The Hermitage

Set behind a long private driveway and surrounded by approximately three acres of gardens and pasture, The Hermitage is a Grade II listed country estate centred around a beautifully preserved historic courtyard. With origins stretching back over 500 years, the property combines the character of a traditional stone farmhouse with the flexibility of multiple cottages and barns, creating a rare lifestyle opportunity within a secluded rural setting.
From the moment of arrival, the arrangement of buildings around the courtyard creates a sense of permanence ? a layout shaped by centuries of careful development and preservation.
The Farmhouse ? A Home of Character and Comfort
At the heart of the estate stands the principal farmhouse, rich in history yet thoughtfully adapted for modern living.
Exposed beams, mullioned windows and original stonework provide a strong sense of heritage, while contemporary enhancements create a comfortable and practical living environment.
The ground floor centres around:
· A bespoke breakfast kitchen
· A welcoming sitting room with substantial inglenook fireplace
· Formal dining room
· Study or snug
· Utility room
· Shower room
· Cellar storage
Upstairs, the accommodation continues with four double bedrooms, three featuring en-suite shower rooms, together with a family bathroom.
The second floor provides generous attic rooms offering flexibility for additional bedrooms, offices or creative use.
Grounds and Setting ? A Landscape Shaped by Time
The gardens and grounds combine formal outdoor living spaces with natural landscape areas.
Terraces and lawns create inviting areas for outdoor living, while meadowland, woodland and paddock grazing extend beyond, providing privacy and a strong connection to the surrounding countryside.
Historic features add depth and character to the setting, including:
· A rare historic stone icehouse
· A historic courtyard well, believed to date back centuries and offering potential for restoration
The grounds extend to approximately three acres, offering space, privacy and flexibility.


Courtyard Living ? Space with Possibility
The arrangement of cottages and buildings around the central courtyard creates an environment rarely found in modern property design.
The additional accommodation includes:
· Four cottages within a converted Grade II listed barn
· Hermitage Lodge ? a detached stone cottage
· Ruelow Cottage ? a further detached stone residence
In addition:
· Two substantial barns
· Additional outbuildings
Together, these structures create a setting offering flexibility while preserving privacy for the main residence.


Lifestyle & Opportunity
The Hermitage is more than a home ? it is a property capable of supporting a wide range of lifestyles.
The surrounding cottages and buildings provide flexibility for:
· Multi-generational living
· Guest accommodation
· Lifestyle enterprises
· Creative or professional use
· Ancillary residential accommodation
Few properties offer such a cohesive combination of heritage, privacy and adaptability within a single estate.
A Rare Opportunity
Properties of this scale, character and versatility seldom become available, particularly within such a well-preserved courtyard setting.
The Hermitage offers the opportunity to acquire a historic country estate combining heritage, privacy and flexibility within approximately three acres of beautifully arranged grounds.
Viewings are strictly by appointment, and a detailed brochure is available on request. 
Further information:
This is a Grade II listed property
EPC Ratings E. E. and G
Services: We are advised that the property has a septic tank and has oil fired central heating
Commercial Business Rates Apply. The current year charge is £3,792 with rate relief of £2,877. Balance to be paid £915
Ruelow is a band C
Local Authority - Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Please note that there is a public footpath within the grounds




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