Property description
FOREST VIEW is a substantial beamed barn conversion boasting spacious accommodation nestled within a stunning semi-rural setting and enjoying grounds totalling approximately one and a half acres - ideally located for the National Forest walks and trails. This impressive family home has been expertly and tastefully designed to a high specification and includes large well-proportioned reception rooms, a bespoke pippy natural oak fitted dining kitchen, extensive use of travertine natural stone tiled flooring with under-floor heating, exposed beamed ceilings, timberwork and roof trusses.. Available for sale with NO UPWARD CHAIN.
THE LOCATION
Nearby MELBOURNE (the name means 'mill on the brook' or 'a mill stream') is a small attractive Georgian market town in a delightful part of South Derbyshire set in rolling countryside and is situated midway between the major city of Derby in the north and the bustling town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the south. The town contains a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants and there are several good schools in the area. The property has good access to the A50, the M1 and M42 motorways, making it within easy reach of many Midland towns and cities.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
Ideally located for the National Forest walks and trails, FOREST VIEW is a substantial beamed barn conversion boasting spacious accommodation nestled within a stunning semi-rural setting and enjoying grounds totalling approximately one and a half acres or thereabouts (TBC). This impressive family home has been expertly and tastefully designed to a high specification and includes large well-proportioned reception rooms, a bespoke pippy natural oak fitted dining kitchen, extensive use of travertine natural stone tiled flooring with under-floor heating, exposed beamed ceilings, timberwork and roof trusses.
There's a magnificent mintrels' gallery looking down on the 27ft living room which has two sets of wide bi-folding doors, a superb 25ft. reception hall currently used as a games room, a generous 22ft. master bedroom with featured king post truss, a dressing room and an en suite with bath; and outside, a detached triple garage with office space above (currently under construction). No upward chain.
ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF
The spacious accommodation briefly comprises: an entrance lobby, downstairs wet room, reception hall/games room, living room, dining kitchen, utility room, master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, double bedrooms two and three, a minstrels' gallery (potential bedroom four) and a family shower room. Above the triple garage will be an office/hobbies room - ideal for someone working from home.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
The property is surrounded by open countryside and is to be found a mile or so from the outskirts of Melbourne - reached off Cockshut Lane via a long private gravelled driveway.
A solid oak front entrance door opens into the:
ENTRANCE LOBBY - 8' 1'' x 7' 5'' (2.46m x 2.26m)
With travertine natural stone tiled flooring having under-floor heating continuous throughout the ground floor (with the exception of the living room), inset halogen spotlights and exposed brickwork. Open plan through to the reception hallway/games room. A door to the:
STYLISH TILED WET ROOM - 10' 4'' x 7' 6'' (3.15m x 2.28m)
A modern and contemporary-style wet room comprising: Roca pedestal wash basin with waterfall-style chrome mixer tap, dual-flush toilet, and a mains shower with large chrome shower head. There's a chrome heated towel rail, inset halogen spotlights, travertine tiled floor with under-floor heating, fully tiled walls, extractor fan and a double glazed front window.
RECEPTION HALLWAY / GAMES ROOM - 25' 8'' max x 22' 8'' max (7.82m x 6.90m)
An impressive and spacious room featuring stunning exposed timber ceiling beams, inset halogen spotlights, and a single winder tread solid oak staircase rising to the first floor accommodation. Large half-glazed solid oak double doors lead outside to the rear patio area and gardens. Doors to the living room and kitchen/ dining room.
SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM - 27' 7'' max inc stairs x 22' 4'' (8.40m x 6.80m)
The focal point of this spectacular living room is the brick-built inglenook fireplace with multi-fuel stove, tiled hearth and timber beamed lintel. Inset halogen spotlights and two sets of double glazed bi-folding doors leading outside to the front of the property. A staircase (with under-stairs storage cupboard) ascends to the minstrels' gallery / potential bedroom four.
