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House For Sale £799,950
Cornhill, Allestree, Derby DE22


Description
Originally constructed in 1865 "Cedar Bank" is a beautifully appointed, structurally extended spacious family home which benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and a substantial plot with delightful gardens.

Directions

Leave Derby city centre along Duffield Road and proceed over the Palm Court Island and past the Shell Garage. Turn left into Park Lane and proceed along onto Cornhill, where the property is situated on the right hand side clearly identified by our "For Sale" board.

The current vendors have spent considerable time and effort in the presentation of this delightful family home which has a wealth of original features and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Internally the accommodation briefly comprises a spacious entrance hall with galleried staircase leading to the first floor, lounge with log burning stove, study/family room and ground floor shower room. The hall opens to reveal a large, beautifully appointed dining kitchen which is the focal point of the property benefitting from amazing views over the superb garden. The kitchen has a range of integrated appliances and ample space for dining and occasional furniture, with access to the rear. The ground floor also boasts a utility room and double glazed conservatory overlooking the garden. To the first floor the property has four good size bedrooms, the master bedroom with en-suite shower room and there is a bathroom with jacuzzi style bath and separate shower cubicle.

A particular feature of this property is the substantial plot in which the house stands. To the rear a patio overlooks the amazing gardens which have been beautifully presented to include a large lawn, well stocked borders, mature trees and vegetable patch with green house. At the bottom of the garden is an area set aside as an orchard and wild flower garden. There is an additional central pergola in the middle of the lawn, supporting a productive grape vine. To the front elevation the property nestles behind a tall hedge and magnificent cedar trees. A tarmac driveway leads to a large car standing area where there is a double garage with power and light and additional parking for a motorhome or caravan beside.

The property benefits from being within the heart of the old part of Allestree village, a short walk from a local pub and church. The centre of Allestree is a short walk away where there are a range of pubs, shops, bars and restaurants as well as enviable local infant, junior and secondary schools. The house backs onto all the facilities that Allestree park has to offer including superb countryside walks and recreational pursuits . The house is within easy reach of the A38 giving onward travel to the A50, A52 and M1 corridor.

Substantial, executive properties with so many original features rarely become available for sale and this property must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Accommodation

Entering the property through original front door into:

Spacious Entrance Hall

The delightful hall offers an impressive entrance to the house and has a galleried staircase leading to the first floor, quality laminate floor, radiator and window to the side elevation, smoke alarm, telephone point and controls for central heating. Space for storage/occasional furniture beneath the stairs.

Lounge (3.99m x 3.96m (13'1" x 13'))

This cosy room has a feature fireplace with a log burning stove set upon a slate hearth, double glazed window to the front elevation with enclosed "pull up" wooden window shutters which have been restored by the current vendor. The room has a TV point, wooden picture rail and radiator. Smoke alarm.

Study/Family Room (3.89m x 3.99m (12'9" x 13'1"))

This particularly versatile room is being used by the current vendors as a study but could easily be used as a family room or perhaps as a ground floor bedroom. The room has a double glazed window overlooking the front elevation with wooden ‘pull up’ window shutters enclosed behind wooden paneling and radiator. Open shelving.

Shower Room (3.15m x 1.52m (10'4" x 5'))

(Measurement taken to the front of the cupboard)

With a modern low level WC, wash hand basin with storage cupboard beneath, shower cubicle with glazed screen, frosted double glazed window to the side elevation, heated towel rail and large storage cupboards with sliding doors. Complimentary tiling to walls and floor.

Dining Kitchen (6.15m x 6.78m (20'2" x 22'3"))

(Maximum measurement)

The focal point of the property is the large kitchen and dining area which have spectacular views out over the garden. The impressive room is separated into both a dining and kitchen area, making it an ideal circulation space. The kitchen area comprises a range of quality oak work surfaces/preparation areas, wall and base cupboards and a range cooker beneath a concealed extractor in an attractive alcove. The kitchen benefits from a Belfast style sink with drainer and mixer tap and there is space for a freestanding fridge freezer, double glazed window to the side elevation, integrated dishwasher and complimentary tiling. The room has a central island with storage cupboards and a worktop with ample space for stools beneath to create a breakfast bar.

The room opens to reveal a large dining area and there are double glazed French doors leading to the gardens and additional windows overlooking the rear garden, which help to make the whole room bright and airy. Inset ceiling spotlights and tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Utility Room (2.26m x 2.92m (7'5" x 9'7"))

With a range of work surface/preparation areas, wall and base cupboards, a double stainless steel sink unit, space for washing machine, space for additional fridge/freezer, personal door to the rear garden and high level roof light providing additional light to the space. Wall mounted boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating.

Double doors lead from the kitchen to:

Conservatory (4.88m x 3.20m (16' x 10'6"))

This brilliant addition to the house has extensive views of the garden with double glazed windows, double glazed French doors to the garden and quality tiled floor. Power and light.

To The First Floor

Spacious Galleried Landing

With oversized access to the loft and window to the side elevation.

Master Bedroom One (6.15m x 3.43m (20'2" x 11'3"))

The large master bedroom has a window overlooking the garden, two radiators and fitted wardrobes with dressing table.

En-Suite (2.74m x 1.45m (9' x 4'9"))

To include a modern WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap and shower cubicle with glazed screen and rainfall style shower. Heated towel rail, double glazed window overlooking the garden and inset ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom Two (3.71m x 3.86m (12'2" x 12'8))

With double glazed window to the front elevation, original wardrobes/storage cupboard, open shelving, laminate floor and radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.86m x 4.24m (12'8" x 13'11"))

With double glazed window to the front elevation, original storage cupboard and laminate floor.

Bedroom Four (5.23m x 2.31m (17'2" x 7'7"))

This large room has a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, further double glazed window, vanity sink, smoke alarm and laminate floor.

Family Bathroom (3.10m x 2.03m (10'2" x 6'8"))

With a modern WC, wash hand basin and corner jacuzzi style bath. The room has a shower cubicle with glazed screen, heated towel rail and tiled floor. The room is made particularly bright and airy as a result of the two roof lights fitted into the ceiling.

Outside

A particular feature of this property is the large plot in which the detached family home stands. To the rear of the house a large patio, ideal for entertaining, overlooking the extensive gardens which must be viewed. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with a range of well stocked borders, mature trees and to one side of the garden there is a large vegetable patch with fruit cage and greenhouse. There is also an additional central pergola in the middle of the lawn. At the bottom of the garden is an area set aside as an orchard and wild flower garden and this is bordered by mature tall trees creating a real sense of privacy.

To the front elevation the property nestles behind a large hedge and magnificent cedar trees. A tarmac driveway leads to a large car standing area with parking for several vehicles and an electric car charger. There is gated access to the rear garden, beside the garage, allowing access to a hard standing area suitable for parking a caravan or motorhome. The front garden is mainly lawned with beds of mature shrubs.

Double Garage (5.05m x 5.49m (16'7" x 18'))

With electrically operated up and over door, power light and personal door to the garden.

Council Tax Band G

Freehold

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