A fascinating Grade II listed residence which has undergone extensive renovation and modernisation whilst retaining many period features and set within generous grounds (circa 1.03 acres).
Situation
The Hermitage is situated on the edge of Middle Mayfield, set amongst lovely countryside on the southern tip of the Peak District National Park. Mayfield offers a local store whilst the bustling market town of Ashbourne lies just three miles away and provides a wide variety of amenities. Considered to be one of Derbyshire's finest market towns, Ashbourne has some splendid Georgian buildings and a range of high quality, independent shops. It also offers a range of supermarkets, pubs, cafes and restaurants, two medical practices and St Oswald’s hospital. Ashbourne is considered to be the gateway to the National Park and there are many tourist attractions within easy reach including Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Alton Towers.

Local opportunities for outdoor pursuits are almost unlimited with wonderful walking, climbing, horse-riding, and cycling, with a range of water sports and fishing on nearby Carsington Water. Local clubs and societies within Ashbourne include Birdsgrove Fly Fishing Club, golf, tennis, rugby, football, and cricket, along with a town band, singing group and a thriving U3A.

There is a very good range of well-known schools within the area including primary schools at Clifton, Ilam and Rocester, secondary schools include Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Ashbourne and Thomas Alleyne’s High School in Uttoxeter. Private schooling is available at Repton Prep and Repton School, Denstone College, Derby Grammar and Derby High Schools and Abbottsholme. There are excellent communication links via the A515, A38, A52 and A50 roads which are a short drive away and provide fast connections to numerous regional centres including Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. East Midlands Airport, Birmingham International Airport and mainline rail services from Derby are also within easy reach.

Description
The Hermitage is a distinguished country residence, with the original Georgian section of the house believed to date from 1749, around 1840. The house is constructed of red brick upon a sandstone plinth and is listed Grade II in recognition of its historical and architectural importance. The property has undergone extensive renovation in recent years, and has been modernised utilising high-quality materials and fixtures whilst retaining many period features, and offers substantial accommodation of around 3,088 sq ft (GIA) over three floors, including a cellar.

The property is complimented by a range of brick outbuildings, in part converted to provide a large double garage, an extensive first floor room, kennels and stores, and offers fantastic potential for further conversion (subject to the necessary consent). There is ample parking on a hardstanding driveway, and the property is set within generous mature gardens and grounds extending in all to around 1.03 acres and is positioned amidst delightful Derbyshire countryside. Also included with The Hermitage is a third share of grazing land extending to approximately 3.42 acres, including a small area of woodland.

Accommodation
The Hermitage is approached through a pair of vehicle gates set between stone pillars, which open onto an expansive driveway which sweepsround to the south elevation of the house. From here, stone steps lead up to a large wooden front door which opens into a most impressive hallway displaying a carefully restored Hopton Wood stone floor, repaired with new Derbyshire stone, and a grand cantilevered stone staircase with iron balusters and a wreathed wooden handrail which is said to be a copy of the staircase within Mayfield Hall. Above the front door is the leaded fan light window. The western wing of the home is believed to have been added around 1840 and offers two formal reception rooms which have been laid with engineered oak flooring, to include a regal drawing room with dual aspect, and displays a 20 pane floor to ceiling sash window with wooden shutters which takes in views of the grounds, and benefits a Gazco inset gas fire below a marble surround. In the formal dining room there is a multi-fuel stove below a decorative wooden surround, and exposed wooden beams.

A central hall with quarry tile floor links the formal reception rooms with the breakfast kitchen, a second staircase, a side door leading to the parking area, and an excellent utility room. The latter is fitted with shaker style cabinetry below granite worktops housing a Shaws sink, an integrated dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer. There is also a guest cloakroom.

The stylish breakfast kitchen is located in the heart of the home. Dressed stone steps lead from a dining area up to the kitchen, designed by Creative Interiors, and fitted with pale sage green shaker style cabinetry below hard marble worktops, and laid with wood effect floor tiles. There is a Quooker tap fitted to a Butlers sink with InSinkErator, and integrated appliances include an electric AGA with induction hob, Bosch dishwasher and a pantry fridge, whilst a breakfast bar provides occasional seating. A built-in bookshelf doubles up as a secret doorway and gives access to a cellar with exposed dressed stone, vaulted ceilings and four chambers.

From the reception hall, the cantilevered staircase rises to the first floor, a galleried landing and provides access to a most impressive master bedroom suite. The bedroom enjoys stunning vistas across the grounds and surrounding countryside from a floor to ceiling sash window and is complimented by an en suite shower room with walk in shower with rainfall shower, and Vitra sink with Burlington tap and marble vanity top. A walk-in wardrobe is fitted with bespoke shaker style cabinetry and provides ample storage. There are two further first floor bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, a dressing room which is fitted with a desk and wardrobes, and links to an extremely well appointed four-piece family bathroom fitted with large format porcelain tiles, with a bath and walk in shower, this bathroom can also be accessed off the landing. The first floor can also be accessed by a second staircase. To the second floor there is a snug and a spacious bedroom with exposed timber trusses and bespoke storage built into the eaves, and an en suite bathroom.

Outside
The Hermitage is positioned behind a stone wall and a line of mature trees, and is entered through a pair of vehicle gates set between two pillars, which give access to a generous hardstanding parking area suitable for a number of vehicles. A red brick outbuilding has been converted in part to provide large double garaging with Hörmann electric up and over doors, and offers fantastic potential for further conversion, for which planning permission has been granted under Application Number P/2021/00722 for a kennel, stores, ground floor shower room, and first floor home office and gym. The broad parking area leads down to the west wing of the home and the formal entrance. The Hermitage looks out over generous gardens, mostly laid to lawn, and peppered with an array of mature trees including yew, beech, walnut, Scots pine and a pear tree.

Land
Also included with The Hermitage is a third share of grazing land situated to the south of the property and extending to approximately 3.42 acres, including a small area of woodland. This is owned with two other adjoining property owners.

Planning Permission
Planning Permission has been granted under Application Number P/2020/01190 for internal and external alterations for a single storey glazed extension to the northwest elevation of the house, together with a raised terrace area, to extend the current breakfast kitchen and provide a spacious living-dining kitchen with fantastic links to the gardens and grounds.

Planning Permission was granted under Application Number P/2021/00722 for a single storey rear extension on the outbuildings for conversion and renovation to provide double garaging, a kennel, stores, ground floor shower room, and a home office and gym to the first floor. These works have been commenced by the current owners, with further works to be carried out.

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, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is via gas fired central heating.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 18.3 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 25 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 23/08/2023).

None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

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

Local Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council
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
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Restrictive Covenants
The property is subject to restrictive covenants. Further details are available upon request.

Directions
Postcode – DE6 2JU
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From Ashbourne take the A452 towards Leek for approximately one mile, turn left onto the B5032 signposted Mayfield. Continue for approximately ¾ of a mile through Mayfield and Wallash. Having just passed the sign for Middle Mayfield turn right into Hermitage Lane. The entrance to The Hermitage will be on the left-hand side.