Property description

THE PUMP HOUSE: A wonderful opportunity for a discerning purchaser to acquire a fine example of a Grade II Listed Georgian detached family residence dating back to 1715, retaining many original character features, and located in the conservation area within walking distance of the town centre overlooking the Parish Church. Lovingly restored to its former glory, The Pump House derives its name from the water pump which was situated outside the house for many years. The property boasts well-proportioned and well-presented accommodation spread over three floors and enjoys delightful private walled gardens planted with an abundance of shrubs and flowers. Constructed of brick beneath a pitch tiled roof, the main elevation is double fronted and benefits from a hardwood entrance door, sash windows and dormer windows. Early viewing is enthusiastically recommended!

THE LOCATION
MELBOURNE (the name means 'mill on the brook' or 'a mill stream') is a small attractive Georgian market town in a delightful part of South Derbyshire set in rolling countryside and is situated midway between the major city of Derby in the north and the bustling town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the south. The town contains a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants and there are several good schools in the area including the renowned Chellaston Academy, Foremarke Prep school and the co-educational public school at Repton. The property has good access to the A50, the M1 and M42 motorways, making it within easy reach of many Midland towns and cities.

INTRODUCTION TO THE PROPERTY
THE PUMP HOUSE: A wonderful opportunity for a discerning purchaser to acquire a fine example of a Grade II Listed Georgian detached family residence dating back to 1715, retaining many original character features, and located in the conservation area within walking distance of the town centre overlooking the Parish Church. Lovingly restored to its former glory, The Pump House derives its name from the water pump which was situated outside the house for many years. The property boasts well-proportioned and well-presented accommodation spread over three floors and enjoys delightful private walled gardens planted with an abundance of shrubs and flowers. Constructed of brick beneath a pitch tiled roof, the main elevation is double fronted and benefits from a hardwood entrance door, sash windows and dormer windows. Early viewing is enthusiastically recommended!

PROPERTY SUMMARY
Take a look inside this impressive family home and you'll find, on the ground floor: an entrance hall with quarry tiled floor, an elegant sitting room with feature inglenook-style fireplace and exposed wood flooring, a separate dining room with attractive marble fireplace and beamed ceiling, a superb handcrafted breakfast kitchen with an Aga range and parquet flooring, adjoining utility room and a guest cloakroom/w.c. On the first floor: a beamed landing, bedroom three with cast iron fireplace and views towards Melbourne Hall, bedroom four with a cast iron fireplace and exposed wood floor, bedroom five/office with built-in storage cupboard and high beamed ceiling, and a four-piece bathroom including a freestanding bath with claw feet and twin wash hand basins. Finally, on the second floor: the master bedroom with a beamed ceiling, commanding views towards the church and Melbourne Hall and a luxury en suite with roll-top claw feet bath; and bedroom two with cast iron fireplace and two fitted cupboards. The private walled gardens to the front, rear and left hand side are delightfully landscaped and offer a high degree of privacy. In addition there are two brick outbuildings and two timber sheds. Subject to the necessary consents being obtained, it may be possible to provide off-road parking - to be confirmed.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft details
The detached residence occupies an enviable corner plot at the junction with Castle Street with a sports ground to the right hand side. The property stand back from the road behind a privet hedge with a paved flagstone path leading to the hardwood panelled front entrance door.

RECEPTION HALLWAY
With red and black chequered quarry tiled floor, a double radiator, under-stairs storage cupboard and an attractive spindled staircase rising to the first floor. Stripped doors to the sitting room, dining room and the kitchen.

SITTING ROOM - 13' 10'' max x 12' 6'' (4.21m x 3.81m)
An elegant living room with a feature inglenook-style fireplace with open grate and quarry tiled hearth. Beamed ceiling, exposed original wood floor and skirting boards, radiator and a sash front window with lovely views of the church opposite.

DINING ROOM - 17' 2'' x 10' 1'' (5.23m x 3.07m)
The focal point of this good-sized dining room is the attractive marble fireplace with slate hearth and open grate (currently ornamental). Exposed wood flooring, original beams to the ceiling and a sash window to the front elevation.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 12' 1'' x 17' 5'' average measurerments (3.68m x 5.30m)
Fitted with a well-designed range of handcrafted base and drawer units and a tall display cabinet with shelves. An inset double Belfast sink with mixer tap and granite worktops. The centre-piece of this room is the superb Aga range recessed into the chimney breast with a hob and oven and a Smeg cooker hood. An integrated dishwasher and a fridge. Parquet hardwood flooring, high ceiling, space for a table and chairs, ceiling spotlights. A sash window to the side with wooden shutters and French doors opening into the delightful walled garden.



