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" Detached single-storey property enjoys open rural views set in one acre offering a high degree of privacy in a mature garden setting including large driveway, lawns and a pony paddock with stable. ALSO the sale affords a development opportunity as the site would lend itself to construct a very large two-storey property ( subject to planning - Erewash Council )

GENERAL INFORMATION Ashbrook Lodge comprises a superior individual detached single-storey residence occupying a delightful location enjoying open rural views to the rear over open Derbyshire countryside. The property is approached via a five-bar entrance gate giving way to a long sweeping tarmacadamed driveway providing excellent space for general car parking including horse box/boat/caravan space, turning area and access to a large brick detached single garage. The rear garden enjoys an exceptionally high degree of privacy including an extensive sun terrace, lawns, productive kitchen garden, large garden, shed and greenhouse. The property is sure to appeal to those with equestrian or hobby farming interests as it is sold with the benefit of a pony paddock/field and stable. This sale affords a superb development opportunity (subject to planning) as the site would lend itself to construct a very large two-storey residence or indeed further possible development. We would point out that we have made no enquires of the local authority. The property is of double fronted appearance constructed of facing brick beneath a roof of tile with the front elevation relieved by sealed unit double glazed windows. It is set well back from the grass verge village lane behind a foregarden area incorporating a five-bar entrance gate giving way to a large sweeping driveway. An internal inspection will reveal gas centrally heated living accommodation comprising vestibule, spacious L-shaped entrance hall, lounge, separate dining room, fitted breakfast kitchen, utility/laundry/boot room, fitted cloakroom, four bedrooms and a re-equipped fitted bathroom. Ockbrook is a very convenient and much sought after village location situated some four miles east of Derby city centre and benefits from a reputable primary school, the noted Ockbrook Moravian private school, village post office/general store, cricket ground, recreational ground with childrens play area and various reputable village inns. The nearby open countryside offers some delightful scenery and country walks. Furthermore, Locko Park and Elvaston Castle Country Park are situated close by, again offering pleasant walks. The location offers fast access onto the A52 leading to the M1 motorway. Convenient for Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and East Midlands International Airport. ACCOMMODATION RECESSED PORCH With external light fitting and two upvc framed double glazed entrance doors leading to vestibule. VESTIBULE With ceramic tiled flooring, twin multi-paned hardwood framed glazed doors opening into reception hall. RECEPTION HALL With radiator, revealed ceiling beams and twin hardwood multi-paned glazed doors leading to lounge. LOUNGE 19'11' x 11'10' (6.07m x 3.61m) With feature natural stone fireplace and chimney breast with raised Cornish slate display hearth and recessed burning log living flame gas fire in stylish dog grate with two brass dogs, display alcove, coving to ceiling, two radiators, TV aerial point (including Sky), telephone jack point. This room benefits from a double aspect with double glazed window to the side and almost full room width upvc framed double glazed French doors with matching sidescreens providing the most delightful aspect over an extensive paved sun terrace, the garden, paddock beyond and surrounding open countryside. SEPARATE DINING ROOM 12'10' x 11'10' (3.91m x 3.61m) With wide upvc framed double glazed bow bay window. Further upvc framed double glazed window to the side, coving to ceiling, radiator, telephone jack point, recessed ceiling light and hardwood framed multi-paned glazed door to the hall. FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN 11'10' x 9'11' (3.61m x 3.02m) Having a ceramic tiled floor and an excellent range of matching units having a light oak-effect finish and including an extensive full room width L-shaped roll edged preparation surface with part ceramic tiled surround, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit (mixer tap), range of undercupboards, drawers, tray/towel recess, larder/cutlery drawers and adjacent integral fridge together with inset four-plate gas hob with extractor hood. Adjacent eye-level fan-assisted electric double oven finished in stainless steel with drawer beneath, recess over suitable for a microwave oven plus a further cupboard over, adjacent matching work surface with shelving beneath, range of eye-level cupboards with concealed pelmet lighting illuminating the work surface, radiator, recessed ceiling lighting. Two wall mounted fitted spotlights, telephone jack point, wide upvc framed double glazed window taking full advantage of the rear views with delightful aspect over extensive paved sun terrace, the garden, paddock beyond and surrounding open countryside. REAR HALL/UTILITY ROOM/BOOT ROOM 10'6' x 4'0' (3.20m x 1.22m) With a roll edged granite-effect preparation surface with appliance space beneath including plumbing for an automatic washing machine, range of fitted shelving, area suitable for an upright fridge/freezer, ceramic tiled flooring, panelled and double glazed hardwood rear door with matching sidescreen. FITTED GUEST'S CLOAKROOM Having white fittings including a wash basin and low level w.c. With polished wooden