House For Sale £239,995
Grant's of Derbyshire are pleased to offer For Sale this two double bedroomed luxury park home located on the Merebrook Living site in Whatstandwell, Derbyshire. This award winning gated development is set within a unesco World Heritage Site and has a vibrant and friendly community. This particular home is well presented throughout and benefits from gas central heating (the boiler is only one month old) and uPVC triple glazing. All Velux roof windows are self closing when it rains. The accommodation on offer briefly comprises a spacious & bright open plan Living/Dining/Kitchen Area, Two Double Bedrooms, one with a Dressing Area and an En-suite Shower Room, an Office, a separate Family Bathroom & Entrance Hallway. The property also benefits from a gravelled driveway for two vehicles and a fabulous riverside garden with paved patio area, two additional riverside seating areas with fishing rights and a wooden balcony with glass panels. There is a electric car charging point beside the access ramp to the front of the property. Viewing highly recommended.
Location
Hidden away in mature woodland, Merebrook Park occupies a secluded riverside location deep in the Derwent Valley. This exclusive development is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Derbyshire Dales and is the ideal base for exploring the region's many leisure attractions. The Peak District National Park boasts some of the most dramatic landscapes in Britain and is particularly popular for outdoor pursuits such a walking and fishing. The region is also famous for its unspoilt picturesque villages and historic stately homes. Residents of Merebrook Park can take advantage of exclusive fishing rights and river access along the beautiful river Derwent which borders the estate. Merebrook Park enjoys good road and rail links and is well served by local shops and other amenities. Merebrook is a very private and secure, rural haven in one of Britain's most sought after locations.
The Accommodation
To the front of the property, steps with non-slip treads and a side ramp lead to the hard wood entrance door which leads straight into the:
Entrance Hallway (6.98m x 0.98m (22'10" x 3'2"))
Which has laminate wood effect flooring with underfloor heating, spot lights to the ceiling, an airing cupboard and an additional storage cupboard with shelving. Hard wood doors lead to the Bathroom, Office and both Bedrooms along with an opening that leads into the Open Plan Living/Kitchen Area.
Bathroom (2.98m (max) x 1.84m (max) (9'9" (max) x 6'0" (max))
A fully tilled room with a contemporary fitted bathroom, with front aspect uPVC triple glazed window with obscured glass and electric Velux roof light window. Fitted with a three piece suite consisting of panelled low level bathtub with glass screen, central chrome mixer tap and hand held shower head and wall mounted slider attachment, a vanity style wash hand basin with two large drawers below and a dual flush WC. This room also has spotlights to the ceiling, a heated mirror, heated towel rail, shaver point, extractor fan and underfloor heating.
Bedroom 2 (3.05m x 2.77m (10'0" x 9'1"))
A double bedroom with a UPVC triple glazed window to the side elevation, underfloor heating, a new electric wall heater and a built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 1 (3.52m x 2.43m (11'6" x 7'11"))
A double bedroom with a triple glazed window to the side elevation and underfloor heating. There is also a new electric wall heater.
An opening leads into the:
Dressing Area (1.02m x 0.84m (3'4" x 2'9"))
Which has two built in wardrobes. A wooden doors opens into the:
En-Suite Shower Room (2.00m x 2.10m (6'6" x 6'10"))
Which has a front aspect triple glazed window with obscured glass and an electric Velux roof light window. The room is fully tiled with a modern three piece suite consisting of large shower cubicle with daisy shower head over and separate hand held shower head, a vanity style wash hand basin with mixer tap and a dual flush WC. There's also spotlights to the ceiling, a heated towel rail, heated mirror, an extractor fan and underfloor heating.
Office (2.77m (max) x 1.77m (max) (9'1" (max) x 5'9" (max))
With a uPVC triple glazed window to the side elevation and electric Velux roof light window. This room also has spotlights to the ceiling, a fitted desk with keyboard drawer, telephone point and underfloor heating.
