"A beautifully presented five bedroomed, double fronted period home set in an overall plot of just under 1/4 acre and located in this most convenient position close to the heart of Belper. This substantial family home dates back to around 1840 and offers immense character and charm with well proportioned and versatile accommodation extending to over 2700 square feet. The property also had a building plot with previous planning approval for an additional three bedroomed house.

GENERAL INFORMATION An opportunity to acquire this beautifully presented and most stylish, five bedroom structurally detached double fronted period home set in an overall plot of just under ? of an acre and located in this most convenient location close to the heart of Belper. This substantial family home dates back to around 1840 and offers immense character and charm with well-proportioned and versatile living accommodation extending to over 2,700 sq ft. The property has the benefit of a recently upgraded gas central heating system and an electrical rewire. The accommodation in brief comprises entrance hallway with beautiful period tile floor and oak panelling to the walls with staircase leading to the first floor landing and doors giving access to sitting room, inner hallway with access to separate WC, lounge, spacious art studio and spacious dining kitchen with stainless steel Range cooker and walk-in pantry. The first floor landing gives access to five bedrooms, master bedroom with balcony, superb period style bathroom with feature roll top bath and separate period style WC. Outside, the property stands on this wide plot which extend to just under ? of an acre (0.212 acres). There is a generous driveway to the side providing access to a single attached brick built garage and brick built outbuilding. To the rear of the property is a delightful tiered garden with raised level blue brick outdoor seating area, further raised level timber decked area and steps leading up to the top area of the garden with an enclosed area laid to lawn with timber framed summer house. The garden is enclosed by a walled, fence panelled and dry stone walled boundary. PLEASE NOTE This property has also had a previous planning application accepted for a separate building plot to provide a detached three bedroom property. This planning application has now lapsed. This family home really does offer spacious living accommodation which really has to be viewed to be fully appreciated and offers a versatile layout with spacious art studio with one of the previous owners having used this property for a mixed residential and commercial use. This art studio could provide a useful office or working space. An internal inspection is strongly recommended in order to fully appreciate the quality of presentation and wealth of character offered by this superb period home set within this highly sought after and most convenient location. LOCATION The property is situated within easy access to the centre of Belper, which provides an excellent range of amenities including a supermarket, shops, education at all levels, Railway Station, public houses, restaurants and recreational facilities. The village of Duffield is some three miles to the south and the City of Derby is eight miles to the south. The famous market town of Ashbourne, known as the gateway to Dovedale and the Peak District National Park, lies approximately ten miles to the west. For those who enjoy the outdoor pursuits the nearby Derbyshire countryside provides some delightful scenery and walks along the banks of the River Derwent. ACCOMMODATION ON THE GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE Traditional wood panelled entrance door with feature obscure glazed insert with stain glass and leaded effect, feature leaded and stain glass window above. Door gives access to: BEAUTIFUL ENTRANCE HALLWAY With period minton tile floor, oak panelling to the walls, central heating radiator, cellar hatch, staircase leading to the first floor landing and panelled door giving access to the sitting room and wood panelled door giving access to the inner hallway. SITTING ROOM 13'1' x 12' (3.99m x 3.66m) Fitted with central heating radiator, single glazed sash window to the front elevation and feature high level shelf. INNER HALLWAY With period minton tile floor, central heating radiator, glass panelled door giving access to the side porch, wood panelled door giving access to a downstairs WC and door giving access to the lounge. SIDE PORCH With single glazed window to the side elevation and obscure glazed door to the front elevation. DOWNSTAIRS WC Fitted with a traditional style high flush WC, period minton tile floor, wall mounted swan neck wash hand basin, wall mounted alarm key pad, understairs storage area with coat rail and single glazed obscure sash window to the rear elevation. LOUNGE 13'10' inot recess x 13'6' (4.22m inot recess x 4. With beautiful open feature fireplace