A charming, 4 bedroom detached farmhouse dating back to 1785, set in 9.9 acres of gardens and grazing land with accompanying stables and tack room.

Description

Hillsides is a charming, 4 bedroom detached farmhouse, part of which dates back to 1785, set in 9.9 acres of gardens and grazing land with accompanying stables and tack room. The house its self exceeds 2300sq.ft of accommodation, arranged over two storeys with four double bedrooms, one benefitting an en suite and four reception rooms to the ground floor, one of which would ideally suit use as an annexe, should an incoming buyer require independent accommodation.

Entry to the west elevation leads into a quarry tiled entrance hall, opening up to the rear of the property into the garden room, presenting pleasant views over the garden with French doors out. Off the entrance hall to the right hand side there is a well-proportioned snug featuring a focal point fireplace with inset log burner, stone surround and a brick hearth and herringbone fire back. A connecting door from the snug leads to a set of steps, down to a useful study area which in turn benefits a mezzanine level. The snug and study would ideally suit use as an annexe should an incoming buyer require secondary accommodation for extended family, with independent access to this area granted via the garden room.

Off the entrance hall to the left hand side sits the traditional farmhouse style kitchen diner, incorporating solid, hand pained base units, oak work surfaces, a Belfast sink, quarry tiled floor and an oil fired 2 stove Aga, set within a brick built alcove. There is space within the kitchen to accommodate an additional free standing oven and dishwasher. Directly off the kitchen there is a useful pantry, in addition to a W/C and utility room which is fitted with wall units, a stainless steel sink and provides space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

A pair of glazed double doors lead from the kitchen diner into the dining room and on to the characterful sitting room positioned to the front of the property, displaying exposed, original oak beams, a brick built fireplace with inset log burner and a dual aspect view with a door out to the garden.

Stairs ascend from the sitting room to the first floor landing, off which are four double bedrooms, one being the principal suite with a four piece en suite bathroom. The en suite holds a free standing bath, a heated towel rail, low level WC, wash hand vanity unit and a corner shower. The main family bathroom is positioned between bedrooms three and four and is fitted with a low level WC, wash hand vanity unity with surface mounted sink and a fitted bath with shower over.

OUTSIDE
The property sits in approximately 0.8 acres of grounds, with the pleasant south facing garden positioned to the front aspect, comprising a lawned area, planted beds, a hedged boundary and a storage shed with power, in addition to a 12ft x 8ft greenhouse. To the rear of the garden there is a well maintained orchard and wild flower meadow, whilst the east facing garden is made up of tiered bedding areas and seating platforms which are strategically placed to take advantage of the stunning views on offer.

A tree lined gravel track off Dalley Lane leads to a generous parking area and onto the equestrian facilities which include 8 stables with water and power, 6 of which measure 12ft x 12ft and two foaling stables measuring 18ft x 12ft, a yard and tack room. Opposite the stables there are two garages and two open car ports in addition to a canopied storage area. The 9.1 acres of grazing land is arranged over three fields and is bound by hand built stone walls with 5 auto fill water troughs in total.

Location

Hillsides is conveniently situated just 1.7 miles north of Belper town centre which boasts an excellent array of local amenities to briefly include two supermarkets, a doctors surgery, a number of public houses, a veterinary practice, cinema, shopping mills and a good choice of restaurants. The A6 is 1.5 miles from the property which leads from Derby, through the peaks, up towards Manchester. The A38 is 5 miles away, offering connections across the region. The A610 lends access to the M1 and is 5.3 miles from Hillsides. There are a number of primary schools within Belper in addition to a sixth form centre and a choice of nurseries.

Square Footage: 2,346 sq ft


Acreage: 9.9 Acres