House For Sale £1,750,000
Situated in an idyllic, rural tranquil location set in 20 acres of paddocks, gardens and quarry. Northedge Hall Barn is a unique, superbly appointed, re-constructed barn complex creating an exceptionally spacious versatile family home with an annexe and option to create further living accommodation. The property has been re-built to an exceptionally high standard, affording all the comforts of modern living within a traditional design. There is a newly constructed large portal frame building and a further large enclosed barn currently housing dog kennelling, as well as a detached stone-built open fronted garage and further integral garaging.
There is stabling and a further kennel area.
The accommodation offers six bedrooms all with en-suite facilities, large farmhouse style dining kitchen, dining room, drawing room, study and exceptionally spacious games room. A one-bedroom annex with living kitchen and en-suite. The living accommodation surrounds a delightful enclosed courtyard making it an ideal family property. Conveniently situated within easy reach of Ashover village where there are excellent local amenities and with good access to the towns of Chesterfield and Matlock. Within commuting distance of Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby and convenient for the M1 motorway.
The accommodation
Farmhouse dining kitchen 23'10 x 18'11 (7.26m x 5.76m)
A delightfully spacious kitchen having oak double glazed casement window, with oak shutters, to two aspects enjoying views over the gardens and paddocks that surround the property. There are two electric further roof light windows flooding the room with natural light. The room has stone flags to the floor with individually controlled under floor heating. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of kitchen units in a rustic oak finish by Old Farmhouse Country Kitchens, with cupboards and drawers beneath a polished granite worksurface with a matching upstand. There are wall mounted storage cupboards with under cabinet lighting, open wine rack and plate rack. Integral appliances include twelve place setting dishwasher, Libeherr fridge and freezer. Sited within the room is an oil-fired Sandyford range style cooker with twin lidded hot plates and double oven. Beneath the worksurface is an under mounted Belfast sink with mixer tap. The room is illuminated by downlight spotlights and there is ample space for a family dining table. The room has television aerial, data and telephone points; a feature exposed stonewall; a heavy faux beam to the ceiling and illuminated arrow slit former barn ventilation windows. An oak batten door with Suffolk thumb latch opens to:
Utility room 7'11 x 5'2 (2.41m x 1.57m)
Having a range of storage cupboards and open display shelves matching the kitchen, a polished granite work surface with an undermounted Belfast style sink with mixer tap. Beneath the worksurface is space and connection for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. There is an extractor fan. The appliances currently installed are available if required. The room has stone flags to the floor following through from the kitchen and an oak batten door opening to:
Ground floor lavatory 5'2 x 4'2 (1.57m x 1.27m)
Having a suite with close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is underfloor heating and extractor fan.
From the kitchen a broad opening leads to:
Dining room 23'2 x 17'2 (7.06m x 5.23m)
Having double glazed oak casement windows to three aspects with French style doors overlooking the paddocks and a glazed door opening onto the courtyard. The room has polished oak flooring with underfloor heating. There are exposed beams to the ceiling and exposed stonewalls. A feature of the room is a large Gritstone pillar and a stone staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation. The room has television and date points and a useful under stairs storage cupboard. A broad opening leads to:
Drawing room 28' x 17'1 (8.53m x 5.2m)
Having three sets of French style windows, opening onto the courtyard, having fitted oak shutters. The room has an impressive Inglenook fireplace with a raised stone hearth and a heavy timber lintel housing a log burning stove. There are illuminated display niches. The room has wall and centre light points, television aerial and data points, oak flooring following through from the dining area with underfloor heating, exposed stonewalls and heavy exposed beam to the ceiling.
