North Farmhouse, Hoar Cross, Staffordshire

Private Luxury Property are delighted to bring to market North Farmhouse, a wonderful four-bedroom detached country home, situated in the heart of the highly desirable and picturesque village of Hoar Cross, Staffordshire.

Coming to the market for the first time in over 50 years, this is a particularly special opportunity to acquire a much-loved family home that has been carefully maintained, restored and improved by the same family over the past five decades.

More than simply a beautiful property, this has been a home filled with family life and cherished memories. Over the years, it has evolved to offer a wonderful balance of traditional character, generous living accommodation and the comforts required for modern family living.

Set within just over 2.5 acres, North Farmhouse enjoys a lovely setting with established gardens, a substantial paddock, equestrian facilities, a woodchip manège and an outdoor swimming pool. With its extensive outbuildings and potential for further development, subject to the necessary planning consents, the property offers an exciting opportunity for its next owners to make it their own.

A Welcoming Family Home.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a light and inviting entrance hallway, with a staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation and access to the principal ground-floor rooms.

The accommodation is both spacious and versatile, with three lovely reception rooms, each offering its own character and atmosphere.

The formal dining room is a particularly charming space, featuring a beautiful bay window overlooking the front gardens, wooden flooring and a gas fireplace. This is a wonderful room for family gatherings, celebrations and entertaining guests.

Adjacent to the dining room is the sitting room, a warm and welcoming space centred around a traditional log-burning stove. With views over the front gardens and French doors opening onto the paved patio courtyard, the room enjoys a lovely connection with the outside space, making it equally appealing throughout the seasons.

The third reception room is a delightful snug, offering a more intimate space in which to relax and unwind. A gas fireplace adds warmth and character, whilst the attractive bay window, complete with window seating, provides a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the outlook.

At the heart of the home is the kitchen and dining area, a wonderful space designed for everyday family living. The two areas are subtly divided by a central chimney breast housing a log-burning stove, creating a lovely focal point and a natural separation between cooking and dining whilst retaining an open and sociable feel. The kitchen itself provides generous worktop space, an excellent range of wall and base units, newly fitted Siemens double ovens, an electric hob and an integrated dishwasher.

Adjoining the kitchen is a good-sized pantry, providing valuable additional storage and space for a freestanding fridge and freezer.

Leading from the kitchen is a practical utility room, complete with an integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, sink, worktop space and base units. A door provides direct access outside, whilst a further room, currently utilised as a home office, offers additional flexibility for those working from home or requiring a quiet study area.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a convenient downstairs WC, together with a good-sized cellar offering useful additional storage.

The first floor provides four well-proportioned double bedrooms, making the property ideally suited to family living.

The principal bedroom, positioned to the front elevation, is a lovely room benefiting from its own private en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are all generous doubles, two of which feature fitted wardrobes, whilst the fourth benefits from a built-in cupboard currently utilised as wardrobe space.

Serving these bedrooms is a spacious and beautifully appointed family bathroom, complete with a separate bath, large shower enclosure and twin washbasins set upon a contemporary floating vanity unit.

The accommodation throughout provides an excellent balance of character, comfort and practicality, with generous proportions and plenty of room for family members and visiting guests alike.

One of North Farmhouse's particularly interesting features is its distinctive L-shaped layout, which creates an attractive enclosed courtyard, bordered by a traditional wall and the surrounding buildings.

Within this courtyard are four loose boxes, with a further three loose boxes situated in a separate stable building providing convenient access towards the land at the rear of the property.

For those with an equestrian interest, these facilities offer an excellent opportunity to keep horses at home, with the adjoining paddock and woodchip manège providing additional practicality.

Equally, the courtyard and existing stable buildings present exciting possibilities for purchasers who may not require equestrian facilities. Subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions and consents, there is potential to explore conversion into additional accommodation or leisure facilities, perhaps a games room, home gym, entertaining space or further accommodation to complement the main house.

This flexibility is a real attraction, allowing the property to adapt to the changing needs and lifestyle of its future owners.

North Farmhouse stands within just over 2.5 acres, offering a wonderful balance of established gardens, leisure space and paddock land. The gardens provide an attractive setting for the house, with lovely views from the principal reception rooms and areas in which to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

A particular highlight is the outdoor swimming pool, situated within its own gated area of the grounds. This lovely space has been designed for enjoying the warmer months, with room to soak up the sunshine, relax beside the pool and entertain family and friends. A timber summerhouse and separate timber pool house complement this area, creating a fabulous setting for summer gatherings, barbecues and long afternoons spent outdoors.

For those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle or have equestrian interests, the property also benefits from a substantial paddock and woodchip manège, alongside the seven loose boxes.

An oversized double garage provides excellent secure parking and additional storage, further adding to the practicality of the property. 

North Farmhouse occupies an enviable position within the highly sought-after village of Hoar Cross, surrounded by the beautiful, undulating countryside of East Staffordshire and the historic landscape of Needwood Forest. This attractive rural setting provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy country living, whilst remaining conveniently placed for excellent local amenities, schooling and transport connections.

The village and surrounding area offer a particularly appealing lifestyle, with the renowned Hoar Cross Hall Spa Hotel close by, providing an impressive range of spa, leisure and dining facilities. Also nearby is The Deer Park on Maker Lane, a popular destination offering a farm shop, cafés, a butcher, independent retailers and countryside walks.

Within the village itself, The Meynell Ingram Arms is a highly regarded country pub and dining destination, adding to the charm and appeal of this lovely Staffordshire village.

For families, the area is particularly well served by a choice of schooling. Local options include Needwood Church of England Primary School and John Taylor High School in nearby Barton-under-Needwood, whilst independent schooling is available at the well-regarded Denstone College and Repton School, both within convenient travelling distance.

The neighbouring villages of Abbots Bromley and Barton-under-Needwood offer a good selection of everyday amenities, including independent shops, post offices, pharmacies, healthcare facilities, public houses and food shopping, ensuring that day-to-day conveniences are readily accessible.

Despite its peaceful countryside setting, North Farmhouse is exceptionally well positioned for those requiring access to the wider region. The A38 and A50 provide convenient links towards the M1 and M6 motorway networks, making the property well suited to purchasers who wish to enjoy a rural lifestyle whilst maintaining connections for business and commuting.

The historic cathedral city of Lichfield, approximately 11 miles away, provides an excellent selection of shops, restaurants and cultural attractions, together with rail connections to Birmingham and London. Direct services from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Euston can take approximately 80 minutes on the faster services, making occasional travel to the capital a practical option.

Birmingham International and East Midlands airports are also accessible, whilst the major regional centres of Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham are all within reach.

A Rare Opportunity in Hoar Cross
Having remained in the same family's ownership for over half a century, North Farmhouse is a home with a genuine sense of history, warmth and character. Lovingly maintained and improved over the years, it has provided a wonderful setting for family life and now offers the opportunity for a new generation to enjoy everything it has to offer.

Whether you are looking for a substantial family home, a country property with equestrian facilities or simply somewhere to enjoy the space, freedom and beauty of rural Staffordshire, North Farmhouse offers an increasingly rare combination of character, lifestyle and location.

Private Luxury Property are delighted to present North Farmhouse to the market and would highly recommend a viewing to fully appreciate the charm, setting and wonderful opportunities this much-loved home has to offer.