Derbyshire Country House, Nr Matlock
- PROPERTY TYPE
Country House
- BEDROOMS
10
- BATHROOMS
10
- SIZE
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Key features
- Elegant Grade II* country house in superb rural setting.
- Separate 2 bed cottage + former farmhouse and a range of buildings.
- 2.5 acre garden with pond, flagged terraces & walled kitchen garden.
- 5 acres of paddocks included + option to purchase further 6 acres.
- 10 En-suite bedrooms to main house.
- Three reception rooms including large dining room.
- Commercial style kitchen.
- Restored and refurbished to a high standard.
- Superb rural location yet within easy reach of amenities.
Description
A superb Grade II* listed 10 bed Derbyshire country house & separate cottage + range of stone outbuildings, in a delightful rural setting yet in easy reach of amenities & transport links. Retaining many original features, renovated to provide comfortable modern living.
A stunning Grade II* listed, early 17th century, country residence set in up to 14 acres of garden and paddocks together with a separate cottage and former farmhouse ideal as further accommodation subject to consents, plus a good range of outbuildings suitable for a variety of uses subject to necessary consents. The main house, with a fabulous Georgian frontage in the classical style added c1754, offers ten en-suite bedrooms, two good sized reception rooms, exceptionally spacious dining room and generous commercial style kitchen. Retaining a wealth of original features and character, yet with all the comforts of modern living, this fine property has been renovated and upgraded in recent years with particular attention to the roof, electrical and plumbing systems. The house is currently let as a successful holiday home with bookings throughout the year but would equally be ideal as a wedding venue or substantial family home. Once in the ownership of the Nightingale family it is believed Florence Nightingale, (lady of the lamp) the renowned founder of modern nursing, spent her formative years here. Much of the furnishings, chandeliers, wall decorations and bedding, crockery, cutlery etc. are available by negotiation.
The attached cottage is ideal accommodation for housekeeping staff or dependent relatives etc. Offering three en-suite bedrooms one of which is on the ground floor, living room and kitchen. Having the benefit of separate drive and access, and its own services.
Adjacent to the house is a large, two storey, stone built former farmhouse ideal for conversion to further accommodation, events venue, leisure suite, workshop or work from home space etc. subject to consents. There are a good range of former farm buildings ideal for providing storage, stabling, garaging etc.
Immediately to the rear of the house is a large flagged terrace ideal for entertaining, beyond which an area of garden with a large ornamental pond. There is a walled former kitchen garden and a driveway providing parking and hardstanding for vehicles. To the front of the property across the road 5 acres of grassland paddock included in the sale. Beyond the garden to the side of the property are paddocks extending to approximately 6 acres available by negotiation.
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- Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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