House for sale in Ellenhall, Staffordshire, ST21 6HT

Mileage

Eccleshall: 2.5 miles, Newport:7.5 miles, Stafford: 7.5 miles, M6 (junction 14): 7 miles

Description

Lodge Farmhouse stands in 89 acres of attractive farmland and benefits from a range of traditional barns and outbuildings. Dating from the 18th Century and originally forming part of the Ranton Estate, the property is equally suited for an equestrian centre/ amenity use or as a residential farm. Lodge Farm also benefits from three most attractive fishing pools which have previously been run on a commercial basis.

Accommodation

The attractive18th Century farmhouse is built of a mellow red brick stands surrounded by its 89 acres and enjoys views of unspoilt Staffordshire countryside.

The front door opens to the large dining hall, with beamed ceiling and open fireplace with timbered over mantle. The double aspect drawing room, with open fireplace, opens to views both to the front and to the rear taking in the garden, lakes and land beyond. Similarly the sitting room features an open fire and views across the land. The kitchen, which features an oil-fired Rayburn and views to the garden, opens to the utility room. Stairs lead from the dining hall to the main landing off which lead the family bathroom and three of the bedrooms. The fourth bedroom can be accessed off this landing through a bedroom or separately via the stairs leading from the kitchen. Each of the bedrooms are of a good size featuring central ceiling beams and far reaching views.

A former tenanted farm returned to the estate, the house will require some updating and refurbishment whilst offering light and flexible family accommodation.

Outside

The house is approached via a long sweeping driveway through former parkland into a traditional courtyard to the front of the house. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn revealing views to the lakes and undulating countryside beyond. Adjacent to the house is a large brick barn (about 1635 sq ft) which would provide potential for conversion into either a further dwelling or office use, subject to planning permission.

A separate 4 bay open fronted garage block with tiled roof also stands to the side of the courtyard.
There is an extensive range of modern and further traditional farm buildings including a 4-bay Dutch barn, stable yard with 5 boxes, tack room and adjoining large open fronted shed. A former young stock shed has also been subdivided to provide a 4 further boxes and an open bay.

The land

Formerly a stock farm, Lodge Farms stands surrounded by 89 acres (36.23 ha) of mixed farmland contained within a ring fence. Close to the house are stock proof fields presently used for horse grazing, while below the house are three pools beyond which is traditional meadowland with a stream running through. The remainder of the land is presently being used for arable purposes. The farm is most attractive and undulating with a number of mature trees and established hedge rows making a wonderful habitat for birds and wildlife.

The farm provides the house with privacy while also being ideal for a number of purposes, whether it be farming, amenity use or equestrian use.

In the centre of the farm are a series of attractive ponds and pools which have previously been run on a commercial basis.

Lots

1. 19.608 ha/48.4524 acres
2. 0.607 ha/1.49992 acres
3. 4.059 ha/10.0300 acres
4. 11.957 ha/29.5463 acres
Total 36.231 ha/89.5287 acres

Situation

Lodge Farm is situated in a truly rural and most delightful setting surrounded by its own land and beautiful unspoilt countryside, close to the village ofWoodseaves and the nearby market towns of Eccleshall and Newport. The farm is well situated for commuting to a number of Midlands business centres being within easy reach of junction 14 of theM6 for onwards travel north to Manchester and south to theM6 toll road and Birmingham. The county town of Stafford, just 7.5 miles away, has an excellent inter-city rail link to London reaching London Euston in 1 hour 20 minutes. Regional international airports includeManchester, Birmingham and EastMidlands.

Situated within a popular area for equestrian enthusiasts, there are quiet lanes and a number of bridleways in the local area. There are good schools both in the private and state sector close by, notably Castle House School in Newport together with the much acclaimed Adams Grammar School, Newport Girls High School and Stafford Grammar.

Directions

Please note: satellite navigation does not bring you to this property.

FromM6 (junction 14) follow the A5013 towards Eccleshall. In Great Bridgeford, take the left turning signedWoodseaves onto the B5404. Proceed for 3.5 miles before taking the right hand turning sign posted to Ellenhall. Follow the lane for 0.8 miles and take the left hand turning at the fork in the road. After 0.2 miles and on reaching the Ellenhall Park sign, follow the lane for a further 0.3 miles and the drive to Lodge Farm will be found on the right.

From Newport take the A519 towards Eccleshall, follow the road for 4.3 miles and, on entering the village of Woodseaves, turn right onto the B5405 signposted Stafford. After 2.2 miles take the third left hand turning, signposted to Ellenhall. Follow the lane for 0.8 miles and take the left hand turning at the fork in the road. After 0.2 miles and on reaching the Ellenhall Park sign, follow the lane for a further 0.3 miles and the drive to Lodge Farm will be found on the right.