Detached house for sale in Derby DE72, 5 Bedroom

Viewings and valuations are now available, contact the office to arrange an appointment. An impressive Georgian period property found in this beautiful village setting offering tastefully finished accommodation and landscaped gardens to the rear. With accommodation of porch, hall, lounge, exclusively fitted living/dining kitchen, sitting room, study, laundry/utility room, utility/ground floor w.c., three first floor bedrooms, en-suite and luxurious family bathroom, two further second floor bedrooms. Ample off road parking, large driveway and landscaped rear garden.

This impressive georgian period property is located at the head of the wharf in the beautiful village setting of shardlow. The property has had A lot of work carried out to it by the current owner both internally and with the landscaping of the gardens and offers high quality five double bedroom accommodation with A large living space across the extensive ground floor.

We are very pleased to be instructed to market this substantial Georgian property which has well proportioned accommodation arranged on three levels and provides a beautiful family home which is ready to move into immediately by a new owner. The property still retains many original features such as internal doors, fireplaces, cornices and Georgian style sash windows which allow natural light to flood into a number of the main reception rooms and bedrooms is something people will see when they take a full internal inspection which we strongly recommend so they are able to appreciate the size and quality of the accommodation included and the landscaping and size of the main grounds which are at the rear of the house for themselves. When you pull off the private part of the road outside The Firs you drive through a brick pillared entrance where there is an extensive block paved driveway which helps to provide a very neat and quality appearance to this individual home which also has the space to park several vehicles and there is a gated access to the right of the house which leads through to the rear garden. As people will see for themselves when they walk around the house, the bathrooms have been re-fitted with the main bathroom having tiled steps leading to a raised spa bath and there is also a re-fitted en-suite shower room off the second double bedroom. We are sure there is no other similar property in the area which is currently on the market that provides the quality of accommodation in such a beautiful canal side village setting as this distinctive home.

The property was originally built in the 1780's with the main elevation overlooking the landscaped gardens to the rear and being a very solid building the house is rendered to all the external elevations under a slate tiled roof to the main building. The tastefully finished accommodation derives all the benefits of gas central heating with the main entrance into the property being from the block paved drive where there is a fully enclosed porch leading through a glazed internal door to a spacious reception hall which has quality walnut flooring that extends across the majority of the ground floor living accommodation. The main lounge has three full height sash windows and a feature open fireplace and from this room you enter the exclusively fitted and equipped living/dining kitchen which has white gloss units, several integrated appliances and a central island with a 'Corian' surface and this area of the house being a real focal point of the property. There is a separate sitting room which has a door leading out to the rear garden and a third reception room which is currently used as a gym, but could be a study, play room or similar. There is then a large, well fitted laundry room off the hall which leads into the utility room/ground floor w.c. The staircase takes you from the hall to the first floor landing which has two flights of steps leading to the two main bedrooms, both of which have ranges of built-in bedroom furniture and off one of these bedrooms there is a luxurious shower room which has been re-fitted over the past three years. There is a third double bedroom on the first floor which also has fitted furniture and a large sash window overlooking the main gardens and the luxurious re-fitted main bathroom which has the large walk-in wet room/shower as well as the raised spa bath. A second flight of stairs takes you to the second floor landing and off this there are two further double bedrooms. Outside there is the extensive block paved drive at the front of the house which has built-in security and at the rear the recently landscaped main garden which is a further important feature of this stunning property. The garden has a newly laid lawn with tiled and wood edged borders to the sides, there is a raised decked seating area, a selection of mature specimen trees and decorative newly installed railings to the rear and right hand boundaries and this beautiful garden provides several areas for people to sit and enjoy outside living. There is also a recently installed wooden garden shed (16' x 8' approx) with an adjacent storage area which will remain at the property when a sale is agreed.

Shardlow is a pretty village which has the Trent and Mersey canal running through it which helps to provide a peaceful setting while with the excellent local road networks means the village is well placed for easy access to all the amenities and facilities provided by Castle Donington, Long Eaton where there are Asda and Tesco superstores along with many other retail outlets, when open there are several local pubs and places to eat, Borrowash is also within reach as is the Pride Park retail park and Derby. There is also an excellent local school for younger children with both state and independent schools for older children being within easy reach. There are walks in the surrounding picturesque countryside and the excellent transport links include J24 of the M1, the A50 and A42, East Midlands Airport and East Midlands Parkway station and an excellent road network which provides good access to Nottingham (8 miles), Derby (5 miles), Leicester, Loughborough and many other East and West Midlands towns and cities.

