5 bedroom house
Rushton Spencer, Macclesfield, Staffordshire, SK11 0QY
Guide Price
£900,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Livestock Farm
Land Tags: Allotment, Fishing Rights and Lakes, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Feb 2021
- Removed: Sep 2021
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Livestock Farm
- Land Tags: Allotment, Fishing Rights and Lakes, Woodland
- LANE END FARM, 1, BEAT LANE, RUSHTON JAMES, MACCLESFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, 870000, 17/09/2021
A 20TH CENTURY RENDERED BRICK BUILT DETACHED FARMHOUSE (EXTENSIVE 19TH CENTURY STONE BARN CONVERSION AND SUBSTANTIALLY RENOVATED IN THE 1990'S). GARAGES AND OUTBUILDINGS. APPROX 2.5 ACRES OF GARDENS AND GROUNDS TO INCLUDE A SELF PLANTED WOODLAND WITH SMALL LAKE. RURAL HAMLET OF RUSHTON JAMES WITH QUICK ACCESS TO CONGLETON, MACCLESFIELD AND LEEK.
Lane End Farm is a wonderfully positioned farmhouse with substantial accommodation and outbuildings which complement grounds and woodland totalling 2.5 acres or thereabouts. Discreet approach and glorious views.
A distinguished residence, bounded with established and formal mature gardens, including extensive lawns and terrace seating areas, Lane End Farm has undergone considerable improvement since its origins, but nevertheless its potential is ready to be unleashed and provides the fortunate new owners with the opportunity of imposing their own style and individuality.
A place in the country, located within the picturesque rural locality of Rushton Spencer, surrounded by countryside, enjoying views across meadowland and positioned close to Bosley Cloud, a prominent hill owned by the National Trust, popular with ramblers and local folk who, once at its pinnacle, enjoy the breathtaking, far reaching views over adjoining counties and the Peak District. The twisting country lanes are interesting to explore and offer enjoyable walks and are suitable for horse riding, as are the well known walking routes of the ‘Gritstone Trail’ and Staffordshire Way nearby, Rudyard Lake with Steam Railway and the Biddulph Valley Way bridle path.
The Hamlet of Rushton James lies within the larger rural village of Rushton Spencer, with some local amenities, in particular its own primary school, classed as "outstanding" by Ofsted, with the centres of Congleton, Leek and Macclesfield just a short drive away.
Practically the towns of Macclesfield, Leek and Congleton are within 9, 7 and 3 miles respectively, with Manchester Airport some 15 miles away offering flights to worldwide destinations. The main town of Macclesfield has a mainline railway station (London Euston in approx 1hr 45mins), excellent schools including Beech Hall Preparatory School, Kings School and a range of highly regarded secondary schools. The town offers an array of high street stores, shops, bars and restaurants. The historic market town of Leek is just a short drive away, with its cobbled market place, unspoilt architecture and variety of independent shops, antiques and award winning tea shops. Leek is home to speciality producers of a variety food and drink. Traditional markets can be found in the restored indoor Victorian Butter Market and outdoor in the Market Place, with an antique and collectors’ market held outdoors each Saturday, a monthly ‘Leek Farmers and Craft Market’ and ‘Totally Locally’ Sunday market. Equally Congleton has a thriving range of facilities. Congleton railway station also provides links to the national rail network and connections to frequent expresses to London.
On entering, the solid wood entrance door closes with a satisfying ‘clunk’. Featured throughout the house are the distinctive timber framed double glazed windows framed with stone sills and headers, and chunky oak beams which immediately grab you when you enter the reception hall and then into the dining room with Inglenook fireplace with inset stove. The sitting room is a sight to behold; with vaulted ceilings adorned with oak beams and trusses with a large Inglenook fireplace again featuring a solid fuel stove. A door leads to a rear hall with study off and then stairs lead up to a large games room / gym and accessible attic store. Returning back to the main hub of the house is a snug which enjoys a garden aspect. The farmhouse style dining kitchen offers ample storage and space for a large dining table, with the kitchen featuring the Stanley range cooker. The rear hall provides a second entrance to the property, and off the hall is a utility and bedroom 5.
A winding staircase and long central landing provides doorways to bedroom two with ensuite bathroom, bedrooms three and four, all of which are doubles, and the family bathroom with five piece suite and separate shower. Finally is the main bedroom with walk through dressing room.
Outside, as befits a residence of such calibre and as mentioned above, are the private and formal gardens, which will only truly be appreciated with the undertaking of a viewing, and by viewing our ONLINE VIDEO TOUR.
There is an extensive driveway which allows parking for numerous vehicles, motor home, caravans, trailers, horse boxes etc.
Outbuildings include a large attached GARAGE with workshop area. A further detached garage 27' in length and an adjacent car port of 24' in length. Two brick built outhouses.
