5 bedroom property for sale

The farmhouse spans three centuries. Originally built in 1697, it was added to in 1742, and partly rebuilt in the 1820's. The house faces due south, and its land runs in a southerly direction across fields and towards woodland below, through which runs the Millthorpe Brook. Access to the fields is gained from both Horsleygate Lane to the north and Cordwell Lane to the south. Across a large gravel yard adjacent to the house is a range of stone outbuildings including a recently rebuilt barn/stable (with planning consent for conversion to two-storey ancillary residential accommodation), further storage rooms, and an original and open longbarn. The main property retains many period features of great charm and character, and whilst the accommodation is generously proportioned, it has a warm and welcoming feel, benefitting from gas central heating and double glazing throughout. A farmhouse garden borders the house on the eastern side, and to the west is a gravel courtyard. Situated in a highly desirable rural location and commanding superb views, the property is well placed for the normal facilities of town and city, equidistant between Chesterfield and Sheffield, with excellent motorway and railway links to both. There is first-rate local junior schooling on the doorstep, as are beautiful country walks, and immediate access to the Peak District National Park.

The property comprises:

A substantial panelled front entrance door, with etched glazed window above, to the

Main reception hall

Which has a double banked radiator, dado rail, coving, alarm control panel, original staircase and rail.

Shower room/WC

3.05m(10'0'') x 2.26m(7'5'')
having a stone mullioned window with shutters and polished wood sill. Being fitted with a Belfast sink with swan neck chrome mixer tap and tiled splashback with double cupboard beneath. There is a corner fully tiled shower cubicle with a Mira Sport shower and etched screen, low flush WC, low voltage downlighting, panelling to dado height, traditional style chrome towel rail/ radiator and extractor fan. To one corner of the room is a double doored storage cupboard with high level cupboards above.

Drawing room

8.99m(29'6'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
Generously proportioned and formerly two separate rooms, offering versatility of use, with fireplaces to each end of the room, one being random stone with a carved date stamp of 1769 and being set with a Clearview multi-fuel cast iron stove onto a tiled hearth. To the alternative end of the room is a carved timber fireplace surround with open grate onto a raised stone hearth, to either side of which are original period feature arched alcoves fitted with glazed book shelving and uplighters and with double storage cupboards beneath. Each room benefits from a double banked radiator and rear facing sash style double glazed windows enjoying the magnificent views across the Cordwell Valley and each being fitted with working shutters. There is a corner unit for TV display, telephone point and original early 19th century coving running throughout the room.

Farmhouse style kitchen

5.51m(18'1'') x 5.00m(16'5'')
Fitted in a traditional farmhouse style with a double drainer stainless steel sink and mixer tap, set beneath a sealed unit double glazed small paned window with deep tiled display sill, overlooking the courtyard and having decorative shutters. There are a range of base units, drawer pack, roll top work surfaces with tiled splashback, corner shelf unit and plate rack. Set to the rear wall where is a built-in dresser, storage cupboards, integrated wine rack and book shelving. Standing within a recess to the chimney breast is a Rayburn Nouvelle gas fired stove, incorporating two hotplates and ovens, having a random stone lintel above and set onto a raised quarry tiled hearth. The Rayburn Cooker also provides partial central heating and hot water. There are decorative roof beams, low voltage downlighting, further rear facing stone mullioned double glazed window overlooking the formal garden, with polished sill and working shutters. Central heating radiator, time programmer, telephone point, solid flooring, plumbing for a dishwasher, multi power points, a four ring stainless steel Kenwood gas hob with Belling extractor canopy and light above.

Utility/breakfast room

5.33m(17'6'') x 3.76m(12'4'')
A further highly versatile room which could be used for a multitude of purposes, having a wealth of beautiful original features, mullioned windows to the front elevation, double glazed leaded window to the rear elevation, revealed stonework to one wall with inset beams, substantial 18th century stone fireplace surround with brick inset onto a raised stone hearth with double doored storage cupboards to one side. There is solid flooring, beamed ceiling of ships' timbers, central heating radiator, plumbing for an automatic washing machine with work surface above, Belfast sink with mixer tap and storage units beneath, boiler cupboard housing the Myson Apollo gas fired central heating boiler, two double banked radiators and a single radiator, stable type panelled and leaded double glazed door.

An open tread staircase provides access to a

Study/occasional bedroom

5.56m(18'3'') x 3.91m(12'10'')
Originally the servants' bedroom and previously utilised as a home office, again offering several uses and with potential to be incorporated into the first floor bedroom accommodation, from the main section of the dwelling. This room has two leaded double glazed windows, each with deep polished seating sills, one being stone mullioned and with beamed lintels above. Pitched revealed beamed ceiling, double banked radiator, a range of built-in book shelving, ornate 18th century stone fireplace surround with raised hearth.

