'Historic Barlaston boatyard up for sale and it comes with its own dock' - Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK.
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The Boatyard is an historic canal side property located on the Trent and Mersey Canal at Barlaston.
Waymark Code: WM1434J
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/05/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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The Boatyard is an historic canal side property located on the Trent and Mersey Canal and accessed via Boatyard Lane in Barlaston.

"The house was originally the Blacksmiths cottage and has been owned by the current occupiers for over 25 years. The house is well known to those who travel on the Trent & Mersey Canal, not only for its wonderful position but its rare private dock, which is a restored historical feature. It is part of a group of late 18th century canal side buildings and former dock at Barlaston Boatyard. The site is included in the Trent & Mersey Canal Conservation area." SOURCE: (visit link)

The article about the property by Bethan Shufflebotham, Life Writer, appeared in The Sentinel on 4th April 2021, and reads as follows;

'Historic Barlaston boatyard up for sale and it comes with its own dock'

It's the first time its been on the market in 25 years
An historic canalside property has hit the market in North Staffordshire having undergone a major restoration.

The Boatyard, in Barlaston, sits on the edge of the Trent and Mersey Canal, with its own private mooring dock for two narrowboats.

The property was originally the Blacksmiths Cottage and historic dry dock, and is on the market for the first time in a quarter of a century.

It is part of a group of late 18th century canalside buildings and former dock at Barlaston Boatyard, included in the Trent & Mersey Canal Conservation area..

Being sold with Savills, the four-bed family home is on the market asking for offers in excess of £1,000,000.

Beccy Theodore-Jones, an Associate for Savills in Telford, said: “This really is an excellent family home which ticks a number of boxes for what buyers are seeking in the current market.

"There is a real desire for more space and The Boatyard offers this in abundance, both inside and out – and with a beautiful canal right on its doorstep.

“There is a real warmth about this property and will make a wonderful home to anybody seeking a lifestyle change or those who have an interest in canals and narrow boats.”

The house benefits from a generous garden, an oak-framed garden room, separate garage, workshop and a large shed, which could be used as a workshop. The property has bespoke handmade ash and oak furniture, designed and made by a local craftsman.

It’s approached by a private lane, and has two bathrooms, two reception rooms, and stunning views of the Staffordshire canal.

What offers in excess of £1,000,000 could get you at The Boatyard, Barlaston:

Entrance
The front door opens into a hallway with a door to the left leading into an office with fitted oak units and a good sized desk.

Kitchen
The kitchen is to the right of the hallway and has fitted units, granite worktops and a bench style seating and table. The Stanley gas fired stove is used for Cooking, Heating and Hot Water. There is a fabulous larder fridge fitted in the corner.

Reception room
The superb drawing room may be accessed via the main hallway or via the rear hallway. There are large double glazed windows across the back of the room, allow in plenty of natural light and offer a fabulous view over the garden.

There is a large inglenook fireplace with an Ecoboiler wood burner which also heats the whole of the house.

Garden room
Adjoining the drawing room is the fabulous Green Oak garden room, which can be separated by built-in sliding doors. The garden room is a wonderful addition having only been replaced about five years ago and offers views over the garden and the canal.

There are solar powered electric Velux windows, remote control built in blinds and doors leading out to the garden. The room offers a real lifestyle and there is ample room to seat at least twelve people, for dining. The garden room also provides access to the kitchen.

Utility/Boot room
The utility room and boot room provides plenty of storage space with large bespoke Ash, handmade storage units. There is a door leading outside and a room off which has further storage and could serve as a pantry. There is also a separate WC.

Bedrooms
On the first floor is a double bedroom which is double aspect and looks out over the canal. There are fitted wardrobes and a dressing table, built in. Also to the front of the house is a further double bedroom with built in wardrobes and dressing table, with a further bedroom adjoining.

To the rear of the house is the principal double bedroom with a dressing room off and clothes hanging space.

There is a family bathroom with built in units and an airing cupboard which also accommodates the central connecting point (Dunsley Neutraliser) for the Stanley boiler, wood burner and Solar water panels on the south facing house roof. There is also a separate shower room with a vanity sink unit and WC.

Outside
To the front of the house is a York Stone paved parking area, overlooking the canal. To the side of the house, large double doors lead into what was the original smithy and is a covered area suitable for BBQ's or for hanging washing.
A courtyard leads into the garage which offers a wonderful space with an extremely well organised workshop to the side. Stairs lead to a first floor which would be suitable as a home office, gym or games room.

There is heating in the garage which means there could be potential for conversion to an annexe with the correct planning permission.
Off the garage a door leads to a fantastic steel framed insulated shed which has log storage, workshop area and roller shutter doors which provides access for vehicles from the lawn area, part of which has been reinforced to allow all weather access. The shed has 16 solar panels on its roof which produce electricity.

Dock
The private dock is situated to the front of the lawn area and has a mains water and electricity supply. It provides mooring for two Narrow Boats and is closed off by stop planks which are lifted by the crane.

The gardens are mostly laid to lawn with decorative lock gates in keeping with the canal theme.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, call Savills on 01952 239 500

Savills Website: (visit link)

The coordinates given are taken from the towpath on the Trent & Mersey Canal facing the property and the dock.
Type of publication: Newspaper

When was the article reported?: 04/04/2021

Publication: The Sentinel

Article Url: [Web Link]

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How widespread was the article reported?: regional

News Category: Business/Finance

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