Approximately six acres including two ponds and lawned gardens
Timber stable block with five stalls; open barn and brick outbuildings
Two garages plus additional stores; extensive smallholding potential
Spacious converted stone cottage — exposed beams and large reception rooms
Oil-fired central heating; septic tank drainage — rural service setup
Very slow broadband and average mobile signal; limited connectivity
Granite/whinstone walls likely uninsulated; refurbishment to improve efficiency
Shared private lane access; Council Tax Band G (relatively expensive)
Set within approximately six acres, this former stone barn conversion offers genuine country living with equestrian potential. The main cottage retains period character — exposed beams, generous reception rooms and far-reaching countryside views — while extensive outbuildings (two garages, brick stores, open barn and a five-stall timber stable block) support smallholding or horse use. Two ponds and attractive lawned gardens add to the rural appeal.
Practicalities are straightforward but notable: the house is heated by an oil-fired boiler with radiators, drains to a septic tank and sits on granite/whinstone walls that are assumed to lack modern insulation. Broadband speeds are very slow and the property is accessed by a shared private lane. Council Tax Band G is relatively expensive, and the area has higher local deprivation scores — factors buyers should budget for.
The accommodation is spacious (approx. 2,552 sq ft) and arranged over two storeys with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, offering immediate liveability and scope to update finishes. There is clear potential for refurbishment to improve energy performance and modernise services — appealing to buyers seeking a character home they can personalise or an investor targeting holiday-let or equestrian income (subject to permissions).
This home will suit purchasers prioritising land, privacy and rural outlooks over urban connectivity. It’s best for those prepared for country maintenance (oil fuel, septic drainage, older stone walls) and who can manage very slow internet. For the right buyer, the combination of buildings, land and setting creates a versatile country retreat with strong long-term potential.