Tranquil location. Approx. 0.4 acres of GARDENS & PADDOCK, a superbly spacious detached family home with FABULOUS VIEWS to the woodland near Ogston Reservoir. 4 beds, ensuite bath, shower room, gf WC, sitting room, dining kitchen, utility, garden room, bi-fold patio doors, study, spacious drive & large garage.
An exceptionally spacious family home, situated to the east of Ogston Reservoir, set within 0.4-acre (approx.) plot with beautiful surrounding gardens and paddock, and a good-sized driveway with ample parking and detached stone-built garage. Retaining many original features and having spectacular countryside views over the neighbouring fields to the surrounding woodland. The accommodation offers four double bedrooms with en-suite to main, shower room, ground floor WC, sitting room with log burning stove, dining kitchen, garden room with bi-fold patio doors, study/drawing room and utility room. Ogston is a borough of Higham situated within the low-lying hills of the Amber Valley. Higham is an historic village with a wealth of character period properties, situated within easy reach of the towns of Alfreton (2.6 miles), Clay Cross (4 miles) and Chesterfield (12 miles) where there are excellent amenities. Close to delightful open countryside with many fine walks with Shirland Golf Course nearby. The cities of Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby are within commuting distance and junction 28 of the M1 is within easy reach (6.5 miles). There is a main line railway station at Chesterfield and Alfreton.
Entering the property via an oak panelled door which opens to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY 3.75m x 1.64m
With solid oak flooring, rear aspect window, staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, and wooden door with thumb latch opening to an understairs storage cupboard with shelving, lighting, and housing the pressurised system boiler which provides central heating to the property. There is a fitted bookshelf with storage cupboard above, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, telephone point, and solid oak batten door with blacksmith-made latch which opens to:
SITTING ROOM 3.77m x 3.73m
Having original front aspect bay windows with stone mullions, exposed beams to the ceiling, solid oak flooring, and a fine feature fireplace with stone mantel, surround and hearth, housing a log burning stove. There are fitted shelves, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, television aerial point and solid oak batten door with blacksmith-made latch which opens to:
GARDEN ROOM 4.91m x 3.67m
With front aspect original decorative windows with stone mullions, side double glazed aspect bi-fold patio doors, providing superb views of the surrounding countryside. There is an original stone feature wall, ceramic tiles to the floor, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, telephone point, television aerial point and solid oak batten doors with blacksmith-made latches which open to:
INNER HALL 1.78m x 1.17m
Being illuminated by downlight spotlights, having fitted shelving and fitted wooden storage cupboards. A further solid oak door with blacksmith-made latch opens to:
GROUND FLOOR WC 1.72m x 1.18m
Having a side aspect window with obscured glass, ceramic tiles to the floor, partial wood panelling to dado height, and suite with porcelain hand wash basin with mixer tap, close coupled dual flush WC, and fitted mirror fronted storage cabinet.
STUDY/DRAWING ROOM 3.78m x 3.01m (maximum measurements)
Having exposed beams to the ceiling, solid oak flooring, and a feature fireplace with stone mantel, surround and hearth, housing a flame effect electric fire. There is a fitted shelving unit with storage cupboard, further fitted desk unit with drawers and cupboard, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. A broad opening with exposed beams to the ceiling opens to:
DINING/KITCHEN 4.54m x 4.14m (maximum measurement)
With dual aspect windows with exposed stone mullions, a side aspect half glazed solid oak entrance door, ceramic tiles to the floor, and being illuminated by downlight spotlights. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers set beneath a work surface with matching splashback. Fitted within the work surface is a 1 ½ bowl sink with mixer tap, further "Quooker" boiling water tap, and waste dispense unit, and a NEFF 5-burner gas hob with illuminated extractor canopy over. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space, and a fitted wine rack. Integral appliances include fridge freezer, eye-level Neff fan-assisted double ovens and grill, Neff microwave, and a Miele 12-place setting dishwasher. The room has ample space for dining furniture.
