5 bed detached house for sale

Bishops Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17

Situated in a highly desirable residential location, this modern detached family home represents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious property occupying a generous plot on the fringe of open countryside, while remaining conveniently close to Buxton town centre.
The well-planned interior offers substantial and versatile accommodation, although it is now a little dated and would benefit from a general programme of cosmetic improvement, allowing purchasers the opportunity to personalise the space to their own tastes.
The property is entered via a timber entrance door which opens into a welcoming hallway with staircase providing access to the first floor. There are two reception rooms to the ground floor, offering excellent flexibility for family living and entertaining.
The main lounge is a sizeable room featuring a focal fireplace with inset French style gas stove, alcoves with inset shelving and windows to the front elevation and double doors from this room open directly into the conservatory, creating a natural flow between the living space
In addition, there is a second lounge/living room, enjoying a dual aspect with windows to both the front and side elevations this additional reception area gives a degree of flexibility for a work at home family.
The property has been further enhanced by the addition of a conservatory extension, which, although now requiring some attention, provides an excellent space for both winter and summer use, with views over the rear garden and patio.
A separate formal dining room, accessed via double doors from the entrance hallway, also benefits from patio doors, making it ideal for both everyday dining and entertaining.
The kitchen is well appointed and fitted with a comprehensive range of country cream base and eyelevel units, surmounted by a contrasting black work surfaces. A matching circular peninsula unit provides a useful breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a tower unit housing a double oven, with plumbing provided for an automatic dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room with complimenting units, additional plumbing for appliances and a window to the side elevation. A ground floor WC completes the accommodation at this level.
To the first floor, there are three generously sized bedrooms, the principal bedroom enjoying the benefit of an ensuite shower room, in addition to a family bathroom/WC.
A second staircase rises to a further bedroom suite on the upper level, comprising two large additional bedrooms with eaves storage, together with an ensuite facility. Bedroom five is currently accessed via bedroom two, although this layout could be adapted to create a vestibule and provide a separate entrance, subject to requirements.
Externally, the property occupies a generous plot, with wide lawned gardens and a patio area to the rear. A substantial driveway provides ample offroad parking, while mature hedging to the front offers a good degree of privacy. The property stands within a quiet residential location.
Positioned on the fringe of Buxton town centre, the home offers convenient access to the stunning countryside of the Derbyshire Dales, along with Buxton’s comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, striking period architecture, and excellent road and rail links to surrounding towns.