Long Lane, Dunston Heath

Valley View Cottage
A detached dormer style house which briefly comprises; reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor. A delightful lounge which is dual aspect and has log burner. Bathroom having a white suite comprising bath, circular wash basin with integrated cupboard beneath. Very pleasant sitting room with fireplace, built-in cupboard and doors opening to an excellent conservatory which enjoys views of the garden and fields. Dining kitchen which has an extensive range of oak faced units with contrasting work surfaces, in addition to a walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to a lovely dining area which has glazed French style doors opening to the garden. A cloakroom with WC and wash basin and a very good sized boot room/utility.

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two of which share a Jack and Jill walk-in wardrobe and one of which is en suite with a shower, wash basin and WC. All three bedrooms enjoy fine extensive views over the fields and the neighbouring countryside.

The cottage stands back from the road beyond a front garden and a spacious drive capable of parking numerous vehicles to the side, plus a large garden shed. The garden extends to the side of the property where there is a pond. The very pleasant rear garden has a sun terrace from the conservatory and is mainly laid to lawn. This backs directly onto one of the fields.

Valley Barn (ancillary accommodation)
The barn is situated within a yard which is approached via an unadopted and shared track with a neighbouring farmer. The barn itself has an open plan living kitchen with feature vaulted ceiling, the kitchen area is fitted with an attractive range of units with contrasting work surfaces, hob, oven and extractor. There is a hall leading to three bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with a bath, WC and wash basin with integrated cupboard.

There are two separate fields, one of which has a menage. Within the gated yard, there are a range of buildings; the main one incorporating six stables and storage facility, a timber building provides an additional stable and further storage, a horse box/caravan shelter, a spacious building known as the ‘snug’ and a secure tack room.

The property is situated in a truly idyllic location surrounded by some beautiful Staffordshire countryside perfect for riding, yet only five minutes from junction 13 which provides direct access into the national motorway network and M6 toll. The county town of Stafford has an intercity railway station where there are regular services operating to London Euston and the thriving village of Penkridge also has a railway station.

Agents notes
There is no mains drainage to either of the properties.
There is no mains gas to either of the properties.
We understand the current income from the solar panels is approximately £1500 per annum.
The track to Valley Barn is unadopted and the neighbouring farmer also has the right to use it.
Valley Barn was originally converted without planning consent or building control regulations. Our clients, however, have subsequently obtained retrospective planning consent for ‘Conversion of an existing outbuilding into ancillary residential accommodation’. This was granted by South Staffordshire Council against application 25/00459/FUL.
We understand the property is registered as a smallholding and equestrian.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Standard
Parking: Drive
Electricity supply: Mains to both the house & barn
Water supply: Mains to both the house & barn
Sewerage: Septic tank to both the house & barn
Heating: LPG to both the house & barn
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Local Authority/Tax Band: South Staffordshire Council / Tax Band C
Useful Websites: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
Our Ref: JGA/20052026

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