Property description
The Ferns is a charming country cottage situated in a beautiful, rural location at the end of a private driveway. Sitting in an elevated position, the property enjoys far reaching views over gently rolling countryside that make this area so sought after.
Currently the property has two equal sized reception rooms on the ground floor, the rear of which adjoins the open planned kitchen with conservatory off. There are three bedrooms on the first floor all served by a principal bathroom.
The property would benefit from cosmetic updating throughout and offers an opportunity to create a wonderful family home in an outstanding location.
Local amenities are available in Eccleshall, a short distance away which offers a variety of shops and thriving High Street, junior schooling with secondary and independent schooling in nearby Stafford, Newport or Newcaste under Lyme.
Services
The mains water supply is metered water by way of a sub meter. The purchaser will be responsible for 50% of the standing charge and of the cost of maintenance and repair of the associated pipework as it crosses the adjoining estate land. Drainage is by way of a septic tank.
Access
The purchaser will be responsible for 50% of the cost of maintenance of the track from Ginger Lane to the boundary of the property. A public footpath follows the line of the track through the property.
A covenant in favour of the Sugnall Estate restricts use of the property to that of a single residential dwelling for occupation by one family.
Directions: From the High Street in Eccleshall, take the road towards Loggerheads. At the cross roads in Sugnall, take the left hand turn, signed to Sugnall Tea Rooms. At the bottom of the hill, take the right turning into Ginger Lane. Take the left turn off the tighht bend on Ginger Lane, indicated as a Bridleway. Continue until the track splits, taking the right turn until you arrive at The Ferns.
Property Features :
- Outstanding Location
- Far Reaching Views Over Rolling Countryside
- Detached Dwelling
- Property Requiring Modernisation
- Suitable for Extension and Improvement (Subject to Planning)