House For Sale £1,150,000
Lower Hollins Farm, a truly spectacular country house, situated in an attractive rural position located on the Staffordshire / Cheshire border, nestled in land extending to 7.31 acres or thereabouts of beautifully landscaped grounds. The main farm house is exquisitely presented throughout to a high standard and boasts a wealth of period features in addition quality fixtures and fittings. Within the grounds are outbuildings, barns, stables, a tack room and ménage which offers fantastic opportunities for any discerning buyer, in addition to double garage with self contained apartment overhead currently utilised as a holiday let.
An attractive storm porch opens to a welcoming entrance hall with Oak staircase and Minton tiled flooring. Two generous reception rooms are located to the front of the property both enjoying multi fuel stoves and dual aspect windows with views over the formal gardens. A magnificent 37ft kitchen / dining / family room is at the heart of the home with fully fitted bespoke kitchen with newly installed electric Range cooker, integrated appliances and feature oak breakfast bar. Currently utilised as a dining room French doors open to a patio and further windows provide a light and airy feel and take full advantage of views beyond the terrace and garden. To the rear of the property is a useful boot room and utility room.
Four bedrooms are arranged over the first floor, the principle bedroom being most notable having an ensuite bathroom off. A family bathroom completes the internal accommodation and comprises of a free standing bath with rain head shower over, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
Externally there are handsome landscaped gardens which include an herb garden, cut flower garden, orchard and vegetable plot. A sweeping gravelled driveway leads to ample parking, a detached double garage with utility and apartment above, outbuildings suitable for equestrian or other livestock use.
Strictly by prior appointment with the agents Whittaker & Biggs Leek, a viewing come highly recommended.
The Farmhouse
Lower Hollins Farmhouse is approached via a stone driveway
off School Lane leading into a yard area which provides
ample parking and turning areas.
The house is a fine example of a traditional brick built home
which has been extended by the current owners to create
spacious and well proportioned accommodation throughout, to provide for the requirements of modern living with
character.
Entrance Hall
Solid wood door to the front elevation, Minton tiled
flooring, solid oak staircase, radiator, exposed timber
beams, oak paneling.
Cloakroom
Low level WC, wall mounted sink, radiator.
Reception Room One (12' 10'' x 12' 10'' (3.91m x 3.92m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation, original shutters, multi fuel stove set in stone, radiator, exposed timber beams, solid oak flooring.
Reception Room Two (12' 10'' x 13' 0'' (3.90m x 3.95m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation, radiator, multi fuel stove, tiled hearth, tiled surround, cast iron mantel, exposed timber beams, solid oak flooring.
Kitchen (13' 11'' x 17' 7'' (4.24m x 5.36m))
Solid wood door and UPVC double glazed window to the
side elevation, radiator, space for an electric Range cooker, units to the base and eye level, island unit, oak work
surfaces, Belfast sink, chrome mixer tap, space for a
dishwasher, and free standing fridge freezer, exposed
timber beams, quarry tiled flooring.
Dining Room / Family Room (11' 9'' x 18' 6'' (3.58m x 5.65m))
Double glazed French doors to the front elevation, UPVC double glazed sash window to the side and rear elevation, radiator, exposed timber beams, solid oak flooring.
Conservatory / Boot Room (10' 6'' x 19' 1'' (3.21m x 5.82m))
French doors to the side elevation, solid wood door to the side elevation, exposed brickwork, exposed timber beams, quarry tiled flooring, water tap.
Utility Room (8' 9'' x 16' 6'' (2.66m x 5.04m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, units to the base, Belfast sink, chrome mixer tap, storage cupboards, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer.
First Floor
Landing
UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator, airing cupboard.
Bedroom (12' 7'' x 12' 10'' (3.83m x 3.90m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation, radiator.
Ensuite
UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, Victorian style radiator, p-shaped bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom (12' 10'' x 16' 8'' (3.92m x 5.07m))
Two UPVC double glazed windows to the front and one to the side elevation, radiator.
Bedroom (12' 10'' x 13' 0'' (3.90m x 3.95m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation, radiator.
Bedroom (10' 3'' x 10' 9'' (3.13m x 3.27m))
UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator.
Bathroom
UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, Victorian style radiator, free standing bath with rain head shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
Brick Barn
To the south west of the house, there is a two storey brick barn with attached single
storey section to the rear. To the ground floor there is a double garage, utility room, former shippon and a workshop. To the first floor there is The Garden Loft, which
the current owners have converted to living accommodation and they successfully
use it for holiday letting purposes, but it could also be used as guest accommodation
or for dependent relatives and it is more particularly described as follows:
Double Garage (20' 8'' x 17' 8'' (6.29m x 5.39m))
Two solid oak double doors, two UPVC double glazed windows to side elevation, light and power connected.
