3 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive detached farmhouse occupying an elevated position within its own grounds which extend in all to around 20.60 acres, with idyllic views.


Situation
Slade Farm is situated in an elevated position on the edge of the highly desirable village of Mugginton, and enjoys far reaching views over its own land, and the countryside beyond. Mugginton is almost equidistant between the historic market town of Ashbourne and the city of Derby, both under 10 miles away, and within the catchment area for The Ecclesbourne School. Facilities include a primary school, village hall, church, and a well regarded gastropub, The Cock Inn.

The stunning landscape of the area provides lots of opportunities for outdoor pursuits, including walking, riding, climbing, cycling, and sailing. Despite being set amidst prime Derbyshire countryside, the property is conveniently placed for access to the A38, A50 and A52, providing links to the M1 and M6 motorways and the wider Midlands road network. There is a mainline rail link from Derby to St Pancras.

As well as being in the catchment for The Ecclesbourne School, there are a number of other renowned schools in the area including Denstone College, Abbotsholme, Repton School, Repton Prep, Derby High School and Derby Grammar School.

Description
Slade Farm is an attractive red brick farmhouse occupying an elevated position and enjoying idyllic views over its own land and the surrounding countryside. The farmhouse is in need of some modernisation, with accommodation extending to about 1,685 sq ft GIA, and has the potential for further development if required, and subject to the necessary consents. The property is complimented by a double garage, and pastureland and woodland extending to about 19.52 acres. In all the property extends to about 20.60 acres.

Accommodation
The property is entered from a parking area via an oak stable door to the side elevation, which opens into a reception hallway, and leads in turn to a guest cloakroom, a WC and a utility room providing storage and space for freestanding appliances. To the rear of the property is a sitting room with a log burner, which enjoys views out over the expansive lawned gardens, and a dining room with dual aspect, a gas fire and oak flooring.

The breakfast kitchen is situated within a partially glazed, modern extension with high ceiling, exposed brickwork, and fantastic, far-reaching views. There are a range of wooden wall and floor cabinetry, and integrated appliances include an electric hob, an electric double oven and space for a dishwasher, and an area for casual seating or dining. Also to the ground floor is a snug/study and a conservatory with double doors opening onto a terrace and the extensive gardens beyond.

From the hallway, stairs rise to a first-floor landing, with access to three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Gardens and grounds
A sweeping driveway off Church Lane leads to a garden and paddock, which are mostly laid to lawn, and to a block paved parking area to the side of the property with access to a double garage with up and over electric doors. The extensive rear grounds sit in an elevated position and are predominantly flat, wrapping around the southern and eastern aspects of the home, and bordered by mature trees and by the adjoining land on three sides.

Adjoining Slade Farm are about 19.52 acres of undulating pastureland, which has been primarily used for grazing. The land is fenced with post and wire fencing and hedging. In all, Slade Farm is set within generous grounds extending to circa 20.60 acres.

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

Services
Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system. Heating is via oil fired central heating.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 19.5 Mpbs, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

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 on completion.

Title
The property is comprised of two titles: DY438432, DY257780.

Overage
The property is to be sold subject to a pre-existing overage clause covering the bulk of the land (all that within title DY438432) whereby grants of planning permission for development, other than for agricultural or private (non-commercial) equestrian use, will trigger overage, requiring 50% of any uplift in value due to the grant of planning permission to be paid to a previous owner. This clause will be effective until 2089.

The current vendors wish to sell the house and immediate grounds (the area within title DY257780) subject to an overage clause whereby grants of planning permission for development which would result in there being two or more independent dwellings in total will trigger overage.
Please contact Fisher German for further details.

Planning permission granted for an annexe or annexes to be used for purposes ancillary to the main dwelling or extensions to the house would not be a trigger for overage to be paid.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
Public footpaths cross the property as shown with the hatched orange lines on the sale plan. The property is sold subject to all other rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Covenants
The land (within title DY438432) is subject to pre-existing restrictive covenants requiring the land to only be used for agriculture and equestrian uses. The construction of stabling and a manège for non commercial uses by the owners horses is allowed. The house and grounds under title DY257780 are subject to further restrictive covenants. Further details are available on request.

There is a right of pre-emption for a third party over a strip of land on the north-eastern boundary of the land. Further details available upon request.

Mineral Rights
The mineral rights were excluded from a portion of the property in a previous sale.

Local Authority
Amber Valley Borough Council
Council Tax Band - F

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.

Directions
Postcode – DE6 4PL

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From the Markeaton roundabout on the A38 at Derby turn onto the A52, Ashbourne Road, and follow this until reaching the village of Kirk Langley. Take the right hand turn onto Flagshaw Lane, signposted for Kedleston. At the crossroads continue straight over onto Slade Lane and at the T-junction turn left onto Mercaston Lane. Take the next right hand turn onto New Road which becomes Church Lane and the entrance to Slade Farm will be on the right hand side.