From the dining room an oak batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Sitting room/study 15'6 x 15'6 (4.72m x 4.72m) widening to 16'8 (5.08m)
Having dual aspect double glazed oak casement windows and a pair of French style doors opening onto the courtyard. The room has light oak flooring with underfloor heating, wall and centre light points, television aerial and data points. A door opening leads to:
Inner hallway 25'3 x 3'6 (7.69m x 1.06m)
With rear aspect double glazed oak windows, light oak flooring and a batten door with thumb latch opening to:
Ground floor bedroom 12'3 x 13'1
Having light oak flooring, French doors and oak windows overlooking the courtyard. The room has exposed beams to the ceiling, television aerial and data points and an oak batten door opening to:
Ensuite 7'1 x 6'3 (2.16m x 1.9m)
Having a suite with quadrant shower cubicle with Mermaid style boarding and Myra electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin with illuminated mirror and shaver point over, and close coupled WC. There is a chrome finished towel heater and extractor fan.
From the inner hallway stone steps (with feature lighting) rise to a half landing where a broad glazed door opens to:
Games room 45'11 x 16'8 (13.99m x 5.08m)
An exceptionally spacious room ideal for a variety of uses having double glazed oak windows and French doors opening onto the courtyard, and rear aspect French style doors. A further side aspect glazed entrance door with sidelight window enjoying views over the open fields that surround the property. The room has exposed beams with braced supporting posts, low energy downlight spotlights and stone flags to the floor with individually controlled underfloor heating. An oak batten door opens to:
Shower room 16'11 x 3'3 (5.15m x 0.99m)
Having a quadrant shower cubicle with Mermaid style boarding and mixer shower, wall hung wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is an extractor fan.
A further batten door opens to:
Boiler room 7' x 5'3 (2.13m x 1.6m)
Housing the contemporary oil-fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property. There is a mains pressure hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater.
From the games room a glazed oak door leads to:
Annexe
Living kitchen 18'4 x 15'4 (5.59m x 4.67m)
With double glazed casement windows with fitted oak shutters enjoying views over the fields and further casement windows and entrance door opening onto a flagged terrace within the courtyard. The room is open to the apex of the roof with a fine king post truss, there are feature exposed stonewalls and stone flags to the floor with underfloor heating. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units in an oak finish with cupboards and drawers beneath a granite effect worksurface, and wall mounted storage cupboards. Set within the worksurface is a one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap and a four-ring ceramic hob over which is a cooker hood. Beneath the hob is a fan assisted electric oven. Beneath the work surface is space and connection for an automatic washing machine and dishwasher etc. The room has television, data point and wall lamp points. An oak batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Bedroom 11'10 x 7'5 (3.6m x 2.26m)
Having oak double glazed casement windows with fitted oak shutters overlooking the courtyard, stone flags to the floor with under floor heating, television and data points and a batten door opening to:
En suite shower room 7'7 x 5'3 (2.31m x 1.6m)
Suite with quadrant shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is a chrome finish electric towel radiator.
From the dining room a stone staircase with oak balustrade and handrail rises to:
First floor study landing 23'2 x 17' (7.06m x 5.18m)
Having a gable end casement window with oak shutters overlooking the paddocks, and further side aspect window and electrically operated roof light window. The landing has light oak flooring, exposed decorative beams and a feature exposed stonewall. There are three illuminated former ventilation slit windows, television aerial and data points, central heating radiators, wall and centre light points. A batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Master bedroom
Entrance Area 12'8 x 4'6 (3.86m x 1.37m)
Having light oak flooring, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and a broad opening leading to:
Bedroom area 17' x 15'7 (5.18m x 4.75m)
Having double glazed oak gable end window, with fitted oak shutters, enjoying superb far reaching views over the surrounding open countryside. There is a further electrically operated roof light window with encapsulated blind, light oak flooring and feature illuminated arrow slit former ventilation windows. There is an exposed stonewall, television and data points. From the entrance area oak batten doors with thumb latches open to:
En suite bathroom 14'11 x 6'8 (4.55m x 2.03m)
Having light oak flooring, borrowed light glazed panel to the bedroom and suite with standalone bath with floor mounted Victorian style pillar taps and handheld shower spray, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and matching bidet. There is mermaid style boarding shower cubicle with mixer shower having overhead and handheld shower sprays and body jets. The room has a shaver point, extractor fan and towel radiator.
