Semi-detached house for sale in Derby DE72, 4 Bedroom

The property and village The Old Mill House was formerly owned by the Soresby family who were canal carriers in Shardlow from the 1770's. James Soresby had a warehouse alongside the basin which he converted into a steam corn mill in 1860, but the mill was largely destroyed by fire in 1885. Following the fire three cottages were built on the site of the surviving engine house and stables, some of which were incorporated in the north side of the building. With lack of use, the canal basin became silted up and overgrown until in 1980 half of its original length was cleared by the Erewash Canal Association to provide the current 120 feet of private mooring off the Trent & Mersey canal. Two of the three cottages were combined and extended in 1980 to form the
Old Mill House.

Shardlow is a village in Derbyshire about 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Derby and 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Nottingham, part of the civil parish of Shardlow and Great Wilne, and the district of South Derbyshire.

An important late 18th century river port for the transshipment of goods to and from the River Trent to the Trent and Mersey Canal during its heyday from the 1770s to the 1840s it became referred to as "Rural Rotterdam" and "Little Liverpool". Today Shardlow is considered Britains most complete surviving example of a canal village with over 50 Grade II listed buildings and a large number of surviving public houses within the designated Shardlow Wharf Conservation Area. The village also includes a post office/general store and a highly regarded primary school.

For the commuter the national motorway network, Parkway railway station and East Midlands airport are all readily accessible, as is Derby on the 24 hour running Skylink bus service which connects to the airport.

Accommodation

ground floor

entrance hall Accessed via a timber and glazed entrance door. Stairs rising to the first floor, internal leaded window, central heating radiator, access to the lift.

Guest cloakroom Including a contemporary suite in white of wash hand basin and w.C. Opaque window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator, cloaks store, part tiled walls, tiled floor.

Dining room 20' 7" x 10' (6.27m x 3.05m) Currently utilised as an office/work room. Windows to three elevations, central heating radiator.

Lounge 25' 5" x 11' 10" (7.75m x 3.61m) A lovely bright room with five windows, two central heating radiators, multi fuel burning stoves at either end of the room.

Sitting room 14' 3" x 12' (4.34m x 3.66m) With windows to the rear elevation, two central heating radiators, under stairs storage cupboard, picture shelf.

Kitchen 18' 2" x 12' (5.54m x 3.66m) With a range of units providing work surface, storage and appliance space. One and a quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, space for a Range cooker, plumbing for washing machine, window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator, stable style door to the rear, access to the side entry which incorporates a log store.

First floor

landing With large walk in storage cupboard, central heating radiator, paddle step staircase rising to the attic rooms.

Master bedroom 18' 8" x 11' 10" (5.69m x 3.61m) Extending to 20' 6" at maximum measurement. With windows at three elevations enjoying views to the garden and canal. Three central heating radiators. Access to the internal lift.

En-suite WC Previously a full en-suite, plumbing for a shower remains. Contemporary suite of wash hand basin, with storage beneath, w.C. Opaue window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator.

Bedroom two 14' 4" x 12' 1" (4.37m x 3.68m) With windows to the front elevation, enjoying views towards the mooring, canal and countryside. Two central heating radiators, two sets of in built cupboards with shelving.

Bedroom three 12' x 11' 11" (3.66m x 3.63m) With windows at two elevations, again enjoying pleasant views. Central heating radiator, period fire place.

Bedroom four 12' 1" x 9' 8" (3.68m x 2.95m) With window to the rear elevation. Central heating radiator.

Large family bathroom Comprising a four piece suite of pea shaped bath with shower attachment off the mixer tap, wash hand basin with cupboards beneath, w.C and bidet. Airing cupboard housing the wall mounted central heating boiler, window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator.

Second floor

landing With roof slight and storage cupboard.

Attic room one 12' 6" x 11' 6" (3.81m x 3.51m) With storage, two roof lights, sink unit.

Attic room two 12' 7" x 7' 11" (3.84m x 2.41m) With storage and roof light.

Outside

mooring basin The mooring basin is shared with number 14 Millfield, they own half the width, around 15 feet or two canal boat widths, up to the entrance to the canal, across which they also enjoy rights of access. The remainder belongs to the Old Mill House, providing a private mooring, again around 15 feet or two canal boat widths, by approximately 120 feet in length. This is clearly shown on the title deed plan DY283397. The basin is owned by the Old Mill House and 14 Millfield and it is their responsibility to maintain.

Parking, garage and garden The property is situated at the culmination of Millfield and has gated access leading through to a block paved frontage which provides off road parking for numerous vehicles. This affords access to the garage 17' 1" x 7' 1" widening to 9' 4" with double doors, light and power supplies. Adjacent to the garage is a large workshop 22' 10" x 10' 10" with doors to front and rear elevations, light and power supplies. Beyond this there is a potting shed. Formal garden which includes a shaped lawn and well stocked borders with an abundance of established trees and plants. To the rear is a majority paved area.