Detached house for sale in Blacksmiths Lane, Newton Solney, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE15

A handsome, three storey Georgian residence set in a well manicured plot of 0.4 acres with separate one bedroom annexe.

Description
Waterside is a delightful, Georgian home, enjoying a private plot of 0.4 acres within the desirable village of Newton Solney. The main house exceeds 4000sq ft of accommodation and is arranged over three storeys to include four reception rooms, six bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is a detached coach house style double garage with a one bedroom annexe above and immaculately maintained gardens wrapping around three elevations of the property.

Accommodation
The canopied porch with flagstone flooring leads to the front entry door and into the spacious entrance hall, which spans the full depth of the property with a glazed door to the rear elevation and a cloak room off. To the left hand side of the entrance hall sits the spacious, dual aspect breakfast kitchen which is fitted with Poggenpohl solid oak base and wall units. There is a white two oven, two stove Aga within the kitchen, as well as a double stainless steel sink and drainer unit overlooking the front of the property. A passageway from the breakfast kitchen leads through to a spacious utility room, fitted with further base units and provides space and plumbing for additional appliances. A door leads from the utility into a ground floor WC. The utility room and WC can be accessed separately via the front of the property.

Off to the right hand side of the entrance hall there is an attractive, dual aspect drawing room featuring a focal point stone built open fire, a beamed ceiling and built in alcove shelving and cabinetry, alongside a high level picture rail.

The sitting room is positioned to the north west elevation, also enjoying a dual aspect view and holds fitted, low level alcove cabinetry and a central open fireplace with a timber surround and mantle.

The formal dining room displays exposed oak beams, alongside a strip oak wood floor, with a window out to the west aspect, overlooking the rose garden and a set of French doors leading out to the principal garden. There is a brick built fireplace within the dining room and a door which leads through to the breakfast kitchen.

First Floor
Stairs ascend from the entrance hall to a bright, spacious first floor landing and onto the accommodation at this level. There are two dual aspect double bedrooms to the rear of the property, one with a vanity unit and both are fitted with alcove wardrobes. The second double bedroom is also accessible off a secondary landing, accessible via the staircase off the breakfast kitchen, with this landing space also granting access to bedroom three, which is situated to the front of the property with a dual aspect view, built in wardrobes and a three piece ensuite shower room. There is a further, dual aspect double bedroom to the front of the property displaying original exposed oak beams and is fitted with alcove storage. The main family bathroom holds a three piece suite to include a bath with shower over, a wall mounted WC and a surface mounted wash hand basin with two mirror fronted storage cabinets.

Second Floor
There are four further generous rooms at second floor level to include a study, a double bedroom with views over to the river, a vanity unit and a full wall of fitted wardrobes, a further double bedroom also benefiting a vanity unit alongside fitted wardrobes, shelving and dressing table and a hobby room. Off the second floor landing there is a large, very useful storage cupboard and a three piece shower room.

Annexe
A set of stone steps lead off the gravel driveway and up to the first floor apartment situated above the coach house style garages. There is an entrance lobby with space for shoes and hanging, which leads onto an open plan lounge diner, enjoying a full width window to the front elevation. Off the living area there is a fitted kitchen with beech effect base and wall units, an electric oven with four burner gas hob above, stainless steel sink and drainer and washing machine. There is a shower room fitted with a large shower enclosure, low level WC and vanity wash hand basin and a generous double bedroom with a view over the east aspect, benefiting a full wall of fitted wardrobes.

Outside
A private drive off Newton Close leads up to a spacious gravel driveway, providing ample off street parking, in addition to the two coach house style garages. The front of the property is very private with a part walled, part hedged boundary, a small stretch of lawn and well stocked bedding planters. The gravel driveway forms into a path leading to the front of the property, featuring a partially gravelled landscape, alongside a parcel of lawn with heavily stocked borders to include rose plants, evergreens and other established shrubbery and planting.

To the west elevation there is a well-manicured rose garden, bound by a mature beech hedge, which further leads to the principal garden space to the rear of the property. The beautiful rear garden is undoubtedly a highlight of Waterside’s offering, filled with an abundance of seasonal flowers, mature trees, saplings and fruit trees, all arranged around a well-manicured central lawn. There is a gravelled seating area, accessible via the side of the house as well as via the double doors off the dining room and the kitchen. There is a potting shed to the rear of the property, enjoying a glass elevation overlooking the garden with a polyflex roof and a well-established grapevine running the length of the room. In addition to the potting shed, there is also a brick built store, ideal for garden items.

Tenure

Freehold

Services

Mains electricity, gas fired central heating, drainage and water are understood to be connected to the property.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Location
Newton Solney is a lovely conservation village offering real charm and character, with local amenities including a church, two pubs and an Ofsted outstanding primary school. It is worth noting that the village, as well at the property, sit well above the floodplain of the River Trent. Repton, one of the country’s oldest public schools is 1.5 miles away and it’s preparatory school, Repton Prep can be reached within six miles. Repton itself offers a number of pubs / restaurants, a convenience store, a day nursery and a primary school. Newton Solney is well placed for commuting to Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke on Trent and Birmingham, which are all within 30 miles, as well as East Midlands Airport which is 12 miles to the east. East Midlands Parkway train station is 19 miles away, offering rail links to London in as little as 1hr 22m.

Square Footage: 4,586 sq ft

Acreage:
0.4 Acres



Additional Info
South Derbyshire District Council, tax band G.