4 bed Country House

Boxall Brown & Jones

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£950,000

4 bed Country House

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BR/BA:

4 BR, 2 BA

Location:

Kirk Langley, Derbys

Description:

The Firs is an elegant former farmhouse of character constructed of brick beneath a Staffordshire Blue tiled roof, overlooking sweeping lawned gardens and magnificent rolling Derbyshire countryside. The property also includes a recently constructed self contained annexe situated on the far side of the property.

DIRECTIONS
Leave Derby city centre via Ashbourne road and proceed over the Markeaton island in the direction of Ashbourne. Proceed along the A52, passing the Mundy Arms public house on the left hand side, and turn left onto Brun Lane. Continue the full length of this road and at the T junction turn right onto Radbourne Common. A short distance along, shortly before the Bluebell Inn turn right onto Adams Road and follow this road all the way along and around to the right hand side, where the bottom fork of the road leads to The Firs.

The Firs is an elegant former farmhouse of much charming character constructed of brick beneath a Staffordshire Blue tiled roof, overlooking sweeping lawned gardens and magnificent rolling Derbyshire countryside. The property also includes a recently constructed self contained annexe situated on the far side of the property.

Approached via a sweeping driveway which winds through mature lawns, this substantial period home in brief comprises an entrance lobby with entrance hall and galleried staircase leading to the first floor, formal sitting room, rear drawing room, beautifully appointed lounge with windows overlooking the extended gardens, dining room and fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, lobby leading to a large pantry/utility room and ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor are four good sized bedrooms, the master bedroom having an en-suite facility, and a large family bathroom with shower.

Outside the property benefits from a recently constructed, one bedroom ancillary accommodation ideal for use a teenage/granny annexe. Nearing completion, the versatile space has a lobby, large living area, bedroom and space for a kitchen and bathroom.

A particular feature of this property are the large landscaped grounds in which the property stands, which much be viewed to be fully appreciated. The property boasts formal lawns, gardens, mature trees, orchard and driveway leading to a detached triple garage with two electrically operated up and over doors.

Kirk Langley village is situated four miles north of Derby and is perfectly located for commuting to both Derby and Ashbourne. The village has an old village school, pubs and parish church, and the property benefits from being within the much sought after Ecclesbourne School catchment area. The private schools of Derby Girls and Derby Boys Grammar School are only a short drive away, and the nearby A38 gives onward travel to the M1 corridor.

