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6 bed House - detached
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BR/BA:
6 BR, 3 BA
Location:
Derby, Derbys
Description:
A handsome Victorian, stone built detached family home, providing generous and character accommodation, plus a re-built stone constructed detached coach house providing self contained accommodation, a detached double garage, all standing within magnificent formal gardens plus adjoining land of two acres or thereabouts.
DIRECTIONS
The property may be approached by leaving the city of Derby via the Kedleston Road. Proceed directly through Allestree remaining on the Kedleston Road and proceed towards Quarndon. Enter the village via Church Road, proceed up the hill and, having passed the church on the right hand side, turn left into The Common and Grafton House can then be found on the right hand side.
Situated within the heart of Quarndon village, this fine Victorian, stone built detached family home provides stylish with character accommodation, excellent yet manageable floor space, ideal for a growing family.
The accommodation has the advantage of a gas fired central heating system and briefly comprises; enclosed entrance porch, impressive reception hall, inner hall with cloaks/shower room off, drawing room, formal dining room, music room, family lounge and study, spacious and well appointed living kitchen, utility room with gardeners WC, impressive and useful cellars and games room, an elegant staircase provides access to the first floor which features a magnificent cupola to the ceiling, six bedrooms and two bathrooms. In addition to the main building is a rebuilt detached Coach House, constructed in matching stone, providing flexible and versatile accommodation comprising a reception hall, shower room, living kitchen, bedroom and to the first floor, a superb open-plan lounge/studio and further bathroom.
The grounds are a special feature of Grafton House which surround the property and include formal lawns, herbaceous borders, charming patio areas, koi pond, orchard, further complimented at the rear by some two acres of additional land (currently mown as parkland and wild garden area). There are a range of outbuildings including sheds, greenhouse and to the front of the property is extensive block paved parking providing access to a detached double garage.
The village of Quarndon has long been one of Derbys most favoured addresses and justifiably so being within quick and easy reach of the city and ideally placed for access to the surrounding towns and villages of Belper, Ashbourne, Wirksworth and Duffield and also ideally positioned for access to a number of major road routes including the A6, A52 and the A38 with its links to the M1. The village provides a highly regarded primary school, village church and public house, thriving cricket club and the Kedleston Park Golf Course is just a short distance away. The property falls within the catchment area of the highly regarded Ecclesbourne School at Duffield. The private schools of Derby High for Girls and Derby Boys Grammar School are both situated at Littleover which is readily accessible from Quarndon.
All in all, an exceptional family home occupying an excellent residential position and affording stunning views over the adjoining rolling countryside and the Derwent Valley.
Set back behind a hedged front garden and approached via a block paved driveway, the detailed accommodation comprises of the following;
ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor
ENCLOSED TWIN GABLED PORCH
With double doors, double central heating radiator and terrazzo tiled floor. A multi-paned glazed door provides access to;
IMPRESSIVE RECEPTION HALL 12'11 X 12'9 (3.94m X 3.89m)
With original plaster panelling and wall friezes, central heating radiator concealed by an ornate cast grill and a most impressive staircase rises from the reception hall providing access to the first floor.
INNER HALL AREA
With decorative friezes and access off to;
CLOAKS/SHOWER ROOM
With champagne suite of pedestal wash hand basin, WC and shower cubicle, central heating radiator, slate tiled floor, part tiled walls and extractor unit.
DINING ROOM 23'0' x 13'0' (7.01m x 3.96m)
An impressive formal dining room with stone fireplace with open grate, two cast iron radiators which have been incorporated within the modern central heating system, dado rail, sash windows to both front and side elevations, ceiling with heavy plaster frieze and two chandelier points.
DRAWING ROOM 20'4' x 12'11' (6.20m x 3.94m)
Impressive fireplace incorporating a copper hood with brick interior, tiled hearth and open grate, double central heating radiator, ceiling with decorative frieze and cornice, sash window to side elevation, bay window incorporating French doors providing access and views over the rear garden and Derwent Valley beyond. An archway provides access to;
MUSIC ROOM 14'3' x 11'10' (4.34m x 3.61m)
Brick built fireplace with surround and fitted gas coal living flame fire, double central heating radiator, picture rail and friezed ceiling, bay sash window to the rear elevation providing views over the rear garden and Derwent Valley beyond.
LIVING KITCHEN
BREAKFAST AREA 19'5' x 11'7' (5.92m x 3.53m)
With Aga gas cooker fitted within a brick chimney breast, adjoining built-in cupboards with granite work tops, wall cupboards and further range of built-in storage cupboards, ceramic tiled floor. Open-plan access to;
KITCHEN AREA 12'10' x 12'5' (3.91m x 3.78m)
Range of handmade Smallbone fitted units in ash with panelled doors and granite work tops comprising inset 1 bowl sink unit with chrome mixer taps, adjoining adjacent base units with cupboards and drawers under, incorporating an integrated Miele dishwasher, a Neff gas hob with Neff hood above and Bosch double electric oven below, integrated combination microwave, integrated Neff fridge/freezer, peninsular breakfast bar with cupboards below, extensive range of matching wall cupboards, sealed unit double glazed window to side elevation, ceramic tiled floor, double central heating radiator.
UTILITY ROOM 13'4' x 12'8' max (4.06m x 3.86m max)
Belfast sink with work tops to side with appliance space below, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, tall storage cupboards and further work tops, ceramic tiled floor and two central heating radiators, access off to separate WC and enclosed rear hall.
FAMILY LOUNGE 15'9' x 12'0' (4.80m x 3.66m)
With period style cast fireplace with decorative tiles and gas coal living flame fire and marble surround, cupboard to side, double central heating radiator, dado rail, sash window to front elevation, original friezed ceiling with centre rose.