Reception Porch (1.75m x 1.52m approx (5'9 x 5' approx))

Fully enclosed reception porch has a pitched tiled roof and a half Georgian glazed door to the front with glazed panels to the sides and a half Georgian glazed internal entrance door leading into:

Reception Hall (3.78m x 3.61m approx (12'5 x 11'10 approx))

This spacious reception hall has quality wooden flooring which extends across the whole of the ground floor living space apart from one room, there are stairs with feature balustrade and wooden spindles leading to the first floor with a cloaks cupboard beneath, further shelved storage/shoe cupboard, radiator, Georgian glazed window to the front and original wood panelled doors leading to all the rooms off the hall.

Lounge (7.32m x 5.36m approx (24' x 17'7 approx))

Two Georgian glazed sash windows overlooking the rear garden with a further Georgian glazed sash window to the side which has fitted shutters, feature open fireplace with an 'Adam' style surround and granite tiled hearth, two radiators, quality wooden flooring, cornice to the wall and ceiling and dado rail to the walls.

Living/Dining Kitchen (7.54m x 4.88m approx (24'9 x 16' approx))

This focal point of the property is an exclusively fitted area of the house and has white gloss handleless finished units and a central island with a 'Corian' surface. There is a bank of 'Neff' appliances and cupboards extending along one wall with an oven, combination oven with warming drawer below and coffee machine, all with drawers beneath and eye level cupboards above, to either side of these appliances there are pull out racked storage units, integrated fridge freezer with shelved storage cupboards to either side, 'Corian' central island which has an induction hob, 1-1/2 bowl sink with extendable mixer tap and 'Quooker' hot water tap, telescopic integrated bank of power points and a rising extractor unit by the cooking area and beneath the central island there are ranges of cupboards, drawers and a double wine cooler unit, panelled double Georgian glazed bi-folding doors leading out to the patio and rear garden, two double glazed Georgian windows to the front, two vertical feature radiators, quality wooden flooring, recess with aerial and power point for a wall mounted TV, recessed spotlights to the part vaulted ceiling and drop down lighting over the central island area.

Sitting Room (4.19m x 3.66m approx (13'9 x 12' approx))

Box bay window which incorporates a half glazed door with windows to either side leading out to the rear garden, feature 'Adam' style fireplace with a cast iron inset and granite hearth, original wooden flooring, cornice to the wall and ceiling, picture rail to the walls, feature arched recess to one wall and radiator.

Study (5.18m x 2.97m aprpox (17' x 9'9 aprpox))

This room is currently used as a gym and has a Georgian glazed window to the side and a further window to the front, feature fireplace with tiled surround and cast iron inset, radiator, quality wooden flooring, cornice to the wall and ceiling and dado and picture rails to the walls.

Laundry/Utility Room (4.06m x 3.30m approx (13'4 x 10'10 approx))

This most useful room is positioned off the main reception hall and includes a laundry area which has work surfaces extending to two sides with ranges of red gloss finished cupboards with brushed stainless steel fittings below, double upright storage cupboard with shelving and further shelved matching cupboard, windows to either side, quality wooden flooring, radiator and door with inset glazed panel leading out to the side of the property.

Utility/Ground Floor W.C. (2.18m x 1.98m approx (7'2 x 6'6 approx))

Situated off the laundry room is this utility room/ground floor w.c. And this has a hand basin with mixer taps and double storage cupboard beneath and low flush w.c. With a concealed cistern, work surface with space for both an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer below, space for an upright fridge/freezer, newly installed boiler housed in a fitted matching cupboard, opaque glazed windows to the front and side, quality wooden flooring and access to roof space above this part of the property.

First Floor Landing

The feature balustrade continues from the stairs onto the landing and there is a second flight of stairs taking you to the bedrooms on the second floor and steps leading to two main bedrooms off the landing.