Dressing room 12'1 x 5'1 (3.68m x 1.55m)
Having light oak flooring and a good range of fitted shelving and hanging rails. There is a feature exposed stonewall and an illuminated arrow slit former ventilation window.
From the landing a further oak batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Bedroom two 16'5 x 15'6 (5m x 4.72m)
With a front aspect low level window overlooking the courtyard and a rear electrically operated roof light window with encapsulated blind. The room has exposed roof purlins, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, wall and centre light points, television and data points. A batten door with thumb latch opens to:
En suite shower room 7'4 x 4'6 (2.23m x 1.37m)
Having light oak flooring, double width shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is a chrome finish ladder style towel radiator, shaver point and extractor fan.
From the hallway a quarter turn staircase rises to:
First floor landing 9'11 x 6' (3.02m x 1.83m)
Built into the shape of the roof with exposed roof timbers and having a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. An oak batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Inner landing with deep built-in storage cupboards to either side with hanging rails and a light. Steps descend to:
Bedroom three 19'8 x 15'11 (5.99m x 4.85m)
Having a low-level window overlooking the courtyard and a further electrically operated roof light with encapsulated blind. The room has wall and centre light points, television aerial and data points, central heating radiator and an oak door opening to:
Data cupboard housing the television aerial distribution system, data distribution system and alarm and security camera systems. A further batten door opens to:
En suite shower room 9'11 x 4'8 (3.02m x 1.42m)
Having light oak flooring, borrowed light windows to the bedroom, quadrant shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is a chrome finish ladder style towel radiator, extractor fan and shaver point.
From the landing a door opens to:
Bedroom four
Dressing area 10'8 x 8'2 (3.25m x 2.49m)
Having a rear aspect electrically operated roof light window with encapsulated blind enjoying views over the paddocks to the rear of the property. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, television aerial and data points, a range of deep built-in wardrobes providing hanging space, storage shelving and ample storage space. A door opening leads to:
Bedroom 18'5 x 16'8 (5.61m x 5.08m)
Again, built into the shape of the room with exposed roof timbers and having front and rear aspect electrically operated roof light windows with encapsulated blinds. The room has central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, television aerial and data points and a door opening to:
En suite bathroom 11'3 x 8'8 (3.43m x 2.64m)
Having light oak flooring, gable end casement window with fine far reaching views over the surrounding open countryside. Suite with shower bath with mixer taps and handheld shower spray, close coupled WC and wash hand basin.
Outside
The property is approached via a gated driveway with electrically operated gates. To the side of the driveway is a good-sized area of garden laid to wildflower meadow interspersed with fine mature trees and having a large ornamental pond fed by a natural culvert. The driveway opens out to provide off-road parking for several vehicles and gives access to an open fronted Garage 22'6 x 19' (6.86m x 5.79m) being constructed in stone and block under a traditional roof with two extra height vehicular access openings (9' wide by 8' high). To the side of the garage is a log storage area.
From the driveway a pair of traditionally hung vehicular access doors open to an integral garage 19'11 x 19'7 (6.07m x 5.97m) having side aspect windows and a stable style personnel door. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor with individually controlled underfloor heating, a range of built-in oak storage cupboards and a mezzanine storage area with mains pressure water cylinder. An oak door leads to the kitchen.
From the driveway a gated access leads to a delightful enclosed courtyard garden with a walled lawned area and raised flagged terrace where the doors open from the principle rooms and annex. There is a raised circular bed and stone trough ideal for flowering plants. From the courtyard doors open to:
Kennel room 20'3 x 15'4 (6.17m x 4.67m)
Built and insulated to dwelling living accommodation standard having front aspect double glazed oak casement windows, stone flags to the floor with underfloor heating and housing three kennel spaces and a lavatory with close coupled WC and wall hung wash hand basin. The room is open to the apex of the roof and there is ample space to create a mezzanine area if required.