Land
The land is situated to the south and is predominately a natural woodland area with small lake, all within secure boundary hedges and fencing. The land, grounds and gardens extend to approx 1.01 hectares (2.5 acres) in total.
MAIN ENTRANCE
Solid hardwood door.
PORCH
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to side aspect.
HALL
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed windows to dual aspects. Exposed oak beam. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. BT telephone point (subject to BT approval). Step down to:
DINING ROOM
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed windows to dual aspects. Exposed beam. Two double panel central heating radiators. 13 Amp power points. Recessed Inglenook fireplace with stone back, oak mantel over and stone hearth with solid fuel stove inset.
SITTING ROOM
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed dual aspect windows. Oak exposed beams and trusses to vaulted ceiling. Two double panel and one single panel central heating radiators. 13 Amp power points. Central ceiling light and fan. Inglenook fireplace with stone hearth and back with oak mantel over and cast iron stove. Solid entrance door. Door to inner hall.
INNER HALL
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window. Single panel central heating radiator. Stairs to first floor.
STUDY
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to front aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Deep recessed understairs store cupboard.
First Floor
None
ATTIC STORE
Velux roof light. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.
GAMES ROOM / GYM / OFFICE
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect. Velux roof light. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Fitted cupboard.
GROUND FLOOR INNER VESTIBULE
Slate tiled floor. Cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler.
SNUG
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to front aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Oak effect floor. Timber framed sealed unit double glazed French doors to rear terrace.
DINING KITCHEN
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed windows to dual aspects. Natural oak fronted eye level and base units having solid granite preparation surfaces with preformed drainer with stainless steel single drainer sink unit inset. Built in NEFF 4 ring Induction hob with Bosch electric oven below. Oil fired Stanley range cooker with plates, ovens and boiler. Fitted pine dresser. Double panel central heating radiator. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and fridge. Natural slate tiled floor.
REAR HALL
Single panel central heating radiator. Return stairs to first floor. Understairs store cupboard.
REAR PORCH
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window. Slate tiled floor. Panelled and glazed door to front.
UTILITY
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to front aspect. Two chest freezers and Lec fridge/freezer. Stainless steel double drainer sink unit with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Natural slate tiled floor.
CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Suite comprising: low level w.c. and wash hand basin. Single panel central heating radiator. Pantry cupboard.
BEDROOM 5 SIDE GROUND FLOOR
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to dual aspects. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.
WINDING STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed windows. Single panel central heating radiator. Airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder.
DRESSING ROOM TO BEDROOM 1
Velux roof light. 13 Amp power points. Fitted cupboards.
BEDROOM 1
Exposed oak beams. Timber framed sealed unit double glazed windows to dual aspects. Two double panel central heating radiators. 13 Amp power points. Fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM 2 REAR
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect. Coloured suite comprising: low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with mains fed shower over. Double panel central heating radiator. Tiled to splashbacks.
BEDROOM 3 REAR
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed windows to dual aspects. Double panel central heating radiator. Feature cast iron fireplace.
BEDROOM 4 FRONT
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to front aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Overstairs store cupboard.
BATHROOM
Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to side aspect. White suite comprising: low level w.c., bidet, pedestal wash hand basin and tiled panelled cast iron bath with chrome bath/shower mixer. Separate double sized shower cubicle housing a mains fed shower. Glazed tiles to half height. Double panel central heating radiator.
Outside
None
FRONT
Courtyard parking for numerous vehicles. Lawns, redcurrant and blackcurrant bushes with laurel hedge. Lawns continue to one side.
REAR
Huge expanse of Indian stone patio measuring 40ft by 30ft with feature sunken pond with waterfall. Large electric awning over French windows. Beyond are the main gardens laid to lawn, with pockets of established flower borders. Small orchard area. Enclosed allotment offering a great space to 'grow your own'. Two greenhouses. Two timber garden stores and stone store. Further expanse of lawns and then beyond is a natural woodland of mainly deciduous trees and a small lake, all of which including the gardens, grounds and woodland extend to approx 1.01 hectares (2.5 acres).
ATTACHED GARAGE / WORKSHOP
Up and over door. Substantial work bench. Power and light.
OUTBUILDING BRICK STORE 1
Double glazed window. Power and light.
OUTBUILDING BRICK STORE 2
Log store.
DETACHED CONCRETE SECTIONAL GARAGE
Up and over door. Alongside is an:
OAK FRAMED CAR PORT
With sloping roof ideal for a motorhome.
TENURE
Freehold (subject to solicitors' verification).
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected (although not tested). Drainage via a septic tank. Oil fired central heating.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through sole selling agent TIMOTHY A BROWN.
Marketed by: Timothy A Brown, Congleton
Land Registry Data
- LANE END FARM, 1, BEAT LANE, RUSHTON JAMES, MACCLESFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, 870000, 17/09/2021