3 bedroom detached house for sale

Occupying a magnificent elevated position, enjoying breathtaking country views is this charming, generously proportioned extended detached farmhouse together with attached equestrian facility, standing in approximately 9.5 acres of grounds & grazing land. The beautiful stone & brick-built house retains considerable charm & character having many delightful features & with possible potential for additional extension subject to the necessary consents. The farmhouse incorporates oil fired central heating & double glazing, benefits from triple garaging & generous outbuilding. The equestrian element of the property includes excellent stabling for three horses, tack room, integral wash down yard & hay barn & adjacent land for grazing including an area specially prepared for the schooling of horses. The formal gardens incorporate an extensive flagged terrace which enjoys an aspect over the gardens & the rolling countryside beyond & offers additional parking for several vehicles. The farmhouse is conveniently located near the A632 Chesterfield to Matlock road in a delightful rural setting & yet handily placed for the market towns of Chesterfield & Matlock & within commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby & Nottingham.

The property comprises:

A Stable type panelled and glazed Front Entrance Door provides access to an
entrance porch 2.79m(9'2'') x 1.65m(5'5'')
having a pine panelled ceiling, sealed unit double glazed windows enjoying an aspect across the terrace and gardens and with a natural stone flagged floor. There is a full height built-in storage cupboard for coats and shoes and further base cupboards. A panelled and glazed door leads to the
beautiful farmhouse kitchen 4.90m(16'1'') x 4.47m(14'8'')
Comprehensively fitted with a range of custom built pine units incorporating a one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap set beneath a broad uPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoying a southerly aspect across the gardens and with views beyond. There are a full range of base units, drawer pack, tall cupboards, glazed china cabinets and wall units. Illuminated roll top work surfaces with tiled surrounds and small breakfast bar with telephone point set beneath a double glazed window. The Kitchen is equipped with a integrated Stoves cooker with four ring ceramic hob and double oven having an extractor fan with canopy and light above with matching fascia. Integrated dishwasher with matching fascia and built-in Panasonic microwave. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Radiator and heavy beam to the ceiling with suspended canopy. Double doored cylinder airing cupboard housing the lagged hot water cylinder together with time programmer for the heating.
Imposing drawing room 8.18m(26'10'') x 5.23m(17'2'')
having two broad sealed unit double glazed windows, both enjoying magnificent country views, one with quarry tiled display sill set onto a stone plinth and one with radiator beneath. The main focal feature of the room is the natural stone fireplace which extends to full ceiling and wall height, includes two stone display plinths, stone mantel, two display niches and is set with an electric living flame fire onto a raised Cornish slate hearth. There is a heavy beamed ceiling, decorative beaming to the walls, delft rack, further radiator and parquet flooring. There are traditional stone feature pillars with display niches and a television aerial point. Further farmhouse style door provides access to a
separate dining room 5.54m(18'2'') x 3.58m(11'9'')
A further excellent Reception Room which has a broad double glazed window with double banked radiator beneath, coving, telephone and television aerial points and parquet flooring. UPVC double glazed double opening French doors lead out to the flagged terrace with double glazed windows to the side from which there are again fine views.
From the Drawing Room, there is access to the

Inner hall

With parquet flooring, radiator, natural stone walling, display niche with quarry tiled shelf and double glazed window.

Open tread pine staircase

With pitched beamed ceiling and balustrade, leads to the first floor landing which has a natural stone feature to one wall, radiator, stone and beamed shelf, display niche.
Master bedroom 4.98m(16'4'') x 3.58m(11'9'')
having a broad uPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoying a fine southerly rear aspect with windows to either side and double banked radiator beneath. There is a radiator, telephone and television aerial points. The room is equipped with a good range of built-in furniture finished in lime washed oak incorporating floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes, dressing table with matching mirror and drawers and a built-in bedhead board with bedside cabinets to either side.
Bedroom 2 4.39m(14'5'') x 3.28m(10'9'')
having a broad sealed unit double glazed window enjoying spectacular views and having a radiator beneath. There is a feature stone fireplace surround with quarry tiled hearth. Range of built-in wardrobes finished in Pear Wood incorporating hanging space and storage shelving and with matching head board, chest of drawers and mirror which are also included in the sale. Telephone and television aerial points.
Family bathroom/WC 3.86m(12'8'') x 2.74m(9'0'')
with a suite comprising panelled bath, fully tiled shower cubicle with a Mira shower and screen, vanity wash hand basin with double doored cupboard beneath and low flush WC. The walls are fully tiled. There is a pine panelled ceiling, double banked radiator, shaver point and a broad sealed unit double glazed window from which there are again fine views.

Further staircase

With handrail leads to the half landing which has a uPVC double glazed window and radiator. Off which is a

Fully tiled WC

Having a low flush suite with translucent uPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom 3 4.39m(14'5'') x 3.89m(12'9'')
having a uPVC double glazed front facing window again enjoying the fine views. Further translucent double glazed gable window, radiator, floor to ceiling built-in pine and pear wood finished furniture. Telephone and television aerial points.
Vanity area which incorporates a fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower and screen and a wash hand basin with cupboard beneath and mirror fronted storage cupboard above with tiled surround.
This Bedroom, together with the Separate WC provides excellent self contained living if required.
Excellent garden room 9.98m(32'9'') x 4.50m(14'9'')
A superb further Reception Room constructed mainly in glass, adjoining the Dining Room and enjoying the beautiful country views. Power and water are connected and there are a range of storage units which are also included in the sale price. The area also provides additional utility space, having a water supply and stone flagged floor. The Garden Room offers versatile accommodation and could be used for numerous purposes including gymnasium, further reception room or quiet room.

Outbuildings

The property is approached via a broad ranch style gate and immediately to the right is a triple garage block, 27' x 18'8, constructed in stone and comprising a three bay garage with three individual up-and-over doors, workbench, storage shelves, lighting and electrical points.
Boiler house again constructed in stone which adjoins the Garage and accommodates the oil storage tank and oil fired central heating boiler. The building is serviced by mains electric and lighting and offers additional storage facilities within the room and pitched roof area.

Stables

An extensive stone built building which has stabling for three horses with an adjoining tack room and having water, light and power.
Adjacent to the Stables is an outside wash down area with connection and drainage point and to the rear of the Stables a lean-to hay barn. There is direct access from the Stabling and Wash Down Area to the land. The whole area having the benefit of sensor lighting.

Note

The property has the benefit of a burglar alarm system.
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.

Exterior and gardens

The farm is approached via a long sweeping pebbled driveway which provides access to the Garage and leads to the rear of the property where there is a further substantial parking area for several more vehicles. The driveway having the benefit of sensor lighting and being bordered by beautifully stocked beds set within stone planters.
From the parking area, a gate provides access to the land and steps lead down to an extensive flagged and paved terrace/patio area which runs the width of the property, enjoys an aspect over the gardens, fields and countryside beyond. The terrace forms a superb outside sitting area and is bounded by a stone wall, beyond which is a further garden area mainly laid to lawn enclosed by shrubs, trees and mature hedging.
To the rear of the property and beyond the driveway is additional land specifically prepared for the schooling of horses.
There are approximately 9.5 acres of formal gardens and land which incorporate a fruit garden, orchard, vegetable garden, stone shelter and grazing.
The house and surrounding grounds are well served by external power and water and fully complement this beautifully presented farmhouse.

General remarks

Viewing: Telephone Blundells Fine & Country Office 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 are to be made to the Fine & Country Office - Telephone

Sales negotiator

Sue Wildsmith

Valuer

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

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These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.