House For Sale £375,000
An exceptionally spacious detached character cottage retaining many original features set within beautiful idyllic cottage style gardens with patio areas and a small orchard. The property offers four double bedrooms, a good-sized Jack & Jill bathroom and further ground floor bathroom, spacious living room with multi fuel stove, good sized dining kitchen, and boot room. There is off-road parking via a driveway and garage, and space to create a second driveway within the side garden subject to planning consent. Shirland Village is located on the outskirts of the town of Alfreton where there are excellent amenities, just a few minutes drive from the A38 trunk road and the M1 motorway giving access to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield. The village is surrounded by open countryside and is conveniently located for Clay Cross, Chesterfield and Matlock.
Entering the property via a stable-style door, with decorative stained-glass pane, which opens to:
Boot room 2.82m x 2.64m
Having rear aspect double glazed windows overlooking the garden, further side aspect window with obscured decorative glass, dado rail, and wood-effect laminate to the floor. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and telephone point. A panelled wooden bifold door opens to:
Inner hall 2.05m x 1.63m
With staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, wood-effect laminate to the floor, fitted picture rail, and batten doors opening to:
Storage cupboard 1.67m x 0.78m with lighting, fitted shelving and ample storage space
ground floor bathroom 1.94m x 1.64m
A fully tiled room with ceramic tiles to the floor, illuminated by downlight spotlights, and having suite with panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower spray; pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror over; and dual flush close coupled WC. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and an extractor fan.
Living room 8.15m x 3.94m maximum measurements
Having front aspect sliding sash windows with secondary glazing, side aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the driveway, and a side aspect wooden door with decorative stained-glass panel. An exceptionally spacious room with painted exposed beams to the ceiling, partial oak panelling to dado height, and original Tudor period features throughout, including an exposed stone beam. There are two fine feature fireplaces; an inglenook fireplace with Derbyshire sandstone corbelled lintels, stone hearth and original exposed stone insert, housing a Hunter multi fuel stove, with external grate vent door to the side, and a decorative feature fireplace with exposed stone chimney, wooden mantle, and stone hearth. There is a fitted cupboard housing the electric metre, serving hatch opening to the kitchen, an inset display alcove. The room is illuminated by downlight spotlights, and has three central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, a television aerial point with terrestrial and satellite facility.
From the inner hall a wooden door opens to:
Dining room 2.55m x 2.49m
With rear aspect double-glazed windows overlooking the garden, wood-effect flooring, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a broad opening leading to:
Kitchen 2.96m x 2.71m and 4.58m x 3.20m maximum measurements
An L-shaped room, having dual aspect double-glazed windows, farmhouse style door with decorative stained obscured glass panel opening to the rear patio and garden, and decorative quarry tiles to the floor. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers set beneath worksurfaces with tiled splashback. Fitted within a worksurface is a sink with mixer tap and draining board. Beneath the work surface is a Haier washing machine, Beko slimline 12-place setting dishwasher, and space and connection for a dryer. Within the kitchen is an 8-burner gas hob cooker with gas double oven and grill beneath and plate warmer. The appliances are available via separate negotiation. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space, fitted serving hatch opening to the living room, and space and connection for a free-standing fridge freezer. Sited within the kitchen is a Vaillant EcoTEC Plus double condenser boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property. The room is illuminated by centre ceiling light points and downlight spotlights and there is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
From the inner hallway a staircase with decorative stained-glass arch over rises to:
First floor landing 3.92m x 0.95m measured over the stairs
With a front aspect sliding sash window with inset decorative glass panel, and batten doors opening to:
Bedroom one 4.00m x 3.90m maximum measurements
Having front aspect sliding sash windows, with aluminium secondary glazing; one with decorative glass insert. Built into the shape of the roof, with centre ceiling light point, the room has painted exposed beams to the ceiling, fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving providing storage space, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
Bedroom two 3.91m x 2.95m
Again being built into the shape of the roof with front aspect sliding sash windows, painted exposed beams to the ceiling, and centre ceiling light point. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and steps rising to a short wooden batten door with thumb latch which opens to:
Inner landing 2.21m x 1.25m maximum measurements
Having a side aspect upvc double glazed window, exposed beams to the ceiling, and a doorway leading to:
Bedroom three 2.85m x 2.56m
With rear aspect upvc double glazed windows overlooking the garden. Currently used as a sewing room, there is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and ample space for a double bed. If not required for a bedrooms, the room would make an ideal hobby/recreational/office room.