Internal and external inspection of this exceptionally spacious, light and airy, versatile accommodation is recommended at the earliest opportunity and can be arranged with the Derby office of Boxall Brown & Jones.
Accommodation
Flagstone steps lead from the front garden to an imposing front door which opens to reveal an:
INNER LOBBY
With flagstone floor and frosted glazed door leading to:
ENTRANCE HALL
The spacious entrance hall has a galleried staircase leading to the first floor, polished oak floor, radiator, moulded coving to ceiling and smoke alarm. The entrance hall has an understairs storage cupboard and steps leading down to a very useful and versatile space with tiled floor, space for coat hanging, frosted double glazed window to the rear, radiator and further understairs storage.
FORMAL SITTING ROOM 12'6' x 12'6' (3.81m x 3.81m)
Located at the front of the house with exquisite views over the gardens, the formal sitting room has been beautifully appointed to include double glazed sash window, TV point, double radiator, and decorative feature fireplace with fire grate and tiled hearth within a wooden surround. There is a further double glazed window to the side elevation and moulded coving.
DRAWING ROOM/BEDROOM FIVE 10'2' x 11'10' (3.10m x 3.61m)
This particularly versatile room is used by the current vendors as a drawing room with views out to the side elevation. The room has a double radiator, TV point and could easily be used as a ground floor bedroom.
LOUNGE 12'10' x 21' (3.91m x 6.40m)
This magnificent room, which must be seen to be fully appreciated, is located at the far side of the house and is complemented by three double glazed sash windows which overlook both the front and side elevations. The light and airy room has a feature fireplace with flagstone hearth, two double radiators, moulded coving and TV point.
DINING ROOM 12'7' x 12'7' (3.84m x 3.84m)
The formal dining room has a double glazed sash window overlooking the front elevation, space for a large family dining table, double radiator, decorative feature fireplace, moulded coving, ceiling rose and open plan access to:
KITCHEN 14'5' x 11'1' (4.39m x 3.38m)
Acting as the main focal point of the property, with open plan access to the dining room, the large family dining kitchen is fitted to include a range of work surface and preparation areas, wall and base cupboards, an integrated Miele oven with hob and extractor over, and sink with drainer and swan neck tap over, beneath a double glazed bay window with deep sill overlooking the gardens. The kitchen is further complemented by space for a dishwasher, complementary tiling to both walls and floor, double radiator, further window to the side elevation, inset ceiling spotlights and a:
UTILITY/PANTRY CUPBOARD 8'8' x 8'6' (2.64m x 2.59m)
Brilliant space ideal for storage with exposed brick wall, open shelving, space for fridge/freezer, space/plumbing for washing machine, and tiled floor.
REAR LOBBY
With door leading to the rear elevation, double radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation, tiled floor running through from the kitchen and access to:
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM
With low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating.
First Floor
A dog legged staircase leads to a:
LARGE GALLERIED LANDING
With double glazed sash window overlooking the front garden, access to loft space, and further window to rear elevation.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE BEDROOM 12'10' x 18'11' MAX MEASUREMENT (3.91m x 5.77m MA
A sumptuously appointed room with two double glazed sash windows overlooking the gardens and views of the rolling Derbyshire countryside. The bedroom has a polished wooden floor, double radiator, fitted wardrobe and access to:
EN-SUITE
With low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with glazed screen, heated towel rail and double glazed window to the side elevation.
BEDROOM TWO 12'6' x 12'5' (3.81m x 3.78m)
With double glazed sash window enjoying views over the front elevation, fitted wardrobe and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 12'7' x 9'1' (3.84m x 2.77m)
With double glazed sash window overlooking the garden views, and double radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 11'11' x 10'4' (3.63m x 3.15m)
With double glazed window to the side elevation, double radiator and views over the open countryside.
FAMILY BATHROOM 11'2' x 10'2' (3.40m x 3.10m)
The large family bathroom has a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath. The bathroom also enjoys a separate shower cubicle with glazed screen, heated towel rail, radiator, large airing cupboard and frosted double glazed window.
Self Contained Annexe
Situated to the far side of the property, the recently constructed, self contained granny/teenage annexe has permission to be used as an auxiliary accommodation to the main house. Having been recently converted by the current vendors and nearing completion the accommodation in brief comprises an:
ENTRANCE HALL
With fuse box and open plan access to:
LIVING AREA 19'7' x 11'8' INTO BAY WINDOW (5.97m x 3.56m INTO
This light and airy room has a double glazed bay window overlooking the gardens with double glazed French doors creating a particularly versatile space, and with open plan access to:
KITCHEN AREA 11' x 6'4' (3.35m x 1.93m)

BEDROOM ONE 16'5' x 10'9' (5.00m x 3.28m)
With double glazed window to the front elevation and exposed beams.
BATHROOM 6'8' x 6'4' (2.03m x 1.93m)
With Velux style window.
Outside
The self contained annexe has a lawned garden overlooking fields and open countryside.

THE GROUNDS
The property is approached via a long sweeping driveway which leads through the gardens and winds through mature trees up to the house. The delightful grounds are very extensive and include lawned gardens, mature trees, an orchard, pond and well, and can only be appreciated by inspection. The gardens have been meticulously maintained to be overlooked by a large flagstone patio area ideal for summer entertaining, which not only enjoys views of the gardens but the beautiful rolling Derbyshire countryside. A sweeping driveway leads to a:

DETACHED TRIPLE GARAGE 31'2' x 17'5' (9.50m x 5.31m)
With three up and over garage doors (two of which are electrically operated), power and light.

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Fireplace, Parking, Patio/Deck, Refrigerator, Storage, TV, Wood Floors

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01332 383838

Posted:

June 17 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

01332 383838