Shaw Bottom Farm, Upperhulme, Staffordshire Moorlands. ST13 8UQ Price on Application

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1 Shaw Bottom Farm, Upperhulme, Staffordshire Moorlands. ST13 8UQ Price on Application

2 Shaw Bottom Farm, Upperhulme, Near Leek, Staffordshire. ST13 8UQ. Ideal for a variety of uses this spacious detached smallholding is nestled in the Peak National Park and boasts a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and pipe organ room. A property which must be viewed to be appreciated Shaw Bottom Farm is a unique property which offers the discerning purchaser a wealth of options. The Farmhouse itself boasts spacious living and bedroom accommodation with a sizeable lower ground floor heated indoor Swimming Pool and a ground floor Music Room incorporating a fully functional Pipe Organ Adjacent to the Farmhouse is substantial outbuilding having planning consent granted for further residential accommodation which could be altered to suit individual needs and requirements. The land which surrounds the property to all elevations extends to 23 acres or thereabouts and offers grazing and mowing and incorporates a natural stream and a number of ponds.

3 Shaw Bottom dates back to the 17 th Century and originally comprised of one room downstairs and one room upstairs. The property was extended in the 18 th and 19 th Century for cattle and fodder storage. The present architect owner purchased the property in 1977 and began its transformation into the home as it stands today. The house now offers some 405 sq meters. The adjoining outbuilding has permission granted for residential and ancillary residential accommodation which will provide a further 200 sq meters of accommodation. The total area would extend to 605 sq m (6,516 sq ft) The property which has undergone major restoration work since the purchase in 1977 offers some unusual features which will appeal to the discerning purchaser. The Music Room boasts original Minton Tile flooring with oak pews and panelling which give the perfect setting for the Victorian Pipe Organ. The heated indoor Swimming Pool is located on the lower ground floor and is accessed via two sets of steps from either elevation, and also from a first floor flume room (via the flume). The Pool room incorporates 12 hardwood carvings of Indian Gods and 2 made to measure granite carvings based on Saraswati (the Goddess of Knowledge). There are two arched decorative windows with Tiffany style design. There is optical lighting (the first in a private building in the UK) and ceiling roses from Clitheroe Chapel all of which add to the ambience of this room.

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5 In further detail the existing accommodation comprises: Glazed Garden Room: 20.42m x 2.13m with fully glazed floor to ceiling panels running the length of the room overlooking the Courtyard incorporating sliding glazed doors, doors leading to Dining Room, Kitchen, Cinema Room, Pool and Sauna Area, exposed stone walls to part. Drawing Room/Reception Room 1: 5.07 m x 3.94m with exposed stone walls to part, cast iron dual fronted Multi Fuel Stove, reclaimed parquet flooring, exposed ceiling beams, patio doors leading to Courtyard, windows to two elevations. Sitting Room/Reception Room 2: 5.04 x 5.48 with exposed stone walls to part, windows to two elevations, cast iron dual fronted Multi Fuel Stove, reclaimed parquet flooring, exposed ceiling beams and timbers. Boiler Room off: housing oil fired central heating boiler, window to rear Inner Hall: having staircase off leading to first floor, window to rear aspect, exposed stone walls to part. Cloak Cupboard Off. Cloakroom: with Low Level W.C., wash hand basin. Dining Room: 5.03m x 3.53m having Original Cast Iron Multi Fuel Range dating back to 1678, window to side aspect, staircase leading to first floor, quarry tiled flooring. Kitchen incorporating Breakfast Room: 5.18m x 3.91m having brushed chrome handmade units comprising base cupboards and drawers with matching worksurfaces over, Rayburn Royal Oil fired Range providing hot water and central heating, electric double oven, electric hob. Feature hexagonal tiled table, tiled flooring. Kitchen area housing stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for automatic washing machine. Utility Room/Pantry: 5.13 m x 1.70 m having stone flagged floor, base units and full height storage cupboards, pedestrian door leading to rear courtyard. Cinema Room: 7.92 m x 5.11m with part vaulted ceiling, exposed ceiling beams, part mirrored ceiling, sliding door leading from Garden room with matching side panel and further glazed panels, window to rear aspect, exposed stone walls to part, boarded walls to part, velux window to front, double doors leading to the rear aspect with cobbled ramp leading to adjoining land.