Returning to the reception hall / games room a door to the:
IMPRESSIVE OPEN-PLAN DINING KITCHEN - 28' 6'' x 22' 9'' (8.68m x 6.93m)
This superb, high quality dining kitchen has a separate utility area and boasts an array of stunning features including a large inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove, stone hearth, herringbone brickwork and a timber beamed lintel. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of Pippy natural oak and walnut veneer wall and matching base units including an island breakfast bar and glass display cabinets. There are attractive solid granite worksurfaces, two inset sink units with chrome mixer taps and built-in appliances including: a Siemens wine cooler, Siemens electric steam oven, a built-in coffee machine, Siemens microwave oven and a fan-assisted electric oven with warming drawer, a five-ring induction hob with extractor hood over, AEG fridge/freezer and a built-in dishwasher. Throughout the kitchen and dining area there is travertine tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Doors to the front and rear elevations and UPVC double glazed bi-folding doors leading outside to the side garden.
Returning to the reception hallway, the oak staircase ascends to the:
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
GALLERIED LANDING
The galleried landing has inset halogen spotlights, exposed ceiling beams, access to the loft, and doors to three of the four bedrooms and the family shower room.
MASTER BEDROOM - 22' 0'' to low eaves x 20' 1'' max (6.70m x 6.12m)
An impressive master bedroom suite which features a stunning king post truss, exposed antique pine flooring, three central heating radiators, a TV aerial point, a skylight and a double glazed side window. Doors off to the en suite and the:
DRESSING ROOM
A useful walk-in wardrobe/dressing room with inset halogen spotlights.
EN SUITE BATHROOM - 11' 1'' x 8' 6'' to low eaves (3.38m x 2.59m)
A well-proportioned en suite bathroom comprising: a Roca pedestal wash hand basin with waterfall-style chrome mixer tap, a dual-flush toilet and a roll-top bath with centred waterfall-style chrome mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Oak flooring, a central heating radiator, extractor fan, inset halogen spotlights and a skylight window.
BEDROOM TWO - 19' 6'' x 11' 4'' to low eaves (5.94m x 3.45m)
With exposed timber ceiling beams, inset halogen spotlights, central heating radiator, TV aerial point and a skylight window.
BEDROOM THREE - 19' 6'' x 10' 9'' to low eaves (5.94m x 3.27m)
With exposed timber ceiling beams, inset halogen spotlights, central heating radiator, TV aerial point and a skylight window.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM - 9' 5'' x 8' 7'' (2.87m x 2.61m)
A three-piece shower room suite comprising: a Roca pedestal wash basin with waterfall-style chrome mixer tap, a dual-flush toilet and a tiled double shower cubicle. Tiled walls, radiator, extractor fan, inset halogen spotlights and a skylight window.
Returning to the living room on the ground floor, there's a staircase leading up to the:
MINSTRELS' GALLERY / BEDROOM FOUR - 22' 7'' to low eaves x 13' 7'' (6.88m x 4.14m)
This spectacular minstrels' gallery looks down on the living room and could be used as an office or a fourth bedroom perhaps. It features an exposed ceiling truss, TV aerial point, access to the loft space and a skylight window.
OUTSIDE
GROUNDS AND PARKING
There is gated access down a long private driveway leading to an extensive pebbled parking area and a paved patio stretching the length of the property. To the side, a lawned garden area, large brick-built log store and brick walls to the boundaries. Gated access to the rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn and enjoys far-reaching views across open countryside. The property is nestled in approx. 1.5 acres (TBC) including the gardens and parking area.
TRIPLE GARAGE and PARKING
(Currently under construction). The triple garage will consist of two open-ended garages and one with an up-and-over door - all with power and lighting. There will also be a converted room above - ideal for use as an office or hobbies room for someone working from home.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'F'
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Turn left into Derby Road. Continue for about half a mile to the T-junction with the B587 and turn left into Cockshut Lane. Continue for approximately three-quarters of mile, and the entrance (identified by our 'For Sale' board and a sign saying Forest View) can be seen on the right hand side. Follow the driveway which forks to the LEFT. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE73 8DG.
PLEASE NOTE
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent.
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Property Features :
- Substantial 3/4 Bedroomed Barn Conversion
- Stunning Semi-Rural Location Near Melbourne
- Charming Well-Proportioned Beamed Accommodation
- Bespoke Pippi Oak Dining Kitchen & Utility Room
- Sitting Room with Bi-Fold Doors & Minstrels Gallery