From the main entrance hall, a door provides access to the

Lower ground floor

Where there is a

Playroom/study

8.56m(28'1'') x 4.04m(13'3'')
An original 17th century room, formerly the ground floor room, which again could be used for numerous purposes, having stone mullioned double glazed leaded windows, enjoying the views, with stone sills and beamed lintels. Original stone flagged floor, two double banked radiators, low voltage downlighting, a run of hanging rails with shelving, and impressively large stone meat slab, now converted to a table.

From the main hall,

Staircase

With polished handrail and balustrade, gives access to a

galleried 1ST floor landing
which incorporates a delightful sitting area with double glazed leaded sash style window, enjoying stunning views. Dado rail and coving, central heating radiator and access to the roof space.

Master bedroom

4.29m(14'1'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
with a front facing small paned double glazed sash style window, enjoying the views, with a double banked radiator beneath. Two double wardrobes with storage cupboards above and to either side. There is a TV point and coving.

Bedroom 2
4.29m(14'1'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
with double glazed sash style window enjoying the views and having a double banked radiator beneath, telephone point and coving.

Family bathroom/WC

3.07m(10'1'') x 2.24m(7'4'')
having stone mullioned double glazed window with working shutters and polished sill and a suite of panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and low flush WC. Dado rail, small glazed display shelf, wall light point above the wash basin.

Bedroom 3
3.56m(11'8'') x 2.31m(7'7'')
A three quarter bedroom with double glazed mullioned windows overlooking the formal gardens, with a double banked radiator beneath.

Bedroom 4
4.55m(14'11'') x 3.20m(10'6'')
with a range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards and cylinder airing cupboard. There is a double glazed sash style window overlooking the courtyard, with a double banked radiator beneath and enjoying the views.

Note

All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.

Carpets and light fittings are included in the sale price.

Outbuildings

Barn (26' x 15'1" approximately) having being partitioned to form a secure storage room, the main section has double glazed windows to three elevations, separate 2-phase power supply, stainless steel sink, work benches and stable type door. This building has previously been utilised as a studio and now benefits from planning consent for conversion to two-storey ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling (ned application no.10/00323/fl granted 22/7/2010, but could easily be retained as a heated stable.

Store room (15'8" x 14'6") on two floors, the upper mezzanine level having a small window and having previously been used for storage, again offering scope for several uses, having light and 2-phase power supply. There is a large barn which can be accessed from either the courtyard or from the property, previously being mainly used for the storage of wood and building materials, with lighting and power supply.

Garage (18'8" x 12'4") with tall double opening doors. This building historically being the Blacksmiths Forge with the original working forge still in place. There is an additional workbench, window providing natural lighting, light and 2-phase power supply.

To the rear of the barn is a lean-to timber constructed summer house, which in the summer with the doors open provides a delightful vantage point for the views and could be used as an outdoor eating area.

Stone built coal store

Stone built store room with light, 2-phase power supply and window, handy for the storage of garden furniture.

Outside WC

the grounds

The property stands in 12 acres of stunning formal gardens, grazing land and woodland, being approached by two separate entrances from Horsleygate Lane, the main entrance via a five-bar gate to a gravel courtyard with lead-roofed dovecote, providing access to the garaging and outbuildings, giving ample vehicular parking and from which there is access via flagged paths to a stone flagged courtyard lying on the westerly elevation of the property. This courtyard forms a beautiful outdoor sitting area, taking full advantage of the views and having a lamp standard.

From the courtyard, shallow steps lead to the southern elevation where there is a wide expanse of lawn, with further pebbled sitting areas, part enclosed by privet hedging and also being flanked by attractively stocked mature flowerbed. A pebbled path runs round to the eastern elevation of the property, where there is a further lawned garden screened by mature trees, hedging and shrub beds and incorporating a vegetable garden. Beyond this is a further area of formal garden with mature trees and shrubs, being a haven for wildlife.

To the south of the property lies the grazing land, which runs down to the river and Cordwell Lane providing access to woodland with several pretty sitting areas. The grazing land is made up of four main paddocks providing access to bridle paths and with an alternative access from Cordwell Lane. An alternative access from Horsleygate Lane lies a few meters below the property and gives access to the open barn, sun room and with possible parking area.

General remarks

Viewing: Telephone Blundells Fine and Country on or 275 3853

Offer procedure

Before contacting a Building Society, Bank or Solicitor you should make your offer to the branch dealing with the sale as any delay may result in the sale being agreed to another purchaser incurring unnecessary costs. Under the Estate Agency Act 1991 you will be required to give us financial information in order to verify your position before we can recommend your offer to the vendor.

All offers to be made to the Fine and Country Office - telephone .

Sales negotiator

Sue Wildsmith

Valuer

A D winter, B.Sc., M.R.I.C.S.