A half glazed solid oak door opens to:
UTILITY ROOM 3.32m x 3.08m
A good-sized room having original windows with exposed stone mullions to multiple aspects, and a rear aspect half glazed oak stable-style door opening to the garden. The room is illuminated by downlight spotlights, has tiled flooring, and a range of fitted cupboards set beneath a work surface; fitted within which is a stainless sink with mixer tap. There are further fitted cupboards and drawers providing storage space, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and space and connection for a free-standing fridge freezer. Beneath the work surface is space and connection for washing machine, dryer or other white goods. There is a loft access hatch.
From the reception hallway a quarter-turn staircase, with side aspect window with exposed stone mullions, rises to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 2.63m x 1.02m and 5.33m x 0.91m and 3.43m x 0.93m maximum measurements
A long landing, illuminated by downlight spotlights, with a useful storage cupboard, fitted shelving, and solid oak doors with blacksmith-made latches opening to:
BEDROOM ONE 4.53m x 4.14m
With rear aspect windows with exposed stone mullions, and side aspect Velux roof light window and glazed door with Juliet balcony; providing spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Built into the shape of the roof, the room has a central heating radiator, television aerial point, and loft access hatch providing storage space and housing the water cylinder which provides hot water for the property.
ENSUITE BATHROOM 2.76m x 2.66m
Built into the shape of the roof, being illuminated by downlight spotlights, and having a side aspect velux roof light window. A fully tiled room having suite comprising of inset bath with mixer tap, jets, and handheld shower spray, concealed cistern WC, porcelain wash hand basin with mixer tap, corner shower cubicle with mixer shower with overhead and handheld showers sprays, lighting, and steam function. There is a central heating radiator, illuminated mirror-fronted storage cabinet, and panelled wooden doors opening to a useful storage cupboard.
BEDROOM TWO 3.64m x 2.74m
With side aspect windows providing similar views to that of bedroom one. Built into the shape of the roof, the room has a central heating radiator and television aerial point.
BEDROOM THREE 3.64m x 3.32m maximum measurements
Built into the shape of the roof, with side aspect windows, and solid oak flooring. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and television aerial point.
BEDROOM THREE 3.81m x 2.66m
Built into the shape of the roof, with front aspect windows with exposed stone mullions. A spacious room with fitted wooden units comprising of a wardrobe with hanging rail, fitted cupboards with shelving, drawers, and fitted desk. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and loft access hatch. If not required as a bedroom, the room would make an ideal home office.
SHOWER ROOM 2.62m x 2.46m maximum measurements
With rear aspect windows with obscured glass and being illuminated by downlight spotlight. A tiled room having suite comprising of porcelain sink with mixer tap and wooden storage cupboards and drawers beneath, wet room style shower with decorative tile and mixer shower with handheld and overhead shower spray, concealed cistern WC, central heating radiator, and shaver point.
OUTSIDE
The property is surrounded by beautiful, manicured gardens adorned with mature trees, rose bushes, ornamental shrubs and many flowering plants. To the front of the property is a good-sized area of enclosed paddock with roadside access gate. To the side of the property is a spacious area of flagstone patio with a raised stone ornamental pond creating a central patio feature, ample space for garden furniture and pot plants, and exceptional countryside views. To the rear of the property is a generous area of garden laid to lawn with a small orchard of apple trees. Beyond which is a raised stone patio area housing a wooden log store, garden shed and greenhouse. A pathway runs the length of the property to stone steps which rise to a rear garden access gate, which in turn leads to a good-sized area of driveway with parking for several vehicles and stone-built GARAGE 8.79m x 4.78m with electrically operated up and over vehicular access door, windows to multiple aspects, fitted workbench with storage cupboards beneath, fitted shelving, space and connection for white goods, power and lighting.
There is outside lighting and water supply.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected to the property.
There is a right of way across the paddock for the neighbouring farmer.
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'F'
COUNCIL TAX COST (PA) (Correct at time of publication) '£2,916.29'
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Alfreton along the A61 towards Chesterfield, pass through Shirland village, and continue onto Main Road past the Greyhound Pub. As you enter Stretton, turn left at the White Bear Pub. Continue on the B6014, then turn right on to South Hill Lane. Follow road as it becomes Hurst Lane, where the property can be found immediately at the bottom of the road on the corner of Crow Lane.
Disclaimer
All measurements in these details are approximate. None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
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