4 bedroom house

A stunning and beautifully presented detached barn conversion providing spacious accommodation set with lovely large established gardens, paddock and area of woodland in a most picturesque and unspoilt rural locality. IN ALL APPROX 5.2 ACRES.

Directions - From Shrewsbury take the A53 for Market Drayton and after about 4 miles on reaching Shawbury, proceed through the village and then after a further 2 miles take a left turning signposted Stanton. Follow this lane for about 1 mile and on the outskirts of the village take the first right turning and the driveway will be seen a short distance first on the left.

Situation - Rock Farm Barn occupies an appealing position on the fringe of the popular village of Stanton-upon-Hine Heath, set with a commanding aspect to the front. The village itself offers a pub, whilst a further range of good basic amenities can be found at the nearby villages of either Shawbury or Hodnet, offering shops, primary schools and medical centres. The immediate surrounds to the village offer numerous walks along its country lanes, suitable for walking or riding out purposes. Golfing enthusiasts will find clubs at Weston-under-Redcastle, Market Drayton and Whitchurch. Commuters will be pleased to note that the property is well positioned for access to numerous commercial centres including the county town of Shrewsbury with its comprehensive facilities and rail service, Telford - M54 motorway, Wolverhampton, The Potteries and Crewe. Regional airports are readily accessible at Birmingham and Manchester.

Description - Rock Farm Barn is a truly impressive and immaculately presented detached barn which retains a wealth of charm and character. Some beautiful features include a number of vaulted ceilings, attractive numerous exposed wall and ceiling timbers together with some exposed brick and sandstone. The ground floor offers a versatile accommodation which includes a most impressive open plan Living Dining area with feature log burner. From this area a delightful oak staircase leads up to the first floor. Also to the ground floor is the large Breakfast Kitchen, Utility room, splendid Drawing Room with fantastic fireplace, Home Office/Sitting Room with En-suite Shower Room and Bedroom 4. To the first floor there are three generous double bedrooms, the Master of which benefits from a large adjoining Dressing Room with En-suite Shower Room off. The remaining two are served by the family Bathroom.

Outside, the barn has two generous driveway parking areas with space for numerous vehicles. The gardens are a most stunning feature and comprise beautifully manicured and maintained large flowing lawns interspersed with abundantly stocked herbaceous beds and borders. The lawns wrap around a most picturesque natural pond. Adjoining the formal gardens is the amenity paddock and an area of woodland which contains a number of impressive mature trees.

Accommodation - A panelled, part glazed solid oak entrance door leads into:

Feature Open Living/Dining Room - With engineered oak boarded flooring, central oak staircase and a wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Most impressive log burning stove set on a slate hearth, built in storage cupboard housing the under floor heating controls, walk-in understairs storage cupboard, ceiling downlighters, built in double cloaks cupboard, doors off and to:

Guest Wc - With engineered oak boarded flooring, ceiling downlighters. Traditional suite comprising WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Breakfast Kitchen - With tiled floor. Providing an extensive contemporary range of soft close eye and base level units comprising cupboards and drawers with a particularly generous work surface area over and incorporating a twin bowl Blanco sink unit and drainer with mixer tap over, Siemens electric oven and grill with additional warming drawer and microwave. Granite work top with 4-ring Siemens induction electric hob unit and storage drawers under, fitted matching dining table, vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams. Alpha oil fired range with 2 hot plates and an oven set in a magnificent exposed brick and sandstone chimney, also supplying the domestic hot water and central heating system. Space and plumbing for American style fridge freezer. Extensive amount of under cupboard and shelving display lighting. One solid oak panelled part glazed doors to front.

Utility - With tiled floor and a continuation of the base and eye level storage cupboards. Generous work surface area housing a one and a half bowl Blanco sink unit and drainer with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, space for additional fridge freezer, ceiling downlighters, space and plumbing for dishwasher.

Drawing Room - With a wealth of exposed ceiling timbers, feature Inglenook brick fireplace housing a large Clearview log burning stove, oak mantel, beautiful oak framed arched windows to front, original sandstone staircase rising to first floor.

