5 bedroom detached house for sale

This really is a one of a kind property with an extremely flexible layout that would suite a wide variety of potential buyers. The main house is a real master class in sympathetic building restoration and preservation with some really spectacular features particularly in the original brickwork that have been cleverly wrought into the conversion whilst not compromising the end product. This lovely warm and welcoming home has every modern convenience but with the comforting echo of times gone by. There are three very comfortable double bedrooms located in the main house with the main bedroom being located on the ground floor with its own bathroom whilst two further very generous bedrooms occupy the first floor served by a sumptuous family bathroom. There are two very cosy reception rooms plus a spectacular bespoke oak framed orangery with lantern enjoying uninterrupted views of the garden and a well appointed kitchen.

The purpose built annex is an excellent detached two double bedroomed bungalow with lounge, full kitchen and a modern shower room, it also has its own fully enclosed garden. This really would make an extremely comfortable home for any one looking for multi generational living or as now as a second income stream.

The Barn
Step through the solid oak entrance door and across the threshold into an impressive main entrance hall with a galleried landing, exposed beams and stairs rising to the first floor set to an exposed brick backdrop. Karndean flooring runs off to the ground floor living spaces.

Starting with the main living room that has double aspect windows, a partially exposed brick feature wall, oak ceiling beams and a gas stove.

On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a lovely dining room with its own glazed entrance door opening out onto the garden, a cast-iron log burner and a beamed ceiling. The real features of this room however are the two ovalish openings originally there to allow light and airflow through the barn for livestock, they provide a line of sight through to the kitchen so if you are cooking and hosting dinner you can still be very much part of the party.

The kitchen itself is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eye level units with plenty of granite worktops space a stainless steel one and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, built-in double oven, gas hob with extractor hood over and integrated dishwasher plus spaces provided for a washing machine, fridge freezer and tumble dryer. The kitchen has a high sloping ceiling with beams, double aspect windows with views over the gardens and is open plan to the garden room.

The bespoke orangery is a spectacular oak structure with full height windows and a central lantern skylight the original outer wall is left exposed really showcasing the lovely original brick work and adding a lovely warm rustic feel. The room is heated by a very realistic log burner effect top of the range gas stove and has a wall-art feature radiator.

On the first floor stairs lead to a spacious galleried landing with sloping ceilings and exposed beams. There are two very generous double bedrooms also with lovely exposed beams and skylights.

The fully tiled family bathroom is fitted with a four piece luxury suite comprising enclosed power shower, low flush WC, wall hung vanity unit with wash basin and a raised free standing curved soaking bath tub. Velux skylights, a polished chrome heated towel rail and floor lights.

To the outside entrance to the property is via a private driveway leading to double electric gates opening into a large private gravelled courtyard providing extensive parking and access to the main house, the annex and to the large detached double garage with power and lighting. There is a lawned front garden and lawns extend around to the side of the main barn and past a large greenhouse on route to the rear.

Adjacent to the house is a lovely extensive Indian stone paved patio with water feature and exterior accent lighting leading onto to an extensive lawn with well stocked beds and borders, seating areas, summerhouse and a charming ornamental pond with a wooden bridge leading to a seating area. Continue through the arbour covered in spectacular wisteria to a further expanse of lawn which backs onto fields at the side and rear. This area of the garden is also home to a veg patch with fruit cage, fruit trees and prairie area. There is also a chicken coop with run, large double shed, a tool shed, a log shed and metal pagoda with seating. All of the outbuildings have power connected.

The Annex
This lovely purpose built bungalow has a fully fitted kitchen with a range of base and eye level units with roll edge worksurfaces, inset and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, built-in oven and four ring electric hob with extractor hood over, integrated fridge and freezer, plumbing for washing machine and a window overlooking the courtyard.

A central hallway leads to the rest of the living space with a large built-in storage cupboard housing the boiler. There is a lovely sitting room with French doors onto the annex patio and garden and a feature fireplace.

There are two double bedrooms both with fitted bedroom furniture and a shower room fitted with a low flush WC, wash basin and fully tiled shower enclosure.

The garden to the annex is screened by a lovely laurel hedge and is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio and side border with arbour plus its own parking area.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Property construction: Traditional
Parking: Driveway, double garage and courtyard.
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Gas
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Fibre. See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band F
Our Ref: JGA/15012024
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