From the inner landing a panelled door opens to:
Jack and jill bathroom 3.44m x 2.17m, 3.03m x 0.84m, and 1.59m x 0.77m
A spacious room partially tiled to dado height, with front aspect roof light windows and being illuminated by downlight spotlights. There is wooden flooring, and fitted suite with pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, panelled bath, and corner shower cubicle with electric mirror shower with handheld shower spray. There is a loft access hatch to a partially boarded insulated loft, two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, and a door opening to an airing cupboard with slatted linen shelving providing storage space and housing the water cylinder with immersion heater, providing hot water to the property. A further panelled door opens to:
Bedroom four 4.80m x 3.44m and 6.08m x 1.17m maximum measurements
With rear aspect upvc double glazed casement windows, wooden flooring, and exposed beams to the walls and ceiling. Built into the shape of the roof, a spacious room with an extended area off the main room ideal for use as a dressing area or cot room. There are two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, wall light points, a telephone point, and a half glazed wooden door with decorative stained obscured glass which opens to:
Half landing having a side aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the side garden, and staircase leading down to a front aspect entry way with a side aspect upvc double glazed window, a front aspect panelled entrance door, and further half glazed decorative stained glass wooden door opening to the living room.
Outside
To the front of the property is a quarry tile pathway leading to the front entrance door, and cast iron gate leading to the side garden. The pathway is bordered with a stone wall above which is a small area of rockery garden with ornamental shrubs, flowering plants, and fitted trellis with climbing plants and roses. Accessed from the main road are metal double gates opening to the enclosed side garden. To the far side of the property is a gated driveway with parking for two vehicles, providing access to the side entrance door, and leading to the garage 4.97m x 2.60m having an up and over vehicular access door, side aspect personnel door, fitted workbench, ample storage space, and power. Immediately to the rear of the property a walkway leads from the rear entrance door and continues around to the side of the property where there is a good-sized gravelled seating area of enclosed garden, enclosed by a stone wall, bushes and trees, having ample space for garden furniture and pot plants, a pedestrian access gate, and metal double gates opening to the main road, creating an ideal secondary driveway space, subject to planning permissions. Wooden steps rise to a stone pathway, with a raised border stocked with ornamental shrubs high trees and bushes, from where stone steps rise to a delightful corner plot of enclosed garden laid to lawn, surrounded by bushes and mature trees, and bordered with flowering plants. The garden resides at a southerly aspect, enjoying sunshine for the majority of the day.
From the pathway further stone steps lead to an enclosed rear garden laid to lawn, bordered with a stone wall, high bushes and mature trees, ensuring privacy from neighbouring properties. Within the garden is a small orchard with apple, pear, and cherry trees and gooseberry plants, and a pathway leading to a good-sized greenhouse. The garden has borders with ornamental shrubs and beautiful flowering plants including Sarah Bernhardt peonies. From the garden stone steps descend to a small area of flagstone patio, providing access to the garage personnel door, and a wooden door opening to a garden store with fitted shelving.
There is outside power, lighting, and water supply.
Services and general information
All mains services are connected to the property.
Council tax band (Correct at time of publication) 'C'
tenure Freehold
Directions
Leaving Alfreton along the A61 towards Clay Cross. Continue to Shirland, then turn right immediately across from the Higham off license on to Goose Green Lane. Continue as the road becomes Birkinstyle Lane, where the property can be found on the left hand side.
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.
Entering the property via a stable-style door, with decorative stained-glass pane, which opens to:
Boot room 2.82m x 2.64m
Having rear aspect double glazed windows overlooking the garden, further side aspect window with obscured decorative glass, dado rail, and wood-effect laminate to the floor. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and telephone point. A panelled wooden bifold door opens to:
Inner hall 2.05m x 1.63m
With staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, wood-effect laminate to the floor, fitted picture rail, and batten doors opening to:
Storage cupboard 1.67m x 0.78m with lighting, fitted shelving and ample storage space
ground floor bathroom 1.94m x 1.64m
A fully tiled room with ceramic tiles to the floor, illuminated by downlight spotlights, and having suite with panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower spray; pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror over; and dual flush close coupled WC. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and an extractor fan.
Living room 8.15m x 3.94m maximum measurements
Having front aspect sliding sash windows with secondary glazing, side aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the driveway, and a side aspect wooden door with decorative stained-glass panel. An exceptionally spacious room with painted exposed beams to the ceiling, partial oak panelling to dado height, and original Tudor period features throughout, including an exposed stone beam. There are two fine feature fireplaces; an inglenook fireplace with Derbyshire sandstone corbelled lintels, stone hearth and original exposed stone insert, housing a Hunter multi fuel stove, with external grate vent door to the side, and a decorative feature fireplace with exposed stone chimney, wooden mantle, and stone hearth. There is a fitted cupboard housing the electric metre, serving hatch opening to the kitchen, an inset display alcove. The room is illuminated by downlight spotlights, and has three central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, a television aerial point with terrestrial and satellite facility.
