Home Close occupies a pleasant 8.5 acre plot on the outskirts of the desirable village of Dale Abbey with at home equestrian facilities alongside a cattery and holiday let business.

Description

Home Close occupies a pleasant 8.5 acre plot on the outskirts of the desirable village of Dale Abbey, Derbyshire. The property presents a rare opportunity comprising a two bedroom character home, alongside equestrian facilities, a very successful cattery business and three holiday lodges, positioned around a well-stocked lake.

The principal house is arranged over two storeys and comprises an entrance hall to the front aspect, leading to a double fronted, dual aspect sitting room enjoying views over the paddock land and a picture window to the rear elevation. The sitting room is laid with a wood strip floor and features a glass fronted electric fire with feature log store below. The entrance hall provides access to a ground floor WC and the dining room which also benefits a picture window to the rear elevation, tiled floor and a storage cupboard off.

The dining room follows through to the dual aspect kitchen, incorporating a range of hand painted base and wall units with hardwood work surfaces, a central island and breakfast bar seating. Appliances within the kitchen include a fitted electric oven and grill, a four burner gas hob with extractor above, a stainless steel sink and a built-in tumble dryer. There is space and plumbing within the kitchen for additional appliances such as a washing machine and dishwasher. A stable door off the kitchen gives access to the rear of the property.

Stairs ascend from the entrance hall to the first floor landing, off which sits two double bedrooms, both enjoying eaves storage and picture windows via the newly installed dormer windows to the north easy aspect, affording stunning views across the land and beyond.

Planning was granted last year for a 7m x 3.7m oak framed garden room extension to the side of the sitting room. The planning is still active and would be ideal for an additional ground floor bedroom providing enhanced views over the paddock land.

EQUESTRIAN
Home Close offers excellent ‘at home’ equestrian facilities, with 4.2 acres of grazing land, three timber built stables to include a foaling stable and a hay barn. Adjacent to the property there is also a well maintained fibre and sand 20 x 40 manège.

CATTERY
The current owner occupier built the cattery in 2017 which consists of 18 bays, all with mezzanine levels, individual heating and opening vents to the lower section. On entry to the building there is an office area with CCTV and a kitchenette. A glazed door leads from the reception into the bright, vaulted lodging area, heated via infrared heaters with a door out to the rear of the building. The cattery business is very successful, achieving consistent full capacity, which therefore opens up the opportunity for this building to be extended to allow for further accommodation (subject to the necessary planning consents). Further financial information can be provided by Savills upon request.

HOLIDAY LODGES
Driftwood Lodges were crowned winner of the popular Channel 4 show ‘Four in a bed’ in 2021. There are currently three charming, relatively new lodges, all positioned around a 0.75 acre lake, which is well stocked with carp species. The lodges comprise a studio type room with sleeping area and seating, heated via a log burner and a contemporary three piece en suite shower room. The lodges are connected to mains electricity with private drainage and the hot water is provided via LPG tanks. Further financial information can be provided by Savills upon request.

There is planning permission granted for three additional lodges to be erected to the rear of the existing lodges, further enhancing the income stream of the holiday lodge business.

The parcel of land to the rear of the three holiday lodges occupies a further four lodge type buildings, one holding a kitchen, a fire pit lodge and two versatile open lodges, one of which is nestled within the woodland area.

The current owner occupier operates an annual Winter Wonderland during the month of December, arranged throughout the parcel of land to the rear of the holiday lodges and the woodland area. This has proven to be a very popular event over the years and provides a further substantial income.

Location

Home Close is situated on the edge of the desirable village of Dale Abbey. The property lies within commuting distance of Derby (5.7 miles), Nottingham (10 miles), Chesterfield (23 miles), Birmingham (44 miles) and Sheffield (35 miles). The A52, A50 and M1 motorways are all within 6 miles or less of the property, while Derby train station (5.7 miles) offers direct rail to London St Pancras in about 1 hour 45 minutes, alternatively, East Midlands Parkway station (10 miles) provides quicker access, with journey times of about 1 hour and 22 minutes. East Midlands airport is 12.5 miles away whilst Birmingham airport is 43.5 miles away.

The nearby Peak District National Park, 20 miles to the North West offers beautiful walks with sailing and water sports available at Carsington Water (19 miles). Locko Park country house and grounds is located 1.2 miles away, with other local attractions to include Kedleston Hall, Chatsworth House and Alton Towers. There is a public house and café within the village of Dale Abbey, with the closest, more substantial shopping outlets situated within nearby Spondon (3 miles). Morley Primary School in Morley (3.1 miles) and Redhill Primary School, Ockbrook (2.1 miles) boast ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ ratings (2012).

Square Footage: 1,071 sq ft


Acreage: 8.5 Acres

Directions

Heading west out of Kirk Hallam along Ladywood Lane, continue past Cat & Fiddle Lane on your right and Ladywood Road then turns into Spondon Road. Continuing past Dale Abbey Plants on your right hand side and the Dale Abbey Cattery sign, you will approach black timber entry gates to Home Close where this can be found on your right hand side after 100m.

Additional Info

COUNCIL TAX
Erewash Borough Council, tax band C.