UTILITY ROOM - 9' 6'' x 6' 11'' (2.89m x 2.11m)
Fitted with handcrafted pine base units and a Belfast sink inset into a slate worktop. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and spaces for further electrical appliances. A tall storage cupboard with shelving, tiled flooring, radiator and a window overlooking the garden. A latched door to the:

CLOAKROOM/W.C.
Comprising: a low-flush toilet and a wash hand basin. Quarry tiled flooring and a concealed boiler (fitted about two years ago). Returning to the entrance hall, a spindled staircase rises to the:

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING
With original beams to the ceiling and a radiator. A sash front window looking towards the church and Melbourne Hall. Doors to bedrooms three, four, five/office and the family bathroom.

BEDROOM THREE - 14' 2'' x 10' 4'' + wardrobes (4.31m x 3.15m)
Fitted with a range of deep wardrobes. A feature cast iron fireplace - for display only. Exposed wood flooring, beamed ceiling, built-in storage cupboard, radiator, and a sash window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM FOUR - 10' 2'' x 10' 0'' (3.10m x 3.05m)
With a feature cast iron fireplace - for display only. A beamed ceiling, exposed wood flooring, radiator, and a sash front window with views.

BEDROOM FIVE / OFFICE - 10' 0'' max x 6' 6'' max (3.05m x 1.98m)
With a feature cast iron fireplace - for display only. A beamed ceiling, built-in storage cupboard, radiator and a sash side window.

FOUR-PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM - 14' 6'' x 7' 2'' (4.42m x 2.18m)
Comprising a four-piece white suite with a freestanding roll-top bath with claw feet and centre taps with shower attachment, a tiled shower cubicle with two shower heads, twin wash hand basins and a high-level toilet. A high beamed ceiling, exposed wooden flooring, an airing cupboard housing the pressurised water tank, two traditional-style radiators and a rear window with wood shutters. Returning to the first floor landing, a further spindled staircase leads to the two remaining bedrooms on the second floor.

SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
With an original beamed ceiling, radiator and doors to the master bedroom (and en suite bathroom) and bedroom two. There's a newly-installed window overlooking the church and the grounds of Melbourne Hall.

MASTER BEDROOM - 14' 1'' x 12' 7'' to low eaves (4.29m x 3.83m)
With an original beamed ceiling, chimney breast with bread oven fire and open grate, loft access hatch, radiator and a newly-installed window to the front elevation enjoying commanding views towards the church and grounds of Melbourne Hall. A door and step down to the:

LUXURY EN SUITE BATHROOM
Comprising a period-style freestanding roll-top bath with claw feet and mixer shower over, a marble topped wash stand with inset basin and cupboards, and a high-level toilet. Beamed ceiling with spotlights, exposed wood floor, wall lights, radiator, and a side window overlooking the garden.

BEDROOM TWO - 17' 2'' max x 9' 4'' (5.23m x 2.84m)
With a feature cast iron fireplace - for display only. A beamed ceiling, two fitted cupboards and a front window with views.

OUTSIDE

FRONT, SIDE and REAR GARDENS
The house is nestled in an enviable corner plot with walled gardens to three sides affording a high degree of privacy and set back from the road behind a privet hedge, gravelled and seating areas and a variety of mature shrubs. There are lawned areas, a stone archway, borders planted with an abundance of shrubs and flowers, and two timber sheds (one which has shelves for storage). In addition you'll find TWO BRICK OUTBUILDINGS adjacent to the kitchen. The first measures 7' 11\" by 7' 6\" and has shelves, power and light. And the second is 8' 1\" by 6' 1\" with power and light and a side window.







PARKING
At the moment, there is on-road parking on Castle Street to the rear gate of the property. The vendors of the property advise us that, subject to the necessary permissions being granted, it may be possible to remove part of the garden wall to the rear in order to create off-road parking within the grounds of the property. (T.B.C.)

AND FINALLY...
Indeed a rare opportunity to purchase a magnificent Grade II listed family home in this sought after town, eight miles south of Derby. The architectural appearance of the building has been so admired that the exterior design has been reproduced in recently designed modern houses in Melbourne.

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'E'.

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Go straight across the road from Market Place into Church Street. In about 200 metres, turn left into Castle Street opposite the Parish Church (on the right). The property can be found on the corner of this road - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE73 8EJ.

PLEASE NOTE
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent. DISCLAIMER: The details contained within these sales particulars are based on information supplied by the vendor and have not been verified by the agent.

Property Features :

• Magnificent Grade II Listed Family Residence
• Dating Back 18th Century with 19th Century Alterations
• Five Bedrooms + En Suite - Three-Storey Accommodation
• Tastefully and Sympathetically Restored
• Sitting Room and Dining Room - Kitchen with Aga