Property description

Built circa 1850 by the James Oakes Company originally for the employees of the company including a slater and his apprentices, a wages manager and a doctor. The impressive monkey puzzle tree is reputedly one of the oldest in the country, and in the past peacocks roamed the garden! The home has retained its period features but also has been updated to meet the needs of a modern family and two recently installed wood burning stoves ensure cosy winters. The property comprises of three reception rooms, a contemporary kitchen with an open plan breakfast room, four generous bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room. Separate workshops and garage and ample parking can be found to the rear of the property.
EPC Rating E.

The home lies within commuting distance of Derby, Nottingham and Matlock, with good links to Alfreton railway station and is in easy reach of Junction 28 designer shops, IKEA and the historic market towns of Belper and Wirksworth. The property boasts gorgeous elevated views across rolling countryside and to the Jessop Monument, while Codnor Castle, Codnor Park Reservoir and the Cromford Canal are all within walking distance. Further charm is added by views of the Butterley steam train. From this property it is less than half an hours drive to the beautiful Derbyshire Dales.

PORCH & INNER HALL

A sage green front door opens into the characterful entrance hall - gently lit by two arched windows. Wainscoted walls in a soft dusky grey shade are complemented by original terracotta tiled flooring. Victorian panelled doors lead into the kitchen, dining room and cellar, double glazed arched doors lead onto the inner hallway.

DINING ROOM

14' 1'' x 12' 4'' (4.31m x 3.76m) An original sash bay window looks to the rear of the property, with original folding shutters, lighting this elegant dining room, where an outline of the old servant's staircase can still be seen on the upper wall. The room has an open brick fireplace and black marble hearth with inset Morso multi fuel burner and picture rail, original storage cupboards and complementary grey carpeting. Ceiling light. White convector radiator. Power points. A second door leads into the drawing room.

DRAWING ROOM

14' 1'' x 12' 4'' (4.31m x 3.76m) An original sash bay window with a charming cushioned window seat and folding wooden shutters looks over the resplendent gardens, lighting the drawing room. A solid wood mantelpiece with black ceramic tiled hearth and inset period gas fire add coziness to the room while a chandelier, moulded plaster coving and ornate ceiling rose add grandeur. Television point and power points and convector radiator. A Victorian panelled door leads onto the inner hallway.

RECEPTION HALL

An elegant hallway with splendid original Minton tiled flooring and a charmingly Dickensian staircase with a polished wooden handrail, balustrade and nut brown stair runner with gilt stays. Period skirting, coving and chandelier style light. The radiator is boxed in by a latticed cabinet. A Victorian panelled door leads onto the parlour, while a beautiful glass panelled door with an arched stained glass window light leads into the gardens.

SITTING ROOM

14' 2'' x 12' 3'' (4.33m x 3.74m) A wooden sash bay window with wooden shutters looks over the gardens, lighting this most charming reception room, decorated in a hatbox-esque style, with creamy matte and satin striped wallpaper, made snug by a white marble mantelpiece, black marble hearth and traditional Franco Belge multi fuel burner. Original wood flooring and skirting boards. Glass beaded chandelier. White convector radiator. Ornate taupe coving and creamy picture rail. TV point.

KITCHEN

14' 2'' x 12' 3'' (4.32m x 3.74m) A sash window looks to the rear of the property, lighting this bright, modern family kitchen.. A range of maple effect wall and base units with underlighting provide plenty of storage, while grey speckle and grey marble surfaces provide workspace, complemented by a white ceramic one and a half sink and drainer with a stainless steel mixer tap. Pale maple effect laminate flooring, soft grey decor and white ceramic tile splashbacks combine to create a clean look. Rangemaster Professional five ring gas hob and gas and electric ovens with LuxAir chrome and glass overhead extractor, built in dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. School style radiator and ample power points. An obscured glass panelled door leads off the kitchen to the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM

10' 0'' x 5' 1'' (3.05m x 1.56m) A white wooden sash window looks to the rear of the property, lighting this useful utility room, equipped with maple wall and base units, grey speckle worktops, a stainless steel circular sink and drainer with matching mixer tap and a nifty built in bottle opener. Decorated in soft grey with buff stone splashbacks and beech effect laminate flooring. Plumbing for a washing machine and space for a drier. Wall mounted Baxi boiler. Two double point ceiling spotlights.

BREAKFAST ROOM

10' 2'' x 8' 10'' (3.11m x 2.7m) A beautifully light and charming feature room, with large white sash windows with school style radiator beneath and wooden double doors opening onto the spacious patio area which offers views over the extensive gardens. Decorated in soft grey with buttery botanical illustrated feature walls and warm beech effect laminate flooring.Ample power points.

STAIRS AND LANDING

Stairs with a turn lead up to the landing, carpeted in nut brown with cream decor. The really striking feature of this space is the period arched stained glass window, in glowing red and blue. Chandelier style light. Victorian panelled doors to all upstairs areas, including an inner hallway to the bath and shower rooms.