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7 Music Room: 5.13 m x 3.89m boasting original minton tiled flooring, built in Pipe Organ believed to be after Samuel Ren design dating back to the 19 th Century. This organ has been regularly maintained by a local company. The room offers panelled walls, shelving ideal for possible library, feature arched timberwork, windows to three elevations, decorative exposed stonework to part, stained glass leaded light window. Store Room: off having staircase, window to side aspect. Playroom: 3.76 m x 2.57 m this room is accessed from the Cinema room via a narrow staircase. This room has restricted head height with two velux windows. At the present time this room houses a model railway track. An ideal get away for the young or adventurous Sauna Area: the Sauna area houses a dressing area, Wooden Sauna with seating (3kw output), Shower Room housing shower cubicle, Low level WC and Wash hand basin. Separate access to the first floor flume room. Flume Room: a small room access via a narrow staircase leading from the Sauna Area to the flume room. This room houses the start of the flume which leads into the pool, and external door giving access to the roof which offers panoramic views. Lower Ground floor: Pool Room: 7.72 m x 5.13m The indoor heated Swimming Pool has a mosaic tiled floor. The pool can be accessed from either the Sauna Area or the Garden Room. The Pool surround has been designed by the architect owner and incorporate 12 hardwood carvings of Indian Gods and 2 granite carvings based on Saraswati (the Goddess of Knowledge). There is optical lighting and ceiling roses from Clitheroe Chapel, all of which add to the ambience of this room. The Pool has three phase Heatstar Air Conditioning, Dehumidification air and water recovery system. The Pump Room for the pool can be accessed from outside or the triple garage. First Floor: The first floor area is approached via two staircases, the first staircase is from the Inner Hall and the second Staircase is from the Dining Room. Staircase One: leading from Inner Hall to: Half Landing incorporating Church pew opposite the window to the rear aspect, an ideal place for contemplation.

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9 Library/Reception Room 3: 5.49 m x 5.31 m with reclaimed parquet flooring, cast iron multi fuel stove, elevated Pulpit which is located over the stove, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and timbers, velux windows, window, stepped access leading to: Guest Suite/Sitting Room: 5.18 m x 3.91 m Ideal for a self contained suite with external stepped access from the courtyard leading to a balcony to the side elevation. The suite incorporates a Kitchen Area with sink unit and base cupboards, Sitting area with door leading to side Balcony. Separate Washroom housing shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level W.C. Staircase Two: This is accessed from the Dining Room and leads to: Landing Master Suite: 3.91 m x 2.82 m having exposed timber flooring, range of built in bedroom furniture, built in padded headboard and matching stained glass leaded light arched panel above, window. Ensuite Bathroom: 3.22 m x 2.55 m having shaped bath in mosaic tiled surround, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., built in dressing table, window to rear and side aspects, tiled flooring, decorative stained glass window overlooking Bathroom. Airing Cupboard off housing two lagged hot water cylinders. Bedroom Two: 3.43m x 2.92m having window to front aspect, exposed timber flooring Bedroom Three: 2.51 m x 1.83 m having exposed timber flooring, part boarded walls. Inner Landing: with windows to rear and side aspects Bathroom: 1.88 m x 1.51 m Having panelled bath, wash hand basin, low level W.C., boarded ceiling, exposed stonework to part, decorative stained glass window overlooking EnSuite Bathroom, window to rear aspect.

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12 Outbuildings: Adjacent to the Main House is a stone and flagged outbuilding which has permission granted for residential accommodation and could offer a variety of uses for the discerning purchaser. At the present time the building is utilised as Garage and Storage with a first floor Store over. In detail the accommodation comprises: Room One: 10.06m x 5.49m having three up and over doors, windows to rear access, pedestrian stepped access leading down to the Plant Room. Room Two: 7.72m x 5.49m currently being utilised for storage purposes with windows to the rear and door to the side. First Floor: Loft Store: 17.78m x 5.49m presently being utilised or storage purposes with windows to front, Velux windows to rear. Note: This property has planning consent granted for a two storey residential property. The discerning purchaser could utilise this accommodation for a variety of alternative layouts to suit individual requirements. Further details regarding the consent are available upon application, Outside: The property is approached from the council road via a gated driveway which meanders through open farmland. The second part of the drive is within the boundaries of the property. The property is set in grounds extending to 23 acres or thereabouts. Adjacent to the farmhouse is a cobbled courtyard providing ample off road parking to the front of the property for a number of vehicles. Adjoining the courtyard is an Oriental Garden with elevated Pergola and water garden. The to rear of the property the land is open and laid to grass with a number of ponds fed from a natural stream. The land is suitable for mowing and/or grazing purposes and is easily visable from the house. The land is registered for the Higher Level Stewardship Scheme. The property is also registered with Natural England and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Further details regarding subsidy payments is available upon request. You Tube: Copy and paste into your browser to be directed to the video. Services Mains water and electricity are connected, Septic tank drainage, Oil fired central heating. Tenure We understand that the property is Freehold Viewing Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs EPC Rating E Directions From Leek proceed out of the town on the A53 Buxton Road. Follow this road for approximately 5 miles and at the brow of the hill turn left adjacent to a small roadside cottage. Follow this road, which at times is single track, behind The Roaches for approximately one mile. At the fork, turn left, back upon yourself. Follow this road for a short distance and the first drive on the right hand side leads to Shaw Bottom Farm. There is gated access from the council road, and the private meandering driveway leads to the property. Development Potential Shaw Bottom Farm has development potential to configure the layout of the exising accommodation or to utilise the planning approval for the additional ancillary accommodation. The rural location of Shaw Bottom Farm makes it an ideal retreat for a purchaser looking for a rural property but also offers commercial potential to utilise the existing facilities and adapt them to suit a purchaser with an eye for an opportunity. The property could offers various different uses including Spa, holiday accommodation with exisiting leisure facilities, and various other possibilities. Note The floorplans are for identification only, potential purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the correctness and accuracy of the plans Derby Street, Leek, ST13 6HU T: E: leek@whittakerandbiggs.co.uk