Woodseats Lane, Charlesworth, Glossop

Howard Cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional cottage together with equestrian facilities including a stable block, various storage rooms, a manège and set upon approximately 9.31 acres (3.77 hectares). The property boasts an attractive location in Charlesworth, with popularity due to its surrounding open countryside. This property offers an excellent opportunity to those with equestrian or smallholder interest.

Location - Howard Cottage is situated in a pleasant rural location with surrounding views reaching over nearby farmland, whilst remaining close-by to many amenities and useful road links. Nearby towns and villages provide a range of amenities including highly regarded schools, shops, restaurants, churches and public houses. Although Charlesworth is a quaint rural location, it remains close to Glossop, approximately 3.5 miles to the north east, which provides basic amenities. Additionally, cities such as Stockport, just 9.3 miles to the west, and Manchester city centre, approximately 14 miles to the north west, are within a commutable distance, with a 25 minute commute from Broadbottom train station to Manchester Piccadilly. These provide links to facilities, universities, and large transport links including Manchester International Airport approximately 15.5 miles south west of Charlesworth. As the location lies close to the Peak District National Park, there are a of local footpaths, bridleways, trails and beauty spots, excellent for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits.

Description: - Howard Cottage offers an attractive mid-terrace dwelling which offers accommodation across two floors offering a spacious family home. The house comprises two large reception rooms and four bedrooms, all with exquisite views spanning across surrounding countryside. The front of the dwelling features a large and well-established garden. Externally, there is a garden path leading to the equestrian facilities offers a large internal stabling building, together with a two large garages, a 20 x 40 manège, and adjoining grassland paddocks all totalling approximately 6.62 acres. A further parcel of land is located off Woodseats Lane extending to 2.69 acres, suiting those with equestrian and the ‘country’ lifestyle interests, with the bonus of easy commuting access.

Accommodation: - Howard Cottage presents tasteful and characterful features throughout with well-presented accommodation across two floors, providing ample space for family-living.

Entering the property from the rear door into a entrance porch to a spacious kitchen which offers a bright space with bespoke fitted units and a central island, topped with an oak surface, and a pantry area to the side provides ample storage space. Leading from the kitchen into a large living which presents a charming fireplace hosting a log burner, exposed beams and dual aspect windows. The sitting room provides access to a rear utility/ further bedroom with a wet room w/c and hand wash basin, offering flexibility in its uses. Leading back from the living room presents a dining room with ample space for family entertainment, leading to the front doorway and porch area providing access to the outside space and equestrian facilities.

A set of stairs lead to the first floor providing three bedrooms with breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside, with a landing leading to a further single bedroom/ study room and a large family bathroom.

Externally - The property benefits from a spacious garden to the front which is well established and has mature shrubs and well maintained flower beds with ample space for further planting, perfect for buyers who are ‘green fingered’ and wanting a country lifestyle. A spacious patio area situated to the front of the property, offering a pleasant area for outside dining and stunning countryside views. A garden path links the dwelling to a stable block and manège, offering an excellent opportunity for buyers in the equestrian market to have only a short walk between home and stables. Externally, to the rear of the property there is a hardcore driveway providing ample space for two vehicles.

Land: - Howard Cottage offers grassland, divided into multiple paddocks, accessible from the main yard and Woodseats Lane. The paddocks are bounded by mature hedgerows and stock and post and rail fencing, and provide grazing for all types of livestock and/or horses, with the potential to mow some. An access track runs though the yard to allow access to the fields to the west of the block. The land surrounds the property totals to approximately 6.62 acres (2.68 hectares) and an additional block of land to the northern boundary extends to 2.69 acres (1.08 hectares) access off Woodseats Lane, suitable for both grazing and mowing purposes.

Manège - A 40m x 20m outdoor manège sits adjacent to the stables, with a rubber surface, bordered by post and rail, with training mirrors and flood lighting.

Outbuildings And Stables: - Howard Cottage offers a range of stabling and outbuildings, known as the Charlesworth Stud, perfect for those with equestrian interest. Situated to the rear of the house, the buildings briefly comprise a steel portal framed building with internal stabling comprising 16 internal boxes, various tack rooms with hay loft, kitchen area, work room and horse drying area. The stable building is flexible in its use and suitability to a range of interest, subject to the necessary planning consents. A spacious concrete yard area links the stable block to a 20m x 40m manege at the rear elevation of the farmstead, offering an excellent opportunity for buyers in the equestrian market. In addition, there are two larger internal garages with another stable/hay store to the rear and a tractor/trailer store which could be versatile in its use as a workshop or storage. At the rear there is also a concrete muck heap area, easily accessible by tractor via the yard.

Services - The property benefits from mains water, electricity, and gas, with private drainage via a septic tank serving the adjoining houses. The property has a gas fired boiler, as well as a multi-fuel stove. There are an array solar panels to the south facing roof providing sufficient electricity and a income.

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.

Timber And 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. The property has the benefit of a right of way over the adjoining property. A public footpath crosses the front of the property and a second crosses the land. There is an over head electricity line crossing the land.

Restrictive Covenant: - We understand there is a covenant stopping the house being used for business purposes. This does not included the stables and yard area.

Council Tax Band: F -

Epc Rating: C -

Local Authority: - High Peak Borough Council

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