Offers in Region of £479,950 4 bedroom farm house for sale Lea Bank Farm Loxley Road Loxley Sheffield S6 6RW

Tenure: Freehold

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire this original farm house situated in the Loxley Valley between Bradfield and Loxley and on the border of the Peak National Park, just 5 miles out of the city centre. An internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate this substantial, stone built four double bedroomed property which offers well appointed and versatile accommodation. Whilst being secluded there are spectacular panoramic views from every angle of Bradfield, Dam Flask, Storrs, Stannington and the Loxley Valley. Enjoying a wealth of original features, gas fired central heating and double glazing. Due to its semi rural location the property enjoys the benefits of country living whilst still being conveniently located close to a range of amenities, schools and shops. The property also benefits from a two storey stone barn/stable block, a range of outbuildings and a Pony Paddock.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Sun Lounge, Farmhouse Kitchen, Living Room with Original Fire Surround, Formal Dining Room, Utility Room and Two Cellar Rooms. First floor: Two Double Bedrooms and Luxury Family Bathroom. Second floor: Two Further Double Bedrooms and Separate Shower Room. Outside: To the front of the property are landscaped lawned gardens.

• Stone built farmhouse
• Superb semi rural location
• Stables/outbuildings ideal for conversion*
• Good sized gardens and pony paddock
• 4 double bedrooms
• Well proportioned and well presented

Offers Around: £479,950

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR
SUN LOUNGE:
This light and airy reception area is the ideal place to sit, relax and enjoy the views with a Gin and Tonic, or a glass of Wine after a long day at work. Having Upvc windows and patio doors, this room benefits from superb views over the garden and onto local countryside. There is also slate tiled flooring and a chrome light switch.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 21’5” x 10’5”
The original hub of any farmhouse has always been the kitchen and so it is the same with this fine property. Individually designed by the current vendor in a rustic style where original materials have been utilised to create a charming and practical kitchen. There is a ‘Belfast’ sink with attached Victorian style mixer taps supported by original brick columns, work surfaces have been created from reclaimed cut Yorkshire Flagstones and there is a solid fuel Rayburn as well as space for a modern ‘Britannia’ five ring, double oven range. Storage is provided in built in cupboards and under work surfaces. There is also Yorkshire Flagstone flooring, exposed beams to the ceiling, a central heating radiator, front and rear facing Upvc double glazed windows, entrance door, space for breakfast table and chairs and access is provided to first floor accommodation and cellars.

UTILITY AREA: 8’8” x 6’6”
Located on a Mezzanine level above cellar 1 this room provides storage potential and offers space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. The ‘Vaillant’ central heating boiler is housed here.

CELLAR 1: 8’5” x 6’6”
Providing great storage potential with steps leading down to;

CELLAR 2: 14’11” x 8’5”
Offering further storage and also the potential for further development. The current owner has considered converting this room into a home office and extending out into the garden area. Please note that any alterations made to the property would be subject to the usual planning permission and building regulations approval.

DINING ROOM: 14’4” x 10’5”
This formal dining room allows the period features offered in this property to shine. With stripped and polished floor boards, feature tiled fire place with solid fuel open grate and a scheme of decoration in keeping with the history of the property. There is also a Upvc double glazed front facing window and a central heating radiator.

LIVING ROOM: 15’9” x 14’0”
This lovely room manages to combine a cosy feel yet still retaining well proportioned dimensions. Affording fine views from both Upvc double glazed windows onto local countryside and benefiting from 2 central heating radiators, cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail and a living flame gas fire inset within a beautiful slate surround.

FIRST FLOOR:
GALLERY LANDING:
This light and spacious area leads to bedrooms 1 and 2, bathroom and staircase leading to second floor accommodation. There is also a built in bookshelf with radiator cover, 2 central heating radiators, coving and exposed beams to the ceiling.

BEDROOM 1: 15’9” x 14’0”
Having stripped and polished floor boards and benefiting from a feature fireplace with slate surround cast iron inset and stone hearth. There is also a Upvc double glazed window providing lovely views and a central heating radiator.

BEDROOM 2: 11’1” x 10’1”
Having a ledge and brace door, a feature cast iron inset fireplace, a central heating radiator, exposed beams and Upvc double glazed window.

BATHROOM: 10’7” x 10’0”
This highly luxurious bathroom oozes style, whether laying in the roll top free standing bath or standing under the over sized shower head in the wet room the stresses and strains of the daily grind will soon be forgotten. There is also a pedestal wash hand basin and low flush w/c, built in storage display units, recessed ceiling lighting, wall lights, Upvc double glazed front facing window, a stylish reproduction radiator/heated towel rail and all finished with contemporary Italian limestone ceramic wall and floor tiles.

SECOND FLOOR
LANDING:
Having exposed beams to the ceiling, wall lights and a central heating radiator.

BEDROOM 3: 10’9” x 10’4”
The main focal points are the exposed structural beams. There is also a central heating radiator, Upvc double glazed window and a good sized walk in wardrobe.

BEDROOM 4: 21’2” x 10’5”
A ledge and brace door leads in to this fabulous light room, benefiting from feature exposed beams, a central heating radiator and front facing Upvc glazed window and a charming high level window with leaded light and stained design.

SHOWER ROOM:
Fitted with a contemporary white suite comprising large shower cubicle with a thermostatic shower and ‘daisy’ head, low flush w/c and wash hand basin all finished to a high quality with complimentary tiled splashbacks and mosaic tiled floor.

OUTSIDE:
The property is accessed via a private track leading from Loxley Road. The current vendor has landscaped the gardens to fit in sympathetically with the surrounding countryside, being mainly laid to lawn and having well stocked floral boarders. As the gardens wrap around south side of the property the potential new vendor will be able to enjoy long lazy days in beautiful surroundings. There is car standing space provided, timber built double kennel with run and the property also benefits from a pony paddock which is located to the west side of the property.

TWO STOREY BARN/STABLE BLOCK
Ground floor: (21’7” x 14’1”) with water, electricity and additional storage/tack area.
Stable 1: (10’9” x 9’2”) Stable 2: (10’6” x 9’1”)
First Floor: (21’7” x 14’1”)
Currently utilised as a hay loft.
This attached building works well in its current form but may be suitable for integration within the existing property or conversion a separate dwelling house which would be subject to the usual planning permissions and building regulations approval*.

OUTBUILDINGS
Store 1: (9’8” x 9’5”), having a single glazed window with views over the garden and water supply.
Store 2: (9’7” x 9’7”), having a single glazed window with views.
Store 3: (9’6” x 7’2”), having a cold water supply and sink and a single glazed window. There is also a separate enclosed high flush w/c.
These rooms are currently utilised as storage rooms however subject to the usual planning permissions and building regulations approvals these could be converted for a myriad of uses.