Stable / workshop 16'9 x 15'5 (5.1m x 4.7m)
Again, built and insulated to living accommodation standard and having dual aspect casement windows, oak stable style entrance door and stone flags to the floor with underfloor heating. Again, the room is open to the apex of the roof with ample space for a mezzanine if required. The kennels and stable could be incorporated into the annex or used to create holiday lets or further family accommodation subject to planning consents. The courtyard is illuminated by LED lighting on pir sensors and there is an outside water supply.
The driveway continues around the rear of the property where there are further areas of garden laid to wildlife meadow and a further small pond. From the driveway there are access gates to the land and quarry. To the rear of the property is a newly constructed portal fram building 44'10 x 29'2 (13.66m x 8.89m) having gable end sliding vehicular access steel doors and a personnel door.
Beyond the portal frame building is a further concrete framed agricultural building 45'2 x 29'9 (13.76m x 9.06m) with side vehicular access doors. The building has tiles to the floor and currently houses seven spacious breeding kennels each with a UPVC double glazed window and electric wall mounted Infra-red heaters.
Over the kennel units is a large mezzanine storage area. Preparation Room 14'2 x 7'6 (4.32m x 2.28m) having dual aspect double glazed windows, ceramic tiles to the floor, power and lighting. There is a stainless sink unit, cold water wash down taps and a dual flush close coupled WC.
The surrounding land is well fenced and divided into grazing paddocks with a pair of timber constructed stables 11'4 x 11'3 (3.45m x 3.43m) with stable doors. Within the surrounding land is a former quarry ideal for recreational activities, glamping pods or paragraph 79 development subject to planning consent.
Services and general information
The mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is by way of a private system. Heating and hot water are supplied by an oil-fired boiler. The property is fitted with security cameras, alarm system, fire alarm system and there is Fibre optic internet close to the property. First part of driveway is shared and there is a Public Footpath albeit hardly used.
Council tax band (Correct at time of publication) 'G'
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
Leaving Matlock along the A632 towards Chesterfield, after passing the Kelstedge Inn take the second right turn signposted Wingerworth, then take the first right turn signposted Alton and Ashover then the first left turn signposted Northedge and Press. The property can be found on the left-hand side.
There is stabling and a further kennel area.
The accommodation offers six bedrooms all with en-suite facilities, large farmhouse style dining kitchen, dining room, drawing room, study and exceptionally spacious games room. A one-bedroom annex with living kitchen and en-suite. The living accommodation surrounds a delightful enclosed courtyard making it an ideal family property. Conveniently situated within easy reach of Ashover village where there are excellent local amenities and with good access to the towns of Chesterfield and Matlock. Within commuting distance of Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby and convenient for the M1 motorway.
The accommodation
Farmhouse dining kitchen 23'10 x 18'11 (7.26m x 5.76m)
A delightfully spacious kitchen having oak double glazed casement window, with oak shutters, to two aspects enjoying views over the gardens and paddocks that surround the property. There are two electric further roof light windows flooding the room with natural light. The room has stone flags to the floor with individually controlled under floor heating. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of kitchen units in a rustic oak finish by Old Farmhouse Country Kitchens, with cupboards and drawers beneath a polished granite worksurface with a matching upstand. There are wall mounted storage cupboards with under cabinet lighting, open wine rack and plate rack. Integral appliances include twelve place setting dishwasher, Libeherr fridge and freezer. Sited within the room is an oil-fired Sandyford range style cooker with twin lidded hot plates and double oven. Beneath the worksurface is an under mounted Belfast sink with mixer tap. The room is illuminated by downlight spotlights and there is ample space for a family dining table. The room has television aerial, data and telephone points; a feature exposed stonewall; a heavy faux beam to the ceiling and illuminated arrow slit former barn ventilation windows. An oak batten door with Suffolk thumb latch opens to:
Utility room 7'11 x 5'2 (2.41m x 1.57m)
Having a range of storage cupboards and open display shelves matching the kitchen, a polished granite work surface with an undermounted Belfast style sink with mixer tap. Beneath the worksurface is space and connection for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. There is an extractor fan. The appliances currently installed are available if required. The room has stone flags to the floor following through from the kitchen and an oak batten door opening to:
Ground floor lavatory 5'2 x 4'2 (1.57m x 1.27m)
Having a suite with close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is underfloor heating and extractor fan.
