Lot C - The Old Cart Shed Springbank Wood, Blackshaw Moor ST13 8TJ

The Sale of Troutsdale Farm offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a diverse property including a spacious traditional farmhouse, two semi detached barn conversion, two stone barns with full planning permission for conversion to residential use together with various modern agricultural buildings. The property is all set within approximately 13.49 acres of land in a spectacular yet accessible location and is available as a whole or in up to five lots.

Troutsdale Farm

Location
Troutsdale Farm is situated in a picturesque, rural location boasting stunning, undisturbed views across the surrounding rolling hills and local landscapes including The Roaches, Hen Cloud, Morridge Top, and Tittesworth Reservoir. The sought-after market town of Leek locates just 2 miles to the south, offering an extensive range of amenities including good schools, supermarkets, public houses, doctor surgeries, fuel stations and high street shops.
The property sits just a stones throw from the Peak District National Park, benefitting from an array of local walks, bridleways, trails and beauty spots, including a range of water sports upon the neighbouring reservoir, perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors and wish to maximise the tourist potential. Whilst offering seclusion and privacy, the property benefits from good access straight onto the A53 providing easy access to the towns of Buxton (11 miles), Congleton (12.9 miles), Macclesfield (14 miles), and Bakewell and Ashbourne (17 miles). The popular cities of Manchester and Sheffield are both withing 35 miles.

Description
The sale of Troutsdale Farm offers a delightful, rural property providing business, agricultural and/or equestrian opportunities with substantial income potential in a highly desirable location.
The property briefly comprises a traditional farmhouse, two unique barn conversions with both being finished to an exceptionally high standard with original character retained, two further traditional barns with full planning permission for permanent residential occupancy, a range of modern agricultural buildings flexible in their uses, and adjoining grassland totalling approximately 12.02 acres (4.86 hectares).

Directions:
Head northeast out of Leek on the A53 Buxton Road. Follow the road for approximatel 1.5 miles, before reaching the signpost for ‘Blackshaw Moor’ on the left hand side. Turn left soon after the signpost onto a tree lined driveway with a cattle grid. Continue along the driveway for approx. 0.5 miles, passing over a second cattle grid, eventually entering the farmyard.

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Lot 3 - Old Cart Shed :
The Old Cart Shed adjoins the Old Shire Stables, offering separate living accommodation within a former stone-built cow shed boasting rustic charm and interior finished to a high-standard throughout, suitable for both permanent residential occupancy or holiday accommodation. The ground floor accommodation comprises a farmhouse kitchen with bespoke fitted oak units under worktops, and ample dining and entertaining space. A utility room locates adjacent to the kitchen suitable for laundry facilities and housing a cloakroom with w/c. Through to the lounge, offering a log burning stove, exposed beams and masonry maintaining character and a cosy feel, with a patio door providing spectacular views across the Peak District and entrance onto the rear garden. A stone flagged, sizeable hallway gives access to the first floor via the original stone granary steps.
Climbing the stairs up to the landing, the apex of the roof is on display showcasing the impressive timber beams from the original barn and maintaining that traditional feel. The landing gives entrance to three double bedrooms, two boasting ensuite shower rooms, and each providing unique views across the surrounding countryside. A family bathroom gives a bath with shower over, basin and w/c. A second floor offers a further double bedroom with vaulted rood ceilings and velux windows to project the fine rural views.
Externally, the Old Cart Shed offers a privately enclosed rear lawned garden with a patio area for alfresco dining, and incredible views over The Roaches and the Peak District scenery beyond. To the front, there is private parking for multiple vehicles within the courtyard.

Planning Permission:
The property benefits from planning permission, granted by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council with all matters reserved and listed below;

- Application No: 02/00920/FUL Conversion of agricultural buildings to four dwellings.

As two dwellings have been converted already, there is no timescale on the conversion of the further two barns, should one wish. Further planning details can be provided on request to the Bakewell office.

Land :
If purchased as a whole, the land shown by the red shading is available. The property extends to a total of approx. 13.49 acres (5.46 hectares).

The land surrounds the farmstead and is considered to be in good heart, divided into multiple paddocks and suitable for mowing and grazing of all livestock and/or horses.

Access to the land is all via the main farmstead and yard

Services:
The property benefits from mains water, electricity and drainage. There is an oil-fired central heating system for the farmhouse with a ground source heat pump serving the converted barns. The barns each benefit from underfloor heating.

Fixtures and Fittings:
Only those referred to in these particulars are included in the sale.

Tenure and Possession:
The property is sold freehold, with vacant possession granted upon completion.

Sporting Rights:
It is understood that these are included in the sale as far as they exist.

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. Access to the property would be via right of way across a private driveway (shaded blue in the attached plan), of which a public footpath runs alongside.

Outgoings
The Farmhouse is Council Tax band F. The barns are currently rated for business rates.

EPC rating
Farmhouse €. The Cart Shed. Old Shire Stables.

Local Authority:
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek St13 6HQ

Viewing
Strictly by appointment only through the selling agents Bagshaws at the Bakewell Office on 01629 812777.

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.

Method of Sale:
The property will be offered for sale by private treaty.