A hugely impressive 'Grand Designs' style home, occupying a 1.2 acre elevated plot, boasting superb views within the sought after Derbyshire village of Little Eaton.

Description

Silver Birches is largely a newly build 'Grand Designs' style, high specification that occupies a delightful, elevated plot, measuring about 1.2 acres and has been heavily extended and remodelled by the current owner occupiers to create a contemporary home with a largely open plan arrangement, affording superb views to the north aspect. Approximately just 20% of the interior walls of the original dwelling remained at the peak of the project, therefore, the relatively new build accommodation comprises four bedrooms, one of which benefits an en suite shower room, a modern family bathroom, an open plan kitchen lounge diner and a separate, triple aspect sitting room.

ACCOMMODATION
Access to the north elevation leads directly into the spacious, bright entrance hall, laid with porcelain floor tiles and allowing access to the extent of the accommodation.

The sitting room to the west elevation presents an impressive reception space with a triple aspect view, two of which hold sliding doors out to the terrace. There is a high level feature window to the side elevation, porcelain marble effect tiled floor with underfloor heating and a contemporary, dual sided gas fire.

Glass sliding doors lead from the entrance hall into the striking, open plan kitchen lounge diner, featuring two sections of floor to ceiling glazing with sliding doors to the rear terrace. The seating area benefits from the dual sided gas fire and holds wall mounted TV provisions, whilst the dining area sits centrally within the room, adjacent to the kitchen.

The kitchen itself incorporates modern, high gloss handless units with a central chef's island, granite work surfaces and breakfast bar seating. The island is fitted with a four burner Neff induction hob with extractor above, a sink with hot water tap and a built-in dishwasher. Further appliances throughout the kitchen include two Neff electric ovens, a Neff microwave oven with warming drawer below. To the rear wall of the dining space there are additional low level cupboards and space for an American style fridge freezer with tall units either side and high level cupboards above.

The spacious principal bedroom sits to the east aspect with a full wall of mirror fronted fitted wardrobes, comprising of hanging space, shelving and drawers. There is a sliding door directly out to the terrace and a contemporary en suite shower room, fitted with a shower cubicle, heated towel rail, double surface mounted wash hand basins with vanity units below and a concealed low level WC.

The family bathroom with floor to ceiling Porcelanosa tiling comprises a generous shower enclosure, a concealed wall mounted WC, a surface mounted wash hand basin with vanity storage below and a fitted bath with a wall fitted mixer tap.

Bedroom three sits adjacent to the family bathroom and also enjoys access to the front terrace via a sliding door and benefits a fitted wardrobe. Both bedrooms to the front elevation enjoy a dual aspect, taking full advantage of the superb views on offer, with the second bedroom also fitted with wardrobes.

A ground floor WC and utility room, fitted with a tall larder cupboard, stainless steel sink and drainer and space for a washer dryer complete the internal accommodation.

OUTSIDE
The external space on offer is the jewel in the crown of Silver Birches, enjoying a total plot of 1.2 acres. The property is accessed via electrically operated gates leading to a sweeping drive up to the house itself. Approximately a third of the way up the drive there is a level parking area for at least two vehicles with the drive continuing to an upper tier in front of the property, providing further level vehicle parking. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubbery bordering each boundary. Centrally positioned steps divide two tiers of bedding planters and ascend up to the vast, front terrace, laid throughout with porcelain tiles.

The front terrace provides an excellent entertaining space, with a central seating area, a neighbouring outdoor kitchen, a recently added decking platform with a hot tub area and a further terrace area to the side of the property, bordered by the retaining wall, part of which is smooth rendered to allow for an outdoor cinema area.

In addition to the ample off street parking, there is a double garage with electric entry door and internal power and lighting.

The south facing rear terrace presents a tranquil seating area with views up to and across the rear garden. There is a stocked Koi pond to the lower section of the rear garden area with water feature running through the rockery. A gravel path meanders from the rear terrace up through an abundance of gravelled rockery areas to a further stretch of lawn, surrounded by established border and bedding planters alongside an abundance of mature trees. To the upper section of the garden there is a home office, benefitting internal power and lighting, with a sliding door to the front elevation and a decked veranda. The office space makes for a superb working environment, affording wonderful views over to the north aspect. A charming, barbecue hut to the west of the garden comprises outer fixed seating and a centrally positioned barbecue with bar seating around.

Location

Little Eaton is a pleasant, popular village just five miles north of Derby city centre, offering a good range of local amenities, including a convenience shop, a newsagent, butcher, chemist and three public houses. The village holds a reputable primary school and is just 3 miles from the noted Ecclesbourne School. Local recreational facilities at St Peter's Park, 1 mile to the west include football, cricket, tennis courts, bowling green, children's playground and a recently constructed pavilion. Furthermore Bluebell Woods (3 miles) and Drum Hill (1.3 miles) provide delightful scenery and pleasant walks. The A38 (1.7 miles) provides access to the A52 (4 miles) and M1 motorway (11 miles). Derby train station is 5.4 miles to the south, offering direct rail access to London in 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Square Footage: 2,290 sq ft


Acreage: 1.2 Acres

Additional Info

Erewash Borough Council, tax band G.