From the kitchen a broad opening leads to:
Dining room 23'2 x 17'2 (7.06m x 5.23m)
Having double glazed oak casement windows to three aspects with French style doors overlooking the paddocks and a glazed door opening onto the courtyard. The room has polished oak flooring with underfloor heating. There are exposed beams to the ceiling and exposed stonewalls. A feature of the room is a large Gritstone pillar and a stone staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation. The room has television and date points and a useful under stairs storage cupboard. A broad opening leads to:
Drawing room 28' x 17'1 (8.53m x 5.2m)
Having three sets of French style windows, opening onto the courtyard, having fitted oak shutters. The room has an impressive Inglenook fireplace with a raised stone hearth and a heavy timber lintel housing a log burning stove. There are illuminated display niches. The room has wall and centre light points, television aerial and data points, oak flooring following through from the dining area with underfloor heating, exposed stonewalls and heavy exposed beam to the ceiling.
From the dining room an oak batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Sitting room/study 15'6 x 15'6 (4.72m x 4.72m) widening to 16'8 (5.08m)
Having dual aspect double glazed oak casement windows and a pair of French style doors opening onto the courtyard. The room has light oak flooring with underfloor heating, wall and centre light points, television aerial and data points. A door opening leads to:
Inner hallway 25'3 x 3'6 (7.69m x 1.06m)
With rear aspect double glazed oak windows, light oak flooring and a batten door with thumb latch opening to:
Ground floor bedroom 12'3 x 13'1
Having light oak flooring, French doors and oak windows overlooking the courtyard. The room has exposed beams to the ceiling, television aerial and data points and an oak batten door opening to:
Ensuite 7'1 x 6'3 (2.16m x 1.9m)
Having a suite with quadrant shower cubicle with Mermaid style boarding and Myra electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin with illuminated mirror and shaver point over, and close coupled WC. There is a chrome finished towel heater and extractor fan.
From the inner hallway stone steps (with feature lighting) rise to a half landing where a broad glazed door opens to:
Games room 45'11 x 16'8 (13.99m x 5.08m)
An exceptionally spacious room ideal for a variety of uses having double glazed oak windows and French doors opening onto the courtyard, and rear aspect French style doors. A further side aspect glazed entrance door with sidelight window enjoying views over the open fields that surround the property. The room has exposed beams with braced supporting posts, low energy downlight spotlights and stone flags to the floor with individually controlled underfloor heating. An oak batten door opens to:
Shower room 16'11 x 3'3 (5.15m x 0.99m)
Having a quadrant shower cubicle with Mermaid style boarding and mixer shower, wall hung wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is an extractor fan.
A further batten door opens to:
Boiler room 7' x 5'3 (2.13m x 1.6m)
Housing the contemporary oil-fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property. There is a mains pressure hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater.
From the games room a glazed oak door leads to:
Annexe
Living kitchen 18'4 x 15'4 (5.59m x 4.67m)
With double glazed casement windows with fitted oak shutters enjoying views over the fields and further casement windows and entrance door opening onto a flagged terrace within the courtyard. The room is open to the apex of the roof with a fine king post truss, there are feature exposed stonewalls and stone flags to the floor with underfloor heating. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units in an oak finish with cupboards and drawers beneath a granite effect worksurface, and wall mounted storage cupboards. Set within the worksurface is a one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap and a four-ring ceramic hob over which is a cooker hood. Beneath the hob is a fan assisted electric oven. Beneath the work surface is space and connection for an automatic washing machine and dishwasher etc. The room has television, data point and wall lamp points. An oak batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Bedroom 11'10 x 7'5 (3.6m x 2.26m)
Having oak double glazed casement windows with fitted oak shutters overlooking the courtyard, stone flags to the floor with under floor heating, television and data points and a batten door opening to:
En suite shower room 7'7 x 5'3 (2.31m x 1.6m)
Suite with quadrant shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is a chrome finish electric towel radiator.
