3 Bedrooms Cottage for sale in Greensytch Farm, Gradbach Mill Lane, Quarnford, Buxton SK17 | £ 400,000

Property Description

An excellent opportunity to purchase a country smallholding with a traditional stone cottage in need of modernisation, together with a range of various outbuildings, some having possible potential for conversion (subject to the necessary consents) and grassland extending to approx. 6.50 acres (2.63 ha), positioned in a quiet rural position with far reaching views.

For sale by Auction on 8th July 2019 at 3pm, The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, unless sold prior to auction.

Location

Greensytch Farm is situated in a rural setting in between the small hamlet of Gradbach and village of Flash within the Peak District National Park. The property has short access onto the road network including the A53 and A54 leading to the market towns of Buxton (7.5 miles), Leek (8.5 miles) and Macclesfield (9.5 miles). The property is situated in a picturesque rural setting just outside the Peak District National Park with views overlooking the surrounding open countryside. The property is situated within short distance from the Gradbach Hotel and Restaurant and the nearby village of Flash has a village pub, hall and shop, with a more comprehensive range of facilities at the nearby Market towns of Buxton, Leek and Macclesfield. There are many nearby local walks, bridleways, trails and beauty spots in the surrounding area and accross the Peak District National Park, excellent for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Background

We understand from the vendors that the farmhouse originally dates back to the 17th Century. The property has been occupied by the same family for over 20 years and has been operated as a smallholding. The property has not been on the market for some considerable time and similar opportunities are few and far between.

Directions

From Buxton, take the A53 heading south towards Leek. Follow the road, continue past The Knights Table public house and then take the next righthand turning onto Browns Lane signed posted for Flash Village. Continue into Flash Village and follow the road to the left which merges into New Road, then continue for approx. 1.8 miles. Then turn left signposted for Gradbach, continue past Manor Farm on the right and then the car park. Once past the car park, the farm drive will be the next on the left, turn left onto the driveway indicated by our ‘for sale’ board and follow the drive to the Farm will be found straight ahead.

Description

Greensytch Farm offers a rare opportunity to acquire a superbly positioned smallholding with a traditional cottage with the land surrounding. The cottage requires complete modernisation but offers great potential to upgrade and extend into the attached stone barn, subject to the necessary consents. There is a further range of outbuildings and grassland all set within approx. 6.50 acres (2.63ha). The property is situated in a spectacular location with rural views over the surrounding valley. A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential the smallholding has to offer.

Accommodation

Entrance Hall

With a front entrance door, leading from the front garden, into the hallway with stairs leading to the first floor and access to the following:

Sitting Room (13' 11'' x 13' 10'' (4.25m x 4.22m))

With dual aspect windows to the front and rear overlooking the valley. There is a fire place housing a log burner with a stone surround, large exposed ceiling beams, radiator and a door leading to the Dining Room.

Dining Room (24' 1'' x 8' 10'' (7.34m x 2.68m))

Leading from the Sitting Room, a spacious room with dual aspect windows to the front and rear, two radiators, doors into the Kitchen, Utility Room and two walk-in Pantries.

Kitchen (13' 10'' x 6' 11'' (4.22m x 2.11m))

With a window to the side, accessed from the Dining Room, with wooden kitchen units, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, with an electric oven and extractor over, built-in dishwasher and space for an undercounter fridge, tiled flooring and a radiator.

Utility Room (10' 0'' x 7' 1'' (3.05m x 2.16m))

With an external entrance door from the side, a window to the side, fitted floor units, a sink with double drainers, plumbing for a washing machine and tiled flooring. The oil fired central heating boiler is located in the corner.

Ground Floor Study/Bedroom (8' 11'' x 8' 9'' (2.72m x 2.66m))

With a window to the rear, a study area or a single bedroom with built in cupboards and a radiator.

Bathroom (8' 9'' x 5' 8'' (2.66m x 1.72m))

With a window to the front, a low level WC, sink, bath and a radiator.

First Floor Landing

Rising to the first floor, with twin windows to the rear and leads to the bedrooms. There is the airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

Bedroom One (14' 8'' x 8' 11'' (4.47m x 2.71m))

A double bedroom with a window to the front, walk-in cupboards and a radiator.

Bedroom Two (28' 1'' x 9' 1'' (8.55m x 2.77m))

A double bedroom with a window overlooking the front and views across the valley, built in cupboards and a radiator.

