The Hermitage, Ipstones Bank, Froghall, Stoke-On-Trent
£1,350,000
17th Century Farmhouse
Property ID: 33073281
STUNNING PROPERTY IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION
For Sale By Private Treaty
Hermitage Farm, Froghall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HQ
Dating to the late 17th Century, Hermitage Farmhouse offers a stunning Grade II Listed stone and tiled farmstead, with a plethora of original features, including restored exposed wooden beams, stone mullion windows and a rare historical icehouse which is approximately 500 years old.
The accommodation is extensive and would suit families looking for multi-generational living, or those wishing to run a successful business as there is a range of six cottages which are currently used for short term rentals, but have previously been used as holiday cottages with high demand.
The property and land extend to 3 acres or thereabouts and is edged in red on the attached plan.
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3 - PUMP HOUSE
The current accommodation has the benefit of central heating throughout and briefly comprises the following
4 - THE SMITHY
The current accommodation has the benefit of central heating throughout and briefly comprises the following
Shower Room
With shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level lavatory and radiator
Bedroom Two 3.69m x 4.04m (12'1" x 13'3" )
With radiator, skylight windows and exposed beams
Shower Room
With shower, wash hand basin and low level lavatory and radiator
Bedroom One 3.76m x 2.82m (12'4" x 9'3" )
With radiator, skylight windows and exposed beams
Stairs to First Floor Landing
Staircase leading to First Floor Landing with airing cupboard and giving access to:-
Shower Room
With shower, wash hand basin and low level lavatory and radiator
Sitting Room 3.05m x 4.05m (10'0" x 13'3" )
With radiator and built in cupboard
Kitchen 4.26m x 3.08m (13'11" x 10'1" )
With propane gas hob, electric oven and extractor fan, range of kitchen wall and floor units, plumbing for washing machine, radiator, and storage cupboard
Entrance Hall
With tiled floor, radiator and store cupboard
Entrance Hall
With tiled floor and radiator and storage cupboard
En-Suite Shower Room
With shower cubicle, low flush WC, built in cupboard and cylinder cupboard
Bedroom Two 6.15m x 2.54m (20'2" x 8'3" )
With exposed beams, walk in wardrobe, radiator and wash hand basin
En-Suite Shower Room
With shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level lavatory and radiator
Bedroom One 3.45m x 4.54m (11'3" x 14'10" )
With exposed beams and walk in wardrobe, radiator and understairs cupboard
Stairs to Bedrooms
Kitchen 3.71m x 3.70m (12'2" x 12'1" )
With tiled floor, good range of kitchen wall and floor units, propane gas hob and electric oven, plumbing for washing machine and radiator
En-Suite Shower Room
With shower, wash hand basin and low level lavatory
Bedroom / Sitting Room 3.46m x 6.03m (11'4" x 19'9" )
With radiator
Entrance Hall
With staircase off and radiator
COACH HOUSE
The current accommodation has the benefit of central heating throughout and briefly comprises the following:
Cloakroom
Currently used as a utility room with plumbing for washing machine, radiator, and wash hand basin
Please Note
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.
Tenure and Possession
The property is held freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
Local Authority
The local authorities are Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and Staffordshire County Council.
We note that Hermitage Farmhouse and adjacent barn are Grade II Listed, from the Historic England website, with reference numbers: 1038049 and 1189123. The Farmhouse was listed in 1953 and the adjacent barn was listed in 1986. Further details can be found on the Historic ENgland website.
Services
We believe that all the properties are connected to mains electricity and water, with drainage being by private means.
Viewings
By arrangement through Graham Watkins & Co.
LAND
The property and land extend to 2.21 acres or thereabouts and is edged in red on the attached plan.
Outside
To the rear of the above range of dwellings there is a covered Yard – 6.25m x 21.68m approximately with profile sheeted roof which is included with the property and is used for storage purposes. Also included with the property close to the property known as Ruelow there is an open sided Portal Framed Building with profile sheeted roof 19.06m x 6.07m which is currently used for entertaining purposes. Beyond there is a 4 berth Static Caravan which is connected to services.
Also, there is an interesting feature of a traditional historical Icehouse which is located to the rear of the property known as Ruelow.
