Crumpwood Farm, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DDA rare opportunity to purchase a picturesque and historic residential farm within a dramatic setting, close to major communication routes.

A rare opportunity to purchase a picturesque and historic residential farm within a dramatic setting, close to major communication routes.

• 18th century Grade II listed farmhouse• Two holiday cottages• Range of farm buildings• Woodland and pasture offering plentiful ‘greenspace’• Wildlife haven • Situated within the Churnet Valley• Double and single bank fishing rights on the River

Churnet• Potential for diversified income streams• About 106.82 acres (43.21 hectares)

Alton: 1 mile - Uttoxeter: 9 miles - Ashbourne: 10 miles

(All distances are approximate. Your attention is drawn to the important notice to the rear of these particulars)

Crumpwood Farm is situated in a picturesque position in the Churnet Valley within the Staffordshire Moorlands. The Churnet Valley forming part of an area known as Staffordshire’s ‘Little Switzerland’. The property is approached via a private track that leads for approximately 1 mile from New Road in the village of Alton.

The farm is around 10 miles from the market town of Ashbourne, renowned as the gateway to the Peak District National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The award winning Denstone Hall Farm Shop is only a short walk (about 1 mile) to the south east of the farm.

The tranquil setting and numerous local amenities give Crumpwood Farm potential to create additional income streams from the multiple leisure and tourism opportunities of the area. The holiday cottages have not been publically marketed for letting by the current owner.

Despite the property’s secluded location it benefits from a range of major transport links with the A50 a short distance to the south which in turn connects to the M1 and M6. Train services are available at Uttoxeter and fast trains to London are available from Stoke-on-Trent (about 16 miles away) taking around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Crumpwood FarmAlton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DD

Crumpwood FarmhouseThe 18th century, Grade II listed Crumpwood Farmhouse is a three story, six bedroom dwelling built of local stone. The house was extended in the 1840’s when the west wing was added along with the kitchen and the scullery. This was the same period that renowned architect Augustus Pugin was working on Alton Abbey (now Alton Towers) and these extensions have typical Pugin features, including the distinctive arrangement of beams in the west lounge and the cast iron windows which are similar to Pugin’s own house in Ramsgate. The house has been thoughtfully renovated by the current owner over the past 10 years whilst retaining numerous original features and leaving a ‘blank canvas’ for any new owner to decorate to their own taste and create a wonderful family home. To the rear of the farmhouse is the former pigsty and garage which lend themselves to conversion as a delightful home office, or other uses, subject to gaining the necessary planning consent. The farmhouse is located towards the centre of the farm and enjoys a commanding position overlooking the gorge.

The Holiday CottagesLocated in an elevated position to the east of the farmhouse are the two Grade II listed detached, stone built holiday cottages known as The Stables and The Cart Shed. These have been converted by the current owner and finished to a high standard and specification with both benefitting from underfloor heating, flagstone floors, accoya double glazed windows, accoya external doors, ash internal doors and woodwork, bathrooms with Villeroy & Bosch fittings and thermal insulation to the roof and walls.The ground floor of The Stables has a living space, kitchen with dining area, WC and a double bedroom with en-suite facilities. A hand crafted ash staircase leads upstairs to two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The Cart Shed is a single story dwelling with full height windows along the full eastern elevation. The accommodation includes a large double bedroom with en-suite shower room, kitchen and living area. Neither cottage has been publically marketed for letting by the current owner.

Fishing Rights & The River ChurnetThe fishing rights are included in the sale and consist around 1,300 yards of double bank and 217 yards single bank fishing along the River Churnet, where trout and grayling are common catches. Atlantic Salmon have been seen returning to the river following their reintroduction in the early 2000’s and in 2019 the Environment Agency completed the construction of a fish pass on the iconic Crumwood Weir, located to the east of the farm, allowing these fish to populate further upstream. The fishing rights are let to the Fenton Angling Society.

HistoryThe history of Alton and Crumpwood date back to the Iron Age with a fortress at Bunbury, on the opposite bank of the River Churnet to Alton village. Supposedly in 716 AD, King Ine of Wessex crossed the Crumpwood water meadows to reach the gulley that lead up to the fort where he besieged the King of Mercia. Crumpwood Farm was owned by the Earl of Shrewsbury until 1922 when it was sold for death duties.

The Farm BuildingsTo the East of the holiday cottages there is a range of farm buildings which include two steel portal framed general purpose buildings and an unusual brick pier ‘Shrewsbury’ barn. The farm buildings and yard area have been utilised for hay and machinery storage as well as the overwintering of cattle.

The LandThe land extends to about 106.82 acres (43.21 hectares) in total and comprises predominantly permanent pasture and woodland within a ring fence. Along the valley bottom runs the River Churnet which benefits from four river crossings within the farm boundaries. The river meanders through the flood plain meadows which are home to numerous wildflower species. There is an area of woodland designated as Ancient Woodland known as Crump Wood, amongst other bluebell woods.

