskirts of the village of Rocester, Staffordshire. The property boasts a range of outbuildings, including an office, barns, stables, and a former cattery, set within generous grounds of around 23.88 acres. The farmhouse itself features a mix of traditional and modern elements, including an open-plan living-dining kitchen, formal dining room, and spacious drawing room with triple aspect and lovely views. The property also benefits from an office, kitchen, and shower room, as well as a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and far-reaching views. The outbuildings and yard have light industrial classification, providing potential for a variety of uses. The property is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, with a large terrace off the living-dining kitchen and a greenhouse planted with mature grape vines. The grounds include around 22.01 acres of grazing land, which roll down to the River Dove, offering excellent potential for equestrian use. The property is located in a rural setting, with easy access to the nearby villages and towns, including Uttoxeter and Ashbourne.