Conservatory Garden Double glazing Off-street parking Central heating

This is an opportunity to acquire an attractive double fronted detached house, located in a highly desirable village location in Derbyshire.

The house is conveniently situated near to the famous market town of Ashbourne, 'Gateway to the Peak District', and is in easy commuting distance of Derby and Nottingham, and is within easy reach of East Midlands Airport.

Having been upgraded, the property benefits from gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazed windows throughout.

The property stands back from a quiet lane with a southerly aspect and enjoys far reaching views across Derbyshire countryside.

Having much glazed areas to the property affords it with a high degree of natural lighting.

Accommodation:

ENTRANCE

Stanley House has two alternative main entrances.

A triple-glazed hardwood front entrance door, with stained-glass panels and additional part glazed side panels, sheltered by a wooden/tiled canopy, opens into the hallway.

FRONT CONSERVATORY

Recently constructed to a high standard is a conservatory that provides an alternative front entrance. The conservatory has a ceramic tiled floor and is currently utilised as a cloakroom area. Furthermore, the conservatory has a utility area comprising storage units, solid beech worktop, stainless circular inset sink and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a wall mounted electric heater with timer, ceiling mounted halogen lights and power points.

Additionally, the conservatory houses a tiled shower room comprising a pedastal mounted wash basin, low flush WC, chromed radiator, extractor fan and double width shower enclosure having a Mira electric shower installed.

The front conservatory leads, via double doors, to the living/dining area and through a further single door at one end to the adjoining rear garden conservatory.

REAR GARDEN CONSERVATORY

Constructed to the same high standard, the adjoining Edwardian style rear garden conservatory has uPVC double glazed windows to three sides with a ceramic tiled floor, wall mounted eletric heater with timer, power points and a TV point. Double doors open onto the patio/garden area.

HALLWAY

With dark oak effect laminate floor, staircase off to first floor level, switch for outside lights, and, via oak panelled doors, leads to:

LIVING ROOM

With overall maximum dimensions of 19 feet 4 inches by 11 feet 2 inches. Having a front uPVC double glazed bay window with stained glass top panes. There are double doors opening onto the rear garden and patio area.

The living room has a feature fireplace with a Scan freestanding wood burner and solid granite hearth. There is a dimmer switch, several power points and a TV point. There is a double panel radiator with thermostatic control.

LIVING/DINING AREA

Overall maximum dimensions are 10 feet 4 inches by 10 feet 3 inches. Having a front uPVC double glazed bay window enjoying southerly views to countryside. The bay window also has stained glass top panes. There is a lightswitch, power points, and a telephone point. There is a double panel radiator with thermostatic control.

There are double doors leading to the front conservatory.

The living/dining area is open-plan leading directly to the:

KITCHEN AREA

Overall maximum dimensions are 11 feet 5 inches by 8 feet 1 inch. The kitchen area benefits from shaker-style fitted units with stainless steel inset sink/drainer with mixer tap. There are ample worktop surfaces and a feature display cabinet with down-lighting. There is a built in dishwasher and gas point for cooker. There is a stainless steel extractor hood with light. There are several power points and down-lighting under the wall units.

There is a very useful under-stairs area off the kitchen (approximately 6 feet 5 inches by 2 feet 11 inches and restricted headroom) which accommodates the Worcester Bosch gas fired combination boiler, plumbing for washing machine, electricity meter, additional worktop and storage cupboard/area.

It should be noted that an 'Economy 7' meter is installed and records off-peak electricity consumption.

The kitchen window view is over the rear garden and a uPVC half-glazed door leads into the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Is reached via the staircase from the Hallway and has a window enjoying a view over the rear garden and woodland beyond. There is a single panel radiator with thermostatic control and power point. The following rooms are accessed via Oak panelled doors:

DOUBLE BEDROOM ONE

Overall maximum dimensions are 16 feet 1 inch by 11 feet 3 inches. This large double bedroom benefits from uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear, having far reaching countryside views to the front and to the rear over the garden and woodland beyond. There is a lightswitch, power points and two double panel radiators with thermostatic controls.

Leading directly from the bedroom is a very useful walk-in cupboard. Overall dimensions are 6 feet 6 inches by 3 feet. It has a uPVC double glazed window with far reaching countryside views to the front, a ceiling light and a power point.

DOUBLE BEDROOM TWO

Overall maximum dimensions are 11 feet 7 inches by 10 feet 10 inches. This double bedroom benefits from uPVC double glazed windows to the front, having far reaching countryside views. There is one double panel radiator with thermostatic control, a dimmer switch and several power points.

There is access to the attic by way of a pull down wooden loft ladder.

BATHROOM

Having a light beech effect laminate floor and fitments in white comprising corner panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc.
The bathroom is tiled in white, with border detail, three quarter height all round, and has an extractor fan. There is a uPVC double glazed window. There is one single panel radiator with thermostatic control.

There is also a thermostatically controlled Armitage mixer shower over the bath.

ATTIC

The attic benefits from having two Velux rooflights with blinds and panoramic views, lighting, power, radiators and is carpeted throughout. It has approximate dimensions of 25 feet by 8 feet, although with restricted headroom. Although not strictly 'habitable' accommodation (i.e. it is not a bedroom) it serves as useful storage space or similar use.

OUTSIDE

The property has a mix of landscaped areas to all four sides.

To the front, the property is approached via a farm-style gate and tarmac driveway, with parking for up to four vehicles. There are pleasant, well stocked borders and an ornate verdigris archway supporting rose and honeysuckle, which is passed through on entering the house.

To both sides of the house are pathways leading to the rear garden and patio area.

To the rear of the house is a recently landscaped garden that is well stocked and easily manageable. Offering a high degree of privacy, the garden is part laid to lawn, has well stocked borders, a patio area, a small vegetable garden and, also included in the sale are three timber garden sheds and a log store.

There are three outside lights with electronic movement sensors and a water tap.

OTHER INFORMATION

All fitted carpets shall be included in the sale. Any curtains or other fitments not included in the sale price may be available at time of sale and purchased by separate negotiation.

Tenure is Freehold.

The particulars here are not intended to be statements or representations of fact, but are given as guidance.

All dimensions are given approximate and are for guidance only. They do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

The property is in the catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Ashbourne.

Council Tax is Band C (approximately 126 pounds per month (2008-9)).