Stunning Georgian country house in an idyllic location with panoramic views and a tree lined drive way, (refurbished & recently extended) 21 acres of gardens and paddocks. Coach House. Stone stables, tack room, open barn & former garden cottage with potential for renovation.Ideal for equestrian use.
An imposing stone-built Georgian residence standing in approximately twenty one acres of gardens and paddocks, occupying a slightly elevated position with exceptionally fine far-reaching views over the surrounding open countryside. Together with is a good range of outbuildings including a stone-built stable block with games room over; open-fronted Dutch barn; a stone built coach house ideal as potential annex. There is a further stone-built former cottage set away from the property requiring renovation. The main living accommodation has been recently refurbished and extended to create a delightfully spacious family home offering four bedrooms, family bathroom, sitting room, drawing room, and large dining kitchen with bi-fold doors opening onto the gardens and enjoying the superb far-reaching views. There is an entrance vestibule with cloakroom off, utility room, boot room, and reception hallway.
Entering the property via a half-glazed panelled entrance door, which opens to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY 21'8 x 7' (8.6m x 2.1m)
Having original stone flags to the floor, staircase rising to the upper-floor accommodation, central heating radiator with radiator cover, original cornice to the ceiling, wall lamp points, and telephone point. Broad original panelled doors set within panelled reveals open to:
DRAWING ROOM 18' x 12'9 (5.5m x 3.9m)
Having front-aspect UPVC double-glazed sliding sash windows with original fitted shutters. The room has a feature fireplace with a dressed stone surround and raised hearth housing a Clearview multifuel stove. There are wall and centre light points, and a television aerial point with satellite facility.
SITTING ROOM 12'11 x 12'4 (3.9m x 3.8m)
Having a rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed sliding sash window, light oak flooring, and a cast iron column central heating radiator. A feature of the room is the original fireplace, formerly the kitchen's and having three fire openings with heavy dressed gritstone lintels and side supports. The centre fire opening houses a Clearview multifuel stove.
DINING ROOM 13'9 x 12'5 (4.2m x 3.8m)
Having front-aspect UPVC double-glazed sliding sash windows set within original shuttered reveals, enjoying superb views over the gardens and paddocks to the open countryside beyond, with Crich Stand in the distance. The room has polished light oak flooring, cast iron column central heating radiator, and original built-in pot cupboards. A broad opening leads to:
LIVING DINING KITCHEN 26'8 x 15'4 (8.1m x 4.7m)
Having front and rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed sliding sash windows and side-aspect bi-fold doors opening onto the gardens and enjoying superb far reaching views, this delightfully light and spacious room has light oak flooring following through from the dining room. The sitting area of the room has a feature fireplace with a dressed stone lintel and raised hearth housing a Clearview multifuel stove. There is a point for a wall-mounted television.
The kitchen area of the room is fitted with a range of shaker-style units with cupboards and drawers set beneath a polished granite worksurface with a tiled splashback. There are wall-mounted storage cupboards and a central island unit with breakfast bar having a granite worksurface with cupboards and drawers beneath, as well as power points with USB connections. There is a twin-bowl porcelain under-mounted sink with mixer tap. Fitted within the kitchen is an electric five-oven AGA with twin-lidded hot plates and electric warming plate providing a cooking facility. The room has a cast iron column central heating radiator.
From the reception hallway, a panelled door opens to:
INNER LOBBY 6'1 x 4'1 (1.85m x 1.2m)
Having coat hanging space, doors opening to a useful under-stairs storage cupboard, and a door opening leading to:
UTILITY ROOM 12'10 x 9'5 (3.9m x 2.9m)
Having natural stone flags to the floor, wooden worksurface with an under-mounted twin-bowl porcelain sink with mixer tap. Beneath the worksurface are cupboards concealing the washing machine and dishwasher. The room is illuminated by downlight spotlights and there is a cast iron column central heating radiator. A broad opening leads to:
REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY 12'2 x 8'4 (3.7m x 2.5m)
With sliding sash windows enjoying views over the garden and the open fields beyond. A half-glazed entrance door opens onto the side of the property. The room is illuminated by downlight spotlights and there are stone flags to the floor. An oak panelled door opens to:
CLOAKROOM 6' x 4'1 (1.8m x 1.2m)
Having a side-aspect sliding sash window with obscured glass, suite with close-coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
From the utility room, a half-glazed door opens to:
BOOT ROOM 17'4 x 8'9 (5.3m x 2.7m)
Having a side-aspect UPVC double-glazed window and an entrance door opening onto the rear of the property.
From the reception hallway, a broad original staircase with hardwood handrail and open spindles rises via a half-landing to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 28'1 x 6'11 (8.6m x 2.1m)
Having a front-aspect UPVC double-glazed sliding sash window with shuttered reveal, with superb far reaching views over the surrounding open countryside towards Crich Stand. There is a cast iron column central heating radiator and original panelled doors set within panelled reveals opening to:
BEDROOM ONE 13'8 x 12'7 (4.2m x 3.8m)
Having a front-aspect double-glazed sliding sash window having similar views to the landing. Beneath the window there is a fitted storage cupboard. The room has a cast iron column central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 13'8 x 12'9 (4.2m x 3.9m)
Again with front-aspect double-glazed sliding sash window with storage cupboards beneath, with views over the gardens and fields beyond. The room has a cast iron column central heating radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 12'10 x 12'7 (3.9m x 3.8m)
Having a rear-aspect double-glazed sliding sash window overlooking the gardens and the open fields beyond. The room has a cast iron column central heating radiator and an alcove with built-in storage shelving.