Bedroom 1 (5.41m x 5.36m approx (17'9 x 17'7 approx))

The master bedroom has two Georgian style windows overlooking the main gardens with a further Georgian glazed window to the side which has fitted shutters, two ranges of built-in wardrobes with mirror fronted doors with one of the ranges of having further storage cupboards above and incorporates power and aerial point for a TV, fitted dressing table with two cupboards under, cornice to the wall and ceiling, dado rail to the walls, quality wooden flooring and radiator.

Bedroom 2 (5.41m x 4.90m approx (17'9 x 16'1 approx))

Georgian glazed window overlooking the canal which runs along the side of the property and this window has fitted shutters, range of fitted wardrobes and fitted dressing table with two cupboards under, original feature cast iron fireplace with 'Adam' surround, quality laminate flooring, radiator, cornice to the wall and ceiling and dado rail to the walls.

En-Suite

This newly fitted en-suite facility for the second bedroom is fully tiled with tiled flooring and includes a large walk-in shower with a mains flow overhead rainwater shower and a protective glazed side screen, hand basin with mixer tap with double cupboard beneath, low flush w.c. With concealed cistern, feature chrome ladder towel radiator, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, mirror to the wall by the sink area and double mirror fronted vanity cupboard, Georgian opaque glazed double glazed window and recessed spotlights to the ceiling.

Bedroom 3 (4.34m x 1.98m approx (14'3 x 6'6 approx))

Georgian style window overlooking the gardens, original feature cast iron fireplace with 'Adam' style surround, two double fitted wardrobes to either side of the chimney breast, quality laminate flooring, radiator, fitted dressing table with double cupboard under and a further cupboard to the side and cornice to the wall and ceiling.

Bathroom

The main bathroom has been re-fitted by the current owner and includes a raised spa bath which has steps with lighting leading to the side of the bath with tiling to the surface and walls by the bath position, walk-on wet room/shower area which is fully tiled with tiled flooring and has a recessed shelf with lighting and a mains flow shower system, two hand basins with mixer taps set in a granite surface with vanity cupboards under, low flush w.c. With a concealed cistern, two mirrors on the walls by the sink areas, walls tiled to the bath, sink and w.c. Areas, tiled flooring with under floor heating, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, double glazed Georgian window to the front with a feature window to the side, recessed spotlights to the ceiling and by the bath position there is a wall mounted steam free TV.

Second Floor

The staircase and original balustrade leads to the second floor landing with there being a leaded window on the half landing and doors leading to:

Bedroom 4 (4.45m x 4.19m approx (14'7 x 13'9 approx))

Two Georgian glazed window overlooking the gardens and to the side, feature double fitted original cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom 5 (4.19m x 3.91m approx (13'9 x 12'10 approx))

Georgian glazed window to the front, radiator and original wood flooring.

Outside

The property is entered from The Wharf by a brick pillared entrance and this leads to a large block paved driveway and parking area which has security devices incorporated and this block paved area provides off the road parking for several vehicles and also a turning area. There are block edged borders to the sides of the driveway and to the right there is brickwork of an adjoining property which helps to provide privacy and a low level wall running along the right hand boundary with the canal being on the other side. There is outside lighting and power points provided and there is access via a path at the left of the property to a second entrance door. The block paved pathway extends down the right hand side of the property through a gate to the rear garden. The rear garden has been extensively landscaped and there is a slate tiled style patio to the immediate rear of the house, slate chipped pathway and pebbled areas which leads to the raised decked seating area to the right hand side of the garden and to the recently constructed wooden storage shed and adjoining storage area. The rear garden has had the lawn re-laid and this is edged with slate style tiles and timber edged borders with there being a selection of mature specimen trees and a barked area to the bottom right hand corner. There is a wall extending down the left hand boundary with railings to the rear and right hand side boundaries where the garden overlooks the canal. There is outside lighting, power points and water supply provided with there being power and lighting in the large wooden shed. The rear garden is a beautiful feature of this lovely Georgian home and provides several places for people to sit and enjoy outside living.

Directions

Drive into Shardlow on the London Road (Look for the Navigation Pub) and take the turning into Wilne Lane. Drive 200 yards and take the second left which is the entrance to The Wharf. Follow the road until you reach a t-junction and turn left to the end of the cul-de-sac.
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Agents Notes

We have been informed that moorings can be created along the canal at the rear and side of the property, but this would require further investigation by prospective purchasers if they were interested in this additional facility for the property.

An impressive five double bedroom georgian period detached property offering extensive accommodation