Detached house for sale in Old Chester Road, Derby, Derbyshire DE1

A stunning 17th century Grade II listed family home, set in a private position with views over Darley Park and a spectacular surrounding walled garden, providing all the internal and external space needed for a modern family. This red brick character house offers spacious rooms with a wealth of character throughout with original fireplaces and beamed ceilings, is presented to a high standard and offers versatile living space. Set behind a wall providing privacy with electric double gates and an additional pedestrian gate, there is ample off street parking and a delightful walled established garden, which is ideal for entertaining. To the ground floor there is a large welcoming hallway with a feature fireplace and wide stairs to the first floor and access to the cellar. The elegant living room is 26ft with a fireplace, windows to two aspects and french doors to the garden, the dining room also has a open fireplace and useful larder and access to the modern fitted kitchen with integral appliances and a twin oven. The versatility on the ground floor is provided by the snug which could also be used as a fourth bedroom and there is a handy ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor there is a generous sized study landing which gives access to three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a bench window seat overlooking the park and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a bath and separate shower cubicle. Bedroom two and three are great sizes. The family bathroom also overlooks the park and provides a free standing bath and separate shower cubicle. There is additional useable space accessed externally with a utility and storage room located to the front and a flexible studio located in the garden. The amazing garden has various paved and decked patio and terraced areas with one raised providing great views over Darley Park. The other features in the garden are the raised pond and the pergola. There is a potting area and additional summerhouse and shed. Viewing for this one off property is essential.

Hallway

Wooden door from the front and window looking out to the front. This impressive and spacious hallway provides a welcoming entrance and has a decorative cast iron fireplace with wooden fireplace mantle over, beamed ceiling, radiator, tiled flooring, wide stairs leading to the first floor, doors off to the living room, dining room, snug/bedroom four, cloakroom and cellar. Landline telephone point.

Living Room (8.15m x 5m)

A magnificent room with windows to the front and side with french doors leading out to the rear. The focal point of the room is the coal effect gas fire with a slate hearth and wooden feature surround, two built in shelved storage cupboards, beamed ceiling, three radiators and door to the dining room

Dining Room (7.26m x 3.9m)

A generous sized dining room with direct access to the kitchen with natural light provided by windows to the side and rear. Open fire with a stone hearth and bricked chimney surround, beamed ceiling, tiled flooring, two radiators, useful larder cupboard and door to the kitchen

Snug/Bedroom Four (3.7m x 3.66m)

This versatile room has and could be used for many purposes, it is currently used as a snug proving an additional reception room but has previously been used as a bedroom. There is a window to the side, decorative brick fireplace with electric stove fire, beamed ceiling and vertical radiator.

Kitchen (4.32m x 3.53m)

This modern fitted kitchen has windows to the rear and both sides and a stable door leading out to the garden. Matching range of wall and base mounted units with space optimising corner pull out units, roll edge work surface with a single sink with drainer. Integral twin electric ovens and five ring gas hob. Integral fridge freezer, integral dishwasher, under floor heating, vertical radiator, tiled flooring, beamed ceiling and tv point.

Cloakroom/Downstairs Toilet

This room is accessible from both the hallway and the garden as there is a stable door to the garden. There are windows to the rear and side. WC, vanity wash hand basin and electric panel heater.

Cellar

5.03m max 3.5m min x 3.58m - Accessed via steps from the hallway, this room provides useful storage space and has roman stone.

Utility Room

5.33m max 4.57m min x 3.86m - This externally accessed utility provides a useful store and has double doors to the front of the house and a door to the garden. There are base units with a Belfast sink, space for a fridge freezer and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Beamed ceiling.

Study Landing (5.08m x 4.72m)

This generous sized open space offer the potential to create an additional bedroom but is currently used as a studying area with bookshelves. There are windows to the front, loft access, radiator, coving and doors to all three first floor bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Bedroom One (5.2m x 3.76m)

This master bedroom has windows to the side and rear. There are fitted wardrobes, window bench seat, radiator, beamed ceiling and door to the en-suite.

En-Suite Bathroom (3.6m x 2.82m)

Window to the side aspect. There is a four piece suite comprising a panelled bath, separate shower cubicle with multi spray shower, vanity cupboards with inset wash hand basin and concealed cistern WC. Radiator, under floor heating, part tiled walls and beamed ceiling.

Bedroom Two (5.18m x 4.5m)

Window to the front and two windows to the side. This double bedroom has a cast iron decorative fireplace, radiator and beamed ceiling.

Bedroom Three (3.86m x 3.78m)

This third double bedroom has a window to the rear, radiator and built in wardrobes.

Family Bathroom (3.63m x 3.6m)

Window to the side overlooking Darley Park. This luxurious family bathroom has a freestanding roll top bath, separate shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and WC. There is a cast iron fireplace with a electric stove fire, vertical radiator, beamed ceiling and two built in storage cupboards.

Studio (5.1m x 3.63m)

This wooden structure is privately positioned within the garden and could be used as a bar, playroom, office or as it currently is, a art studio. It has bifold doors to the garden and laminate wooden flooring.

Parking

There is electric double gates leading to a driveway and hard standing providing off street parking for several vehicles.

Outside

There is a spectacular and private walled garden surrounding the property which is perfectly designed for entertaining. There is a courtyard to the front with path to the rear where there is a feature pergola leading to a paved patio which looks onto a raised pond. There is established and mature plants and shrubs throughout. The centre piece in the garden is the raised decked terrace which offers fantastic views over Darley Park. There is artificial turf, additional paved and decked terrace, potting area, summerhouse and shed.

Agents Note

There is some furniture within the property which would be available by separate negotiation.