WildlifeThe land has been farmed in an organic manner for a number of years and this, combined with the flood plain meadows and areas of woodland, has benefitted the local wildlife populations. Red List species of bird such as the Spotted Flycatcher and Pied Flycatcher as well as numerous Amber List species were noted on a 2015 bird survey, with further species being seen by the current owner since then.

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The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PBTel: (01202) 856800

NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.© Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited

MCL: Date: 10/05/202129021/CRUMPWOOD FARM

NOTE: THE RIGHTS OF WAY SHOWN ON THE PLAN ARE FOR INDICATIVE PURPOSES

ONLY. FOR LEGAL PURPOSES REFER TO THE DEFINITIVE RIGHT OF WAY MAP.

NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only andalthough believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.

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26541.247ha

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34560.015ha

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Basic Payment SchemeThe land is registered to receive payments under the Basic Payment Scheme. Approximately 35.12 entitlements are included in the tenancy and will be available with the sale.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of WayThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether public or private whether mentioned or not. There are a number of footpaths that cross the property although none of these are close the any of the dwellings. The property benefits from access onto the bridleway that runs to the north of the farm and there is also a licence allowing agricultural access to the eastern side of the farm.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral RightsThe sporting, timber and mineral rights are included insofar as they are owned.

Tenure & PossessionThe property is available freehold with vacant possession on completion, subject to two grazing licences in favor of local farmers.

ServicesThere are mains water and electricity supplied to the property. There is also a borehole water supply, although this has never been used by the current owner. Drainage is to a private system.

RatingsEPCs: Crumpwood Farmhouse = G, The Stables = D, The Cart Shed = E.Council Tax Band: F

VATIn the event that any part of the sale is subject to VAT this will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price. It is the selling agents’ understanding that the holding is not opted for VAT.

BoundariesThe vendor and vendor’s agents will do their best to specify the ownership of boundaries, hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these.

ViewingsViewings are strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

What3words Location: ///tone.lengthen.bright

Photographs taken April 2021, Summer 2020 and Autumn 2018. Particulars dated May 2021.

Sky

SkyBedroom 25.43 x 4.07

17'10" x 13'4"

Bedroom 35.43 x 3.57

17'10" x 11'9"

5.31 x 2.8917'5" x 9'6"

Kitchen

DiningArea

Living Room6.79 x 5.2922'3" x 17'4"

PrincipalBedroom

3.76 x 3.5712'4" x 11'9"

Washhouse5.12 x 1.94

16'10" x 6'4"

Pigsty 12.28 x 2.297'6" x 7'6"

Pigsty 22.32 x 2.297'7" x 7'6"

Garage5.94 x 2.8819'6" x 9'5"

Principal Bedroom5.11 x 3.68

16'9" x 12'1"5.13 x 3.81

16'10" x 12'6"

Living Area

Dining Area

The Stables

Ground Floor

The Stables

First Floor

The Cart Shed

FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE

The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.

© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8460126/NGS

Denotes restricted head height

Farmhouse Kitchen4.66 x 4.56

15'3" x 15'0"

Drawing Room5.06 x 4.83

16'7" x 15'10" Dining Room/Hall

5.53 x 5.1918'2" x 17'0"

Parlour/Office5.53 x 3.88

18'2" x 12'9"

Scullery4.68 x 3.53

15'4" x 11'7"

Old Dairy4.29 x 4.03

14'1" x 13'3"

Principal Bedroom4.66 x 3.76

15'3" x 12'4"

Bedroom 24.94 x 4.92

16'2" x 16'2"Bedroom 35.24 x 3.70

17'2" x 12'2"

Bedroom 43.96 x 3.60

13'0" x 11'10"

Old Dairy Loft4.36 x 4.03

14'4" x 13'3"

Cellar5.06 x 2.2616'7" x 7'5"

Bedroom 55.74 x 5.15

18'10" x 16'11"5.70 x 3.96

18'8" x 13'0"

Ground Floor First Floor

Second Floor

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Kitchen/Breakfast Room

3.87 x 3.1712'8" x 10'5"

Crumpwood Farmhouse gross internal area = 3,113 sq ft / 289 sq m

Garage gross internal area = 184 sq ft / 17 sq m

Outbuilding & Stores gross internal area = 636 sq ft / 59 sq m

The Cart Shed gross internal area = 646 sq ft / 60 sq m

The Stables gross internal area = 1,315 sq ft / 122 sq m

NOT TO SCALELOCATION PLAN

The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PBTel: (01202) 856800

NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.© Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited

MCL: Date: 10/05/202129021/LOC CRUMPWOOD 2

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NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only andalthough believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.

Important notice Savills, its clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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