From the dining room a stone staircase with oak balustrade and handrail rises to:
First floor study landing 23'2 x 17' (7.06m x 5.18m)
Having a gable end casement window with oak shutters overlooking the paddocks, and further side aspect window and electrically operated roof light window. The landing has light oak flooring, exposed decorative beams and a feature exposed stonewall. There are three illuminated former ventilation slit windows, television aerial and data points, central heating radiators, wall and centre light points. A batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Master bedroom
Entrance Area 12'8 x 4'6 (3.86m x 1.37m)
Having light oak flooring, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and a broad opening leading to:
Bedroom area 17' x 15'7 (5.18m x 4.75m)
Having double glazed oak gable end window, with fitted oak shutters, enjoying superb far reaching views over the surrounding open countryside. There is a further electrically operated roof light window with encapsulated blind, light oak flooring and feature illuminated arrow slit former ventilation windows. There is an exposed stonewall, television and data points. From the entrance area oak batten doors with thumb latches open to:
En suite bathroom 14'11 x 6'8 (4.55m x 2.03m)
Having light oak flooring, borrowed light glazed panel to the bedroom and suite with standalone bath with floor mounted Victorian style pillar taps and handheld shower spray, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and matching bidet. There is mermaid style boarding shower cubicle with mixer shower having overhead and handheld shower sprays and body jets. The room has a shaver point, extractor fan and towel radiator.
Dressing room 12'1 x 5'1 (3.68m x 1.55m)
Having light oak flooring and a good range of fitted shelving and hanging rails. There is a feature exposed stonewall and an illuminated arrow slit former ventilation window.
From the landing a further oak batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Bedroom two 16'5 x 15'6 (5m x 4.72m)
With a front aspect low level window overlooking the courtyard and a rear electrically operated roof light window with encapsulated blind. The room has exposed roof purlins, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, wall and centre light points, television and data points. A batten door with thumb latch opens to:
En suite shower room 7'4 x 4'6 (2.23m x 1.37m)
Having light oak flooring, double width shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is a chrome finish ladder style towel radiator, shaver point and extractor fan.
From the hallway a quarter turn staircase rises to:
First floor landing 9'11 x 6' (3.02m x 1.83m)
Built into the shape of the roof with exposed roof timbers and having a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. An oak batten door with thumb latch opens to:
Inner landing with deep built-in storage cupboards to either side with hanging rails and a light. Steps descend to:
Bedroom three 19'8 x 15'11 (5.99m x 4.85m)
Having a low-level window overlooking the courtyard and a further electrically operated roof light with encapsulated blind. The room has wall and centre light points, television aerial and data points, central heating radiator and an oak door opening to:
Data cupboard housing the television aerial distribution system, data distribution system and alarm and security camera systems. A further batten door opens to:
En suite shower room 9'11 x 4'8 (3.02m x 1.42m)
Having light oak flooring, borrowed light windows to the bedroom, quadrant shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. There is a chrome finish ladder style towel radiator, extractor fan and shaver point.
From the landing a door opens to:
Bedroom four
Dressing area 10'8 x 8'2 (3.25m x 2.49m)
Having a rear aspect electrically operated roof light window with encapsulated blind enjoying views over the paddocks to the rear of the property. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, television aerial and data points, a range of deep built-in wardrobes providing hanging space, storage shelving and ample storage space. A door opening leads to:
Bedroom 18'5 x 16'8 (5.61m x 5.08m)
Again, built into the shape of the room with exposed roof timbers and having front and rear aspect electrically operated roof light windows with encapsulated blinds. The room has central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, television aerial and data points and a door opening to:
En suite bathroom 11'3 x 8'8 (3.43m x 2.64m)
Having light oak flooring, gable end casement window with fine far reaching views over the surrounding open countryside. Suite with shower bath with mixer taps and handheld shower spray, close coupled WC and wash hand basin.