From the inner hall a wooden door opens to:
Dining room 2.55m x 2.49m
With rear aspect double-glazed windows overlooking the garden, wood-effect flooring, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a broad opening leading to:
Kitchen 2.96m x 2.71m and 4.58m x 3.20m maximum measurements
An L-shaped room, having dual aspect double-glazed windows, farmhouse style door with decorative stained obscured glass panel opening to the rear patio and garden, and decorative quarry tiles to the floor. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers set beneath worksurfaces with tiled splashback. Fitted within a worksurface is a sink with mixer tap and draining board. Beneath the work surface is a Haier washing machine, Beko slimline 12-place setting dishwasher, and space and connection for a dryer. Within the kitchen is an 8-burner gas hob cooker with gas double oven and grill beneath and plate warmer. The appliances are available via separate negotiation. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space, fitted serving hatch opening to the living room, and space and connection for a free-standing fridge freezer. Sited within the kitchen is a Vaillant EcoTEC Plus double condenser boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property. The room is illuminated by centre ceiling light points and downlight spotlights and there is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
From the inner hallway a staircase with decorative stained-glass arch over rises to:
First floor landing 3.92m x 0.95m measured over the stairs
With a front aspect sliding sash window with inset decorative glass panel, and batten doors opening to:
Bedroom one 4.00m x 3.90m maximum measurements
Having front aspect sliding sash windows, with aluminium secondary glazing; one with decorative glass insert. Built into the shape of the roof, with centre ceiling light point, the room has painted exposed beams to the ceiling, fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving providing storage space, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
Bedroom two 3.91m x 2.95m
Again being built into the shape of the roof with front aspect sliding sash windows, painted exposed beams to the ceiling, and centre ceiling light point. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and steps rising to a short wooden batten door with thumb latch which opens to:
Inner landing 2.21m x 1.25m maximum measurements
Having a side aspect upvc double glazed window, exposed beams to the ceiling, and a doorway leading to:
Bedroom three 2.85m x 2.56m
With rear aspect upvc double glazed windows overlooking the garden. Currently used as a sewing room, there is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and ample space for a double bed. If not required for a bedrooms, the room would make an ideal hobby/recreational/office room.
From the inner landing a panelled door opens to:
Jack and jill bathroom 3.44m x 2.17m, 3.03m x 0.84m, and 1.59m x 0.77m
A spacious room partially tiled to dado height, with front aspect roof light windows and being illuminated by downlight spotlights. There is wooden flooring, and fitted suite with pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, panelled bath, and corner shower cubicle with electric mirror shower with handheld shower spray. There is a loft access hatch to a partially boarded insulated loft, two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, and a door opening to an airing cupboard with slatted linen shelving providing storage space and housing the water cylinder with immersion heater, providing hot water to the property. A further panelled door opens to:
Bedroom four 4.80m x 3.44m and 6.08m x 1.17m maximum measurements
With rear aspect upvc double glazed casement windows, wooden flooring, and exposed beams to the walls and ceiling. Built into the shape of the roof, a spacious room with an extended area off the main room ideal for use as a dressing area or cot room. There are two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, wall light points, a telephone point, and a half glazed wooden door with decorative stained obscured glass which opens to:
Half landing having a side aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the side garden, and staircase leading down to a front aspect entry way with a side aspect upvc double glazed window, a front aspect panelled entrance door, and further half glazed decorative stained glass wooden door opening to the living room.
Outside
To the front of the property is a quarry tile pathway leading to the front entrance door, and cast iron gate leading to the side garden. The pathway is bordered with a stone wall above which is a small area of rockery garden with ornamental shrubs, flowering plants, and fitted trellis with climbing plants and roses. Accessed from the main road are metal double gates opening to the enclosed side garden. To the far side of the property is a gated driveway with parking for two vehicles, providing access to the side entrance door, and leading to the garage 4.97m x 2.60m having an up and over vehicular access door, side aspect personnel door, fitted workbench, ample storage space, and power. Immediately to the rear of the property a walkway leads from the rear entrance door and continues around to the side of the property where there is a good-sized gravelled seating area of enclosed garden, enclosed by a stone wall, bushes and trees, having ample space for garden furniture and pot plants, a pedestrian access gate, and metal double gates opening to the main road, creating an ideal secondary driveway space, subject to planning permissions. Wooden steps rise to a stone pathway, with a raised border stocked with ornamental shrubs high trees and bushes, from where stone steps rise to a delightful corner plot of enclosed garden laid to lawn, surrounded by bushes and mature trees, and bordered with flowering plants. The garden resides at a southerly aspect, enjoying sunshine for the majority of the day.
From the pathway further stone steps lead to an enclosed rear garden laid to lawn, bordered with a stone wall, high bushes and mature trees, ensuring privacy from neighbouring properties. Within the garden is a small orchard with apple, pear, and cherry trees and gooseberry plants, and a pathway leading to a good-sized greenhouse. The garden has borders with ornamental shrubs and beautiful flowering plants including Sarah Bernhardt peonies. From the garden stone steps descend to a small area of flagstone patio, providing access to the garage personnel door, and a wooden door opening to a garden store with fitted shelving.
There is outside power, lighting, and water supply.
Services and general information
All mains services are connected to the property.
Council tax band (Correct at time of publication) 'C'
tenure Freehold
Directions
Leaving Alfreton along the A61 towards Clay Cross. Continue to Shirland, then turn right immediately across from the Higham off license on to Goose Green Lane. Continue as the road becomes Birkinstyle Lane, where the property can be found on the left hand side.
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.