FAMILY BATHROOM 12'10 x 12'9 (3.9m x 3.9m)
Having dual-aspect windows, built-in storage cupboard, and suite with: Heritage twin-bowl wash stand with mixer taps; stand-alone roll top bath with Victorian-style mixer taps and handheld shower spray; double-width shower cubicle with overhead monsoon-style mixer shower; close-coupled WC. From the room, an access hatch opens to a partially boarded loft space. The bathroom could easily be converted into a bedroom, and the bathroom moved into bedroom four if required.
From the half-landing, a door opening leads to:
BEDROOM FOUR 17'4 x 8'9 (5.3m x 2.7m)
Currently under construction, the room would make an ideal family bathroom or fourth bedroom as required.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a tree-lined driveway with an electrically-operated gate opening to a gravelled parking area, which leads to a good sized area of garden across the front of the property, mainly laid to lawn and interspersed with fine mature trees. Immediately to the front of the property is a flagged terrace, taking advantage of the southerly aspect and the superb far-reaching views.
The garden wraps around the side of the property, where there is a further flagged terrace with superb views, where the bi-fold doors open from the dining kitchen.
A broad gravelled terrace, with a gate leading to the second driveway, gives access to the coach house and an area of enclosed garden, laid to lawn, to the rear of the property.
Beyond the garden to the front of the property is an area of paddock.
COACH HOUSE
A detached stone-built former coach house and barn, recently fitted out to create potential annex accommodation or work from home space, studio etc. Entering the building via a half-glazed entrance door, which opens to:
ROOM ONE 18'7 x 11'8 (5.7m x 3.6m)
Open to the apex of the roof with a pair of Velux rooflight windows and having a pair of double-glazed doors with sidelight windows set within the former carriage opening. The room has stone flags to the floor, central heating radiators, and feature exposed-stonewalls, one of which houses a raised hearth and fire opening, housing a multifuel Clearview stove. To the side of the opening is a television aerial point.
A broad opening leads to:
ROOM TWO 11'6 x 11'6 (3.5m x 3.5m)
With a front-aspect double-glazed casement window and a half-glazed entrance door opening onto the front of the property. The room has stone flags to the floor, following through from the living room, a feature exposed stonewall, and downlight spotlights. There are a range of contemporary kitchen units in a white gloss finish with cupboards and drawers set beneath a worksurface with an inset sink. There are wall-mounted storage cupboards and an electric oven and hob. Beneath the worksurface there is space and connection for an automatic washing machine. An access hatch with retractable ladder opens to:
LOFT ROOM 11'6 x 11'6 (3.5m x 3.5m)
Having a Velux rooflight window and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. The room is plastered out, with power and lighting. Sited within the room is the combination propane gas-fired boiler which provides central heating and hot water to the building.
From the main room, a stone staircase rises to:
ROOM THREE 12'8 x 11'4 (3.9m x 3.5m)
Having a front-aspect Velux rooflight window and a further rear-aspect window flooding the room with natural light. The room has stone flags to the floor, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, point for a wall-mounted television, and a batten door with thumb latch opening to:
SHOWER ROOM 10'1 x 5'3 (3.1m x 1.6m)
With: a Velux rooflight window; double-width shower cubicle with mixer shower with overhead, and handheld sprays; vanity-style semi-countertop wash hand basin with storage cupboards beneath; concealed-cistern dual flush WC. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
From the road a second driveway gives access to large hard standing area with gates leading to the paddocks, stable yard, garden and coach house.
STABLE YARD
Laying to the front of a stone-built barn, with doors opening to STABLES 32' x 16' (9.75m x 4.88m) with an original early iron and timber panel divide, power, and lighting. A stable style door opens to:
TACK ROOM 15'6 x 15'4 (4.72m x 4.67m)
Having a stable-style entrance door opening onto the stable yard, and a side-aspect window. Power lighting and water supply
Accessed from the rear of the building via stone steps is the upper floor of the building consisting of:
STABLE LOFT - ROOM ONE 16'1 x 15'3 (4.9m x 4.7m)
With a gable-end window, power, and lighting. A door opening leads to:
STABLE LOFT - ROOM TWO 32' x 16'3 (9.8m x 5m)
With side and rear-aspect windows, power, and lighting. This room would make an ideal work-from-home space, games room, hobby room etc.
Accessed from the paddock to the rear of the stable building is:
OPEN-FRONTED DUTCH BARN 42'9 x 35'7 (13m x 10.8m)
To the rear of the Dutch barn is an enclosed area ideal for chickens etc.
LAND
To the front, side and rear of the property are a range fields currently offering good grazing, enclosed by stonewalls. To the top of the hill is an area of rough grazing upland pasture where there is a trig point at 289m from where there are fine views as far as Lincoln Cathedral, Pride Park in Derby and beyond. There is a small stone-built cottage in need of renovation.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Mains electricity is connected to the property. Water and drainage are via a private supply. Heating and hot water are provided by propane gas-fired boilers, and log-burning stoves.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'G'
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Matlock along the A615 towards Alfreton passing through Tansley, after passing the crossroads (signposted left to Ashover and right to Lea and Holloway) the property can be found on the left hand side.
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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