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Map5 bedroom detached house for sale
Malthouse Lane, Foston
Study
Detached house
5 beds
4 baths
Key information
Features and description
- Outstanding, extended & renovated former farmhouse
- Stunning blend of character & modern living
- House, annexe & double garage totalling 3600 ft2
- Amazing kitchen, family/garden room
- Dining room & beamed lounge
- 5 bedrooms, 2 en suite & 2 bathrooms in main house
- 1 bed annexe with living/kitchen & shower room
- EPC rating C. Council tax band D
- Gated drive, double garage & open timber car barn
- Beautiful gardens
Brookside House offers a stunning country home with a wealth of character and charm from its history as a former farmhouse that has been recently extended and renovated to offer a luxurious property which is so elegantly styled and ready to move into.
Please use the what3word reference ///seat.zeal.dares to find the property quickly and easily. Situated off Malthouse Lane it has a rural feel with the excellent transport links making this an ideal escape to the country.
There is no shortage of space within this fantastic property that would suit a large family including the benefit of a one bedroom annexe ideal for a teenager, elderly relative or as extra guest accommodation alongside an integral double garage and an open timber car barn, in all 3600 ft2.
Accommodation - The front door opens into a stunning reception hall, a huge space with storage for coats and shoes, giving access to the accommodation that seamlessly flows from room to room.
At the heart of the house is a stunning refitted kitchen complete with a large island/breakfast bar and a range of integrated appliances including twin ovens, microwave, warming drawer, fridge/freezer and a navy blue Rayburn adding a character feel. Windows frame views over the garden to the front and side and an open arch leads into an amazing open plan family/garden room with a high ceiling, skylights and bifold doors blending the inside and out. Off this is a bar area and the combination of these rooms makes a great space for entertaining.
The spacious lounge is a true character room with beams and a cosy fireplace housing a log burner, perfect to relax and unwind in. Across the hall is the dining room which could also make an ideal separate home office if required.
Completing the ground floor it a stylish guest WC, practical utility and a handy internal door to the garage.
The space continues upstairs with a light and airy galleried landing with the main house featuring five good size bedrooms.
The master is a highlight with a huge bedroom area, dressing area and ensuite shower room. Bedroom two enjoys a lovely dual aspect and fitted storage and shares the choice of two bathrooms with bedrooms three, four and five. The first luxurious bathroom has a four piece suite and views to front and the second bathroom has recently been fitted.
There is also a lovely one bedroom annexe featuring an open plan living/kitchen space with a galleried bedroom and shower room plus a courtyard garden.
Outside - Double gates open into a large expansive gravel and block paved driveway which provides plenty of parking alongside an impressive open timber car barn and a generous integral double garage, ideal for car enthusiasts. Lying adjacent is a stretch of lawn that has a brook running through it.
To the rear a patio provides a superb outdoor entertaining area beyond which lies shaped lawns, gravelled and paved seating areas, display borders, a brick outhouse and a pergola.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: The property also has a right of way across a neighbouring drive.
It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
There is CCTV recording around the property.
Property construction: Standard
Parking: Drive and double garage
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Oil
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Cable
See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band D
Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/20112025
The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.
Please use the what3word reference ///seat.zeal.dares to find the property quickly and easily. Situated off Malthouse Lane it has a rural feel with the excellent transport links making this an ideal escape to the country.
There is no shortage of space within this fantastic property that would suit a large family including the benefit of a one bedroom annexe ideal for a teenager, elderly relative or as extra guest accommodation alongside an integral double garage and an open timber car barn, in all 3600 ft2.
Accommodation - The front door opens into a stunning reception hall, a huge space with storage for coats and shoes, giving access to the accommodation that seamlessly flows from room to room.
At the heart of the house is a stunning refitted kitchen complete with a large island/breakfast bar and a range of integrated appliances including twin ovens, microwave, warming drawer, fridge/freezer and a navy blue Rayburn adding a character feel. Windows frame views over the garden to the front and side and an open arch leads into an amazing open plan family/garden room with a high ceiling, skylights and bifold doors blending the inside and out. Off this is a bar area and the combination of these rooms makes a great space for entertaining.
The spacious lounge is a true character room with beams and a cosy fireplace housing a log burner, perfect to relax and unwind in. Across the hall is the dining room which could also make an ideal separate home office if required.
Completing the ground floor it a stylish guest WC, practical utility and a handy internal door to the garage.
The space continues upstairs with a light and airy galleried landing with the main house featuring five good size bedrooms.
The master is a highlight with a huge bedroom area, dressing area and ensuite shower room. Bedroom two enjoys a lovely dual aspect and fitted storage and shares the choice of two bathrooms with bedrooms three, four and five. The first luxurious bathroom has a four piece suite and views to front and the second bathroom has recently been fitted.
There is also a lovely one bedroom annexe featuring an open plan living/kitchen space with a galleried bedroom and shower room plus a courtyard garden.
Outside - Double gates open into a large expansive gravel and block paved driveway which provides plenty of parking alongside an impressive open timber car barn and a generous integral double garage, ideal for car enthusiasts. Lying adjacent is a stretch of lawn that has a brook running through it.
To the rear a patio provides a superb outdoor entertaining area beyond which lies shaped lawns, gravelled and paved seating areas, display borders, a brick outhouse and a pergola.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: The property also has a right of way across a neighbouring drive.
It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
There is CCTV recording around the property.
Property construction: Standard
Parking: Drive and double garage
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Oil
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Cable
See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band D
Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/20112025
The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.
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Ever since John German opened for business back in 1840, thousands of homeowners have trusted us to help sell or let their properties. Such a task isn't taken lightly; we make it a priority to ensure every one of our customers gets all the support they need throughout the whole moving process. Determination is exactly what makes a move happen; the John German staff have this by the bucket load. There isn't a better feeling than handing keys over on moving day. Although we are a friendly bunch, this doesn't stop us from being professional; we have very high standards at John German. We are long-term members of NAEA & ARLA Propertymark and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This puts us at the forefront of industry developments and ensures we adhere to a nationally recognised code of practice and professional conduct. With this in mind, you can be confident you are dealing with an estate agent who will act in your best interests at all times. Combining this with our extensive knowledge of the Midlands property market, we are among the most trusted sales and lettings agents in the region. Get in touch to find out more!