Detached house for sale in High Park Farm, Cross Lane, Blidworth NG21

** equestrian buyers look no further! ** A rare opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached house set in a wonderful semi-rural location with 7.31 acres of gardens and grounds, including 6 acres of paddock land, a 40m x 20m menage, substantial stables and outbuildings, and a quadruple detached car barn & garaging.

We have the privilege of presenting to the market this equestrian, four bedroom detached house set in 7.31 acres, with 6 acres of paddock land, a menage, substantial stables and outbuildings, and a quadruple, 12m x 6m detached car barn/garaging in a wonderful semi-rural setting bordering to open countryside accessed by remote controlled electric gates. The house, car barn/garaging, stables and outbuildings extend to an overall square footage of 4825 sq ft.

High Park Farm is believed to date back to the mid 19th Century with later extended additions over two floors in the 1980s. The property provides spacious living accommodation extending to 2206 sq ft with three phase electricity to a Tesla Powerwall 2 unit and Tesla Gateway for the single solar panel on the garage roof. The Tesla battery backs up the main supply in case of power failure. The property has a contemporary fitted kitchen with quartz worktops, internal oak doors to the ground floor, ledge and brace doors to the first floor, video intercom, UPVC double glazing throughout, new oil fired central heating boiler and a new 3500 litre oil tank installed in 2023.

The house is light and airy throughout with a south facing front aspect with many of the rooms enjoying a dual or triple aspect. The ground floor living accommodation comprises a front entrance porch, a superb open plan kitchen/diner, a large triple aspect living room with a stone fireplace and log burner, separate sitting room, utility/boot room, a downstairs WC, garden room and an inner hallway. The first floor landing leads to four good sized double bedrooms all affording lovely open views, and a family bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Gardens & Grounds

High Park Farm occupies a most delightful semi-rural location with superb gardens and grounds totalling 7.31 acres or thereabouts; 1.25 acres of garden, including the menage, and 6 acres of paddock land. The property is set back from Cross Lane behind a high mix hedgerow and fenced boundary frontage and accessed by remote controlled electric gates with aluminium gate posts with lights above which were newly installed in August 2024. There is a 4.7m wide double width sweeping gravel driveway which extends beyond the house to an 8m wide turning area and detached quadruple car barn/garaging with electric car charging point and bi-fold opening doors at each end. There is a lobby area with three phase electricity supply and a Tesla battery which charges on cheap electricity overnight and powers the house throughout the day. It also charges from the solar panel on the roof during the day. In addition, there is planning permission for nine more solar panels. To the side of the car barn garages, there is a double width block paved area providing further parking space for cars or motorhome/caravan. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with extensive borders to one side with mature shrubs and trees, and a large sandstone patio provides a private seating area with gated access on both sides of the property leading round to the front and side. The front garden is enclosed by a new low fence boundary with pedestrian gated entrance opening onto a sweeping stone path to the front entrance door. The garden is mainly laid to lawn which extends beyond the house to a block paved patio area and separate lower level sandstone patio with brick built low retaining walled boundaries and a water feature. Steps lead up to further extensive lawns enclosed on all sides by mature shrubs and trees, including grape vine and Japanese maple and magnolia tree and enjoys a south west facing aspect. Beyond here, a winding in-and-out slate chippings path leads to a secret garden area with further mature shrubs and trees. Returning to the driveway entrance, to the right hand side, there is a lovely established garden featuring a natural pond, ash tree, weeping willow, apple tree and a variety of other mature trees which offers a lovely sheltered setting. Beyond here, there is a 40m x 20m menage with mains water and electricity supply, and a farm gate at the end of the driveway leads onto a substantial hardstanding yard area with mains water, which leads to an L-shaped stable block with four stables, a tack room, feed room and a separate hay store. Behind the stable block is the oil tank and an orchard garden laid to grass with many established trees and post and rail fence boundaries overlooking the paddock land. A farm gate leads to the first 2.61 acres of paddock land with water supply enclosed on all sides by post and rail fencing and mature hedgerow. Beyond the far hedgerow and tree line boundary to the north is further 3.45 acres of paddock land with an independent water and electricity supply, four stables, a tack room and hay store.

A UPVC double glazed entrance door provides access through to the:

Front Entrance Porch (1.19m x 0.79m (3'11" x 2'7"))

With quarry tiled floor, beamed ceiling, space for coats and boots and stable door leading through to the:

Open Plan Kitchen/Diner (7.59m x 4.27m max (24'11" x 14'0" max))

(12'2" into kitchen). Having a range of contemporary, light grey shaker cabinets comprising wall cupboards, base units and drawers complemented by traditional chrome handles and quartz work surfaces. Inset twin Belfast sinks with brushed chrome swan neck mixer tap. There is a freestanding Rangemaster cooking range available to purchase by separate negotiation with two ovens, including a fan oven, slow cooker and separate grill, and a five ring induction hob, contemporary tiled splashbacks and chimney extractor hood above. Plumbing for a dishwasher. Integrated fridge/freezer. Beamed ceiling to both the kitchen and dining areas, lvt flooring, brick fireplace to the dining area, video intercom, television point, two double glazed windows to the front elevation and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Living Room (7.65m x 4.67m (25'1" x 15'4"))

A large triple aspect reception room, having a stone fireplace with inset log burner. Beamed ceiling, two radiators, television point, Cat 5 connection point, double glazed windows to the front, side and rear elevations and French doors lead out to the side and front gardens.

