A unique and rare opportunity to acquire a splendid stone built country house dating back to the 17th Century, set in beautiful private landscaped grounds approached by a twin gravelled drive, in this idyllic semi rural village location.

Long House, Farnah Green, Belper, DE56 2UP

Price : £775,000

Features :

Stunning Stone Built Four Bedroomed Country House
In Beautiful Private Landscaped Gardens
Twin Sweeping Gravelled Drive with Decorative Gates
Extensive Parking & Double Attached Garage
Sumptuously Appointed with Luxury Fitments
Three Delightful Reception Rooms
Spacious Entrance Hall & Galleried Landing
En Suite to Master Bedroom with Dressing Room
Quality Fitted Kitchen with Granite Work Surface
Idyllic Semi Rural Village Location

Details :

A unique and rare opportunity to acquire a splendid stone built country house dating back to the 17th Century, set in beautiful private landscaped grounds approached by a twin gravelled drive, in this idyllic semi rural village location. The property has been sumptuously appointed throughout with luxury accommodation yet retaining a wealth of character and charm throughout. The current occupier has recently redecorated the property to a beautiful standard and the spacious accommodation, which is gas centrally heated and double glazed, consists of a spacious reception hallway/sitting room with magnificent feature cast iron fireplace with stone surround, formal lounge to the rear with beamed ceiling, beautiful stone fireplace and french doors providing access onto the private rear garden, separate dining room with pine stripped floor, second sitting room, playroom or large study, beautiful breakfast kitchen room measuring 23'11" in length with handcrafted fitted units having granite preparation work tops, large breakfast area along with integrated appliances and a Range cooker included within the sale. To the first floor there is a light and spacious galleried landing which could be easily converted into a fifth bedroom but currently used as a sitting room, access is provided to a stunning master bedroom with exposed roof truss, a luxury en-suite bathroom equipped to a high standard with a jacuzzi bath, glass shower cubicle, twin bowl hand wash basin and granite plinth. Adjacent there is also a formal dressing room with a comprehensive range of built in wardrobes. There are also three further additional double sized bedrooms and a luxury contemporary style family bathroom with Porcelona tiling.

Outside the property is well screened to the front by a mature boundary hedge with a large formal lawned garden and twin decorative gates with sweeping pea gravelled drive leading to an extensive parking area with an attached, stone built, double garage with twin electric up and over doors. To the rear there is a generous sized enclosed landscaped garden which enjoys a westerly aspect and a high degree of privacy.

The property occupies a stunning rural location within this peaceful hamlet of Farnah Green which is renowned for 'The Bell Restaurant' and its delightful countryside walks with magnificent views of beautiful Derbyshire countryside. The market town of Belper is situated approximately 2 miles away and is within the noted World Heritage Site and is famous for the Belper Mill and River Gardens and has an excellent range of amenities. It is also situated approximately 8 miles away from the City of Derby which is well placed for major trunk roads including the A50 and A38 which provide swift access onto the M1 motorway and East Midlands Airport. There is also a regular train service from Derby to London St. Pancras which takes approximately 95 minutes.

In more detail the accommodation comprises -

RECEPTION HALLWAY 3.71m (12'2") x 3.78m (12'5")

Entered by a door to front. The focal point of this beautiful reception hallway is the magnificent original fireplace with cast iron open grate with stone surround, lovely beamed ceiling, adjacent salt cupboard, decorative encased central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation with deep window sill and staircase to first floor.

GUEST CLOAKROOM

Superbly appointed and recently equipped and fully tiled cloakroom with low level wc, wash hand basin, quality half tiled walls and tiled floor, additional useful understair storage cupboard.

FORMAL LOUNGE 6.40m (21'0") x 3.96m (13'0")

This generous sized and cosy room comprises a sealed unit double glazed window to the side elevation with deep window sill, french doors providing access out onto the delightful rear garden, two double decorative encased central heating radiators, magnificent stone feature fireplace with wood burning stove and attractive tiled hearth. Off from the lounge is the -

DINING ROOM 4.60m (15'1") x 3.85m (12'8")

With sealed unit double glazed window to the front and rear elevations with deep window sills, attractive wooden stripped pine floor, decorative cast iron feature fireplace and mantle above, heavy beamed ceiling, decorative encased central heating radiator, access to the cellar and panelled door with architraves and skirting boards.

