Property description
In need of renovation, imagination, a family to make this property their own – This detached farmhouse is looking to be transformed into something else. Situated in this idyllic location with panoramic views you will not be disappointed in the beautiful tranquil location.
Accommodation summary Rushley Farm. Stone-built. High in the hills above Ilam. Rural, quiet, beautiful. A place with history and soul. Needs work. Needs vision. Views like nowhere else. Make it your own — a home, a retreat, a life. Nothing false here. Just truth, land, sky. Paradise!It’s peaceful, connected, and full of potential, this once cherished family farmhouse offers you the rare chance to create your dream country home, tailor-made to your taste, in a setting that truly feeds the soul
Ground FloorFrom the front of the property there is a door leading into the sitting room with a log burning stove, quarry tile floor and window overlooking the valley. Doors lead to the inner hall and Farmhouse kitchen housing a three door Aga, dual aspect windows across the Valley, base unit, stainless steel sink and drainer with worktops and plumbing for a dishwasher. Room finished with quarry tile flooring and exposed beams to the ceiling. Utility/boiler room with terrazzo floor tiles, PVC door and window to the side elevation, wall and base units with inset sink. Inner hall with stairs leading to the first floor, useful storeroom under the stairs. Bathroom comprises suit to include low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panel bath with shower over. Window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator, floor and wall tiling, window to the rearFirst FloorLarge landing with window to the rear elevationBedroom one window to the frontBedroom two window to the front, built-in wardrobes and access it to the second floor
Second FloorLanding room window to the side elevation and built-in cupboards.Bedroom three window to the side elevations.OutsideTree line driveway, stone walls, ample off-road parking for several vehicles leading to an attached garage with double doors. To the front of the property is an enclosed lawned garden offering panoramic countryside views. To the side, steps and five bar gate leading to small paddock, just under half an acre. Attached outdoor garden store. In all the property sits in approximately 0.8 of an acre
*Additional land maybe available by separate negotiation.
LocationMoments from Dovedale the nearby village of Ilam offers peace and charm, while neighbouring villages provide local amenities including a primary school, cosy pubs, cafés, and small shops. For a wider range of services and shopping, Ashbourne is just 6 miles away, and the vibrant market town of Leek is under 13 miles. Right in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
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Tenure FreeholdServices: Mains Electricity, Mains Water (Sub metered), Private Drains by way of Septic Tank as advised by our client. Local Authority Staffordshire Moorlands District Council/Peak National Park Council Tax Band D
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