A striking double fronted Victorian residence with an impressive range of traditional outbuildings, a plot of circa 0.42 acres and extremely well placed for schooling and commuter links.


Situation
The Laurels is situated within the desirable suburban village of Littleover with easy access to a great range of amenities. A wider range of facilities and services can be found in nearby Derby and Ashbourne with easy access to the cities of Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham. The area is extremely well served with major roads including the A50, M42, M1 and A38. East Midlands Airport is only 14.8 miles away and there are direct rail services to London available from Derby and East Midlands Parkway. The area offers an excellent range of schooling including Derby High School, Derby Moor Academy, Derby Grammar, Ivy House School, Repton School, Denstone College, Foremark Hall Preparatory School and Abbotsholme School. The property is not far from the Peak District National Park which offers wonderful landscapes and great opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding. Golfing is available nearby at Mickleover, Sinfin, Breadsall Priory and Horsley Lodge golf clubs.

Description
The Laurels is a most impressive five-bedroom period home which has maintained a wealth of character features throughout. The property offers well-presented accommodation over two floors extending to 2,783 sq. ft GIA and a superb traditional range of 2,613 sq. ft GIA incorporating a two storey Victorian coach house, former stables and stores, offering workshop and storage space, and garaging. The property is ideally placed in the suburban village of Littleover, making it an attractive place to settle for families, commuters and professionals.

Accommodation
From the south facing terrace, an imposing Victorian porch features bench seating and stained glass windows, a tiled roof with fish-scale band, a quarry tile floor and two stone mullioned bay windows. A solid timber front door opens into the reception hallway which boasts beautiful Minton floor tiles, high ceilings, deep skirting boards, detailed coving and dado rails which continue throughout much of the property. To the left of the hallway is the dining room, which boasts views from a bay window over the gardens and a gas fire with marble fire surround. Leading on from the dining room is the garden room, which has been sympathetically built in a Victorian style with vaulted ceilings, a tiled roof and French doors onto the terrace. From the hallway doors also lead to the dual aspect sitting room with marble fireplace and gas fire, and a bay window. The kitchen can be accessed from the hallway and the sitting room and includes a range of wall and floor mounted units under granite work surfaces and an island with preparation sink, power point and breakfast bar providing seating. Integrated appliances include two AEG ovens, a Bosch induction hob, a dishwasher and sink with waste disposal unit. There is also a gas fired AGA with tiled surround. The utility room has floor to ceiling storage and a walk-in pantry with shelving. Accessed off the kitchen is a large conservatory on the north side of the house which is heated and has automated rain guard systems on the roof vents. Adjoining this is a large shower room which was refitted in 2019 and also serves as a boot room, with a large cupboard for storage and hanging space.

A quirky feature of the house is that the Second World War air raid shelter has been retained and can be accessed via a door in the pantry; the shelter is currently used for storage. The air raid shelter is ideal as a wine store, as it is dry and has excellent temperature control.

The staircase with wooden banister leads to a split-level landing. There are two bedrooms to the southern elevation, one of which benefits from an en suite shower room and both have fitted wardrobes. There are three further bedrooms, one of which is used as a study and two of which have original fireplaces. The impressive four-piece family bathroom was refitted in 2021 and includes underfloor heating, a freestanding bath and a walk in shower.

The current owners have owned The Laurels since 1985 and have carried out works since then including rewiring in 2009, replacing the family bathroom in 2021 and the ground floor shower room in 2019, and replacing the boiler in 2017.

Outbuildings
To the north east of the house, a courtyard is formed by an impressive range of traditional red brick construction of buildings extending to about 2,613 sq. ft (GIA) and offering exciting potential to be converted to a variety of uses ancillary to the house, such as secondary accommodation, leisure purposes, or home office space (subject to the necessary consents). Any change of use would be subject to the necessary consents and potential purchasers need to take their own independent advice regarding this. In their current format the buildings offer general storage over two floors in parts, workshop space and garaging for a number of vehicles with automated doors. There are plenty of electricity points and lighting, and a water supply is connected.

Outside
Standing proud in the centre of it’s grounds, The Laurels is approached via automated iron gates and a tarmac driveway. An aluminium greenhouse, a cobbled patio and a range of outbuildings adjoin the North and East elevation. There is a small, well kept pond. The delightful south-west facing gardens are mainly laid to lawn, boasting well stocked perennial borders with shrubs and trees providing a good degree of privacy. A large raised terrace with Porcelain tiles provides an ideal outdoor entertaining area and has the advantage of the sun throughout much of the day.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected to the property.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 23.9 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 7 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 10/05/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

None of the services, appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the Selling Agents.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
Derby City Council

Tax Band G

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
By strict appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – DE23 2FR

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From the A38 take the exit towards Mickleover, Littleover and Findern and take the second exit onto the Rykneld Road. Continue onto Pastures Hill turning right (third exit) at the roundabout onto Hillsway and then right again onto The Hollow which forks off to the right onto Moorway Lane and the property is situated on the right hand side.