PLAY ROOM/STUDY 3.63m (11'11") x 3.78m (12'5")

With heavily beamed ceiling, central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to rear elevation, deep window sill, television and telephone points, access through to the double garage.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 7.29m (23'11") x 3.94m (12'11")

This stunning breakfast kitchen room is fitted with an attractively presented handmade painted fitted kitchen units comprising a comprehensive range of wall mounted cupboards with base units, drawers, granite work top surfaces, double ceramic sink with stylish mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher and a free-standing Range cooker to be included within the sale with an extractor canopy above. Concealed units for washing machine and tumble dryer which are also included within the sale. Underfloor heating of the terracotta tiled flooring, two sealed unit double glazed windows with deep sills, door to the side, a range of recessed spotlights, two central heating radiators, television point and french doors provide access out onto the beautiful rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR -

LANDING 5.31m (17'5") x 8.00m (26'3")

With a brick/stone feature fireplace, exposed roof truss, central heating radiator, spindled balustrade, low level sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation with deep window sill.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.70m (15'5") x 4.01m (13'2")

With exposed roof truss, central heating radiator, television and telephone points, sealed unit double glazed window to the front and rear elevations with deep window sills.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

Beautifully appointed luxury en-suite bathroom which is equipped to a high standard offering a generous sized jacuzzi bath, glass shower cubicle, low level wc, twin bowl wash hand basin and a granite preparation surface with mahogany plinth with recess beneath, attractive three quarter tiling to main walls, tiled flooring, chrome laddered heated towel rail, range of recessed spotlights, sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation.

ADJACENT DRESSING ROOM

Fully fitted with a comprehensive range of three double and one single wardrobes providing shelving and hanging space and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM TWO 3.76m (12'4") x 3.76m (12'4")

With two sealed unit double glazed windows to the front elevation with deep window sills, exposed roof truss and central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 4.09m (13'5") x 2.77m (9'1")

With low level sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation, exposed ceiling beam, central heating radiator, exposed roof truss and television point.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.43m (11'3") x 3.99m (13'1")

With sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation, exposed roof truss, television point and central heating radiator.

LUXURY BATHROOM 2.87m (9'5") x 2.39m (7'10")

This stunning contemporary bathroom suite comprises a tiled fronted bath with centre mixer tap with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level wc, corner glass shower cubicle with chrome mixer shower over, Porcelina tiled flooring and three quarter tiled walling to the main walls, double central heating radiator and sealed unit double glazed window.

OUTSIDE

To the side of the property there is an ATTACHED STONE BUILT GARAGE 5.69m(18'8") x 6.15m (20'2") with twin up and over electrically operated doors with a Worcester wall mounted combination boiler, window, door leading out onto the garden and useful roof storage space.

The property is set well back from the road behind a deep foregarden which is mainly laid to lawn with a tall boundary hedge which offers a high degree of privacy and is approached by twin gravelled sweeping drives both with decorative wrought iron gates and leading to an extensive parking area. We feel the approach to the house and the stunning deep foregarden is undoubtedly one of the most saleable features of the property.

Immediately to the rear of the property there is a delightful west facing garden which offers a high degree of privacy with tall boundary hedge with a range of specimen trees. Located off from the breakfast kitchen room is a flagstone patio area with a large rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with well stocked borders and raised rockerys.

DIRECTIONS

The approach from Derby is via the A6 Duffield Road proceeding northwards through Darley Abbey, Allestree and into open countryside. Proceed through the village of Duffield, travelling over the bridge and shortly after turn left into King Street. Proceed up the hill along King Street which becomes Hazelwood Road eventually turning right into Spring Hollow as signposted for Farnah Green. Continue for approximately 1 mile and upon entering the village the property will be located on the left hand side.

TENURE

Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.