Bedroom Three (10' 6'' x 9' 6'' (3.21m x 2.89m))

A double bedroom with a window to the front, built in cupboards and a radiator.

Garden

There is a garden area to the front of the cottage which is a level area down to lawn with excellent views over the valley.

Externally

The driveway to the property leads from the road along a stone track into the yard area, firstly to the Machinery Store then to the cottage. There is vehicular access to the rear of the property to the second yard area and remainder of the outbuildings to the east side of the cottage. The yard areas provide excellent parking for numerous vehicles and for storage of equipment.

Outbuildings

Store Room/Office (16' 10'' x 15' 3'' (5.12m x 4.65m))

Adjoining the house, a good space which has been utilised as an office, with two central heating radiators, an external door to the rear with an attic space above. There is possible potential to convert into further accommodation if required, subject to the necessary consents. Situated with the General Store, is a separate WC and sink with a radiator.

General Store (18' 2'' x 18' 0'' (5.54m x 5.48m))

Adjoining the above building, a mono pitched timber framed building with corrugated sheeting to the side and roof, concrete flooring with access into the Garage/Workshop.

Garage/Workshop (43' 3'' x 29' 4'' (13.18m x 8.94m))

A three bay timber framed building with part concrete block/timber walls and a corrugated sheet roof. Large vehicular door and concrete flooring.

Machinery Store/Garage (15' 4'' x 31' 3'' (4.68m x 9.53m))

A timber framed building with part concrete blocked walls and corrugated sheeting above with concrete flooring. The building has a vehicular door at the gable end and has electric and lighting.

Land

The land is mainly down to grass with all suitable for grazing together with a section of woodland. There are various paddocks adjoining the yard all situated in one block. The land can be accessed from the yard and the access track. The land has a mixture of stone walling and post and wire fencing. The land area measures approximately 5.90 acres (2.38 ha) excluding the yard area.

General Information

Services

The property has the benefit of mains electricity, with a spring water supply, private drainage and an oil fired central heating system.

Fixtures And Fittings

Only those referred to in these particulars are included in the sale.

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements

The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of the rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist whether or not defined in these particulars. We understand the property has a right of way over the access track, shown brown on the property plan. We understand that public footpaths cross the property.

Tenure And Possession

The property is sold freehold with vacant possession granted upon completion.

Timber, Mineral And Sporting Rights

We understand these to be included in the sale as far as they exist.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land is not currently registered with the Rural Payments Agency. The land can be registered and has the potential to be eligible subject to the necessary requirements.

Local Authority

Staffordshire Moorlands, Moorlands House, Leek, Staffordshire.

Planning Authority

Peak District National Park, Arden House, Bakewell, Derbyshire.

Council Tax Band

F

EPC Rating

G(17)

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents Bagshaws at the Bakewell Office .

Vendors Solicitor

A H Brooks and Co. Derby House, Derby Street, Leek, ST13 6JG. Contact Greta Williamson Tel:

Method Of Sale

The property is offered by Public Auction at 3.00pm, Monday 8th July 2019 at The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH. Unless sold prior to auction.

Deposits And Completion

The successful purchaser will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the sale price upon the fall of the hammer. Please note that proof of identification must also be provided to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The signing of the Contract of Sale and 10% deposit is legally binding on both parties and completion will occur within 28 days thereafter, unless stated otherwise at the auction. The sale of each lot is subject to a buyer's fee of £200 + VAT (£240 inc. VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer. Please contact the auctioneers for further details.

Conditions Of Sale

The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the office of the Auctioneers seven days prior to the sale and will not be read at the sale. The Auctioneers and Solicitors will be in the sale room fifteen minutes prior to the commencement of the auction to deal with any matter arising from either the conditions of Sale, the Sales Particulars or relating to the auction generally. At the appointed time the sale will commence and thereafter no further queries will be dealt with and the purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied himself fully upon all matters contained or referred to therein, whether or not the purchaser has read them.

Conditions Of Sale Cont'd

The Guide Price is issued as an indication of the auctioneer’s opinion of the likely selling price of the property. Each property offered is subject to a Reserve Price which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer just prior to the auction and which would ordinarily be within 10% (+/-) of the Guide Price. Both the Guide Price and the Reserve Price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017

Due to recent changes in legislation, all buyers must provide relevant documentation in order to provide proof of their identity and place of residence. The documentation collected will not be disclosed to any other party.

Agents Notes

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.

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