Cornhill, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire

SELECT PROPERTY Located in the historic Allestree Old Village and backing on to the beautiful Allestree Park stands 'The Limes' This unique, spacious, and characterful property is steeped in history and is quoted as being one of, if not the, oldest home in Allestree.

Believed to date back as far as the 15th century and incorporating original features from the farmhouse that stood on the site, this stunning period home still retains period 15th century beams and visible Cruck frame and has been largely extended in the interim centuries.

Offering four good sized first floor bedrooms, a converted garage with a further double bedroom and its own ground floor bathroom, two large reception rooms, study, and a beautiful cottage style breakfast kitchen, this is one unique property that simply must be viewed!

The accommodation in brief comprises: Reception Hall with built in storage; inner hall with beautiful period tiled flooring; spacious living room with stunning revealed beams, original brick flooring and a central fireplace with inset solid fuel burner; separate dining room/sitting room with feature beams, feature fireplace with brick hearth, stone surrounds and inset solid fuel burner; study/office; glazed summer room/conservatory overlooking the beautiful cottage gardens; stunning cottage style breakfast kitchen with flagstone style tiled flooring; utility room; side porch giving access directly into the converted garage space with separate shower room and first floor double bedroom; additional ground floor cloakroom with W.C; first floor landing; four generous first floor bedrooms; master en-suite shower room and first floor family bathroom with claw foot roll top bath.

Standing elevated from the road, the property has right of access via an adjoining private driveway and has gated hardstanding/parking to the rear. Surrounded by superb gardens including patio seating area, lawn, mixed flower and shrubbery beds and mature trees.

This fantastic home is steeped in history and evidence of its historic charm is everywhere you look. From the original stonework and Cruck frame of the 15th century, to the 16th-17th and 18th century additions, it truly is a home of character.