4 bed detached house for sale

Uppertown, Ashover, Chesterfield S45

A spacious and well presented detached rural home set in 2 acres of garden and paddocks offered with no onward chain. 4 bedrooms, main en-suite, family bathroom, ground floor shower room, sitting room, drawing room, dining room, conservatory, breakfast kitchen and utility room. Driveway parking and mature gardens. Surrounded by open countryside just a few minutes drive from excellent amenities.

Hodge lane, Uppertown

A delightfully spacious detached stone-built family home set in approximately two acres of gardens and paddocks. The property is located in a delightful rural hamlet surrounded by open countryside, yet just a few minutes' drive from excellent amenities. The accommodation offers: Four bedrooms, main with en suite; family bathroom; spacious sitting room; drawing room; dining room; conservatory; spacious breakfast kitchen; ground floor shower room; and utility pantry.

Uppertown is a charming hamlet, situated in a peaceful and elevated position on the edge of the Peak District National Park, within the award-winning parish of Ashover. Characterised by its beautiful gritstone cottages, ancient dry-stone walls, and sweeping panoramic views over the rolling Derbyshire countryside, the hamlet is within easy reach of the excellent amenities in Ashover, including post office, butchers, local shop, gp surgery, pubs, and a good primary school with an excellent reputation. Uppertown is located within easy reach of the towns of Chesterfield, Matlock, and Bakewell, and is within easy commuting distance of Sheffield, Nottingham, and Derby.

Entering the property via a woodgrain-effect UPVC entrance door with floor-length sidelight double-glazed and leaded panels, the door opens to:

Reception hallway

Having ceramic tiles to the floor, staircase rising to the upper-floor accommodation, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and, doors opening to:

Drawing room

A delightfully spacious room with dual-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows enjoying views over the driveway and gardens. The room has a feature fire opening with a dressed stone surround, housing a multi-fuel stove. There are central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, wall and centre light points and telephone point.

Sitting room

Having front-aspect UPVC double-glazed and leaded windows overlooking the gardens, and a further side-aspect window flooding the room with natural light. The room has light wood-effect laminate flooring, central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, television aerial point with satellite facility, picture lights, centre light point, and downlight spotlights. A panelled door leads to:

Breakfast kitchen

A delightfully spacious room with double-glazed patio doors with sidelight windows opening onto the gardens to the rear of the property, and further Velux rooflights, flooding the room with natural light. There are ceramic tiles to the floor and a feature exposed stone wall. The room has a good range of bespoke pine units, with cupboards and drawers beneath a polished granite worksurface with an inset Hotpoint ceramic hob, over which is an extractor canopy. Beneath the hob there are twin Bosch double ovens. To the centre of the room is an island unit with a heavy rustic timber top with an inset Belfast-style sink. Beneath the island, there are storage cupboards and drawers, open-display shelves, and space and connection for a dishwasher. Within the kitchen is a dresser-style unit with storage cupboards, glass-fronted display cabinets, fitted drawers, a plate rack, basket drawers, and a fitted wine rack. The kitchen has a central heating radiator with a thermostatic valve and is illuminated by downlight spotlights. There is ample space for a family dining table, if required. A panelled door leads to:

Side entrance lobby

Having a half-glazed UPVC entrance door opening onto the side of the property, ceramic tiles to the floor, and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. The lobby has coat hanging space, and houses the water filtration system. A panelled door opens to:

Ground-floor shower room

Being half-tiled with a ceramic tile floor and having a side-aspect window with obscured glass. Suite with: Shower cubicle with mixer shower, having overhead and handheld shower sprays; wall-hung wash hand basin; and close-coupled WC. There is a central heating radiator and a shaver point.

