Shaw House Farmhouse, Alton

This imposing property provides an excellent opportunity to purchase a truly unique home., requiring some updating but providing great scope for enhancement.

Description - This imposing property provides an excellent opportunity to purchase a truly unique home, requiring some updating but providing great scope for enhancement having previously been occupied as two separate residencies and extending to approximately 4800 sq. ft in all.
The formal gardens are generous and extend about 0.4 acres including front and rear garden with parking currently to the side however there is potential to provide further parking if required.
Occupying a lovely location on the edge of the highly desirable village of Alton which is well catered for with a good range of local amenities..
Viewing is essential to appreciate the location and full extent of the holding
No upward chain

Front Accommodation - The front of the property was previous occupied as a separate dwelling to the rear and was let out more recently as holiday accommodation, however it has an interconnecting door at the ground and first floor level to accommodate occupation of the whole as a single dwelling.
The main access door to the front leads into an impressive Reception Hall with internal door into the rear section of the house and doors to the formal Sitting Room and Second Kitchen/Utility Room. The Sitting Room is of generous proportions with sash windows to the front creating a light and airy feel. The Second Kitchen/Utility Room has been designed so as to serve the front section of the house should it be separated from the rear. It has a range of wall and base unts to one wall with appliance space, sink and drainer and electric cooker point. Further built-in storage cupboard and door to side, often used as the every day access with the parking currently being to the side of the property .
On the first floor of the front accommodation is a spacious galleried landing with step down to the rear first floor accommodation, the landing provides access to two well proportioned double bedrooms overlooking the front garden and a family bathroom fitted with three piece bathroom suite .

Rear Accommodation - The rear accommodation is accessed from the side door leading into the Dining Kitchen with central island and a feature log burning stove, numerous doors lead off from the Kitchen with access to a walk-in storage room, Pantry and the Inner Lobby which connects the ground floor accommodation at the rear with the front, a further door leads to a rear lobby which in turn leads to the Rear Lounge which over looks the rear garden and has a feature fire place and access to a Ground Floor Bedroom having an Ensuite Shower Room. Stairs lead up from the Lounge to the Rear first floor Landing area.
The rear first floor landing provides access to three bedrooms and a Family Bathroom. Bedroom One is an exceptionally spacious double bedroom and the further bedrooms are also double rooms overlooking the rear garden.
A further staircase leads from the first floor landing to the attic which provides further versatile accommodation within three rooms with extend access the width of the rear section.

Externally - The property currently benefits from a right of way along the access drive which leads to the hardstanding at the side of the property. There are also double gates which lead from the front garden to the roadside which were believed to have been vehicular access from many years ago and perhaps provides scope to be adapted as the main access to the front of the property.
The front garden is now mainly lead to lawn with hedge border. There is a further garden area to the side with some useful storage buildings and this leads to the rear garden which again is predominantly lawned with shrubs interspersed.
Immediately outside the main side doors is an enclosed paved patio seating area with gate leading to the hardstanding parking area.

General Information -

Services - Mains Water and Electricity. Private drainage which will need replacing and relocating within 6 months of purchase as it is currently situated in neighbouring land.

Tenure And Possession - The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether or not defined in these particulars. Please note that the property will benefit from a right of way across the farm drive in addition to the gated access to the front.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bagshaws have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.

Local Authority And Council Tax Band - Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Council Tax Band: F

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Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the Ashbourne Office of Bagshaw's as sole agents on or e-mail: .

Broadband Connectivity - It is understood that the property currently benefits from satisfactory broadband connectivity. However, please note that connection speeds may vary. For an estimated broadband coverage, prospective purchasers are advised to consult

Mobile Network Coverage - The property is well-situated for mobile signal coverage and is expected to be served by a broad range of providers. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult the Ofcom website ( to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this specific location.

Agents Notes - Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith, for guidance only and do not constitute or form an offer or 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 and give notice that all plans, measurements, distances, areas and any other details referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing.