Situated in the heart of Derbyshire, this stunning family home is conveniently situated between Derby and Ashbourne yet offers amazing countryside views. The property exudes charm and character, featuring luxurious touches throughout. From Lincolnshire limestone flooring to the bespoke granite worktops in the kitchen, every detail has been carefully considered to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Ground Floor
On entry you are met with this impressive, good size entrance hall with cloak store under the stairs, Cloakroom/WC off and access doors to the Dining Room, Study/Snug and Breakfast Kitchen.
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the spacious, open-plan kitchen and living area. This light and airy space offers a good size island - an ideal place when entertaining. Two built-in ovens, gas hob, integral dishwasher are all part of the kitchen area with an underslung sink to black granite worktops. There is a shelved walk-in useful pantry and to the garden end doors lead into the garden, bringing outdoors inside and room for a dining table and seating area. Off the kitchen is a good size utility room fittedwith a range of storage cupboards and a door leading out towards the garages.
An Office/Study as it is used today could offer potential for a snug or playroom.
The Dining room is finished with a large, exposed brick fire surround and overmantel, Parquet wooden flooring and flows seamlessly into the Sitting room where a recently added wood burner set within an INGLENOOK fireplace, crafted from Derbyshire stone, serves as a striking centrepiece. These two rooms again make ideal areas for entertaining as patio doors lead into the garden from both rooms.
Turn stairs to the first floor lead out of the entrance hall to the landing.
First Floor
Bedroom one has a sliding patio door and window to a glazed Juliet balcony, offering superb views over the garden. Walk-in dressing room with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bath and shower room. Finished in porcelain with underfloor heating.
There are four further double bedrooms with a good size family shower room finished in natural stone wall and floor covering. Underfloor heating.
Outside
Gated entrance to a sweeping, granite sett edged gravel driveway, in turn leading to a larger than standard, extra height triple car garage offering ample space for SUV vehicles, workspace and storage. With electric up and over doors to the front and an additional door to access through into the rear garden Power and light. My clients inform they added provisions for a shower/toilet when it was constructed offering potential for an annex *subject to the necessary planning permission.
The garden area of the property features a Riven stone paved patio seating areas that offers stunning views of the picturesque setting. The gardens are to all four sides of the property enabling you to enjoy the outdoors and follow the sun. Extensive lawned gardens and well-established herbaceous borders. The grounds to the property are circa 1.16 acre with vegetable garden allotment, fruit beds, bushes and trees. Stones feature a waterfall with decking from a summer house to the garden pond.
For those working from home, a separate office with its own vehicle access and electricity supply ensures privacy and convenience. The office is situated away from the family home and is gated.
Additional Outbuildings include “Betty Boop” party house/bar/snug in a charming former wooden railway carriage, brick base green house, potting shed and pottery workshop, two timber stores and a garden shed.
The expansive garden is a gardener's paradise, having been thoughtfully extended and landscaped over the years offering endless opportunities for relaxation and creativity.
Located just over 3 miles from Ashbourne, this property is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of both worlds-peaceful country living with easy access to the Peak District’s natural beauty, and the amenities of the charming town of Ashbourne.
With fibre broadband to the house and CCTV for added security, this home offers everything needed for modern living in a picturesque setting
Location
Shirley is a Derbyshire village on the edge of the Oakover Estate with a thriving pub/eatery, The Saracens Head, supported C of E Church and the next village Brailsford has a Post Office shop, Golf Course, Cafes and a number of small independent shops.
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