Palins Farm, Knighton

BRIEF DESCRIPTION An outstanding and characterful Family Home, set within glorious gardens and grounds of approximately 2.14 acres.

Beautifully maintained and sympathetically enhanced by the current owners, this charming property combines historic character with thoughtful modern touches, resulting in a truly inviting home.

A stunning Entrance Hall, complete with access to the Cellar and a striking split staircase, forms the heart of the home. To one side lies a versatile Sitting Room, which could serve equally well as a Fourth Bedroom if required. The exceptional Dining Room enjoys a dual-aspect Fireplace and flows seamlessly into the main Lounge area. From here, steps lead down to the beautifully designed Kitchen, featuring extensive storage and a four oven electric AGA.

To the rear of the Lounge, a bright Garden Room offers wonderful views over the impressive rear gardens. Additional ground floor spaces include a Rear Entrance Lobby, a generous Cloakroom/WC, and a separate Utility Room.

Upstairs, the Principal Bedroom benefits from a Dressing Area and a stylish En-Suite Bathroom. There are Two further spacious Double Bedrooms, along with a magnificent Family Bathroom complete with both Shower and Bath - perfectly befitting a home of this calibre.

The property has a Courtyard Driveway and Parking Area with further access to a Double Garage and an adjoining Office. Attractive front gardens and a pretty pathway lead around to the expansive wrap-around Grounds, which include sweeping lawns, large island beds, and a variety of mature planting. To the rear, a useful Storage Building offers potential for a variety of uses.

A pathway leads through the gardens to an open area with 'borrowed' views over an adjacent Fishing Lake and surrounding Countryside - a truly idyllic setting.

The property is situated approximately 10 minutes from the market town of Newport, Shropshire, and around 16 minutes from Eccleshall. Stafford railway station is approximately 30 minutes away, offering convenient links further afield.


 

LOCATION Knighton is located on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border approximately 5 miles North East of Newport Town Centre which offers a range of high street stores, supermarkets, indoor markets, a Church and a number of popular pubs and eateries. More comprehensive shopping, leisure and employment facilities in Telford (16 Miles away) and Stafford (17 miles away). The property has a good commuting location, close to the A41 providing access to the Midlands motorway network. 

ACCOMMODATION  

The property is approached over a gravelled driveway and courtyard with parking for several cars and a sandstone wall with Staffordshire blue brick, steps up to a blue and brick pathway leading to a: 

TIMBER PORCH With painted front door leading to:  

ENTRANCE HALL 14' 1" x 11' 8" (4.29m x 3.56m) With varnished wooden floor, contemporary wall mounted radiator, wood panelling to central stairs and Oak beams to ceiling and exposed timbers to walls. Further wooden door with Suffolk latch leading to:  

CELLAR 12' 4" x 10' 10" (3.76m x 3.3m)  

SITTING ROOM/ BEDROOM FOUR 16' 1" x 15' 1" (4.9m x 4.6m) With Oak beams to ceiling, double French doors leading to rear garden, recessed fireplace with slate hearth and glass fronted log burning stove. 

Off the main Hallway, Oak door with Suffolk latch to:  

DINING ROOM 17' 1" x 15' 7" (5.21m x 4.75m) With two contemporary wall mounted radiators, windows to both front and rear, exposed timbers to walls and ceiling, feature red brick dual aspect fireplace with cast iron glazed fronted log burning stove on a slate hearth, further door through to:  

LOUNGE 18' 1" x 16' 8 " (5.51m x 5.08m) Sharing the dual aspect fireplace with the Dining Room, Oak panelling surround and mantel, exposed timbers to ceiling and walls, radiator, double width opening to:  

KITCHEN 11' 6" x 9' 3" (3.51m x 2.82m) With step down, 4 oven electric Aga with twin hotplate and warming plate, Quartz worktops and splash back, inset ceramic sink unit with mixer tap over, good range of contemporary base cupboards and incorporating dishwasher, pull out larder storage and built in tall larder fridge and further tall larder storage and a large wine rack, high ceiling to the kitchen with inset spotlights, exposed timbers and overlooking the front of the property. 

To the side of the Lounge there is a door to a good sized Storage Cupboard with shelving and power points.  

GARDEN ROOM 20' 0" x 7' 2" (6.1m x 2.18m) With part glazed wall, overlooking the lounge and windows all across the one wall, further radiator and door out to the garden.  

