Frogpool Farmhouse Lightwood Lane, Sheffield S8 8BG
For Sale
£980,000
The property enjoys a characterful semi-detached farmhouse with four bedrooms, a breakfast kitchen, reception rooms each displaying traditional features.
Externally, there is a lawned garden, multiple stables and outbuildings, a manège and grassland set within approximately 10.03 acres (4.06 hectares).
Location
Frogpool Farm is situated in a sought-after area on the edge of Sheffield. Despite enjoying a rural location, the city centre is a mere 5 miles distant and provides a plethora of shopping, dining and recreational opportunities. Despite the accessibility to the city, the property has a rural feel with nearby local walks, access to bridleyways, trails and beauty spots in the surrounding area, and the infamous Peak District National Park is close by.
Accommodation
Entering from the porch, a spacious hall welcomes and gives entrance on the right to the breakfast kitchen with fitted units and an island, providing views across the yard and grassland. The hall also leads to a conservatory, although in need of some modernisation, and a pleasant lounge with traditional fireplace.
A rear hall has the stairs up to the first floor, whilst also giving access to a cellar/ storage and a cloakroom with wc. A bedroom is accessed from the midpoint of the staircase, whilst 3 further bedrooms can be found at first floor level, the master bedroom having en suite facilities and a family bathroom.
Overall, the farmhouse provides spacious family accommodation, boasting character throughout.
Externally, the driveway to the property leads from the road to the yard and parking area, with ample space for multiple vehicles. A large lawned garden sits to the side of the farmhouse, bounded by mature trees providing privacy, and gives access to an orchard to the north, with a range of vegetation, and where two mobile homes (used for storage) currently reside. A small traditional garden store sits adjacent to the farmhouse, with an outside w.c.
Yard
Stables and Outbuildings:
A total of 14 boxes, constructed of timber, are situated to the north of the farmhouse provide housing for horses, and/or other livestock. A traditionally built barn is utilised for tack and feed storage. Adjacent to the stables, a horse walker and lunge pen sits, giving further suitability for equestrian usage. Alternatively, the stables and outbuildings are versatile in their purposes and can be adapted to suit a purchaser needs. The current owners run a successful livery yard at the property, along with the hiring out of facilities.
Manège (60m x 30m):
An all-weather rubber arena with post and rail fenced boundary, with a track leading from the stables.
Land
The land is down to grass and divided into individual paddocks, each with mains water and stone gateways.
The grassland totals approx. 8.00 acres (3.24 hectares) and is accessed from the main yard with a track running along the southern boundary for vehicular access to each paddock. The grassland is in very good heart.
General Information
Services
The property has the benefit of mains electricity and water, with private drainage.
Tenure and Possession:
The property is sold freehold with vacant possession granted upon completion.
Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements:
The property is sold subject to, with the benefits of the rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist whether or not defined in these particulars. We understand the neighbouring properties have a right of way along the driveway to access their properties. A public footpath crosses the land.
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only those referred to in these particulars are included in the sale.
Local Planning Authority
North East Derbyshire District Council.
EPC – TBC
Method of Sale:
The property is for sale by private treaty.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the Bakewell Office of Bagshaw's as sole agents on 01629 812 777 or e-mail: Bakewell@bagshaws.com.
Directions:
From Chesterfield Town Centre, head north on the A61 towards Sheffield, and continue along that road for approx. 1.5 miles. At the roundabout, take the second exit again signposted for Sheffield A61 and follow the road for approx. 6.2 miles. At Meadowhead roundabout, take the third exit onto Bochum Parkway A6102 ring road and then the second exit at Norton Roundabout continuing on the A6102.
At the next roundabout take the third exit signposted for Lightwood. Frogpool Farm can be found on your left hand side approx. 400 yards down Lightwood Lane, indicated by our ‘For Sale’ board.
Council Tax Band
F
Business Rates:
The livery yard is registered for business rates, however, it currently qualify for small business rates relief.
Agents Note;
Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property but give notice that all measurements, distances and areas referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing. These details are for guidance only and do not constitute part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale.