Open Plan Living / Kitchen (6.84m x 6.24m (22'5" x 20'5"))
A spacious, bright and airy room which has an open plan aspect, perfect for entertaining guests. The 'L' shaped Living/Dining Area of this room has laminate wood effect flooring with underfloor heating, four electric Velux roof light windows, six tilt and open patio doors and seven triple glazed windows. Triple glazed bifold doors provide additional natural light, lovely riverside views and access onto the outdoor balcony. This part of the room also has a fabulous Contura log burner with marble hearth. The Kitchen Area is well appointed with a contemporary fitted kitchen with matching cream gloss, wall base and drawer units with a granite worktop over, and a one and a half bowl composite sink with mixer tap. This kitchen also has a range of Neff integrated appliances which consist of; a five ring electric induction hob with extractor over, warming drawer, double oven, with one having a built in microwave, coffee machine, fridge and freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There are complimentary tiled splash backs, two electric Velux windows, a wine cooler and spot lights to ceiling.
Outside & Parking
This property has a small well kept front garden being mainly laid to gravel with an arrangement of plants and trees with steps and a ramp leading to the front entrance of the property. Beside the access ramp is an electric car charging point. To the front right hand side of the accommodation there is a gravelled driveway, providing parking for two vehicles. To the side there is gated access leading to the low maintenance, landscaped garden which has decking that leads to a paved seating area and two further river side view seating areas with fishing rights. There's also a range of storage options including a good sized shed, two garden stores and a log store. From the patio, steps lead to the wooden balcony with glass panels, allowing you to take full advantage of the scenic river view where you can truly enjoy the serenity that Merebrook Living.
Service Charges, Utilities & Park Rules
We are informed by the vendors that the park is on lpg gas and the water/drainage and electricity usage is charged based on occupancy and meter readings. An approximate figure for running costs we are informed is £140 per quarter for electric, £15 per month for single occupancy water usage and £105 per month for lpg gas. The service charge, which includes maintenance of the common areas of the park, is currently around £250 per month (£3000/year) but can be paid quarterly if preferred. Minimum age of Park residents is 45. Pets are allowed, subject to park rules which are available on request.
Council Tax Information
We are informed by Amber Valley Borough Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band A which is currently £1336 per annum.
Directional Notes
The approach from our Wirksworth office is to head along Harrison Drive towards Cromford. At the traffic light junction in the village of Cromford take a right turn and continue along the A6 until you see the Merebrook Park entrance on the left hand side shortly before the bridge over the River Derwent in the village of Whatstandwell. The park has secure gated access and CCTV which can be monitored remotely. On entering the park follow the road straight down, take the second left hand turn onto 'Lea Lane' and number 11 can be found on the left hand side (river side).
Location
Hidden away in mature woodland, Merebrook Park occupies a secluded riverside location deep in the Derwent Valley. This exclusive development is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Derbyshire Dales and is the ideal base for exploring the region's many leisure attractions. The Peak District National Park boasts some of the most dramatic landscapes in Britain and is particularly popular for outdoor pursuits such a walking and fishing. The region is also famous for its unspoilt picturesque villages and historic stately homes. Residents of Merebrook Park can take advantage of exclusive fishing rights and river access along the beautiful river Derwent which borders the estate. Merebrook Park enjoys good road and rail links and is well served by local shops and other amenities. Merebrook is a very private and secure, rural haven in one of Britain's most sought after locations.
The Accommodation
To the front of the property, steps with non-slip treads and a side ramp lead to the hard wood entrance door which leads straight into the:
Entrance Hallway (6.98m x 0.98m (22'10" x 3'2"))
Which has laminate wood effect flooring with underfloor heating, spot lights to the ceiling, an airing cupboard and an additional storage cupboard with shelving. Hard wood doors lead to the Bathroom, Office and both Bedrooms along with an opening that leads into the Open Plan Living/Kitchen Area.
Bathroom (2.98m (max) x 1.84m (max) (9'9" (max) x 6'0" (max))
A fully tilled room with a contemporary fitted bathroom, with front aspect uPVC triple glazed window with obscured glass and electric Velux roof light window. Fitted with a three piece suite consisting of panelled low level bathtub with glass screen, central chrome mixer tap and hand held shower head and wall mounted slider attachment, a vanity style wash hand basin with two large drawers below and a dual flush WC. This room also has spotlights to the ceiling, a heated mirror, heated towel rail, shaver point, extractor fan and underfloor heating.