with period wood surround and inset mirror, green slate hearth, open fire and tiled surround. Strip wooden floor boards, built-in shelving unit recessed into the wall, two single glazed sash windows to the side elevation and single glazed window to the front elevation. ART STUDIO 18'8' x 11'9' reducing to 10'9' (5.69m x 3.58m red With spilt level flooring. Central heating radiator, telephone point, single glazed window and door to the side elevation. SPACIOUS DINING KITCHEN 26'1' x 11'1' reducing to 7' (7.95m x 3.38m reduci Fitted with a bespoke hand made kitchen with reclaimed wood fronts and deep drawers with concrete block work suface over and undermounted Belfast ceramic sink with mono-bloc mixer tap with extendable hose. Stainless steel Kenwood Range cooker with gas oven and gas five ring hob. Feature exposed bear brick wall, decorative patterned ceramic tiled floor, two central heating radiators, four single glazed sash windows to the rear elevation, glass panelled door giving access to the rear garden and an internal door giving access to an additional storage area and walk-in pantry. WALK-IN PANTRY 4'8' x 3'10' (1.42m x 1.17m) With decorative ceramic tile patterned floor and built-in shelfs. ON THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING With oak panelled wall, central heating radiator, wooden picture rail, two internal single glazed windows to the side and front elevations, single glazed sash window to the front elevation and doors giving access to all five bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC. MASTER BEDROOM 15'8' x 12'4' (4.78m x 3.76m) Fitted with strip wooden floor boards, central heating radiator, single glazed window to the side elevation and single glazed door giving access to the balcony area with timber framed perimeter. BEDROOM TWO 13'4' x 13'5' into recess (4.06m x 4.09m into rece Fitted with strip wooden floor boards, central heating radiator, built-in timber framed den and single glazed sash window to the front elevation. BEDROOM THREE 13'7' x 12'3' (4.14m x 3.73m) Fitted with wooden floor boards, central heating radiator and single glazed sash window to the front elevation. BEDROOM FOUR 14'11' x 12' (4.55m x 3.66m) Fitted with central heating radiator, coving to ceiling and single glazed sash window to the rear elevation. BEDROOM FIVE 11'2' into door recess reducting to 8' x 6'11' (3. With central heating radiator, loft access and single glazed sash window to the rear elevation. SUPERB REFITTED PERIOD STYLE BATHROOM 7'10' x 6'10' (2.39m x 2.08m) Fitted with a beautiful period style two piece suite comprising a roll top bath with clawed feet and freestanding tap with Victorian style mixer attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, black matte finish tubular period style radiator and beautiful period style ceramic tile floor. Extractor fan and single glazed obscure sash window to the rear elevation. SEPARATE Fitted with a period style suite comprising a two tone black and white wash hand basin with traditional Victorian style taps, high flush WC with chrome fittings, beautiful patterned period ceramic tiled floor and splashback area, central heating radiator and obscure glazed sash window to the rear elevation. OUTSIDE & GARDENS To the front the property stands behind a natural stone wall forecourt garden planted with a range of shrubs, lawned area and single gate providing access to the entrance door. Lying to the side of the garden is a generous split level driveway providing off road car standing space for approximately four vehicles which at the top level then gives access to: SINGLE ATTACHED BRICK BUILT GARAGE 12'4' x 12'4' (3.76m x 3.76m) With up and over door, rear personal access door leading to the enclosed rear garden. ADJOING BRICK BUILT STORE TO THE GARAGE This gives access to a further store area with timber folding doors giving access to the driveway. To the rear is an enclosed split level tiered garden with attractive blue brick block paved outdoor seating area with steps leading up to a raised level timber decked area. Pedestrian gated access leading to a delightful raised level lawned garden area with timber framed summer house. This garden area is enclosed by a dry stone walled and fence panelled boundary. DIRECTIONAL NOTE Approaching Belper along the A6 from Derby arriving in Belper at the Morrison's island take the third exit right onto the A609, New Road and continue up this road which then becomes Cheapside, then High Street, proceed up the hill which then becomes Spencer Road. Continue down Spencer Road, at the bottom of Spencer Road at the mini island take the second exit right onto Short Street and then at the mini island at the bottom of Short Street take the second exit right onto Nottingham Road. Proceed up Nottingham Road and the property will be located on the right hand side as denoted by our 'For Sale/ board. 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