2 bed cottage for sale

Derby Road, Stanton-By-Bridge, Derby DE73

Summary
A one acre paddock suitable for equestrian use and stunning cottage with ample off road parking to the rear and stunning views. Having a wealth of characterful features, re-fitted kitchen and bathroom, UPVC double glazing throughout, well landscaped garden to the rear. No upward chain.

Description
One acre of land suitable for equestrian use and a two bedroom character cottage. The cottage dates back to the mid 1840's, a former Calke Abbey Estate House comprises an extended two bedroomed beamed cottage in the popular village of Stanton by Bridge, a few minutes' drive from Melbourne. This character home is set back from the road behind a stone front boundary wall and lawned fore garden and enjoys a pleasant rear garden with superb far reaching views over open countryside. A particular feature of the property is the gated access )approx 100 meters to the left of the property as you are facing it.) leading to a private road which provides off road parking for four vehicles to the rear. Internally the accommodation has an oil fired central heating system, double glazing and briefly comprises two reception rooms, both with beamed ceilings, re-fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, rear lobby and re-fitted bathroom. To the first floor are two double bedrooms, master with an extensive range of fitted furniture, UPVC double glazing throughout and no upward chain. The views from the property are stunning and the garden is well landscaped. As well as a new external oil boiler and new oil tank fitted in December 2024 and Hive central heating system

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch
Accessed via a composite double glazed door to the front with inset double-glazed panels leading to the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall
Having open beams to the ceiling, latch door leading to the kitchen diner and a further latch door leading to the front sitting room.

Sitting Room 13' 1" Max x 13' 1" Max ( 3.99m Max x 3.99m Max )
With a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation as well as a double glazed window to the rear elevation giving stunning views to the rear. There is a central heating radiator, a feature brick fireplace incorporating a cast iron log burning stove on a brick hearth with exposed brickwork and a rustic style mantle beam over. There is also exposed beams to the ceiling and three wall light points.

Dining Kitchen

Dining Room 13' 3" x 8' 1" Max into chimney breast recess ( 4.04m x 2.46m Max into chimney breast recess )
With a double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator, laminate flooring and a wall with exposed brickwork incorporating ornamental opening to the chimney breast which provides a log store. With exposed beams to the ceiling, latch door giving access to a useful understairs store with light and power also incorporating the fuse box and electric meter and a further latch door giving access to the stairs to the first floor and opening to the kitchen.

Kitchen 10' 7" x 8' 11" ( 3.23m x 2.72m )
A recently refitted Wren kitchen, still under guarantee, having a range of matching wall and base units with laminated worksurfaces over with matching upstands. There is a single drainer Quartz sink unit with extendable chrome mixer tap over. There are a range of integrated appliances comprising a slimline dishwasher, washing machine, electric fan assisted oven, Bosh induction hob with extractor hood over and a glazed splash back to the cooking area and fitted into the units is an American style fridge freezer. There is laminate flooring continuing through from the dining room, inset spotlights to the ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to the rear providing panoramic views over open fields which must be viewed to fully appreciated, vertical contemporary radiator and an oak framed glazed door giving access to the rear lobby.

Rear Lobby
With laminate flooring, inset spotlights to the ceiling, UPVC double glazed door to the side giving access to the garden and latch door to the ground floor bathroom.

Bathroom
A recently refitted white three piece suite comprising a panel bath with Triton electric shower over, glazed shower screen, wash hand basin fitted to vanity unit with storage beneath and a chrome mixer tap over, low level WC, fully ceramic tiled walls, UPVC double glazed obscure window to the rear elevation, inset spotlights to the ceiling, wall mounted heated towel rail and laminate flooring.

First Floor

Landing
Having loft access and latch doors to the two bedrooms.

Bedroom One 12' 9" x 12' 3" Min to front of chimney breast ( 3.89m x 3.73m Min to front of chimney breast )
With Sharps' fitted wardrobes to the chimney breast recess with central matching vanity drawers. The wardrobes incorporate long and short hanging, integrated drawers and shelving. There is a further clothing recess to the opposite side. There is a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two 13' x 8' ( 3.96m x 2.44m )
Having a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and a central heating radiator.

Outside

Front
To the front of the property you will find a well presented, front garden which is set back with a stone boundary wall to the front and down the side. There are two shaped lawned areas with borders inset with a variety of flowers
and shrubs. There is a blocked paved path leading to the front door with lantern light, the pathway also leads to the side via a brick wall with inset gate. To the side of the property you will find the oil tank and external oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. There is also a bin storage area.

Rear
To the rear you will find a stoned patio area (with four outdoor electric points) from which you can enjoy stunning views to the rear. Stepping down from the stone paved patio you will find shaped lawed areas with borders with a blocked paved path leading down to a blocked paved terrace. With sleeper edged borders inset with a variety of flower and shrubs. There are further shaped lawns, stone edged borders and a paved path leading down to the rear section of the garden. There is a timber shed to be included in the sale, solar panel garden light to the front of the shed, four outside power points to the rear of the property, outside tap and security light.

Parking
To the rear is a private driveway as well as a larger shared driveway flanked with sleeper edged borders with inset shrubs which is accessed further up Derby Road and providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. You can also enjoy far reaching views over open countryside.

Paddock
To the rear of the property is a one acre approx paddock suitable for equestrian use to be included in the selling price.

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2. These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5. Burchell Edwards has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6. Burchell Edwards has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.