Situated withing the Peak District National Park, a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire the site of a former three bedroom stone farmhouse, sitting in an elevated position with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside, together with parcels of grassland and extending in total to approximately 15.29 acres (6.15 hectares). The former three bedroom stone farmhouse was substantially damaged during a fire which occurred in 2019 and now offers potential to either be rebuilt or alternatively for purchasers to apply for planning consent for the property to be demolished and rebuilt (subject to planning). In addition to the site of the house there are various parcels of grassland to the north which are well suited to the grazing of livestock. In all about 15.29 acres (6.15 hectares).

LOCATION
The property occupies an elevated and prominent position within the locality known as Brandside and which is approximately 1 mile to the east of the A53 Buxton to Leek Road. The spa town of Buxton is approximately 4.4 miles or approximately a 12-minute drive to the north and has a range of facilities including restaurants, bars, the Opera House Theatre and events held locally throughout the year at the Pavilion Gardens and a train station providing easy access to Manchester. The property is at the end of a part tarmacadam and part stone single track that continues to the neighboring Farrars Farm.

DIRECTIONS
From Leek proceed out of town on the A53 signposted to Buxton. Follow this road for approximately 8.7 miles and turn right as signposted to Brandside. Follow this road for approximately 1.18 miles, bear left and continue for a further 150 metres and the entrance gateway to Shop Farm will be identified straight ahead as identified by the agents For Sale board attached to the gateway. "What3Words": ///castle.objective.divided

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only via the selling agents. Please contact our Leek Office on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button] to arrange.

DESCRIPTION
The property is shown as edged red on the attached plan and in total extends to approximately 15.29 acres (6.15 hectares).The property comprises of a former farmhouse which was substantially damaged during a fire which occurred in 2019 but was occupied until that date. We understand that the past accommodation comprised on the ground floor of three reception rooms and a kitchen in a lean to section at the rear and three bedrooms to the first floor. The gross external measurement of the dwelling is 150 square metres (1,615 square feet). The property is of stone construction with the majority of the external walls still present under a pitched traditional gritstone slate roof the majority of which has collapsed as a result of the fire. To the north of the house there are various parcels of upland grazing land subdivided by a combination of dry-stone walls and post and wire fencing and along the northern boundary there is a steeply sloping bank leading down to a brook at the bottom which meanders along the length of the northern boundary.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICES
The Farmhouse until 2019 was connected to mains electricity via an overhead pole line situated close to the house, but this has since been disconnected.The property has historically been served by a spring water supply. The fenced off, spring water supply is located near to the northern boundary and from here water was pumped to the property via a pipe, however this is no longer operational. The sellers advise the selling agents that the water quality has been tested and found to be of a potable standard and therefore of very high quality. The selling agents are in the process of obtaining written confirmation to confirm the same.There is no foul water drainage system serving the property.

COUNCIL TAX
The property was registered by High Peak Borough Council as Council Tax Band D and was deleted with effect from March 2019 following the fire.

PLANNING AUTHORITY
Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Telephone number[use Contact Agent Button].

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY ETC
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, drainage, water, electricity supply and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is sold freehold and with vacant possession granted upon completion.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those items referred to in the particulars are included in the sale.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty and offers are invited for the purchase of the property from interested parties and which are to be made to the selling agents.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT
Peter Kirton-Darling MRICS FAAVWhittaker and Biggs45-49 Derby StreetLeekStaffordshireST13 6HU [use Contact Agent Button][use Contact Agent Button]

PARTICULARS
Written August 2023

PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN
August 2023

Council Tax Band: Exempt - Derelict
Tenure: Freehold