There is an area of grassland included with the property as is shown on the attached plan with the boundary being edged in red. There may be opportunity to acquire a further small area of land subject to separate negotiations if required.
En-Suite
With bath, part tiled walls, wash hand basin and low flush lavatory and radiator
Bedroom One 4.19m x 3.78m (13'8" x 12'4" )
With radiator and built in cupboard and walk in wardrobe and exposed beams
Living Room / Kitchen 3.77m x 4.94m (12'4" x 16'2" )
With fireplace with log burner, radiator, propane gas hob and small range of oak veneered kitchen units, electric oven and extractor fan
Outside
To the rear there is a block and tiled boiler house which houses the oil-fired central heating boiler.
Entrance Hall
With tiled floor and small storeroom
5 - ANVIL COTTAGE
The current accommodation has the benefit of central heating throughout and briefly comprises the following
En-Suite Shower Room
With shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level lavatory and radiator
Bedroom Three 3.48m x 4.16m (11'5" x 13'7" )
With radiator and exposed beams
En-Suite Shower Room
With shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level lavatory and radiator
Bedroom Two 3.47m x 3.47m (11'4" x 11'4" )
With skylight windows, built in cupboard, built in wardrobe and radiator
Stairs to First Floor Landing
Staircase leading for First Floor Landing with cylinder cupboard and giving access to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
With shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low flush lavatory and radiator
Bedroom One 5.80m x 3.48m (19'0" x 11'5" )
With radiator and built in wardrobe and storage cupboard with access door to the adjacent cottage known as Anvil Cottage
Living Kitchen/Laundry Room 2.38m x 4.01m (7'9" x 13'1" )
With one industrial washing machine plumbed in, tiled floor, propane gas hob and range of modern kitchen units, electric oven and extractor fan
Bedroom One 3.60m x 4.21m (11'9" x 13'9" )
Good sized double bedroom with radiator and window.
Room Two 5.05m x 3.75m (16'6" x 12'3" )
With exposed beams and radiator
Room One 3.76m x 3.75m (12'4" x 12'3" )
With exposed beams and radiator
Staircase leading to Attic Rooms:-
Attic rooms could be utilised extra bedroom/offices, a home gym or simply a large storage space.
Family Bathroom
With bath, low level lavatory, vanity wash hand basin and radiator
Bedroom Four 4.17m x 3.90m (13'8" x 12'9" )
Large double bedroom with built in wardrobe and radiator
En-Suite Shower Room
With shower cubicle and low level lavatory
Bedroom Three 3.74m x 4.59m (12'3" x 15'0" )
Another good sized double bedroom with radiator, wash hand basin and exposed ceiling beams
En-Suite Shower Room
With shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level lavatory
Bedroom Two 5.56m x 5.46m (18'2" x 17'10" )
Oversized double bedroom with windows to two elevations, exposed beams to walls and ceiling and radiator
En-Suite Shower Room
With shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level lavatory
Second Staircase leading to:-
First Floor Landing
Oak original staircase with exposed beams leading to First Floor Landing with airing cupboard and giving access to:-
Dining Room 4.51m x 4.26m (14'9" x 13'11" )
With multi fuel stove and stone surround, two windows to two elevations and two radiators
Rear Entrance Hall
With patio doors and lighting
Inner Hallway
With radiator and access to the Cellar - 3m x 3.11m with fitted shelves, lighting and electricity connected and window on the stairs.
Lounge 4.60m x 5.52m (15'1" x 18'1" )
With open inglenook stone fire place, windows to two elevations and exposed beams, and radiator.
Shower Room 1.30m x 2.97m (4'3" x 9'8" )
With low level lavatory, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, heated towel rail and part tiled walls
Utility 3.05m x 2.76m (10'0" x 9'0" )
With a range of units, integrated sink, plumbing for a washing machine and window to one elevation.
Kitchen 4.07m x 4.97m (13'4" x 16'3" )
With a range of floor and larder units, one and a half bowl sink unit, with quartz worktops, radiator and exposed original beams. Included is an integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher and windows to two elevations.
