Offers in region of £750,000
4 beds 0 baths
Available
Barnfields Bungalow Barnfields Lane, Kingsley, Stoke-on-trent, ST10 2DG
Features
Summary
This is a home where countryside living and everyday comfort come together effortlessly. Mornings can start in the open-plan kitchen with views over the garden, while warmer days spill out through the bi-folds onto the patio for relaxed meals outdoors. The wraparound gardens and paddock create a sense of space and freedom; perfect for anyone who loves gardening, keeping animals, or simply enjoying the peace that comes with rural surroundings.
Description
A Rare Opportunity – Spacious Home with Beautiful Gardens, Land and Versatile Outbuildings in Kingsley
This exceptional home combines generous living space, immaculately maintained gardens and a paddock, offering a wonderful balance of comfort, practicality and rural charm. Set within the welcoming village of Kingsley, it enjoys a peaceful setting with countryside on the doorstep while still being conveniently placed for Leek, Cheadle and Stoke-on-Trent.
At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan kitchen and dining area, designed for both everyday living and social occasions. Modern cabinetry, wooden worktops and a central island with breakfast bar create an inviting focal point, further enhanced by built-in appliances, bi-fold doors opening onto the patio and a log burner that brings warmth and character throughout the year. The layout encourages relaxed family time as well as easy entertaining.
The wraparound gardens are a standout feature, offering a beautifully cared-for outdoor space. Manicured hedging, colourful borders, raised beds, mature apple trees and two greenhouses provide a setting perfect for keen gardeners or anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors. A large patio offers ample space for al-fresco dining, and there is a shed for additional storage. The driveway provides generous parking for several vehicles and includes ramped access to the property.
Beyond the formal gardens lies a paddock with a stable and tack room, both supplied with power. This area is well suited to equestrian use, hobby farming or simply enjoying the extra land. Alongside this sits a substantial detached outbuilding, thoughtfully divided into three separate rooms, offering excellent flexibility; whether you need a home gym, studio, workshop or potential annexe-style accommodation.
The village of Kingsley offers a friendly community atmosphere, scenic walks and easy access to neighbouring towns for shops, schools and amenities. With its blend of spacious interiors, extensive outside space and versatile outbuildings, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for those seeking a more rural lifestyle without sacrificing convenience.
Kitchen/Living room
8.38 m x 4.74 m (27'6" x 15'7")
A beautifully designed open-plan kitchen and living space fitted with a modern range of units and wooden worktops incorporating a double stainless-steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, six-ring gas hob, microwave, and dishwasher, with a central island providing breakfast seating and a built-in table.
Natural light fills the room from the windows to the side and front, a curved feature window, and bi-fold doors leading to the rear patio, offering views over the surrounding gardens and countryside. A log burner creates a warm focal point with oak over mantel, complemented by tiled flooring and space for both dining and seating areas. An extra feature in the window box seat, taking in views to the front of the property.
Laundry
1.70 m x 1.80 m (5'7" x 5'11")
A practical utility area with plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer, built-in shelving, and tall storage cupboards. Tiled surrounds and a window to the rear aspect. Tiled flooring.
Lounge
7.51 m x 3.73 m (24'8" x 12'3")
A spacious room that has large windows and patio doors out to the front garden. A feature wall mounted electric fire and two anthracite column radiators. With wooden flooring and oak panelled doors.
Side Porch
1.30 m x 2.10 m (4'3" x 6'11")
A useful rear entrance providing access to the side of the property, finished with a practical tiled floor. This entrance also offers excellent flexibility — if part of the property were to be used as a self-contained space for a family member, this side door could provide an independent access point.
Cloakroom
1.13 m x 2.10 m (3'8" x 6'11")
Conveniently located off the rear porch, ideal when working outdoors. Fitted with a low-level W.C. and vanity sink unit. Half height tiled walls and tiled flooring. Radiator.
Dining Room / Bedroom
3.65 m x 4.23 m (12'0" x 13'11")
A well-proportioned room currently accommodating a ten-seater dining table, but could also be used as a bedroom if a self contained annex was to be needed. With coved ceiling and wooden flooring, and a rear window overlooking the garden, Features a rear window, coving, radiator, and wood-effect flooring. Radiator.
