4 bed detached house for sale

Barn At Cotes Field Farm House, Elford Heath, Eccleshall, Staffordshire ST21

Tucked away in a superb rural setting with extensive views, this substantial four-bedroom detached farmhouse stands as a testament to timeless beauty and modern comfort.

A clever blend of period charm and contemporary sophistication, this property boasts a stunning open-plan kitchen that serves as the heart of the home, offering a seamless flow into the large dining and family room.

Showcasing eco-conscious initiatives such as ground source heating, solar installation, and two log-burning stoves, this residence not only exudes warmth but also ensures sustainable living with significantly reduced running costs.

The unconverted barn, with lapsed full planning permission for conversion (Stafford Borough Council Planning Reference: 01/41667/ful), adds further potential to customise this property to suit unique preferences.

Embracing a generous plot extending to just under 0.8 acres, this private sanctuary provides a tranquil escape while remaining within easy reach of nearby amenities, offering the best of both worlds.

Surrounded by the calming beauty of nature, the outside space of this property beckons with endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment and leisure. Although the expired plans accommodate an integral garage, the ample external space allows for the accommodation of multiple vehicles, giving the discerning purchaser the freedom to reimagine this area to their desired specifications.

Whether it's creating a lush garden oasis, setting up al fresco dining spots, or simply revelling in the serenity of the countryside, the sprawling grounds offer a canvas for personalisation and relaxation.

Experience the allure of private seclusion combined with convenient access, making this property a true haven for those seeking tranquillity and a connection to nature.

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EPC Rating: D

Location

Elford Heath is on the outskirts of Eccleshall, conveniently located for easy access to the thriving high street and amenities.
The county town of Stafford is a short distance away with a mainline railway station providing regular intercity connections, and the M6 at junctions 14 or 15 are also within easy reach.

Kitchen (4.45m x 4.31m)

At the heart of the farm house, this stunning, bespoke kitchen is a chef's dream, packed with a wealth of original character features blended seamlessly with fabulous contemporary flourishes.
An oil-fired Rayburn adds a touch of cosy charm and warmth.
A separate utility room provides additional workspace and plumbing for white goods.
The large kitchen area flows through into a very spacious dining area and family room, creating a sensational entertaining space.

Dining And Family Room (6.00m x 5.62m)

The original farmhouse has been tastefully extended to create a stunning dining and family room, taking in views of the garden from all sides. The space flows seamlessly into the beautiful kitchen, perfect for day to day family life but also providing a very impressive space for entertaining.

Sitting Room (4.93m x 4.26m)

A beautiful, cosy and inviting room with heaps of preserved, original character from the exposed timbers to the striking inglenook fireplace. The generous room has views over the garden to the front of the property.

Snug (4.36m x 4.26m)

A second reception room, similar in proportion to the sitting room provides a family snug, formal dining room or a myriad of other uses.

Conservatory (3.37m x 3.32m)

The large conservatory enjoys lovely and private views over the front garden.

Study (2.80m x 2.32m)

A generous home office or study, off the inner hallway, which also has a door giving access to the stairs rising to the first floor.

Utility Room (2.40m x 1.73m)

A useful additional utility space provides storage and plumbing for white goods. There is a door that gives access to the rear garden and detached barn.

Ground Floor WC (1.85m x 1.09m)

A smartly appointed ground floor cloak room off the inner hallway.

Bedroom One & En-Suite (4.70m x 4.36m)

The principal bedroom, a large double bedroom enjoys views over the spacious gardens to the front and side, also benefitting from a smartly appointed en-suite shower room.

Bedroom Two (4.36m x 4.13m)

A stunning double bedroom with a wealth of exposed original timbers giving it a really comforting feel. There are fitted mirrored wardrobes either side of the chimney breast.

Bedroom Three (3.49m x 2.83m)

The third double bedroom enjoys lovely views over the garden.

Bedroom Four (3.35m x 2.47m)

Bedroom four has a large range of fitted wardrobes.

Principal Bathroom (3.07m x 1.88m)

A very smartly presented bathroom with roll top bath, separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin, and WC.

Garden

A large garden surrounds the property, extending to approximately 0.5 acres. The property is shielded from the lane by established hedges, providing a great deal of privacy and security, further enhanced by the remotely controlled electric gates.
A further set of gates from the lane give access to the detached barn and garage, which could be used to create independent access to the barn if desired.

Garden

A separate area of paddock extending to approximately 0.27 acres, houses the solar installation and a large green house and shed.
The paddock has many trees which provide a plentiful source of wood for the log burning stoves.
As with the main residence, this is also enclosed and accessed via tall wooden gates.

Garden

There is also a detached barn with lapsed planning permission (Stafford Borough Council Planning ref: 01/41667/ful), which has recently benefitted from a new roof.
It would be a fairly simple exercise to provide it's own access from the lane and separate it from the main dwelling to create independent accommodation, additional garaging. Home office etc, subject to obtaining the relevant permissions.

Parking - Garage

There is a double garage, integral to the detached barn, however, there is adequate driveway parking for a good number of vehicles if the purchaser plans to use the garage as part of the barn (of course, firstly obtaining the relevant permissions).
There is also additional driveway parking to the front of the principal property.

Parking - Driveway

A large gravelled driveway provides further parking for a number of vehicles.