Utility Room (9' 11'' x 8' 10'' (3.03m x 2.69m))
Units to the base level, wood work surfaces, Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine, light and power.
Tack Room (9' 11'' x 8' 10'' (3.03m x 2.69m))
Light and power.
Former Shippon (26' 3'' x 17' 5'' (8m x 5.3m))
Presently used for storage, stable doors, water tap, power and light.
Workshop (9' 11'' x 8' 10'' (3.03m x 2.68m))
Power and light.
The Garden Loft
Kitchen (10' 8'' x 9' 9'' (3.26m x 2.98m))
Velux style window, units to the base level, four ring electric hob, electric oven, ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap, integral fridge, feature timber beams.
Shower Room (9' 9'' x 7' 2'' (2.98m x 2.19m))
Corner shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome ladder radiator, feature timber beams.
Living Room / Bedroom (17' 11'' x 20' 6'' (5.45m x 6.25m))
Juliet balcony to the side elevation, two Velux style windows to front elevation, Morso wood stove, stone hearth, feature beams, electric radiator.
Farm Buildings
The buildings at Lower Hollins Farm are situated to the rear of the
brick barn and are extremely well maintained and flexible in nature
and are more particularly described as follows:
Court Yard
Area laid to gravel, selection of fruit trees.
Open Barn (68' 11'' x 45' 11'' (21m x 14m))
Steel portal frame with a double pitched corrugated cement fibre
roof over a concrete floor. Three bays used for general storage and
the other two bays having two stables measuring 3.75m x 4m each.
Barn (16' 5'' x 39' 4'' (5m x 11.99m))
Steel portal frame with a double pitched corrugated cement fibre
roof over a concrete floor. Three bays used for general storage and
the other two bays having two stables measuring 3.75m x 4m each.
Menage (65' 7'' x 72' 2'' (20m x 22m))
Enclosed by timber post and rail fencing, all weather surface and
gated access.
The Land
The formal gardens at Lower Hollins are of particular note and extend
to approximately 1.20 acres to the west of the farmhouse. They have
been lovingly created by the present owners and comprises of a herb
garden, cut flower garden, separate fruit garden, an orchard and
vegetable plot. There are various pathways leading to seating and
entertaining areas and these provide opportunities to take in the
views, peace and the tranquillity.
To the south of the formal garden, a 2.30 acre field has been allowed
to return to nature and is a haven for butterflies and other insects and
mammals with newly planted woodland.
To the east of this, there is a 2.28 acre grassland paddock well suited
to the grazing of horses and livestock.
Bordering the entrance driveway there is a further paddock extending
to approximately 0.72 of acre.
An attractive storm porch opens to a welcoming entrance hall with Oak staircase and Minton tiled flooring. Two generous reception rooms are located to the front of the property both enjoying multi fuel stoves and dual aspect windows with views over the formal gardens. A magnificent 37ft kitchen / dining / family room is at the heart of the home with fully fitted bespoke kitchen with newly installed electric Range cooker, integrated appliances and feature oak breakfast bar. Currently utilised as a dining room French doors open to a patio and further windows provide a light and airy feel and take full advantage of views beyond the terrace and garden. To the rear of the property is a useful boot room and utility room.
Four bedrooms are arranged over the first floor, the principle bedroom being most notable having an ensuite bathroom off. A family bathroom completes the internal accommodation and comprises of a free standing bath with rain head shower over, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
Externally there are handsome landscaped gardens which include an herb garden, cut flower garden, orchard and vegetable plot. A sweeping gravelled driveway leads to ample parking, a detached double garage with utility and apartment above, outbuildings suitable for equestrian or other livestock use.
Strictly by prior appointment with the agents Whittaker & Biggs Leek, a viewing come highly recommended.
The Farmhouse
Lower Hollins Farmhouse is approached via a stone driveway
off School Lane leading into a yard area which provides
ample parking and turning areas.
The house is a fine example of a traditional brick built home
which has been extended by the current owners to create
spacious and well proportioned accommodation throughout, to provide for the requirements of modern living with
character.
Entrance Hall
Solid wood door to the front elevation, Minton tiled
flooring, solid oak staircase, radiator, exposed timber
beams, oak paneling.
Cloakroom
Low level WC, wall mounted sink, radiator.
Reception Room One (12' 10'' x 12' 10'' (3.91m x 3.92m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation, original shutters, multi fuel stove set in stone, radiator, exposed timber beams, solid oak flooring.
Reception Room Two (12' 10'' x 13' 0'' (3.90m x 3.95m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation, radiator, multi fuel stove, tiled hearth, tiled surround, cast iron mantel, exposed timber beams, solid oak flooring.
