Offers Over £500,000

3 beds 2 baths 1 garage

Available

White Barn, The Drive, Rudyard ST13 8RN

Features

Summary

A beautifully positioned three-bedroom detached bungalow set within an exceptional and private plot, featuring gardens, woodland, and versatile outbuildings, all just a short walk from Rudyard Lake and close to the market town of Leek. Offering spacious accommodation, a stunning setting, and huge potential, this is a rare opportunity in a truly special location.

Description

Tucked away at the head of a private no-through road, this impressive detached bungalow enjoys a truly outstanding plot, combining privacy, space, and a lifestyle setting that is hard to find.

The property has been reconfigured to offer three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous main bedroom with en-suite, and the main bathroom is beautifully appointed featuring both a freestanding bath and separate shower.

At the heart of the home is a large lounge with a separate snug area, providing flexible and comfortable living space. The spacious kitchen diner provides an excellent central hub, complete with patio doors opening out to the side garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.

Externally, the property truly excels. The grounds extend to include gardens to the front and rear, an outside kitchen area, and a substantial outbuilding currently offering fantastic versatility as a home office, workshop, or hobby room. Beyond this, the land continues into private woodland, leading down towards the feeder below, creating a tranquil and picturesque backdrop.

To the rear, there is a detached garage building and ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, making it ideal for families, hobbyists, or those needing additional storage.

Situated in a gorgeous semi-rural location, the property is just minutes from Rudyard Lake—perfect for walking and enjoying the outdoors—while remaining conveniently close to the amenities of Leek town centre.

Offered to the market with NO CHAIN, this is a rare chance to secure a home with space, setting, and significant potential in one of the area’s most desirable locations.

White Barn:
Tucked away at the end of a private road, this plot offers a rare sense of seclusion, countryside outlooks, and a feeling of escape from the everyday.

A gated driveway to the side provides ample off-road parking and leads to a detached garage with light and power.

The property is accessed via a gate, where a pathway leads through the front garden and main entrance.

Hallway:
A wonderful spacious hallway having coved ceilings and wall panelling. The inner hall providing access to the bedrooms is carpeted with recessed ceiling spotlights, whilst the main hallway has oak effect laminate flooring and a ceiling rose. Radiators. Storage cupboard off with shelving. Access to the loft area (that is boarded with light and power, and Velux window).

Lounge:
7.37 m x 3.31 m (24'2" x 10'10")
A light and spacious lounge with the added feature a snug corner, having a log burner on a granite hearth and a window to the side aspect. The main window is a feature leaded bay window looking over the front gardens, with an additional side window allowing the flow of natural sunlight. Wall lights and coved ceilings complete the character of the room.

Kitchen Diner:
7.68 m x 3.97 m (25'2" x 13'0")
A wonderful space and hub of the home. The kitchen area offers a range of wall and base units. Built-in ovens and fridge freezer. integrated dishwasher. An island offers more storage and holds the Halogen four ring hob. Recessed ceiling spotlights, and feature lighting over the breakfast bar. Inset sink unit with mixer tap. Engineered oak flooring. The dining area has French doors out to the patio area and a feature column radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and coved ceiling. Access to the Utility room.

Utility Room:
1.63 m x 2.75 m (5'4" x 9'0")
Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Window to the side aspect. Radiator.

Bathroom:
2.63 m x 2.06 m (8'8" x 6'9")
A wonderful full suite with free standing roll top bath, having mixer tap and shower attachment, with a separate walk-in shower with mains fed shower. Tiled walls and flooring. Low level W.C and wall mounted wash hand basin. Feature column towel radiator. Window to the side aspect.

Main Bedroom:
3.64 m x 3.58 m (11'11" x 11'9")
A spacious room with window to the front aspect. Coved ceiling and recessed ceiling spotlights. White column radiator. Part panelled walls. Slide door to the en-suite.

En-Suite:
2.03 m x 1.42 m (6'8" x 4'8")
Corner enclosed cubicle with rainwater shower. Low level W.C and vanity mounted wash hand basin. Part tiled walls. Window to the front aspect.

Bedroom Two:
3.65 m x 2.39 m (12'0" x 7'10")
Parquet flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Three:
3.50 m x 2.75 m (11'6" x 9'0")
Radiator. Partial coved ceiling. Window to the rear aspect.

Outside:
Beautiful established grounds that perfectly complement its peaceful setting, to the front formal gardens create with a well-kept lawn, thoughtfully stocked borders, and a selection of mature trees adding both privacy and character. A paved seating area sits to the front entrance, offering a lovely spot to relax, and one of the standout features is the outdoor kitchen, complete with light and power – an ideal space for entertaining friends and family. Steps lead down into a private woodland area, where mature trees, a garden shed, and a natural feeder stream flow towards Rudyard Lake. A detached brick-built outbuilding, fitted with windows, light, and power, offering flexibility as a home office, workshop, or hobby space. Access to the outside W.C from the side aspect.
An elevated patio over the lower garden - a perfect setting for outdoor dining. Further patio areas and paddock leading to the "cave", which could be used as a stable or little hideaway.

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