Leek Road, Waterhouses, Staffordshire, ST10 3HN

"Remember, it's never too late to become who you've always wanted to be! If you've always dreamed of living in the countryside in a property with land, then keep reading!"

Discover your dream countryside retreat with this spacious two-bedroom detached bungalow, perfectly nestled in an idyllic semi-rural setting. Enjoy the tranquillity of the stunning Peak National Park, just moments away from your doorstep. Situated in approximately 2 acres, this property features not only the bungalow but also a double garage and outbuilding's that has served as both storage and stables.
For those seeking even more space, an additional 3.6 acres is available through separate negotiation.

Denise White's Comments - Introducing Stonesteads, a spacious detached bungalow brimming with potential, set in a picturesque semi-rural location within the Peak National Park. Nestled on approximately 2 acres of land, this property features a large detached outbuilding, beautiful gardens, a woodland area, and a double garage. Enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and convenience, with local amenities just a stone's throw away.

This property is ideal for equestrian enthusiasts or smallholders, thanks to its land and outbuilding. It also presents a fantastic opportunity for families seeking a home with room to grow and the possibility of expansion (subject to necessary consents). An additional 3.6 acres of grazing land is available through separate negotiation.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scope and exceptional location this property offers.

Located in the sought-after village of Waterhouses, Stonesteads is just a short drive from the vibrant market towns of Leek, Ashbourne, and Buxton. Having been cherished as a family home for many years, the bungalow retains an inviting atmosphere and generous proportions, providing excellent opportunities for reconfiguration and modernisation.

The single-story accommodation features a welcoming reception hall leading to a spacious sitting room, complete with French doors that open into a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. The dining kitchen is generously sized, equipped with a range of wall and base units, integrated hob, oven, and sink unit, plus plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. A utility room and porch provide additional functionality.

The bungalow comprises two comfortable double bedrooms, both facing the front, and a well-appointed shower room.

Accessed through gates, Stonesteads features a large stone-pebbled driveway offering ample parking alongside the detached double garage. The gardens wrap around the property, providing great outdoor space. Gated access leads to a driveway up to the outbuildings, previously utilised for stabling and storage, complemented by a substantial hardstanding area and grazing land accessible from there. The additional land, 3.6 acres, offered by separate negotiation, runs at the top of the land included in the sale.

Location - Waterhouses is a village in the south of the Staffordshire Peak District in England. It is around 8 miles from Leek and Ashbourne, being nearly the halfway point between the two towns on the A523 road, which roughly follows the southern boundary of the Peak District National Park.

The village of Waterhouses is on the River Hamps, a tributary of the River Manifold, and at the southern end of the track of the former Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway (now the Manifold Way, a walk- and cycle-path), which ran to Hulme End.

Waterhouses situated on the A523 Leek to Ashbourne Road on the edge of the dramatic scenery of the Peak Park. It offers a doorway to the beauty of the Peak District National Park, uninterrupted by traffic. via many footpaths or the aforementioned Manifold Way Cycle path The Peak District Boundary Walk runs through the village.

The small farming hamlet of Waterfall lies a kilometre and a half away to the north. This is a pretty little village with local pubs, and a fine late Georgian church. Waterhouses has a large primary school and nursery facilities.

Reception Hall - 5.13 x 4.64 (16'9" x 15'2") - Fitted carpet, ceiling light, loft access, window to the rear aspect, storage cupboard, radiator, access to the living, bathroom and bedroom accommodation.

Lounge - 7.17 x 3.81 (23'6" x 12'5" ) - Fitted carpet, wooden fire surround with tiled inset and hearth, radiator, window to the side aspect and French doors leading into the conservatory.

Conservatory - 3.60 x 2.38 (11'9" x 7'9") - uPVC double glazed, fitted carpet, wall heater.

Dining Kitchen - 3.27 x 4.42 (10'8" x 14'6") - A range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, stainless steel sink unit with drainer, integrated hob and oven, extractor hood over, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, stainless steel sink unit with drainer, uPVC double glazed windows to the front and to the rear aspects, part tiled walls, the kitchen area has floor covering with carpet in the dining area, access into the utility.

Utility - 2.34 x 1.62 (7'8" x 5'3") - Wall units, ceiling light, access to the porch.

Bedroom One - 4.21 x 3.12 (13'9" x 10'2") - A range of bedroom furniture that includes wardrobes, drawers and cupboards, fitted carpet, window to the front aspect, radiator, ceiling light.

Bedroom Two - 3.20 x 3.20 (10'5" x 10'5" ) - Double room with a fitted carpet, ceiling light, radiator.

Shower Room - 3.18 x 1.77 (10'5" x 5'9") - Fitted with a W.C pedestal wash hand basin, walk in shower cubicle, window to the rear, radiator.

Outside - The property has gated access that leads on to a stone pebbled driveway providing ample parking. There is also a detached double garage (5.80 x 5.89 approx) with a block paved area at the front. Gardens are located to the front, side and rear aspects of the house, with the rear aspect backing onto open fields.

There is gated access to the driveway leading up to the hardstanding area in front of the outbuildings. The woodland surrounding the driveway. The large outbuildings have been used for numerous uses over the years, such as stabling, livestock and storage space. Would be idea to convert into stabling for horses for an equestrian buyer. There is gated access direct onto grazing land. There is the additional 3.6 acres available that leads up to the road frontage and is available by separate negotiation.

Agents Notes - Freehold
Mains drainage
Oil central heating system

Council Tax Band C - Staffordshire Moorlands Council Tax Band - C

Please Note - Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. Denise White Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.

Directions - From Leek, take the A523 road from Leek to Ashbourne towards the village of Waterhouses. In approx 7.8 miles the lane to the property will be found on the left hand side indicated by the Agents "For Sale" board.

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About Your Agent - Denise is the director of Denise White Estate agents and has worked in the local area since 1999. Denise and all the team can help and advise with any information on the local property market and the local area.

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