4 bedroom detached house for sale

Originally dating back to 1866, this outstanding property was purchased by the current vendors in 2001 when it was refurbished and extended to create what is now a beautiful detached family home with stunning orangery, leisure/swimming pool complex, four bedrooms, two having en suites, bespoke dining kitchen/family room. Standing in almost 1.25 acres of beautifully manicured parkland and formal gardens with gravelled driveways and turning circle, garage and summer house. The property has planning permission for an attic conversion to create two further bedrooms having en suites. Stunning countryside views from the front and side elevations over fields towards Eckington. Ideally placed for access to the city centre and motorway network.
The accommodation comprises:
Part glazed Front Entrance Door to

Reception hall

With coving, radiator having box cover, stylish neutral decor, downlighters, rear facing double glazed sash window, feature full length window, access to a lift, and door to cellarhead providing access to the cellar 16'4" x 15'7" with quarry tiled flooring, shelving and radiator, part glazed door to the Dining Kitchen/Family Room.
Cloakroom/W.C.
Furnished with a suite of Heritage wash hand basin in a solid limed oak vanity unit and low flush w.C. Fully tiled walls, polished stone floor, side facing double glazed sash window offering a superb open view to fields, downlighters, extractor, coving.

Study/library

6.78m(22'3'') x 5.33m(17'6'')
formerly the Dining Room, now extended to create a front facing sash bay window offering a stunning open aspect across fields towards Eckington with radiator having box cover beneath, bespoke built-in stylish library shelving and display cabinets, feature stone pillared fire surround with stone inset and hearth on which is a gas fire, coving, side facing double glazed sash window again offering a stunning aspect having panelling beneath, downlighters, further radiator with box cover, controls for surround sound speaker systems.

Drawing room

Extended to create a front facing sash bay window with fabulous open aspect and window seat beneath, coving, rear facing sash window having panelling beneath, bespoke built-in cabinets, feature marble fire surround with marble inset and hearth on which is a living flame gas fire, two radiators having box covers, part glazed French doors to

Stunning orangery

7.62m(25'0'') x 4.39m(14'5'')
with double glazed windows having fitted blinds, tiled floor having underfloor heating, part glazed French doors to the garden, built-in window seat, part glazed Side Entrance Door to the courtyard.

Dining kitchen/family room

10.90m(35'9'') x 4.57m(15'0'')
forming part of the new extension and fitted with a bespoke range of solid limed oak free-standing base and wall units incorporating an original Shaws ceramic sink having mixer tap in a solid granite work surface with complementary splashback, dual-fuel Aga, stunning natural stone flooring reclaimed fron a French nunnery having underfloor heating, superb central island with feature built-in chopping block and circular wash hand basin having mixer tap in a solid oak work surface. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Dresser. Three side facing double glazed sash windows offering excellent views to fields, further feature window overlooking the courtyard, part glazed Side Entrance Door, downlighters, two fitted window seats.

Leisure complex

Comprising:

Indoor heated swimming pool

14.96(49'1'') x 7.95m(26'1'')
with glass windows to one wall, side facing feature arched windows, feature carved stone wall. Ceramic tiled floor, shower, downlighters, telephone point, surround sound speakers;

Boiler room

3.71m(12'2'') x 2.59m(8'6'')
housing the main heating boilers and controls for the Swimming Pool;

Changing area

4.93m(16'2'') x 3.76m(12'4'')
with ladder style radiator, fully tiled walls and floor, wet area having shower, feature curved glass brick wall;
cloakroom/W.C.
Furnished with a suite of sink in a solid oak vanity unit and low flush w.C. Part tiled walls, tiled floor, downlighters.

Utility room

4.27m(14'6'') x 2.77m(9'1'')
fitted with a range of base and wall units incorporating stainless steel sink and drainer having mixer tap in a rolled top work surface with tiled splashback, side facing double glazed sash window offering a stunning view, downlighters, extractor, access point into the roof space, space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and other white goods.

Enclosed walk-way

With radiator and feature flooring leading to the Garage.
Staircase with mahogany balustrade to the galleried first floor landing having coving, downlighters, radiator, side facing double glazed sash window offering an excellent view towards fields, double radiator, access to the lift, access point into the roof space. Planning permission was granted in 2011 for two double bedrooms with en suites to the roof space to create a six bedroomed property.

Master bedroom

5.41m(17'9'') x 5.16m(16'11)
with front and side facing double glazed sash windows offering a stunning aspect towards fields and Eckington village, coving, two double radiators;
en suite bathroom/W.C.
3.68m(12'1'') x 3.33m(10'11)
furnished with a suite of double ended panelled bath having mixer tap and hand shower, walk-in wet area with drench style shower, his 'n' hers Porcelanosa sinks in a solid wood vanity unit, bidet and low flush w.C. Fully tiled walls and floor, ladder style radiator, double radiator, side facing double glazed sash window, extractor, telephone point;

Dressing room

2.64m(8'8'') x 1.88m(6'2'')
fitted with hanging and shelving areas, front facing double glazed sash window, coving, downlighters.
Guest suite/bedroom 2
5.38m(17'8'') x 5.16m(16'11'')
with side and front facing double glazed sash windows again offering a superb aspect over fields towards Eckington, coving, two radiators, two built-in wardrobes;
en suite shower room/W.C.
2.41m(7'11'') x 1.88m(6'2'')
furnished with a suite of corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush w.C. Fully tiled walls and floor, ladder style radiator, coving, downlighters, extractor.
Further staircase with handrail to
bedroom 3
3.58m(11'9'') x 3.18m(10'5'')
with side facing double glazed window having an excellent aspect and view, double radiator, coving, downlighters.
Bedroom 4
6.20m(20'4'') x 2.46m(8'1'')
having two side facing double glazed sash windows, double radiator, coving, downlighters.
Bathroom/W.C.
Furnished with a suite of shaped panelled bath having shower and glazed screen above, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush w.C. Fully tiled walls and floor, side facing double glazed sash window offering a pleasant aspect, ladder style radiator, coving, downlighters.

Exterior & gardens

Standing in almost 1.25 acres of beautifully maintained gardens. Wrought iron gates set in stone walls to a winding gravelled driveway having turning circle leads to the side and rear of the property. A further gravelled driveway leads to the Garage. To the front are extensive landscaped parkland style gardens with mature trees and winding pathways. Closer to the property is a superb level lawned formal garden with lavender borders, flagged terrace and cobbled pathways offering a breathtaking view over fields towards Eckington and enclosed by hedging. At the side is a further manicured lawned garden, formal rose garden with cobbled pathways, blue slate borders and central water feature. A sunken patio, thought to be the original site of a windmill, has a feature table made from the original steps to the main house. Further gardens include a raised timber tree/summer house with deck and balustrade. Throughout the grounds are feature flower borders and feature lighting. Garage with up-and-over door, power and light, side facing sash window. There is space to extend the Garage, subject to any necessary permissions. Sports area with safety flooring enclosed by wire fencing. Generous garden store providing space for ride-on mowers, etc. All enclosed by mature hedging and trees, walling and fencing. Beautiful stunning open country views across fields to the front towards Eckington.

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.

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Negotiator

Sue Wildsmith

Valuer

Claire Robinson