Period farmhouse perfect for horse lovers

Ashwoodhead Farm is a Staffordshire farmhouse, which until recently formed part of Lord Lichfield's Ranton estate. It's currently for sale through Savills and John German - find out more in our gallery below.

Ashwoodhead, surrounded by unspoilt countryside, stands in the charming rural village of Knightly, close to the village of Woodseaves and the nearby towns of Eccleshall and Newport.

The property is built of mellow red brick with an immense timber frame thought to date from the 18th century.

Offering a wealth of equestrian facilities, the house and grounds, which total 32 acres, are suitable for a private, competition or commercial yard use.

The house is approached via a long driveway, and stands to the far end of the former farmyard which has been adapted and run, until recently, as an equestrian DIY livery yard.

There is considerable potential for the house to be extended and modernised (subject to the necessary planning permission being obtained) to create a glorious family home with the benefit of adaptable buildings and a unique location.nextpage

The extensive equestrian facilities include a number of stables with feed and tack rooms, complemented by further wooden stable blocks, in all offering 25 loose boxes.

There's also an indoor arena (above), a lean-to hay store and an outdoor all-weather manège.nextpage

There are centrally positioned stables opening to a courtyard area with a most attractive red brick period barn, which is suitable for conversion to secondary accommodation if required, subject to the necessary planning consents.nextpage

Inside, there's a spacious kitchen with beamed ceiling which opens out into an open-plan dining and living area.

While the house may need some upgrading, it does have double glazed windows and central heating.

There's also a hall, a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace and adjoining study, four bedrooms and family bathroom.nextpage

The striking grounds include five fields, all accessible from the yard, as well as a number of beautiful mature trees and hedges and wildlife pools.

For more information contact Savills in Telford on (01952) 239500 or John German in Stafford on (01785) 236600.