Wood Farm, RakesdaleAlton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BT

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Guide Price: £1,400,000

Wood Farm, RakesdaleAlton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BT

An outstanding newly built Country house set in beautiful landscapewith about 17 acres of land, woods and Pond.

Porch, Reception hall, Magnificent galleried Staircase, Cloakroom, Lounge,Living / Dining Kitchen room, Study, Cloakroom/Dressing room, Conservatory,

Master Bedroom with dressing and ensuite bathroom,5 further double bedrooms all with ensuites, Basement with Leisure complex and swimming pool,

Garage Block and One bedroom flat.

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Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission,or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes onlyand should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given.

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Wood Farm provides a wonderful, high quality, familyhome which was completely re built in 2010 on the siteof a former farm house, using Hollington stone undera clay tile roof, with extensive fitted furniture andarchitectural detail and has the considerable benefit ofunder floor heating and stylish uPVC double glazing.The house now provides 6 double bedrooms, each withensuites and includes a magnificent entrance hall andsuperb indoor swimming pool and leisure complex inthe basement. There is a large garage, with onebedroom flat over, and in all the property extends toabout 17 acres.

LocationWood Farm is set on high ground within the renownedand beautiful landscape of Dimmingsdale, in theChurnet Valley between the villages of Alton andOakamoor. It is about 1 mile from Alton and isapproached off Red Road and then a stone trackthrough Threap Wood. Cheadle is about 3 miles,Uttoxeter and the A50 is about 9 miles, Stoke on Trentabout 15, Stafford about 20 miles, Burton about 22 milesand Derby about 27 miles.

Denstone College is about 3 ½ miles and Abbotsholmeschool is about 6 miles.

The AccommodationThe house is approached through a Storm Porch intoa stunning reception hall with a beautifully crafted wideoak staircase with galleried landings rising through twofloors. Oak stairs also lead off to the Basement andthere is a Guest cloakroom. The main reception roomhas windows on three elevations, two of which arewide bay windows, offering excellent views of thegarden and countryside beyond, and there is anInglenook style fireplace with gas log effect fire grateand canopy over.

The living /dining kitchen is well equipped with anextensive range of oak units, under granite worksurfaces, and includes a tall Corner Fridge, twin bowlsinks, Dishwasher, built in microwave, wine rack,recycling draw, Chef’s larder, Pull out larder and broomcupboard. The stove has a four ring induction hob, twoelectric rings, four ovens, warming plate and grill.Immediately off the kitchen is an L shaped

Conservatory, which wraps around two sides of thehouse, linking the main building to the garage blockand provides plenty of additional sitting and storageareas as well as a practical everyday entrance in and outof the house. The study has fitted furniture andincludes CCTV/video security system. Also on theground floor is a separate cloakroom/ dressing roomwith fitted wardrobes and specialist Jacuzzi showerbath.

On the first floor the large dual aspect master bedroomenjoys beautiful views with extensive oak bedroomfurniture having wardrobes, dressing and bedsideunits. There is a separate Dressing room with fitted oakstorage unit with drawers and further oak wardrobes.The Ensuite bathroom includes a Jacuzzi bath. Thereare three further double bedrooms each with fittedwardrobes and an ensuite shower room with heatedtowel rails and limestone tiling and floors.

On the second floor there are two further large atticbedrooms, each with ensuite shower rooms andproviding excellent children’s rooms with plenty ofspace for desks and soft furnishings as well as doublebeds.

The huge Basement runs below the main house andextends under part of the garage to accommodate the16 metre (approx 52 feet) by 5 metre (approx 16 feet)heated swimming pool. There is a climate controlsystem, large tiled area and plant room. Immediatelyadjoining, with glazing partitions and doors, is a Leisurearea which the current owners use as a Gym but mightalso be used as a Cinema room. There is a changing/shower room with w/c and basin.

Garage Block and FlatThere is a large garage (about 30 by 23 feet) with twoelectrically operated doors, tiled floor, power and light,sink and storage cupboards, windows and separatepersonnel doors to outside and the conservatory,providing covered access into the house. There is alsoa cubicle for a w/c and the internal stairs to the Flat overthe garage.

The Flat has a good size double bedroom, withextensive fitted wardrobes and storage cupboards,

shower room with w/c and basin and dormer windowThe Living Kitchen room has fitted units, sink, hoband oven. There is electric heating, a dormer windowand a separate external staircase.

OutsideThe garden and grounds adjoining the house extendto about 2 ¼ acres and are partly enclosed by stonewalling and the remaining with dog proof fencing.There are in and out drives, both with electricallycontrolled entrance gates and a side drive leads toa levelled area which was used as a site for atemporary mobile home whilst the new house wasin the course of construction. This area might nowbe suitable for an agricultural or stable building forexample, subject to any necessary planningconsents.

The LandThis lies to the west of the house and extends toabout 15 acres with undulating grassland andwooded areas which include a large Rock outcropknown as Wright’s rock. It provides an excellentamenity and leisure area as well as being ideal forwalking with dogs, but could also provide grazingfor livestock as previous owners have done. Afootpath crosses the land.

TenureFreehold (Purchasers are recommended to satisfythemselves as to tenure via their legalrepresentative). The property will be sold subjectand with the benefit of wayleaves, easements andrights of way whether mentioned with these detailsor not.

ServicesMains electricity and water. Private drainage. Heatingand hot water, including to the swimming pool, isprovided by Air Source heat pumps with back upfrom an oil boiler including electric for hot water.There is LPG for an open fire.

Local Authoritywww.staffordshiremoorlandsbc.gov.ukCouncil Tax Band G

ViewingStrictly by appointment through John German

John German9A Market Place, Uttoxeter,Staffordshire ST14 8HY

01889 567444uttoxeter@JohnGerman.co.uk

Agents’ NotesThese particulars do not constitute an offer or a contract neither do they form part of an offer or contract. The vendor does not make or give and Messrs. John German nor any personemployed has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty, written or oral, in relation to this property. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable,if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling somedistance to view the property. None of the services or appliances to the property have been tested and any prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their adequacy prior tocommitting themselves to purchase.

MeasurementsPlease note that our rooms sizes are now quoted in metres on a wall to wall basis. The imperial equivalent (included in brackets) is only intended as an approximate guide.

Directions

From the A50 at Uttoxeter take the B5030 to Rocester,then the B5031 to Denstone and B5032 to Alton. As youenter Alton turn right through the main village,dropping down the hill and take a sharp left, just beforeyou cross the bridge by the Pub, onto Station roadwhere you continue to the junction with Red road.Follow Red road along the river valley for just over 1/3mile and after the sharp left and right bends the trackto Wood Farm will be found on the left with a house tothe right side of the track. Follow the track through thewood and the double entrance gates of Wood Farm willbe seen in a clearing behind a mature group of trees.