8 bed Detached

Jon Mellor & Company Ltd

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£895,000

8 bed Detached

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BR/BA:

8 BR, 6 BA

Location:

Buxton, Derbys

Description:

Set in extensive grounds in a highly desirable residential location in Buxton were are delighted to be able to offer For Sale this magnificent detached residence offer 3/4 receptions, Eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. Known as Wychwood the property is superbly situated within easy reach of Buxton's Pavilion Gardens and Opera House and has been loving restored by our clients over a 10 year period to the very highest of standards in keeping with a property of this nature.

Directions:

From our Buxton office bear right and at the roundabout bear left onto Manchester Road. Follow the road as it bears round to the right and take the third left hand turning onto St. Johns Road. Proceed along St. Johns Road continuing along and there will be a turning on the right hand side into Park Road and the property is accessed through two large cast iron gates. There is a For Sale board erected.

Description:

Set in extensive grounds in a highly desirable residential location in Buxton were are delighted to be able to offer For Sale this magnificent detached residence offer receptions, Eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. Known as Wychwood the property is superbly situated within easy reach of Buxton's Pavilion Gardens and Opera House and has been loving restored by our clients over a 10 year period to the very highest of standards in keeping with a property of this nature. Wychwood was built by the architect Charles Henry Heathcote as a home for himself and his family in 1893. Wychwood boasts numerous original features with fireplaces and fireplace surrounds with much original wood panelling and a number of highly impressive decorative cornice ceilings and borders etc. Wychwood retains the original servants staircase to the first floor in addition to the main grand sweeping staircase which is approached by an equally impressive entrance hall. All rooms have been lovingly restored and decorated to an extremely high standard throughout whilst retaining numerous original feature's the property boasts all the convenience of modern living. The quality of fittings to the kitchen and bathrooms are of excellent quality and Wychwood sits in grounds and formal gardens commensurate with a property of this nature. Currently used as a private dwelling house Wychwood offers extensive accommodation with all rooms throughout being of extremely generous proportions. All in all the sale of Wychwood represents a rare opportunity indeed to acquire one of the finer detached properties in the town superbly situated and presented to the very highest of standards which should be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Location

The Roman Spa town of Buxton famous for its mineral and spring water sits amongst some of the most beautiful countryside in England, being on the edge of the Peak District National Park whilst being accessible to the cities of Manchester, Sheffield and Derby. The town boasts magnificent location architecture, some dating from the early 17th century including the Crescent, a superb example of the Georgian period built around 1780 for William Cavendish the Duke of Devonshire by John Carr of York. The annual Gilbert & Sullivan festival in Buxton's Edwardian Opera House attracts visitors from across the world while tens of thousands visit the town to sample its mineral and spring water, to stroll through the Victorian Pavilion Gardens, and enjoy the surrounding Peak District Nation Park countryside. There is a direct train link from Buxton into Stockport and Manchester while Manchester Airport is within 25 miles of the town.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

With decorative tiled floor and doorway to the main entrance hall.

Entrance/Dining Hall 17'8' x 16'10' 5.38m x 5.13m

With Parquet wooden flooring and marble recessed panelling fireplace with decorative wooden surround and mantle over with wood panelling throughout. With main stairway to the first and second floors.

Front Lounge 17'9' x 17'8' plus Large Circular Bay Window 5.41m x 5.38m plus Large Circular Bay Window

With decorative wooden fireplace surround and mantle over incorporating a coal effect Living Flame gas fire and parquet flooring. With superb decorative ceiling cornice and plasterwork with decorative cornice around, TV aerial point, two Victorian style radiators and secondary double glazed feature bay window.

Morning Room 17'10' x 14'9' 5.44m x 4.50m

With parquet wooden flooring, decorative wooden fireplace surround incorporating a coal effect Living Flame gas fire. Secondary feature double glazed windows and two Victorian style radiators with TV aerial point.

Dining Room 24'11' x 19'8' > 14'7' 7.59m x 5.99m >4.45m

With decorative wooden fireplace surround and mantle over incorporating a cast iron multi fuel stove within a feature inglenook area, two Victorian radiators, secondary double glazed windows to the side and rear and TV aerial point. With superb decorative ceiling cornice work and decorative cornice around.

Kitchen 17'4' x 12'5' 5.28m x 3.78m

Fitted with an excellent quality range of base and eye level units and working surfaces and display cupboards incorporating a 1 bowl single drainer sink unit with tiled splash backs. Incorporating a four ring gas Range with double electric oven and integrated dishwasher with integrated larder fridge and larder freezer. With tiled flooring throughout and secondary double glazed window to outside.

Utility Room 8'11' x 9'7' 2.72m x 2.92m

Fitted with a range of base units and working surfaces incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with tiled splash backs, tiled floor, Victorian style radiator and secondary double glazed. Space and plumbing for a washing machine.