Sitting Room (3.99m x 3.66m (13'1" x 12'0"))

A delightful dual aspect reception room, having a cast iron fireplace with inset open fire and tiled hearth. Lvt flooring, coving to ceiling, television point, Cat 5 connection point and double glazed windows to the front and side elevations.

Utility/Boot Room (4.06m max x 2.67m (13'4" max x 8'9"))

Having an extensive range of contemporary shaker cabinets comprising wall cupboards, base units and drawers, work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Contemporary tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, space for a fridge/freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. There is a useful cloaks area with hanging rail and shelving above. Obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation and composite rear entrance door.

Downstairs Wc (1.17m x 0.97m (3'10" x 3'2"))

Having a low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Tiled floor, tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail and obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Garden Room (2.72m x 1.57m (8'11" x 5'2"))

With quarry tiled floor, radiator, double glazed windows to each side and a slit window feature above a patio door which leads out onto the rear garden.

Inner Hallway (2.34m x 1.65m (7'8" x 5'5"))

With radiator, beamed ceiling and stairs to the first floor landing.

First Floor Galleried Landing (3.63m x 3.48m (11'11" x 11'5"))

With radiator, loft hatch, telephone point, built-in storage cupboard and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Landing Continued (3.30m x 1.60m (10'10" x 5'3"))

With radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 1 (4.01m x 3.66m (13'2" x 12'0"))

A spacious dual aspect, double bedroom with radiator, two double glazed windows to the front elevation and double glazed window to the side elevation affording particularly pleasant views over the garden, menage, paddocks and open countryside beyond.

Bedroom 2 (4.65m x 3.68m (15'3" x 12'1"))

A second double bedroom, with radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation affording southerly views over adjacent open countryside.

Bedroom 3 (3.73m x 3.71m (12'3" x 12'2"))

A third dual aspect, double bedroom, with radiator and double glazed windows to the front and side elevations affording southerly views over adjacent open countryside.

Bedroom 4 (3.61m x 3.40m (11'10" x 11'2"))

A fourth double bedroom, with cast iron fireplace, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden and out towards the paddock land and countryside beyond.

Family Bathroom (4.01m max x 1.91m (13'2" max x 6'3"))

Having a contemporary four piece white suite with chrome fittings comprising a roll top bath with swan neck mixer tap and pencil shower attachment. Separate large, tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted rainfall shower plus additional shower handset. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low flush WC. Chrome heated towel rail, part tiled walls, tiled floor, extractor fan and obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Detached Double Car Barn & Garaging (5.82m x 5.66m (19'1" x 18'7"))

With electric car charging point. Doors at each end lead to the two adjoining garages and a lobby area with side access from the garden.

Side Entrance Lobby (2.87m x 0.97m (9'5" x 3'2"))

Housing the Tesla Powerwall 2 unit, three phase meter cupboard and Tesla Gateway for the single solar panel on the garage roof. Connecting door to garage 1 and open plan to the double car barn.

Adjoining Garage 1 (4.88m x 3.00m (16'0" x 9'10"))

Housing the consumer box for the garage and mains switch for the house. With light point, staircase to partially boarded mezzanine loft storage space, rear door to a lobby area and bi-folding front doors.

Adjoining Garage 2 (5.82m x 3.00m (19'1" x 9'10"))

With light point, connecting door at the end to the double car barn and bi-folding front doors.

Stables & Adjoining Outbuildings

A substantial, L-shaped stable block and adjoining outbuildings comprising four stables, a tack room, feed room and hay store.

Stable 1 (3.43m x 2.87m (11'3" x 9'5"))

Stable 2 (3.43m x 2.87m (11'3" x 9'5"))

Stable 3 (3.43m x 2.87m (11'3" x 9'5"))

Stable 4 (3.43m x 2.87m (11'3" x 9'5"))

Tack Room (3.38m x 2.18m (11'1" x 7'2"))

Feed Room (4.83m x 1.96m (15'10" x 6'5"))

Hay Store (6.05m x 2.36m (19'10" x 7'9"))

Further Land, Stables & Adjoining Outbuildings

An additional 3.45 acres of paddock land to the north of the first block of paddock land, with independent water and electricity supply. There is a further substantial, L-shaped stable block and adjoining outbuildings comprising four stables, a tack room and a large hay store.

Stable 5 (3.53m x 3.43m (11'7" x 11'3"))

Stable 6 (3.56m x 3.48m (11'8" x 11'5"))

Stable 7 (3.53m x 3.45m (11'7" x 11'4"))

Mare & Foal Stable 8 (4.50m x 3.56m (14'9" x 11'8"))

Tack Room (3.35m x 2.39m (11'0" x 7'10"))

Hay Store (7.21m x 4.62m (23'8" x 15'2"))

With light point and double doors to the front elevation.

Viewing Details

Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. For out of office hours please call Alistair Smith, Director at Richard Watkinson and Partners on .

Tenure Details

The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services Details

Mains water and electricity, including three phase electricity are connected. Oil fired central heating with a new boiler and 3500 litre oil tank installed in 2023. Drainage to a recently renewed, private sewage treatment plant to a modern specification with a current discharge licence.

Mortgage Advice

Mortgage advice is available through our independent mortgage advisor. Please contact the selling agent for further information. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up with repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Fixtures & Fittings

Any fixtures and fittings not mentioned in these details are excluded from the sale price. No services or appliances which may have been included in these details have been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in good working order.