Blackwall House, Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire

An exceptional period property complemented by two apartments, sitting in an elevated position taking in breathtaking views, and set in circa 2.23 acres in all.



Blackwall House is an exceptional country home, dating back to the early 1600s, and has been under the same ownership for more than 400 years. The house is constructed of Ashlar gritstone and the southern elevation is particularly handsome, displaying three symmetrical bays, four Venetian windows, and central round-headed window to the first floor. The property is listed Grade II in recognition of its architectural and historical importance.

Internally, the main residence retains many period features whilst benefitting a contemporary layout, making it a perfect family home, and offers generous and well-presented living accommodation of around 5,607 sq ft (GIA) set over two floors, plus a cellar.

Blackwall House is complimented by a large garage range and Valley View and West Wing, two apartments with independent accesses. Set within delightful, mature gardens and grounds, the property enjoys far reaching views over open countryside to the south.

Ground floor
• A grand reception hall with original tile floor links the ground floor accommodation
• A drawing room and a family room both feature pretty Venetian windows, fireplaces and enjoy wonderful views to the south
• An excellent living-dining kitchen is fitted with pale sage cabinetry below quartz worktops and integrated appliances include an electric AGA, single oven, combination oven, two dishwashers and a wine fridge, whilst there is housing for an American style fridge freezer. There is a breakfast area, a sitting area, and a pantry, and off the kitchen a boot room provides a secondary access.
• A formal dining room benefits good access from the kitchen, and leads out to the gardens
• Off the central hall there is a guest cloakroom, and a back hall with access to the cellar, a home office with external access and a spacious laundry room which leads in turn to West wing

First floor
• A wonderful master bedroom enjoys stunning views to the south and benefits a dressing room and a four-piece en suite bathroom
• There are a further three spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom located in the principal residence

Valley View
Valley View has the benefit of an independent access from Blackwall Lane, whilst also offering potential to be incorporated into the main residence of Blackwall House.
The front door opens into a reception hall with a staircase rising to the apartment entrance, and a useful attic storage room. The accommodation briefly comprises; a sitting room with exposed timber trusses, a breakfast kitchen with space for freestanding appliances, three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom.

West Wing
West Wing has a gated access off Blackwall Lane, with stone steps leading down to the front door. The accommodation briefly comprises; a reception hall, an excellent breakfast kitchen which features original stone steps and is fitted with shaker style cabinetry and integrated appliances and a sitting room to the ground floor, and two bedrooms, a study/nursery, and a bathroom to the first floor.

Gardens and Grounds
• The property is entered by a pair of wrought iron gates, which lead to a spacious parking area with an EV charging point
• To the rear of the house there are beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, to include formal lawns peppered with mature trees and edged by rhododendrons, a sunken pool fed by a spring, a walled vegetable garden and an orchard with a variety of fruit trees.
• A raised terrace enjoys a lovely southerly aspect and takes in far-reaching views
• Beyond the walls of the grounds there is a brick former pigsty and a spinney
• The house is complemented by tandem garaging which can be accessed both from Blackwall Lane and the parking area, along with a wood shed
• Further land is available by separate negotiation. Please contact Fisher German for further information.

Situation
Blackwall House is nestled amidst lovely countryside in the small hamlet of Blackwall boarding the picture-perfect village of Kirk Ireton on the southern tip of the Peak District National Park. Kirk Ireton offers a popular country pub, local village store and parish church whilst the bustling market town of Ashbourne lies just six miles away and provides a wide variety of amenities. Considered to be one of Derbyshire's finest market towns, Ashbourne has some splendid Georgian buildings and a range of high quality, independent shops.

Local opportunities for outdoor pursuits are almost unlimited with wonderful walking, climbing, horse-riding, and cycling, with a range of water sports and fishing on nearby Carsington Water. There is a very good range of well-known schools within the area including private schooling at Repton Prep and Repton School, Denstone College, Derby Grammar and Derby High Schools and Abbottsholme.

There are excellent communication links via the A515, A38, A52 and A50 roads which are a short drive away and provide fast connections to numerous regional centres including Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester. East Midlands Airport, Manchester Airport and mainline rail services from Derby are also within easy reach.

Covenants
The property is subject to covenants. Further details are available upon request.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a private system. There is three phase electricity connected. Blackwall house is heated by an oil-fired central heating system. West Wing and Valley View are heated by an electric heating system.

The property benefits from two electric vehicle charging points.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agent.

If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 386 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 8 Mbps] (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 05/05/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage outdoors (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 08/05/2024). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Solar Panel
The property benefits from a 32 panel 12kw generation system. More information is available upon request.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold.

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales District Council

Council Tax Bands
Main House: H
Valley View: B
West Wing: B

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – DE6 3JR

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