Detached house for sale in Derby DE72, 4 Bedroom

A rare opportunity to acquire a unique, versatile and spacious four bedroomed detached property which has been lovingly maintained by its current owners. Tastefully finished to a very high standard with many character features, this detached family home is situated on a mature plot set back from the road on the outskirts of the village of Borrowash. Extended beyond its original footprint, the property features spacious accommodation and has the benefit of a self contained one bedroom bungalow to the rear of the property.

The ground floor includes formal and informal sitting rooms, a large dining kitchen and separate dining room as well as a gymnasium and two offices, whilst the first floor, accessed via a feature staircase, offers an unusually large master bedroom, three further bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room. The bungalow provides a large kitchen/dining/living area and a separate shower room.

Outside, the property has a patio area leading onto an extensive, well stocked garden and a further large sun terrace which looks back down the garden to the house

Located on the outskirts of the village, the property benefits from being within a short walk of the countryside whilst also being within a few minutes of the heart of the village and local amenities. It is also possible to walk or cycle to all local schools without crossing a main road, whilst the property is also within a few miles of major road, rail and air links, making it a perfect place for commuting.

Arriving at the property through double width iron gates across a gravel drive, the checker-tiled front porch leads through the period glazed front door to:

Hallway Featuring beautiful tiled flooring, original coving and the first of a number of feature ceiling lights with doors off to a number of ground floor rooms, including an under-stairs boot room, and with stairs to the first floor leading off.

Sitting room Entered from the hallway, this room features wooden flooring, original coving, a period fireplace and a log burning stove. The large bay window provides significant natural light to this South facing room. Leading from this room is a

music room/office 1 Extended to the side of the property, with laminate flooring and a large window to the front, this room is currently used as a music room/office by the owners but could be adapted to a number of uses.

Cloakroom With a toilet and sink.

Dining room To the opposite side of the hallway, the dining room has a laminate floor, original coving and a Hoptonwood period fireplace with a period-style 'dog grate' gas fire. This room again benefits from a large, South facing bay window. And another large bay window. It is a great size with space for a family dining table.

Kitchen/diner The last room leading from the hallways, the kitchen area features floor tiling carried through from the hallway, a glazed period entrance door, a fully fitted bespoke farmhouse kitchen with granite worktops and a double drainer Belfast sink and an integrated Falcon range cooker under a feature mantlepiece. The spacious kitchen dining area provides space for a large dining table, and leads onto

family room Entered from the kitchen/diner via another period glazed door, giving a more contemporary feel with laminate flooring, a feature gas fire and fireplace and sliding patio doors giving access to the patio area. Another door provides access to the rear hall and

utility room The first utility room provides full-height concealed storage space, whilst the second provides space for a washing machine and tumble drier with a worktop over.

Gym/office 2 Another highly flexible room, the gymnasium has a large window overlooking the rear hall and patio area and access to a small office

office With space for a desk, it has a window to the back or the room.

Master bedroom An unusually large room with three large windows, the master bedroom extends to the full width of the house, with space for a large bed, significant space for storage and a dressing area at the other end of the room, and has recently installed deep pile carpeting adding to the feeling of opulence.

Double bedroom two Also entered from the landing, with views overlooking the garden and luxury carpet

double bedroom three Accessed from a second landing, with views over the patio, laminated floor and fitted storage space.

Double bedroom bedroom four The fourth bedroom has laminated flooring, two large windows and a view over the garden

bathroom Fitted with a luxurious four piece suite comprising of a free standing bath, a corner shower cubicle, toilet and sink, a heated towel rail and a tiled flooring.

Shower room Providing access for the third and fourth bedrooms, fitted with a corner shower cubicle, toilet and sink, a heated towel rail and tiled flooring.

Bungalow With its own access from the garden, entered through double doors looking out onto the garden. The open plan living area has a laminated floor with windows either side of the doors, a kitchen with a large sink, a gas cooker and a window above the sink which overlooks the patio. There is a bar-style dining area. The double bedroom also has a window overlooking the garden and a walk-in wardrobe area. The shower room is fitted with a three piece suite comprising of a corner shower cubicle, sink and toilet, with tiled flooring.

Patio area The large private patio area is accessed from the rear hall and features an in-built barbecue area with bar-style seating. This leads to

garden The large private garden provides private, peaceful enjoyment, entered via a feature step way onto a large lawn surrounded by well-stocked borders and, at the top of the garden, a sun terrace with summerhouse and feature rear wall.