STUDY 12'0' x 18'4' reducing to 11' min (3.66m x 5.59m r
A charming L shaped panelled study, fitted gas stove with stone surround and hearth, extensive range of built-in storage cupboards, glazed door display cabinets and shelving. The cabinets conceal a gas central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazed windows to both front and side elevations. A panelled and glazed door provides access to a further small reception lobby providing access to the front driveway.
CELLERAGE 23'4' x 6' (7.11m x 1.83m)
Accessed from the kitchen comprising a useful storage area with central heating radiator with access off to a useful food preparation area complete with a salting sink. Two pairs of louvred doors provide access to:
BOILER ROOM 10'6' x 6'7' (3.20m x 2.01m)
With an Ideal Mexico gas central heating boiler.
USEFUL GAMES/HOBBY ROOM 23'3' x 11'9' (7.09m x 3.58m)
Two central heating radiators, pine panelled walls laminate flooring and built-in storage cupboards.
The elegant staircase rises from the reception hall providing access to;
First Floor
GALLERIED LANDING 25'0' x 6'7' (7.62m x 2.01m)
The gallery is highlighted by a superb, highly unusual glazed domed cupola.Large and useful Box/linen room.
BEDROOM ONE 17'5' x 13'0' (5.31m x 3.96m)
Double central heating radiator, multi-paned sash window to side elevation, sash bay window to the rear elevation providing far reaching views over the garden and Derwent Valley beyond.
BEDROOM TWO 14'5' x 12'0' (4.39m x 3.66m)
Double central heating radiator, double door shelved storage cupboard, window to the rear elevation providing magnificent views over the rear garden and Derwent Valley beyond.
BEDROOM THREE 17'4' x 12'10' (5.28m x 3.91m)
Two double central heating radiators, multi-paned secondary glazed sash window to the side elevation and secondary glazed sash windows to the front elevation.
BEDROOM FOUR 14'0' x 12'0' (4.27m x 3.66m)
Two double central heating radiators, sash bay window to the front elevation and shelved storage cupboard.
BEDROOM FIVE 9'1' x 9'0' (2.77m x 2.74m)
Multi-paned sash window to side elevation and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM SIX 9'1' x 9'0' (2.77m x 2.74m)
Central heating radiator, multi-paned sash window to the side elevation
BATHROOM ONE 10'2' x 8'7' max (3.10m x 2.62m max)
White suite of panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC, shower cubicle with Aqualisa power unit, double central heating radiator, attractive part tiled walls, secondary glazed window to side elevation, radiator/heated towel rail plus second radiator.
BATHROOM TWO
Pampas suite with panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC, central heating radiator/towel rail, secondary glazed window to side elevation, part tiled and part panelled walls.
Outside
HALCYON
Standing within the grounds of the main house and on the site of the former Coach House is the splendid architecturally designed modern self-contained Coach House providing superb ancillary accommodation, ideal for a variety of uses.
Of stone construction, the detailed accommodation comprises of the following;
RECEPTION HALL
With panelled front door, central heating radiator, wood laminate flooring and staircase off providing access to the first floor.
SHOWER ROOM
With white suite of WC and wash hand basin, shower cubicle with Aqualisa power unit, central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to side elevation, tiled walls and floor.
LIVING KITCHEN 19'8' max x 12'0' (5.99m max x 3.66m)
With range of white panelled door fitted units comprising inset stainless steel sink unit with cupboards under, adjoining work tops, base units and breakfast bar, range of matching wall cupboards, central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to front elevation and sealed unit double glazed walk-in bay incorporating a pair of sealed unit double glazed French doors providing access to the gardens, beamed ceiling and wall light points.
BEDROOM 15'0' x 8'7' (4.57m x 2.62m)
Two central heating radiators, sealed unit double glazed windows to front and rear elevation, charming aspects over the gardens and beyond. A dog leg staircase rises from the reception hall providing access to:
MAGNIFICENT GALLERY OR STUDIO ROOM/LOUNGE AREA 27'9' x 12'5' (8.46m x 3.78m)
Superb full width range of sealed unit double glazed windows providing magnificent elevated views over the gardens and surrounding countryside towards the Derwent Valley, two Velux skylights, two central heating radiators, built-in seating, louvre door wardrobe and airing cupboard, exposed roof timbers and a pair of sealed unit double glazed doors providing access to a charming balcony, again, affording beautiful views.
BATHROOM
With white suite of panelled bath, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, central heating radiator and Velux skylight.
Outside
Set back behind a hedged front garden and approached via a substantial blocked paved driveway, providing turning and parking for several vehicles, there is a;
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
21'0' x 19'0' (6.40m x 5.79m) Built in stone and block with white render and a slate roof with electric up and over door and side personal door. Useful boarded storage space above.
Gardens
The gardens that surround the property are a superb feature of the property and comprise a formal lawned area to the side and bordered by well stocked herbaceous borders and featuring a mature copper beech tree and seating area with pergola. To the rear of the property, the gardens slopes gently away and incorporate rockeries, herbaceous borders, orchard area, a charming koi carp lake with small waterfall. Three stone patio areas are ideal for outdoor entertaining and incorporate a barbeque. Also within this area is a farm gate access which has been retained providing vehicular access from the driveway to the additional land.
Outbuildings
Outbuildings include a cedar greenhouse, two large timber storage sheds, one having an adjoining lean-to/tractor store. Directly to the rear of the gardens lies an additional two acres, or thereabouts, of further land. Previously used as a paddock, it is now treated as parkland/informal wild garden again enjoying the spectacular Derwent Valley views.
TENURE
The property is Freehold
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Fireplace, Parking, Patio/Deck, Refrigerator, Storage
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