Outside
The property is approached via a gated driveway with electrically operated gates. To the side of the driveway is a good-sized area of garden laid to wildflower meadow interspersed with fine mature trees and having a large ornamental pond fed by a natural culvert. The driveway opens out to provide off-road parking for several vehicles and gives access to an open fronted Garage 22'6 x 19' (6.86m x 5.79m) being constructed in stone and block under a traditional roof with two extra height vehicular access openings (9' wide by 8' high). To the side of the garage is a log storage area.
From the driveway a pair of traditionally hung vehicular access doors open to an integral garage 19'11 x 19'7 (6.07m x 5.97m) having side aspect windows and a stable style personnel door. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor with individually controlled underfloor heating, a range of built-in oak storage cupboards and a mezzanine storage area with mains pressure water cylinder. An oak door leads to the kitchen.
From the driveway a gated access leads to a delightful enclosed courtyard garden with a walled lawned area and raised flagged terrace where the doors open from the principle rooms and annex. There is a raised circular bed and stone trough ideal for flowering plants. From the courtyard doors open to:
Kennel room 20'3 x 15'4 (6.17m x 4.67m)
Built and insulated to dwelling living accommodation standard having front aspect double glazed oak casement windows, stone flags to the floor with underfloor heating and housing three kennel spaces and a lavatory with close coupled WC and wall hung wash hand basin. The room is open to the apex of the roof and there is ample space to create a mezzanine area if required.
Stable / workshop 16'9 x 15'5 (5.1m x 4.7m)
Again, built and insulated to living accommodation standard and having dual aspect casement windows, oak stable style entrance door and stone flags to the floor with underfloor heating. Again, the room is open to the apex of the roof with ample space for a mezzanine if required. The kennels and stable could be incorporated into the annex or used to create holiday lets or further family accommodation subject to planning consents. The courtyard is illuminated by LED lighting on pir sensors and there is an outside water supply.
The driveway continues around the rear of the property where there are further areas of garden laid to wildlife meadow and a further small pond. From the driveway there are access gates to the land and quarry. To the rear of the property is a newly constructed portal fram building 44'10 x 29'2 (13.66m x 8.89m) having gable end sliding vehicular access steel doors and a personnel door.
Beyond the portal frame building is a further concrete framed agricultural building 45'2 x 29'9 (13.76m x 9.06m) with side vehicular access doors. The building has tiles to the floor and currently houses seven spacious breeding kennels each with a UPVC double glazed window and electric wall mounted Infra-red heaters.
Over the kennel units is a large mezzanine storage area. Preparation Room 14'2 x 7'6 (4.32m x 2.28m) having dual aspect double glazed windows, ceramic tiles to the floor, power and lighting. There is a stainless sink unit, cold water wash down taps and a dual flush close coupled WC.
The surrounding land is well fenced and divided into grazing paddocks with a pair of timber constructed stables 11'4 x 11'3 (3.45m x 3.43m) with stable doors. Within the surrounding land is a former quarry ideal for recreational activities, glamping pods or paragraph 79 development subject to planning consent.
Services and general information
The mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is by way of a private system. Heating and hot water are supplied by an oil-fired boiler. The property is fitted with security cameras, alarm system, fire alarm system and there is Fibre optic internet close to the property. First part of driveway is shared and there is a Public Footpath albeit hardly used.
Council tax band (Correct at time of publication) 'G'
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
Leaving Matlock along the A632 towards Chesterfield, after passing the Kelstedge Inn take the second right turn signposted Wingerworth, then take the first right turn signposted Alton and Ashover then the first left turn signposted Northedge and Press. The property can be found on the left-hand side.
