The Farmstead – 1.95 Acres of Land & Approved Planning, Caunton

GUIDE PRICE £575,000 - £595,000

Agent Ref SM0559 - Sally McQuillan

The Farmstead, Maplebeck Road, Caunton
A rare opportunity to acquire a detached four-bedroom home occupying approximately 1.95 acres of gardens, paddock, wildlife grounds and woodland, complete with existing outbuildings and frontage to The Beck, a noted trout stream.

For buyers dreaming of space, land and the freedom to create something genuinely special, The Farmstead offers enormous potential. Set within open Nottinghamshire countryside, yet only approximately six miles from Newark, this is far more than simply a family home: it is an opportunity to embrace rural living, establish a smallholding or transform the existing property into an impressive country residence.

Adding significantly to its appeal, planning permission has already been granted for proposed alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling, demolition of the existing outbuildings and erection of a single replacement outbuilding under Newark and Sherwood District Council reference 24/02143/HOUSE.

The approved plans provide an exciting vision for the future of The Farmstead, allowing a new owner to substantially enhance the house and make the very most of its remarkable setting. Copies of the proposed plans and elevations are included within the marketing, with the full planning documentation available through the council’s online planning portal.

The Land and Setting
The property stands within approximately 1.95 acres or thereabouts, with the land forming one of its most compelling features.

Surrounding gardens provide established lawns, mature planting and several places from which to sit and enjoy the peaceful setting. Beyond the more formal garden areas lies a paddock and wildlife area, together with a small spinney and frontage to The Beck, a picturesque watercourse known locally as a trout stream.

This wonderfully varied outside space offers scope for gardening, growing produce, keeping animals, creating further wildlife habitats or simply enjoying the privacy and freedom that come with owning land.

A generous driveway, turning area and ample parking make the property practical for family life, while the existing range of two Nissen huts and two breeze-block outbuildings provides valuable storage and further underlines its smallholding potential. The approved scheme includes the demolition of these buildings and the erection of a single replacement outbuilding.

The Existing Accommodation
The existing detached home offers approximately 1,599 sq ft of flexible accommodation arranged over two floors.

At the heart of the property is an exceptionally spacious lounge, extending to approximately 23'10", with timber flooring, a log-burning stove and two sets of French doors bringing in plenty of natural light and connecting the room with the gardens.

The adjoining dining room provides a separate setting for family meals and entertaining, while the kitchen is complemented by a useful utility room.

Three bedrooms and the family bathroom are positioned on the ground floor, giving the house considerable flexibility for children, guests, home working or multigenerational living.

The first floor is dedicated to the principal bedroom, together with a further bathroom and useful built-in storage.

Although comfortable and perfectly usable in its present form, the property also presents an excellent opportunity for its next owner to modernise, reconfigure and extend in accordance with the approved plans, creating a home specifically designed around their own lifestyle.

Location
The Farmstead occupies a rural position on Maplebeck Road, close to the attractive village of Caunton and surrounded by open countryside.

Caunton offers a welcoming village community and local amenities including Dean Hole Church of England Primary School, The Caunton Beck public house and restaurant, The Plough Inn and Caunton Lawn Tennis Club.

The location is particularly convenient for access to Newark, Southwell, Mansfield and Nottingham. Newark Northgate railway station provides direct services to London King’s Cross, with journey times from approximately 75 minutes.

The highly regarded Minster School in Southwell is also within reach, making the setting attractive to families seeking rural surroundings without sacrificing access to schools, transport links and everyday amenities.

The Farmstead represents a genuinely unusual opportunity: an existing four-bedroom home, approximately 1.95 acres of varied land, a paddock, woodland, stream frontage and outbuildings, together with approved planning permission to create an enhanced country home and replacement outbuilding.

For those searching for land, lifestyle and long-term potential, this is a property that deserves to be explored.

Important Information
The vendors previously granted Severn Trent Water a Licence to Occupy an area of land situated to the south and east of the existing outbuildings. This licence has now expired. The vendors have subsequently been approached by Severn Trent Water regarding the potential purchase of this area of land; however, to date, no formal agreement or legal proceedings have taken place.

Prospective purchasers should ask their solicitor to investigate this matter fully and satisfy themselves regarding its status and any potential implications before proceeding.