seat, matching ceramic tiled floor, shelving, fitted coathooks and upvc framed double glazed window. INNER HALL With large built-in double cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and storage shelf, adjacent airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater on timeclock control together with shelving, recessed ceiling lighting, hinged trapdoor with loft ladder to the storage space which is particularly extensive and is part boarded for storage purposes with light and central heating boiler. (The loft offers excellent potential for a conversion to create further accommodation subject to planning permission). PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 12'8' x 9'11' (3.86m x 3.02m) The room was fitted by Creative Interiors of Derby and includes a full room width wardrobe fitment including a double wardrobe with full hanging rail, storage shelf and shoe rack, additional double wardrobe with double hanging, display shelf and tie racks. Central cupboard/wardrobe with half hanging, shelving, twin mirrored doors and drawers beneath. Bedhead fitment for particularly wide bed having concealed lighting illuminating the display areas and bedside tables/drawer fitments together with display shelf over, radiator, TV aerial point, twin upvc framed double glazed French doors with matching sidescreens, again providing delightful open views to the rear. FRONT BEDROOM TWO 10'8' x 10'11' (3.25m x 3.33m) With radiator, TV aerial point (Sky), telephone jack point, useful built-in shelved storage cupboard, wide upvc framed double glazed window. BEDROOM THREE 11'6' x 7'5' (3.51m x 2.26m) With radiator, telephone jack point, fitted double wardrobe with hanging rail and storage cupboard over, upvc framed double glazed window to front. BEDROOM FOUR 11'6' x 7'6' (3.51m x 2.29m) With fitted double wardrobe with hanging rail and storage cupboards over, radiator, telephone jack point, upvc framed double glazed window to front. BATHROOM The original bathroom has been re-equipped as a LUXURY SHOWER ROOM which was re-fitted in 2004 by Hatton Bathrooms in white with ceramic flooring, wall tiling, very stylish shower by Matki, porcelain wash basin, also having a stylish mixer tap set into a roll edged surround with undercupboard. Porcelain wash basin, also having a stylish chromium-plated mixer tap set into a roll edge surround with undercupboard, low level w.c. The built-in bathroom furniture includes a mirror over the wash basin with light fitting, adjacent electric shaver point plus display shelves and medicine cabinet. Panelled ceiling incorporating recessed lighting, ladder-style heated towel rail/radiator (also incorporating a separate summertime heater), double glazed window. OUTSIDE Five-bar entrance gate with adjacent matching handgate giving way to a long sweeping tarmacadamed entrance driveway bordered by slightly raised lawn to one side with inset beds, additional shrubbery borders adjacent to the drive entrance containing an interesting and varied selection of plants, shrubs and ornamental trees. The driveway offers very extensive car parking and turning area providing car standing spaces for several vehicles and space for horse box/boat/caravan space immediately in front of the property and continues to the side via a wrought iron handgate to additional car parking and access to a DETACHED BRICK AND TILED GARAGE measuring internally 19'5' x 11'2' (5.92m x 3.42m) having a concrete floor, fluorescent lighting, four power points, useful loft storage area, fitted workbench and wall mounted electric heating, upvc framed double glazed window to the side together with up and over entrance door and side personal upvc framed double glazed door. There is a very extensive paved sun terrace on two levels immediately to the rear of the property taking full advantage of the views over the garden and paddock beyond. The terrace gives way to a shaped lawn with paved and gravelled sitting area enjoying a south-westerly aspect. Ornamental goldfish pond with slate surround, raised bed to the side retained by low stone walling. LEAN-TO STYLE BUILT-ON CEDARWOOD-FRAMED GREENHOUSE With lighting. The lower area of the lawn incorporates inset soft fruit including blackcurrants, elderberries, cherry, raspberry canes and strawberry bed with central trelliswork. LARGE DETACHED TIMBER GARDEN/POTTING SHED The property is sure to appeal to those with equestrian or hobby farming interests as it is sold with the benefit of a pony paddock/field to the rear bordered by mixed hedging and post and rail fencing also incorporating a varied selection of mature ornamental trees together with a DETACHED SPAN-ROOFED SINGLE STABLE. External cold water hose tap. Please note: The rear garden enjoys an exceptionally high degree of privacy. The property benefits from external maintenance-free upvc fascias, soffits and gutters. A sophisticated burglar alarm system is installed and included. This not only includes the property itself but also the stable and garage. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All carpets, curtains and light fittings are included. DIRECTIONAL NOTE The approach from Derby is via the A52 dual carriageway to Nottingham, turning left into the sliproad signposted Ockbrook and Borrowash. Left at the T-junction to Victoria Avenue, again continuing to the end of this avenue turning right at the T-junction, left thereafter into The Ridings where Ashbrook Lodge will be located on the right hand side. VIEWING Strictly by arrangement through Scargill Mann & Co Derby Office (JW). EPC Rating: E You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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