Lower Maples, Shipley, Heanor, Derbyshire

BEAUTIFUL DREAM HOUSE!! Summer Days in the swimming pool! A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial and handsome detached residence situated in one of Shipley and Heanor district’s most sought-after residential locations. The house known as The Maples was first built in the 1930s period and has been sympathetically extended so that it now sits on an attractive elevated site with views over Shipley Park and having the benefit of a good-sized outdoor heated Swimming Pool as well.

The owner has also added an outdoor Spa giving this property so many features, that it has to be viewed in order to be appreciated.

The spacious property offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms with an annex which could either be used by a second family member, elderly relative or maybe teenager with young family. A diverse layout. The house provides two good-sized attractive reception rooms, both enjoying aspect onto the Swimming Pool area. Bifold full width doors are installed to the master bedroom and lounge, giving it this contemporary open area, ideal for entertaining and enjoying life.

We recommend you take this opportunity and organise a viewing as soon as possible as there are few properties like this in this area that come onto the market. The house has been kept in the family for over 80 yrs.

The accommodation comprises:

Recessed porch leading to the entrance area, with access to good sized, reception hall with Grey tiled floor, ( the tiled floor runs through into the kitchen and other areas too) replacement UPVC windows with access to a separate cloakroom with vanity hand basin cloak area and separate WC & low level suite.

In the reception area, there is also a useful store under the staircase which could be used as a wine store or further storage this also houses the electric fuse board.

An elegant wraparound staircase with gallery picture featured wall and 2xUPVC windows making this an attractive stairwell area.

Access to separate dining room. A good size rooms. Ideal for the family to meet and to entertain with UPVC window and aluminium sealed Sliding patio door leading to a second patio. Featured gas, flame fire.

Access to superb good-sized lounge, one of the features of the property, having super aluminium powder, coated bifold door which fully opens to give the benefit of a raised deck area. Ideal for morning coffee or evenings chilling, views over the Swimming Pool and onto the garden. This room has been tastefully decorated with contemporary wood wall-panel feature and Minster stone open fireplace for logs/ coal fire. There are two high radiators in this room as well as one hideaway radiator.

Access to good size fully fitted kitchen - again one of the selling features of the property with good range of units which are white wood with Grey black granite worktops there is a centre island with a sink and a second sink which is situated overlooking the picture window onto the side garden. There is dining space in this room and also built-in fitted cupboards.

Access to good sized larder. Storage with UPVC window. This room could easily be used to incorporate further washing or tumble dryer and possibly gas boiler location.

Access to the Annex or utility room at the discretion of the purchaser. The utility room is fitted out as a nice small kitchen area with range of units, Valliant gas, boiler and white appliances.

Rear lobby with a fitted bar area. Ideal for the Annex type accommodation. There is also a door which leads to the garden zone.

Access to office study. This room could be used also as a bedroom if so, required for the annex accommodation with 2x PVC windows.

Access to studio room of 5th bedroom, which has been formed recently, and this is where the annex takes an attractive twist. It has a lovely room which is fully fitted with UPVC window, looking onto the side elevation of the property and access to new ensuite shower room with shower compartment low level WC and handbasin.


Access to the first floor with return landing. An impressive landing Zone.

Staircase and first floor with attractive timber balustrade to landing walk around zone with access to:-

Bedroom one the master bedroom - one of the selling features of the property offering superb sized bedroom accommodation, with full range of 4 x times fitted wardrobes full width bifold aluminium coated door giving access to balcony. Offering possibly one of the best views in this area, with elevated views over properties and onto Shipley Park in the distance and further failed towards West Hallam.
The balcony itself is an attractive feature again with tile floor, lighting and with aluminium and safety glass balustrade with view over onto the Swimming Pool, spa and landscape garden. There is a ceiling electric heater in this room as well as a high wall fitted radiator. Access to ensuite shower room with roll over Victorian bath with chrome showerhead and fittings. Hand basin and W.C. UPVC Juliet balcony with outlook onto the swimming pool and garden.

Access to bedroom two, a good-sized double bedroom with vanity handbasin fitted wardrobes and 2 xUPVC windows, giving dual aspect elevation.

Access to bedroom three - a good size double room again with good size UPVC Window. There is also an original cast-iron radiator.

Access to principal bathroom principal bathroom has again a UPVC window and has also a Victorian roll over style bath, walk-in shower, hand basin and WC.

Inner corridor leading to further sleeping area/suite, with useful range of fitted cupboards and access to guest room. Offering good sized space with 2 x UPVC windows, having dual aspect and access to an ensuite Shower area with stone tiles and safety glass. A unique room with vanity handbasin and WC with elevated view over the countryside also.


Outside

An attached double garage with electric up and over door.

Also landscaped front area with space for two cars to stand. Gated forecourt area and side garden with further access to the main garden, which is fully landscaped with the heated outdoor swimming pool, spa/hot tub and landscaped borders. The Gardens compliment the property.