From the kitchen an arched opening leads to:

Inner hallway

With a pair of half glazed doors opening to the reception hall, ceramic tiles to the floor, and a useful under-stairs storage cupboard. A stable-style door with glazed panel opens to:

Utility room

With rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed and leaded windows. There are terrazzo tiles to the floor, oak storage cupboards, and a worksurface with an under-mounted Belfast-style sink. There is space and connection for an automatic washing machine, and space for further white goods. Sited within the room is the Worcester oil-fired boiler, which provides hot water and central heating to the property. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

From the inner hall, a half-glazed door leads to:

Dining room

With dual-aspect UPVC double-glazed and leaded windows, light wood-effect laminate flooring, and two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves. A pair of double-glazed doors with floor-length sidelight windows open to:

Conservatory

Being constructed in UPVC with double-glazed panels set upon a dwarf wall and having an apexed polycarbonate roof. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a pair of patio doors opening onto a flagged terrace to the side of the property.

From the reception hallway, a staircase rises to a half-landing, from where steps rise to:

First-floor landing

Having a central heating radiator with radiator cover, loft access hatch, wall lamp points, and doors opening to:

Bedroom one

Having UPVC double-glazed and leaded windows with delightful views over the gardens and surrounding open countryside. The room is fitted with a good range of built-in wardrobes providing hanging space, storage shelving, and storage drawers, and there are bedside drawers. There are central heating radiators with thermostatic valves. A door opening leads to:

En suite bathroom

Being half-tiled and having a suite with: Panelled bath with mixer taps and handheld shower spray; pedestal wash hand basin; and dual-flush close-coupled WC. There is a ladder-style towel radiator, downlight spotlights, and an extractor fan.

Having dual-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows enjoying the countryside views afforded by the property. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Bedroom three

With front-aspect UPVC double-glazed window overlooking the gardens. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a deep built-in storage cupboard over the head of the stairs, with hanging rails and fitted shelving. There are matching bedside drawers.

Family bathroom

A fully tiled room with a rear-aspect window with obscured glass. Suite with: Panelled bath with side-fill taps, and handheld shower spray; pedestal wash hand basin; dual-flush close-coupled WC; and tiled shower cubicle.

From the half-landing, a quarter-turn staircase rises to:

Second landing

On the turn of the stairs is a deep storage cupboard with access to the hot water tank. From the second landing, a contemporary oak panelled door opens to:

Bedroom four

A delightfully spacious room, built into the shape of the roof with a UPVC double-glazed gable-end window and a further Velux rooflight, flooding the room with natural light. There are built-in wardrobes providing hanging rails and storage drawers, shoe lockers, and a built-in window seat. There are access doors into the eaves of the roof.

Outside

The property is approached via a pair of wrought iron gates which open to a gravel parking area. From the parking area, steps rise to a flagged terrace lying to the front of the property, taking advantage of the southerly aspect. Beyond the terrace is an area of garden, mainly laid to lawn, with borders stocked with ornamental shrubs.

To the side of the property is a further area of garden interspersed with mature trees. A pathway runs down the side of the property to a delightful enclosed rear garden, where a crazy paved flagged terrace runs the length of the rear of the property. Beyond this is a good-sized area of lawn interspersed with mature ornamental trees. There is an ornamental drainage pond. Within the garden is a timber summer house/ store.

From the garden, a gate leads to a hard standing space, ideal for a workshop, garden shed, or greenhouse. Beyond the hard standing area is a paddock extending to approximately 1.6 acres.

From the driveway, an arched personnel gate leads to a further area of enclosed garden with a large central lawn with a feature wishing well, and borders well stocked with ornamental shrubs and mature ornamental trees. A stepped pathway rises to an enclosed terrace where the doors open from the conservatory.

The property has outside lighting on pir sensors, and outside water and power supplies.

Services and general information

Mains electricity is connected to the property. Heating and hot water are provided by an oil-fired boiler. Water is provided by a natural spring. Drainage is by way of a private system.

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tenure Freehold

council tax band (Correct at time of publication) ‘G’

directions

Leaving Matlock along the A632 towards Chesterfield. After passing the Kelstedge Inn take the second left turn into Alicehead Road signposted Darley Dale. After approximately 1.4 miles turn left into Cullumbell Lane signposted Uppertown. Follow the road for approximately a further 1.4 miles where the property can be found on the right hand side.

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Disclaimer

All measurements in these details are approximate. None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.