Kitchen (13' 11'' x 17' 7'' (4.24m x 5.36m))
Solid wood door and UPVC double glazed window to the
side elevation, radiator, space for an electric Range cooker, units to the base and eye level, island unit, oak work
surfaces, Belfast sink, chrome mixer tap, space for a
dishwasher, and free standing fridge freezer, exposed
timber beams, quarry tiled flooring.
Dining Room / Family Room (11' 9'' x 18' 6'' (3.58m x 5.65m))
Double glazed French doors to the front elevation, UPVC double glazed sash window to the side and rear elevation, radiator, exposed timber beams, solid oak flooring.
Conservatory / Boot Room (10' 6'' x 19' 1'' (3.21m x 5.82m))
French doors to the side elevation, solid wood door to the side elevation, exposed brickwork, exposed timber beams, quarry tiled flooring, water tap.
Utility Room (8' 9'' x 16' 6'' (2.66m x 5.04m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, units to the base, Belfast sink, chrome mixer tap, storage cupboards, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer.
First Floor
Landing
UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator, airing cupboard.
Bedroom (12' 7'' x 12' 10'' (3.83m x 3.90m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation, radiator.
Ensuite
UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, Victorian style radiator, p-shaped bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom (12' 10'' x 16' 8'' (3.92m x 5.07m))
Two UPVC double glazed windows to the front and one to the side elevation, radiator.
Bedroom (12' 10'' x 13' 0'' (3.90m x 3.95m))
UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation, radiator.
Bedroom (10' 3'' x 10' 9'' (3.13m x 3.27m))
UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator.
Bathroom
UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, Victorian style radiator, free standing bath with rain head shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
Brick Barn
To the south west of the house, there is a two storey brick barn with attached single
storey section to the rear. To the ground floor there is a double garage, utility room, former shippon and a workshop. To the first floor there is The Garden Loft, which
the current owners have converted to living accommodation and they successfully
use it for holiday letting purposes, but it could also be used as guest accommodation
or for dependent relatives and it is more particularly described as follows:
Double Garage (20' 8'' x 17' 8'' (6.29m x 5.39m))
Two solid oak double doors, two UPVC double glazed windows to side elevation, light and power connected.
Utility Room (9' 11'' x 8' 10'' (3.03m x 2.69m))
Units to the base level, wood work surfaces, Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine, light and power.
Tack Room (9' 11'' x 8' 10'' (3.03m x 2.69m))
Light and power.
Former Shippon (26' 3'' x 17' 5'' (8m x 5.3m))
Presently used for storage, stable doors, water tap, power and light.
Workshop (9' 11'' x 8' 10'' (3.03m x 2.68m))
Power and light.
The Garden Loft
Kitchen (10' 8'' x 9' 9'' (3.26m x 2.98m))
Velux style window, units to the base level, four ring electric hob, electric oven, ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap, integral fridge, feature timber beams.
Shower Room (9' 9'' x 7' 2'' (2.98m x 2.19m))
Corner shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome ladder radiator, feature timber beams.
Living Room / Bedroom (17' 11'' x 20' 6'' (5.45m x 6.25m))
Juliet balcony to the side elevation, two Velux style windows to front elevation, Morso wood stove, stone hearth, feature beams, electric radiator.
Farm Buildings
The buildings at Lower Hollins Farm are situated to the rear of the
brick barn and are extremely well maintained and flexible in nature
and are more particularly described as follows:
Court Yard
Area laid to gravel, selection of fruit trees.
Open Barn (68' 11'' x 45' 11'' (21m x 14m))
Steel portal frame with a double pitched corrugated cement fibre
roof over a concrete floor. Three bays used for general storage and
the other two bays having two stables measuring 3.75m x 4m each.
Barn (16' 5'' x 39' 4'' (5m x 11.99m))
Steel portal frame with a double pitched corrugated cement fibre
roof over a concrete floor. Three bays used for general storage and
the other two bays having two stables measuring 3.75m x 4m each.
Menage (65' 7'' x 72' 2'' (20m x 22m))
Enclosed by timber post and rail fencing, all weather surface and
gated access.
The Land
The formal gardens at Lower Hollins are of particular note and extend
to approximately 1.20 acres to the west of the farmhouse. They have
been lovingly created by the present owners and comprises of a herb
garden, cut flower garden, separate fruit garden, an orchard and
vegetable plot. There are various pathways leading to seating and
entertaining areas and these provide opportunities to take in the
views, peace and the tranquillity.
To the south of the formal garden, a 2.30 acre field has been allowed
to return to nature and is a haven for butterflies and other insects and
mammals with newly planted woodland.
To the east of this, there is a 2.28 acre grassland paddock well suited
to the grazing of horses and livestock.
Bordering the entrance driveway there is a further paddock extending
to approximately 0.72 of acre.