Accommodation Comprises:
Accommodation of Hermitage Farmhouse Comprises:
Description
Dating back to the late 17th Century, Hermitage Farmhouse offers a stunning Grade II Listed stone and tiled farmstead, with a plethora of original features, including restored exposed wooden beams, stone mullion windows and a rare historical icehouse which is approximately 500 years old. The accommodation is extensive and would suit families looking for multi-generational living, or those wishing to run a successful business as there is a range of six cottages which are currently used for short term rentals, but they have previously been used as holiday cottages with high demand. The property and land extend to 3 acres or thereabouts and is edged in red on the attached plan.
The sale of the property includes the following:
1. The Farmhouse - A four-bedroom detached grade 11 listed building
2. Ruelow Cottage - A two bedroom bungalow.
3. Barn Conversion: A grade 11 listed building currently divided into four cottages and individually named as:-
•Coach House
•Pump House
•The Smithy
•Anvil Cottage
4. Hermitage Lodge – a renovated farm building used as a detached two bedroomed holiday cottage
5. Outbuildings – there are two out buildings, one of which is used for entertainment purposes and the other offers storage facilities
6. Static Caravan
Living Room 4.12m x 3.70m (13'6" x 12'1" )
With exposed beams, radiator and storage cupboard
Bedroom Two 2.25m x 3.83m (7'4" x 12'6" )
With radiator
Bedroom One 3.80m x 2.92m (12'5" x 9'6" )
With radiator and built in wardrobe
Bathroom
With low level lavatory, wash hand basin, corner bath with shower over, radiator and tiled walls and airing cupboard
Front Room 4.66m x 3.80m (15'3" x 12'5" )
With open stone fireplace with shelf inserts, windows to two elevations and radiator
Hallway
With two radiators and access to the Loft with loft ladder providing potential for additional living accommodation subject to any necessary consents
Kitchen 5.75m x 3.15m (18'10" x 10'4" )
With radiator, good range of kitchen pine wall and base units, propane gas hob, single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and part tiled walls and floor
2- RUELOW
This is a stone and tiled dwelling, with the benefit of double-glazed window units, which is subject to an agricultural occupancy clause, and is situated at the top of the yard. Currently it provides the following accommodation: -
Outside
There is a small stone and tiled building which houses the oil-fired central heating boiler
Services
There is a small stone and tiled building which houses the oil-fired central heating boiler
Bedroom Two 4.19m x 3.70m (13'8" x 12'1" )
With built in cupboard and radiator
Situation and Directions
Hermitage Farm is situated on the edge of the village of Ipstones on the B5053, and is conveniently located within commuting distance to Cheadle, Leek, Ashbourne and Stoke-on-Trent. From the hamlet of Froghall take the B5053 towards the village of Ipstones and after approximately half a mile the property will be found on the left-hand side of the road. If travelling from the village of Ipstones take the B5053 and follow through Ipstones towards Froghall and the property has a prominent roadside location nicely set back from the road, will be found on the right hand side. The property will be identified by our ‘for sale’ board.
Bathroom
With tiled walls and floor, bath with shower over, wash hand basin, low level lavatory and radiator
Bedroom One 4.06m x 2.84m (13'3" x 9'3")
With built in wardrobe and radiator
Kitchen/Living Room 4.56m x 4.08m (14'11" x 13'4" )
With tiled floor, part tiled walls, range of kitchen units, electric cooker with hob and extractor fan, plumbing for washing machine and two radiators
1 - HERMITAGE LODGE
This is constructed of stone and tile with the benefit of double glazed window units and a fully pressurised hot water cylinder and is a former farm building which is now utilised for holiday let accommodation and lies adjacent to the yard area and next to the driveway.
The current accommodation briefly comprises the following:-
HOLIDAY COTTAGES
Outside
To the front of the property there is a good-sized garden area mainly laid to lawn with floral borders giving the property a pleasant aspect.
There is a spacious yard area which gives access to the dwelling and other buildings listed below.
Services
The farmhouse has the benefit of oil-fired central heating.
Room Two 4.11m x 3.91m (13'5" x 12'9" )
With exposed beams and radiator
Room One 4.69m x 3.96m (15'4" x 12'11" )
With exposed beams, low level lavatory, wash hand basin and radiator
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