Immaculately presented RURAL DETACHED family home set within 5.5 ACRES of gardens and paddocks. Offering 5 bedrooms, 2 en suite, family bathroom, SPACIOUS living room, drawing room, dining kitchen, garden room, conservatory, stables + workshop. End of long PRIVATE LANE with stunning rural views.
Situated at the end of a long private lane and occupying an elevated position with stunning far reaching rural views, Knoll Cottage stands in approx. 5.5 acres of gardens and paddocks. This superbly appointed and immaculately presented detached family home together with stables and outbuildings, offers a superb rural retreat yet within easy reach of excellent local amenities. Built in the early 1900's and recently extended to create a spacious family home offering five bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms, family bathroom, spacious living room, drawing room, dining kitchen, garden room/study and conservatory. There is a boot room and utility/ cloak room off the rear hall. The property has a block built stable unit, garage and workshop together with ample off-road parking. The property is situated on the outskirts of Ripley, where there are excellent amenities, within easy reach of the A38 giving access to Derby, Nottingham and the M1 Motorway.
Entering the property via a upvc double glazed entrance door, set within an arched open porch and having an obscured glass panel the door opens to:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY 11'1 x 3'9 (3.38m x 1.14m)
An unusual, curved hallway having light wood effect laminate flooring, staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation and doors opening to:
DRAWING ROOM 19'5 x 11'9 (5.92m x 3.58m)
A spacious room with dual aspect upvc double glazed windows, the front bow window having superb views over the paddocks and open countryside that surrounds the area. The room has a fine feature fire opening with a dressed stone surround and raised hearth housing a log burning stove. There is a feature painted exposed stonewall, central heating radiator, television aerial point with satellite facility and telephone point.
BOOT ROOM 11'6 x 7'2 (3.5m x 2.18m)
Having rear aspect upvc double glazed windows, ceramic tiles to the floor and a large built in cloak cupboard with hanging space. The room houses the recently fitted oil fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property.
DINING KITCHEN 17'6 x 11'6 (5.33m x 3.5m)
With a upvc double glazed bow window overlooking the terrace and having stunning far reaching views over the Derbyshire hills. Two further windows flood the room with natural light. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor with electric under floor heating and a feature fireplace with unusual rounded painted stone chimney piece housing an open grate. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of shaker style units with cupboards and drawers beneath a solid timber worksurface with a tiled splashback, there are open display shelves and set within the worksurface is an under-mounted Belfast style sink with mixer tap and a four-ring induction hob with a cooker hood over which is vented to the outside. Fitted within the kitchen is a Neff eye level double oven, grill and microwave. There is an integral slimline dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There is space within the kitchen for a family dining/breakfast table and the room has a telephone point. A pair of doors open to a PANTRY 3'4 x 2' (1.01.m x 0.6m) having fitted storage shelving and a light. A door opening leads to:
LIVING ROOM 20'11 x 15'2 (6.37m x 4.62m)
A good sized room with upvc double glazed picture windows enjoying the superb far reaching views afforded by the property. This light and spacious room has light wood effect laminate flooring and a raised quarry tile hearth housing a multi-fuel stove. There are central heating radiators and a television aerial point with satellite facility. Part of the room has a fitted delft rack and there is ample space for a family dining table and further furniture. A panelled door opens to:
REAR ENTRANCE HALLWAY 8'7 x 4'8 (2.62m x 1.42m) & 15'1 x 2'3 (4.6m x 0.68m)
An L shaped hallway having ceramic tiles to the floor, rear aspect window and a half-glazed entrance door with side light panel opening onto the rear of the property. The hallway has a central heating radiator, a door opening to the boot room and a further panelled door opening to:
UTILITY / CLOAKROOM 8'1 x 5'8 (2.46m x 1.73m)
With a rear aspect double glazed window with obscured glass, space and connection for an automatic washing machine and space and vent for a tumble dryer. Sited within the room is a dual flush close coupled WC and wall hung wash hand basin. There is a raised shower tray with mixer tap and handheld shower spray ideal for cleaning boots and bathing dogs, etc. The room has a central heating radiator, downlight spotlights and an extractor fan.
From the rear entrance hallway, a panelled door leads to:
GARDEN ROOM / STUDY 18'7 x 8'2 (5.66m x 2.49m)
Having double glazed upvc windows with fine views over the open countryside and wooded hills that surround the property. A half-glazed entrance door with sidelight panel opens onto the gardens. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor, central heating radiator and a broad opening leading to:
CONSERVATORY 11'1 x 10'10 (3.38m x 3.3m)
Being constructed in upvc with double glazed panels set upon a dwarf wall and having an apexed polycarbonate roof. Entrance doors open onto the flagged terrace and gardens and the room has ceramic tiles to the floor following through from the study.