From the drawing room, steps lead down to a:

As will be seen from the Floorplan the Family Room, Shower Room and Bedroom 4 can constitute an Annex.

Family Room/Office - With attractive exposed wall and ceiling timbers, part glazed solid panelled door to courtyard garden. Door off and to:

Shower Room - Providing a modern white suite comprising low level WC with hidden cistern, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage cupboards under and mixer tap over, shower cubicle with mains fed shower with drench style head and additional feeder shower attachment. Inset tiles, sliding splash screen, part tiled walls, shaving connection point, wall mounted heated towel rail and extractor fan. Vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom 4 - With panelled part glazed oak door to courtyard garden, a wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, vaulted ceiling.

From the impressive open reception area a delightful oak staircase leads to the first floor accommodation.

First Floor Landing - With exposed wall and ceiling timbers, built in double airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with storage over, doors off and to:

Bedroom 1 - With attractive exposed timbers and oak door to:

Dressing Room - With vaulted ceiling, a wealth of exposed timbers, sandstone stairs leading down to the drawing room. Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room - With tiled floor and providing a white suite comprising low level WC with hidden cistern, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage cupboards under, large double walk-in shower cubicle with drench style head, mains fed Aqualisa shower and separate feeder attachment. Inset tiles, sliding splash screen, extractor fan, wall mounted heated towel rail and shaving connection point.

Bedroom 2 - With attractive vaulted ceiling, exposed wall and ceiling timbers.

Bathroom - With tiled floor and providing a modern white suite comprising low level WC with hidden cistern, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage cupboards under and to the side, roll top bath on clawed feet. Heated towel rail, extractor fan and part tiled walls.

Bedroom 3 - With vaulted ceiling, attractive timbers and built in walk-in storage cupboard.

Outside - The property is approached over a gravelled driveway which provides parking for numerous vehicles. It should also be noted that Rock Farm Barn has the added benefit of owning the adjoining gravelled section of yard for additional parking.

The Gardens - To the front of the barn is a low maintenance gravelled area with space for potted plants and an attractive dwarf sandstone wall containing established beds with a variety of herbaceous plants. External cold water tap. Steps then lead down to a lower gravelled section sitting adjacent to the drawing room with ornamental iron gates which then lead down to the courtyard garden. The courtyard garden provides a spacious flagged patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining and with additional room for further potted plants. External cold water tap. Attractive sandstone walling.

An additional gate then leads to a second parking area with twin timber entrance gates that lead off the rear lane and provides parking for numerous vehicles whilst also giving space for a log store. Adjoining the drive are beautifully manicured and maintained flowing lawns flanked by deep and well stocked herbaceous beds and borders containing a variety of different specimen shrubs, plants and trees. There is a gravelled seating area with a summerhouse allowing for delightful views over the natural pond and wildlife area. The lawns extend around the pond and lead to a large workshop/garden store with raised decked access and benefiting from power and lighting. Beyond the workshop the lawns open out and extend providing a most beautiful setting with a number of different specimen plants and trees including a number of Silver Birch, Prunus, Cherry, Yew, Beech, Oak and Walnut. There are also damson, plum, pear and apple trees. This area will no doubt have high appeal to all nature and garden enthusiasts. Further up the garden are two further garden sheds. Adjoining the formal gardens is a:

Paddock (Approx 2.25 Acres) - This is contained within a single amenity paddock and provides excellent grazing for horses or other such livestock. There is ample space for the erection of stable blocks and a workshop subject to any necessary planning consents. Vehicular access is available off the lane.

Woodland (Approx 1.5 Acres) - Accessed through a pedestrian gate from the paddock. The woodland provides an element of nature with an extensive variety of trees, including numerous fir trees, Horse Chestnut and Oak trees. A number of meandering pathways allow for lovely walks and give a beautiful sense of seclusion. There is an open section of grass which allows for peaceful seating areas as the woodland is adjoined by farmland.

General Remarks -

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected. Oil fired central heating. None of these services have been tested.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Council Tax - For Council Tax details, contact Shropshire Council on or visit

Viewings - Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1QJ. Tel: . Email:

Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073.



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