Bedroom 2 (3.05m x 2.77m (10'0" x 9'1"))
A double bedroom with a UPVC triple glazed window to the side elevation, underfloor heating, a new electric wall heater and a built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 1 (3.52m x 2.43m (11'6" x 7'11"))
A double bedroom with a triple glazed window to the side elevation and underfloor heating. There is also a new electric wall heater.
An opening leads into the:
Dressing Area (1.02m x 0.84m (3'4" x 2'9"))
Which has two built in wardrobes. A wooden doors opens into the:
En-Suite Shower Room (2.00m x 2.10m (6'6" x 6'10"))
Which has a front aspect triple glazed window with obscured glass and an electric Velux roof light window. The room is fully tiled with a modern three piece suite consisting of large shower cubicle with daisy shower head over and separate hand held shower head, a vanity style wash hand basin with mixer tap and a dual flush WC. There's also spotlights to the ceiling, a heated towel rail, heated mirror, an extractor fan and underfloor heating.
Office (2.77m (max) x 1.77m (max) (9'1" (max) x 5'9" (max))
With a uPVC triple glazed window to the side elevation and electric Velux roof light window. This room also has spotlights to the ceiling, a fitted desk with keyboard drawer, telephone point and underfloor heating.
Open Plan Living / Kitchen (6.84m x 6.24m (22'5" x 20'5"))
A spacious, bright and airy room which has an open plan aspect, perfect for entertaining guests. The 'L' shaped Living/Dining Area of this room has laminate wood effect flooring with underfloor heating, four electric Velux roof light windows, six tilt and open patio doors and seven triple glazed windows. Triple glazed bifold doors provide additional natural light, lovely riverside views and access onto the outdoor balcony. This part of the room also has a fabulous Contura log burner with marble hearth. The Kitchen Area is well appointed with a contemporary fitted kitchen with matching cream gloss, wall base and drawer units with a granite worktop over, and a one and a half bowl composite sink with mixer tap. This kitchen also has a range of Neff integrated appliances which consist of; a five ring electric induction hob with extractor over, warming drawer, double oven, with one having a built in microwave, coffee machine, fridge and freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There are complimentary tiled splash backs, two electric Velux windows, a wine cooler and spot lights to ceiling.
Outside & Parking
This property has a small well kept front garden being mainly laid to gravel with an arrangement of plants and trees with steps and a ramp leading to the front entrance of the property. Beside the access ramp is an electric car charging point. To the front right hand side of the accommodation there is a gravelled driveway, providing parking for two vehicles. To the side there is gated access leading to the low maintenance, landscaped garden which has decking that leads to a paved seating area and two further river side view seating areas with fishing rights. There's also a range of storage options including a good sized shed, two garden stores and a log store. From the patio, steps lead to the wooden balcony with glass panels, allowing you to take full advantage of the scenic river view where you can truly enjoy the serenity that Merebrook Living.
Service Charges, Utilities & Park Rules
We are informed by the vendors that the park is on lpg gas and the water/drainage and electricity usage is charged based on occupancy and meter readings. An approximate figure for running costs we are informed is £140 per quarter for electric, £15 per month for single occupancy water usage and £105 per month for lpg gas. The service charge, which includes maintenance of the common areas of the park, is currently around £250 per month (£3000/year) but can be paid quarterly if preferred. Minimum age of Park residents is 45. Pets are allowed, subject to park rules which are available on request.
Council Tax Information
We are informed by Amber Valley Borough Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band A which is currently £1336 per annum.
Directional Notes
The approach from our Wirksworth office is to head along Harrison Drive towards Cromford. At the traffic light junction in the village of Cromford take a right turn and continue along the A6 until you see the Merebrook Park entrance on the left hand side shortly before the bridge over the River Derwent in the village of Whatstandwell. The park has secure gated access and CCTV which can be monitored remotely. On entering the park follow the road straight down, take the second left hand turn onto 'Lea Lane' and number 11 can be found on the left hand side (river side).
