Garden Double glazing Off-street parking Central heating

This is an opportunity to acquire a most attractive double fronted detached house, located in a highly sought after 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 to a high standard, the property benefits from gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazed windows throughout.

The property stands back from a quiet lane and having a southerly front aspect, enjoys far reaching views across rolling open Derbyshire countryside.

Having much glazed areas to the property affords it with a high degree of natural lighting and this gives an overall effect of light and airy accommodation throughout.

Accommodation:

ENTRANCE

A recently fitted triple-glazed stained hardwood front entrance door, with stained-glass panels and additional part glazed side panels, opens into:

HALLWAY

With dark oak effect laminate floor, staircase off to first floor level, switch for outside light, and, via stained pine doors, to:

LIVING ROOM

With overall maximum dimensions of 19 feet 4 inches by 11 feet 2 inches. Having a large front uPVC double glazed bay window enjoying fine southerly views to countryside. The bay window also has stained glass top panes. There are double glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden and patio area.

The living room has a feature fireplace with an antique pine surround, mantle and glazed tiled hearth. There is a dimmer switch, several power points, a TV and telephone point. There is a double panel radiator with thermostatic control.

DINING ROOM

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

The dining room is open-plan leading directly to the:

KITCHEN

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 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 electric light, over the cooker area. 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) 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.

There is also a ceiling access door to the attic.

DOUBLE BEDROOM ONE

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

Leading directly from the bedroom is a very useful walk-in cupboard / wardrobe / storeroom. 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. It currently has some shelves fitted.

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.

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 an obscured 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.

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 attractive ornate verdigris archway supporting rose and honeysuckle, which is passed through on entering the house.

To both sides of the house are paved 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, is a useful large timber garden shed.

There is a further small lawn area to one side and an established rhododendron bush.

There is an outside light with electronic movement sensor and a water tap.

OTHER INFORMATION

It should be noted that access to the attic is via a ceiling access hatch over the first floor landing, currently by a pull down aluminium ladder. The attic has potential for conversion to a useful room (with limited headroom). It presently has a uPVC double glazed gable window and skylight window fitted.

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 117 pounds per month (2005-6)).