MASTER BEDROOM

14' 1'' x 12' 3'' (4.3m x 3.75m) A sash window overlooks the beautiful gardens Decorated with an tulip accented feature wall, thick taupe carpeting and cream skirting. A large original fitted wardrobe provides ample storage unobtrusively. Five point ceiling light falling in tiers with glass bell shades in plum and lilac. Radiator and power points.

BEDROOM TWO

14' 1'' x 12' 4'' (4.31m x 3.76m) A true gardener"s bedroom, lit by a wooden sash window overlooking the gardens. Decorated in eau de nil and hydrangea accents and gorgeous ceiling and wall lights shaped like delicate sweetpeas. Biscuit toned carpeting and cream skirting. Convector radiator. Power points.

BEDROOM THREE

14' 1'' x 12' 3'' (4.31m x 3.75m) Sash half frosted window looks to the rear of the property lighting the final double bedroom, decorated in cream and cornflower blue. Thick taupe carpeting. Three point ceiling light. Convector radiator. Power points.

BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY

9' 0'' x 8' 0'' (2.75m x 2.44m) Wooden sash window looks to the extensive gardens, lighting this single bedroom. Decorated in pale green and white, with a feature wall reminiscent of the inside cover of a classic ladybird book. Thick taupe carpeting. Convector radiator. Bell shaped ceiling light. Power points.

BATHROOM

10' 0'' x 6' 10'' (3.05m x 2.1m) An elegant bathroom, with a white wooden sash window looking to the rear. A white and blue free standing bath with cast iron clawed feet is the focal point of the room, with stainless steel traditional pillar taps and a charmingly old fashioned white ceramic and stainless steel shower head with a stand. Ceramic hand wash basin with stainless steel pillar taps. Low flush W.C. Decorated in duck egg blue with matching wainscoting and beech effect laminate flooring. Built in ornate wooden mirror with side shelves and pillars. Two enclosed glass ceiling lights and traditional radiator with towel rail.

SHOWER ROOM

A more contemporary washroom, with a wooden sash window looking to the side of the property. A three piece suite comprising of a generous corner shower cubicle with dual stainless steel shower heads off the boiler, a hand wash basin enclosed in a mirrored vanity unit and a low flush W.C. Dove grey decor with white ceramic tiling and wainscoting, with beech effect laminate flooring. Large stainless steel towel radiator. Two five point ceiling spotlights plus a single spotlight over the shower. Shower isolator switch.

CELLAR

Victorian panelled door to the brick stairs leading to the vaulted cellar with ceiling light.

GARDEN

A truly spectacular far reaching garden, which would appeal to children and adults alike! The garden gently moves through paved areas near to the home itself with what is reputed to be one of the oldest monkey puzzle trees in the country, then on through lawns boasting apple, pear, damson, fig and plum trees and grape vines, plus a well established vegetable plot contained within natural wooden trellis boundaries. To one side lie two original Victorian brick water lily ponds hidden away in soft foliage, Acers and roses. Moving on through the gardens, a hedge separates the paddock area, with further fruit trees, a summer house and an expansive lawn, ideal for anyone looking to keep chickens, goats or even a pony or donkey. The garden also comes equipped with a glass greenhouse, electric sockets and taps. This is a mature garden for all seasons.

DRIVEWAY

A capacious frontage, with parking for six cars on the brick block driveway. Plenty of room for planters and pots. A wooden gate leads around onto the rear garden while electric gates lead onto the road.

OUTBUILDINGS

A set of charmingly decorated outbuildings, one brick built, one in white render and both with sage green doors and window frames. The one storey brick built potting house contains the original washing slab and chimney, a tap and W.C. The stable style white rendered two storey building is ideal for storage, a workshop or a garage. These buildings would be perfect for conversion to a studio, holiday let or separate dwelling , or for those looking to run a business such as a garden nursery (subject to building regs & planning consents).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Freehold
All room measurements are taken to widest points

1991 PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT
None of the apparatus, appliances, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services have been tested by MCM, the selling agents, and we can not therefore verify that they are connected, meet current safety standards or are in working order fit for their intended purpose. Prospective purchasers are advised to have all of the above items independently checked by suitably qualified persons. References to Tenure: (e.g. Freehold/ Leasehold) are based on verbal information provided by the vendor and prospective purchasers are strongly advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or legal conveyancer. References to Council Tax are based on information provided by the vendor. Prospective purchasers are advised to check this information regarding the relevant current charge, appeals or re-assessments with the relevant Local Authority. All stated Measurements are approximate only. Measurements often include measurements into bays and recesses as stated above. Measurements in kitchens are inclusive of fitted units. It is essential that prospective purchasers check all measurements themselves before installing furniture or planning home improvements. References to boundaries, walls, hedges and fencing are purely descriptive. Prospective purchasers should check ownership and responsibility for such boundaries with their solicitor.

Property Features :

• DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM PERIOD PROPERTY
• THREE RECEPTIONS
• LARGE DINING KITCHEN
• MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES
• SEPARATE WORKSHOPS AND GARAGE
• EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPED GARDENS
• STUNNING VIEWS
• EPC RATING E