From the entrance hallway a staircase rises to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 12'8 x 6'11 (3.86m x 2.1m) & 11'6 x 2'5 (3.5m x 0.73m)
A spacious L shaped landing having panelled doors opening to:
BEDROOM ONE 16'9 x 12'1 (5.1m x 3.68m)
Having dual aspect upvc double glazed windows enjoying superb views over the open fields towards Swanwick and Ripley. There is a further side aspect window overlooking the gardens and paddock. The room has a good range of built-in wardrobes providing hanging space, storage shelving and storage drawers. There is a dressing unit with knee hole space and fitted drawers. The room has a central heating radiator. A panelled door opens to:
EN SUITE BATHROOM 9' x 6'6 (2.74m x 1.98m)
Having a upvc double glazed window with obscured glass. The room is partially tiled and has a suite with panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is a central heating radiator and extractor fan.
BEDROOM TWO 15'9 x 12'2 (4.8m x 3.71m)
With dual aspect upvc double glazed windows one of which overlooks the garden and paddock. The room has a good range of built-in wardrobes providing hanging space and storage shelving, bedside cabinets, storage drawers and dressing table. There is a central heating radiator and television aerial point. A panelled door opens to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 9' x 7'6 (2.74m x 2.28m)
Being fully tiled with a rear aspect window with obscured glass. Suite with level entry shower cubicle with Mira sport electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is a central heating radiator and extractor fan.
BEDROOM THREE 19'9 x 11'9 (6.02m x 3.58m)
With dual aspect windows the front with views over the open fields of Lower Hartshay, Pentrich and beyond. The room has built-in wardrobes providing hanging space, storage shelving and dressing unit with drawers. There are central heating radiators.
From the landing a door opening opens to useful deep airing cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Further doors open to:
FAMILY BATHROOM 11'5 x 4'6 (3.48m x 1.37m)
Being partially tiled and having a rear aspect double glazed window, light wood effect laminate flooring and a recently fitted suite with panelled bath with mixer shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is a central heating radiator and built-in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder which is fitted with an immersion heater.
BEDROOM FOUR 11'7 x 10'3 (3.53m x 3.12m)
Having a upvc double glazed window with superb views towards Crich Stand. The room has painted exposed floorboards, panelling to dado height and central heating radiator. There is an alcove with hanging space and shelves.
BEDROOM FIVE 8'8 x 6' (2.64m x 1.83m)
With a upvc double glazed window having similar views to bedroom four. The room has a central heating radiator and an alcove with hanging rail and shelf. This room would make an ideal study / work from home space if not required as a bedroom.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached down a long private lane and through a gate which opens to a driveway which opens out to provide off-road parking for several vehicles and gives access to the paddocks. From the driveway access is gained to:
STABLE BUILDING 58'8 x 19'3 (17.88m x 5.86m)
Constructed in block and divided into four loose box stables. The building has power, lighting and a water supply.
From the hardstanding area, a further drive access sweeps up to the property where there is further off-road parking. From the parking area, a picket fence with a gate leads to a flagged terrace giving access to the entrance door and having borders stocked with ornamental shrubs and flowering plants. To the front and side of the property is an area of garden with raised decked seating areas taking advantage of the superb far reaching views. There is a paved patio area with raised beds stocked with a good variety of flowering plants and ornamental shrubs. A further decked seating area with a pergola over ideal for climbing plants.
To the rear of the garden area is a further outbuilding incorporating OUTSIDE LAVATORY 6' x 3'10 (1.83m x 1.16m) with a side aspect window and low-level flush WC. GARDEN STORE 9'7 x 6'5 (2.92m x 1.95m) with a front aspect window, range of storage cupboards and open storage shelves and a Belfast sink with cold water supply. WORKSHOP 18' x 9'6 (5.48m x 2.9m) with front aspect windows, power, lighting and a work bench.
From the drive access is gained to:
GARAGE 18'1 x 8'11 (5.51m x 2.72m)
Having power, lighting and an inspection pit.
To the side and rear of the property and accessed from the parking area are two good sized areas of paddock approx. 5 acres.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Services, mains electricity and water are connected to the property. There is also a septic tank. Drainage is by way of a private system and heating and hot water are provided by an oil-fired boiler. The access lane to the property is shared.
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'G'
TENURE
Freehold
DIRECTIONS
Leaving the A38 at the Ripley Junction, follow the B6441 towards Ripley, upon reaching the 'Sea Fish' fish and chip restaurant turn right along the B6374 sign posted Heage. After approximately three quarters of a mile cross the bridge over the A38 to Upper Hartshay, look out for a bridleway on the right hand which passes between the red brick farmhouse and the red brick barn of Charity Farm. Follow the bridleway for approx 0.2 of a mile where the property can be found at the end of the 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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