Equestrian Lovers Delight

26th August 2010

Equestrian lovers would be ideally located in an attractive property with very flexible accommodation, close to the border of Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Cobblestone Barn, as the name suggests, is a rustic barn conversion developed only three years ago, but having a wealth of character, including a hand-made kitchen and various solid oak features, such as the doors, architraves and two staircases.

The property’s charm is entirely in keeping with its delightful surroundings at Scotch Hills, Newchurch, handy for the spectacular scenery of the Peak District and right at the heart of local equestrian activities, with many competition venues in the area.

Cobblestone Barn itself includes an all-weather ménage, multiple stabling, a tack room, hay store and paddocks exceeding 2¼ acres. In all, the property covers more than three acres.

Additionally, two of the five bedrooms are approached from one of the staircases, with a bathroom and utility on the ground floor, making this part of the property ideal self-contained accommodation for elderly relatives, teenagers or staff.

Current owners Pat and Phil Stone have enjoyed putting their own stamp on the development of Cobblestone Barn, including new fireplaces with multi-fuel log burners set on slate and flagged hearths.

“We love it here, but the property is now too big for us and we are looking for something similar, only smaller,” said Mrs Stone. “It is ideally located in a renowned setting on the A515, with Lichfield and Burton-upon-Trent both easily reached, as is all the glorious countryside of Staffordshire and Derbyshire. The airports at East Midlands, Birmingham and Manchester are all very accessible, making it a good spot for business commuters.”

The ground floor also includes a hall with an oak floor, fully fitted cloakroom, lounge and dining room, both the latter having an exposed beam. The painted Tulip wood kitchen has granite worktops, a Rangemaster cooker and a matching American-style fridge-freezer.

Off the main landing are three double bedrooms, all with en suite facilities which are fitted to a high standard, while outside there is a double garage and extra parking.

Fully alarmed, with CCTV cameras outside, the property also has a fully integrated sound system throughout the downstairs accommodation and garden.

Next to the 50 X 20 metres ménage is an orchard with apple, plum, pear and cherry trees and Mr Stone also grows vegetables on the allotment he has developed adjacent to the paddock.

Centrally heated and double glazed, with a price guide of £730,000, Cobblestone Barn is for sale through the Burton-upon-Trent office of the John German, which can be contacted on 01283 512244.

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