Conservatory
4.20 m x 3.98 m (13'9" x 13'1")
A wonderful conservatory with dwarf brick walls, mahogany-effect uPVC frame and polycarbonate roof. Gloss tiled flooring and a ceiling fan light. Two radiators. Patio doors open out on to the rear garden.
Reception Hall
2.60 m x 4.20 m (8'6" x 13'9")
A welcoming entrance hall with wood flooring, coved ceiling and decorative rose. Doors lead to the main accommodation rooms and stairs lead off to the first floor. Radiator.
Shower Room
2.00 m x 1.50 m (6'7" x 4'11")
A double walk-in rainwater shower with screen and mermaid boarding. Half height tiled walls and flooring. An oak effect vanity unit with sink and toilet. Chrome towel radiator. Ceiling extractor fan.
First Floor Landing
A spacious landing with coved ceiling and a window to the rear aspect.
Landing
2.60 m x 3.80 m (8'6" x 12'6")
Dormer window to the rear aspect, radiator, and carpeted flooring. Coving, textured ceiling and ceiling rose.
Master bedroom
7.13 m x 3.89 m (23'5" x 12'9")
A superb master bedroom with windows to both front and rear aspects. A full range of built-in mirrored wardrobes. Coving and two ceiling roses. Two radiators.
Bedroom Two
3.70 m x 3.78 m (12'2" x 12'5")
A great sized double bedroom with a window to the rear aspect. Coved ceiling and decorative ceiling rose. Radiator.
Bedroom Three
4.90 m x 3.29 m (16'1" x 10'10")
A spacious bedroom featuring double front dormer windows. Exposed wooden flooring, coved ceiling with decorative rose. Radiator.
Bedroom Four
3.34 m x 3.25 m (10'11" x 10'8")
A double bedroom with coved ceiling and decorative rose. Radiator. Window to the front aspect.
Bathroom
2.70 m x 2.70 m (8'10" x 8'10")
A luxury modern bathroom comprising a walk-in double shower with glass screen, freestanding roll-top bath A vanity unit houses the sink unit and an enclosed low level W.C. within matching vanity unit. Tiled flooring. Full height tiled walls. Window to the rear offering views over the countryside.
External
Barnfields Bungalow enjoys an enviable position at the end of a quiet country lane in Kingsley, with only traffic passing for the neighbouring property. The home is set within a generous plot that includes wrap-around gardens, a paddock, and a range of outbuildings offering exceptional versatility. Mature trees, well-kept borders, and landscaped patio areas create a peaceful countryside setting, ideal for those seeking space, privacy, and a semi-rural lifestyle. The substantial detached outbuilding provides scope for garaging, workshops, or conversion to a home office or annexe (subject to any necessary consents), while the paddock, stable, and tack room make this an attractive choice for anyone with equestrian or smallholding interests.
Outbuildings
A substantial outbuilding offering excellent potential, currently separated into three rooms measuring approximately, 7.48 x 6.94m (Garage ) 3.83 x 4.54m (Garage) and 3.83 x2.09m (Workshop). The building benefits from two sets of bi-folding doors to the front, windows to the rear, and a UPVC door opening onto the front patio. Versatile in design, this space offers endless potential for a home office, gym, studio, workshop or annexe (subject to requirements and permissions).
Garden
The property enjoys wraparound gardens with well-stocked borders, manicured hedging, mature apple trees, raised beds, two greenhouses, and a shed. A paved patio to the rear provides the perfect space for outdoor dining, while a driveway to the side offers parking for up to three vehicles. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped and made accessible with ramped access into the house.
Paddock
The property includes a paddock of approximately one acre, complete with a wooden-framed stable and tack room, both supplied with electricity.
Utilities, Rights, Easements & Risks
Utility Supplies
| Electricity | Mains Supply |
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| Water | Mains Supply |
| Heating | Double Glazing, Gas Central |
| Broadband | Ask Agent |
| Sewerage | Mains Supply |
Rights & Restrictions
| Article 4 Area | Ask Agent |
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| Listed property | Ask Agent |
| Restrictions | Ask Agent |
| Required access | Ask Agent |
| Rights of Way | Ask Agent |
Risks
| Flooded in last 5 years | Ask Agent |
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| Flood defenses | Ask Agent |
| Flood sources | Ask Agent |