- Grand period six bedroomed traditional farmhouse in need of refurbishment +
- Planning permission obtained, planning ref: 02/00367/COU +
LOCATION
The Hope is situated in a rural location in South Staffordshire on the outskirts of the two small villages of Dunston and Levedale. The town of Penkridge is approximately 2.8 miles south of The Hope, with the larger county town of Stafford 4.6 miles to the north and links to the M6 and wider motorway and rail networks within a few miles.
DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Penkridge, head north towards Stafford, taking the next left turn after crossing the River Penk. Follow the road around to the left continuing on Levedale Road under the rail bridge, bear right and after half a mile, turn right into Whittamore Lane. Continue for ¾ of a mile and The Hope will be found on the left as identified by our For Sale board.
FARMHOUSE
Hope farmhouse presents an exciting opportunity to renovate a grand farmhouse close to Stafford yet in a peaceful rural location. A particular feature of the property are the two Chilean Pine (Monkey Puzzle) trees either side of the drive in the front garden. Providing extensive but potentially comfortable accommodation, and leading from the quarry tiled central hallway there are doors into the kitchen, lounge, drawing room, WC, pantry, utility and cellar. Stairs to the first-floor lead to three bedrooms, bathroom, WC, airing and tank room. A further three rooms are located in the attic.
LOT 1: Period six-bedroom farmhouse in need of refurbishment situated within extensive gardens. Additionally within the lot is a tremendous development opportunity of a barn with planning permission which, when developed, will be a two-storey dwelling benefiting from its own private garden.
OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £500,000
LOT 2 is also advertised on Rightmove
PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning permission was granted by South Staffordshire Council (ref: 02/00367/COU) on the 29thJuly 2002 for the change of use of the existing farm buildings to form five residential dwellings. A material start has been made and the planning permission secured and confirmed by South Staffordshire Council. A further application was successfully made on 29th June 2021 to vary the planning conditions which effectively changed the conditions from pre-commencement to pre-occupation conditions.
AGENT'S NOTE
Some of the photographs used in the sales particulars were taken in 2018.
TENURE & POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES
The farmhouse has mains electricity, mains water, oil fired central heating and septic tank drainage. The farm buildings are connected to three-phase electricity and mains water.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies together with all of the rights and obligations, easements and all wayleaves whether referred to in these particulars or not.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only with the sole selling agent.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.
LOCAL AUTHORITY VENDOR'S SOLICITORS
South Staffordshire Council Enoch Evans LLP
Council Offices St Pauls Chambers
Wolverhampton Road 6 - 9 Hatherton Road
Codsall Walsall
South Staffordshire, WV8 1PX West Midlands, WS1 1SX