Also off the Lounge is a:  

REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY 10' 6" x 5' 0" (3.2m x 1.52m) With ceramic tiled floor, radiator and door leading to side yard and also giving access to garage and office.  

Door to:  

UTILITY ROOM 8' 2" x 7' 0" (2.49m x 2.13m) With single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over, range of base and wall cupboards, tiling to splash areas, ceramic tiled floor, space for fridge freezer, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, further work surface and shelving.  

Door off the Lobby to:  

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKS W.C. 10' 1" x 5' 5 Plus Large Recess " (3.07m x 1.65m) With vanity wash hand basin with drawers below, low level W.C., radiator, ceramic tiled flooring, loft access and recess space which houses the oil fired central heating boiler and also behind this is the electric fuse board.  

Stairs rise from Hallway to a split staircase and to the right is a landing area with door through to:  

BEDROOM TWO 16' 1" x 15' 2" (4.9m x 4.62m) With radiator, windows on two sides, exposed timbers and high ceiling.  

To the other side of the split staircase is a landing area with radiator and overlooking the gardens.  

BEDROOM THREE 11' 9" x 8' 8" (3.58m x 2.64m) With double width recess extending to 13'9". Exposed timber to walls, ceiling and high ceiling.  

PRINCIPLE BEDROOM 16' 2" x 13' 0" (4.93m x 3.96m) With radiator, high ceiling, exposed timbers. 

Access from the Main Bedroom to:  

DRESSING AREA With a range of built in wardrobes, high ceiling and exposed timbers, space for dressing table. Door through to:  

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 8' 4" x 8' 0" (2.54m x 2.44m) With contemporary suite of vanity wash hand basin with drawers below, low level W.C., and walk in shower cubicle with smoked glass screen and ceramic tiled walls, heated towel rail radiator and ceramic tiled flooring and loft access.  

SUPERB MAIN BATHROOM 17' 10" x 8' 8 Max " (5.44m x 2.64m) With ceramic oversized sink with shelf below and brass fitments, walk in shower cubicle with glazed sides and tiled rear, brass antique style shower, slipper bath with brass mixer taps and shower attachments, low level W.C., high ceiling, exposed beams and airing cupboard with double doors, insulated cylinder with slatted shelving.  

EXTERNALLY To the front of the property, to either side of the steps is a brick paviour pathway, planted Lavender garden, gravelled fore garden and access to the rear gardens.

Immediately to the rear of the office is an extensive brick paviour patio with sandstone wall and extensive deep herbaceous beds with inset mature specimen trees, Laurel hedge and access through to lawns to the right, a magnificent blue brick raised patio area with central sandstone island and steps down to the extensive lawns, large ornamental pond surrounded by mature trees and shrubs, coniferous hedge boundary, further central copse. The extensive lawns slope gently down to a boundary brick wall with views over the surrounding countryside and fishing lake (which doesn't belong to the property). Oil storage tank and outside tap. 

DETACHED GARAGE 17' 5" x 14' 8" (5.31m x 4.47m) With electric roller shutter door, open eaves storage, electric light, sockets and power. To the side of this is the:  

OFFICE 18' 6" x 7' 1" (5.64m x 2.16m) With light, power and inset spotlights.  

PURPOSE BUILT AGRICULTURAL STORAGE UNIT 46' 0" x 24' 5" (14.02m x 7.44m) With concrete floor, part brick walls, electric light and power and three separate gated access points.  

TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY To view this property, please contact our Newport Office, 30 High Street, Newport, TF10 7AQ or call us on . Email:  

DIRECTIONS From Newport, take the A41 in the direction of Market Drayton, turn right at Chetwynd and follow the signs for Knighton, pass through Knighton and just before leaving the village the property can be found on the right hand side as identified by our For Sale Board. 

SERVICES We are advised that the property has oil fired central heating, mains electricity, private bore hole water supply and septic tank drainage are available. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor. For broadband and mobile supply and coverage buyers are advised to visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website.  

LOCAL AUTHORITY Stafford Borough Council, Riverside, Civic Centre, Stafford ST16 3AQ 

EPC RATING - NOT APPLICABLE  

PROPERTY INFORMATION We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested. If there is any point which is of particular importance please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. 

AML REGULATIONS We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Movebutler who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, directly to Movebutler, and is non-refundable. 

TENURE We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries. Vacant possession upon completion. 

AGENTS NOTE The car park belongs to Palins Farm and the adjacent barns have the right to park and utilise the driveway. 

METHOD OF SALE For Sale by Private Treaty. 

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