Rear Hallway

With tiled floor, under stairs storage cupboard, door to cellar, door to rear porch, door to office and door to cloakroom. Part wood panelled and with Victorian style radiator. Access to secondary stairway ( Former servants staircase leading to the first floor).

Rear Porch

With tiled floor and UPVC door to the rear patio and garden.

Cloakroom

With vanity wash basin, stained glass window to the rear and decorative tiled floor. Doorway through to low level WC with stained glass window and tiled floor.

Office 8'11' x 7'4' 2.72m x 2.24m

With Victorian style radiator, telephone point and secondary double glazed window to the rear.

First Floor

Half Landing

With radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear.

Inner Hallway

With former servants stairs leading down to the ground floor.

Shower Room

With fully tiled and glazed shower cubicle and shower, low level WC, vanity wash basin and two stained glass sash windows to outside.

Bathroom 9'7' x 9'0' 2.92m x 2.74m

With free standing claw foot bath, two pedestal wash basins and Victorian style radiator. With secondary double glazed window to outside.

Landing 20'8' x 8'10' (overall) 6.30m x 2.69m (overall)

With stairs to the second floor, single radiator and a range of floor to ceiling storage cupboards.

Bedroom One 17'11' x 17'8' 5.46m x 5.38m

With decorative fireplace surround and mantle over, incorporating an electric fire with Victorian style radiator and TV aerial point. Secondary double glazed window to the front.

En Suite Bathroom/Dressing Room 15'10' x 13'4' 4.83m x 4.06m

With double shower unit with Victorian style shower head and fully tiled throughout, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. With Bidet and free standing claw foot bath. With tiled floor and decorative tiled fireplace with recess and wooden fireplace surround and mantle. With a range of built in wardrobes.

Window seat Area 9'6' x 9'4' 2.90m x 2.84m

With secondary double glazed window, half wood panelled throughout and Victorian style radiator and window seats.

Bedroom Two 19'3' x 15'0' 5.87m x 4.57m

With tiled fireplace with decorative wooden surround and mantle over, two secondary double glazed windows to outside and Victorian style radiator.

En Suite Bathroom 8'6' x 9'7' 2.59m x 2.92m

With wood panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and low level WC. With single radiator, tiled floor and tiled throughout. French doors leading to a cast iron balcony.

Bedroom Three 17'10' x 14'9' 5.44m x 4.50m

With decorative tiled inset fireplace with decorative fireplace surround and mantle over, two Victorian style radiators and secondary double glazed window to outside. Door to bedroom four.

Bedroom Four 13'7' x 12'11' 4.14m x 3.94m

With Victorian style radiator, pedestal wash basin and secondary double glazed window to outside.

Second Floor

Half Landing

With single radiator and stained glass window.

Bedroom Five

With Victorian style radiator and secondary double glazed window to outside. Part petitioned wall through into En Suite Bathroom. Good Sized storage cupboard.

Landing

With door to good sized walk in storage room.

Inner Hallway

Bathroom

With wood panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Loft window.

Bedroom Six 21'2' x 20'0' 6.45m x 6.10m

With exposed ceiling beams, secondary double glazed windows to outside, two good sized walk in storage cupboards and two Victorian style radiator.

Kitchen 10'6' x 5'10' 3.20m x 1.78m

With some base units and working surfaces incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit, electric cooker point and space for larder fridge.

Bedroom Seven 14'9' x 14'8' 4.50m x 4.47m

With pedestal wash basin, cast iron fireplace, Victorian style radiator and secondary double glazed window to outside.

Bedroom Eight/Sitting Room 14'10' x 12'3' 4.52m x 3.73m

With two secondary double glazed windows to outside (part sloping ceiling).

En Suite Bathroom

With panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash basin and heated towel rail. With tiled floor and secondary double glazed window.

Lower Ground Floor

Basement Rooms

Several basement rooms housing summer and winter gas boilers, coal store and two Belfast enamel sink units and storage areas.

Outside

The property is approached through cast iron gates along a sweeping Tarmacadam driveway which leads to the rear of the property and forms a large turning circle in front of the property. To the front of Wychwood there are extensive lawned gardens with many mature firs, trees, shrubs, bushes etc shielding the property from both St. Johns Road and Park Road. The woodland area offers a substantial building plot subject to planning permission. There are mature flower beds and shrubs and trees etc and the driveway leads around to the rear of the property where there is a good sized patio and tarmacadam area. The rear garden is extensively lawned with many mature trees, shielding the garden.

Double Garage

Important Notice
Jon Mellor & Company, thier solicitors and joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make of give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulares. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statments or representation of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning building regulation or other consents and Jon Mellor & Company have not tested any service, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

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

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Posted:

November 3 2011 on Facebook