Applegarth, High Street, Repton, DE65

Enjoying a desirable setting in the heart of historic Repton is Applegarth, a traditional detached village residence showcasing generously proportioned and versatile interiors, five good sized bedrooms plus an annexe/work-from-home space, and excellent outside space including a charming south-west facing courtyard, private parking and a detached garage to the rear. Dating back to the 17th Century in part, Applegarth has been a much loved family home for over 40 years and retains a wealth of original features alongside immaculately maintained interiors. The extended accommodation is ideal to suit a growing family also needing space to work from home, with further potential to refurbish or remodel to suit.

The hallway and central reception area open into the dining kitchen with Aga and three of the four reception rooms, with the dining and sitting rooms featuring impressive inglenook fireplaces. A
conservatory leads to a fourth reception room ideal as a playroom or study, with French doors leading out to the secluded courtyard garden from three of the reception rooms. Also to the ground floor is a spacious utility and guests cloakroom. To the first floor there are five well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the principal bedroom suite also having a private en suite bathroom. The fifth bedroom currently serves as a dressing room to the master, with a charming sun room offering the ideal space for conversion into further accommodation.

A private block paved drive leads from High Street to the rear of Applegarth, where there is parking and access into the double garage and garage store. The plot extends into mature woodland to the top, and a pergola archway leads to steps down into the charming and secluded courtyard garden, with the pathway also giving access to the Annexe which provides a comprehensive work-from-home space or potential for conversion into a self contained annexe or Air BnB style rental.

Applegarth resides in the centre of Repton, being close to the superb amenities this thriving community offers. A desirable location famed for its independent school of the same name, this historic village is home to a post office, convenience and boutique shops, a butchers and traditional country pubs, as well as a range of sporting facilities including a gym, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts. In the heart of this historic village stands the Repton Church with its notable spire and pretty grounds.

Within the village is Repton Primary School as well as the famous independent Repton School, both of which can be reached on foot from the property. Repton Prep School is also only 2.6 miles away, and Repton Primary feeds into John Port Secondary in Etwall.

A location suited to commuters, Repton is conveniently placed for access to the A38 which is just three miles away. The M42 and M1 are also within a short drive, and the village benefits from excellent public transport links via a regular bus service and from Willington Train Station (just over a mile away) with reliable links to Birmingham and Derby. Derby rail station connects to Birmingham and London, with East Midlands Parkway providing direct links to London and Nottingham.

For leisure pursuits, the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed from your doorstep with many public footpaths and rambling routes bordering the village. The Trent & Mersey Canal also borders this delightful village, where peaceful walks and local wildlife can be enjoyed. Nearby National Trust and leisure estates include Calke Abbey, Sudbury Hall, Kedleston Hall and Foremark Reservoir, whilst the Peak District National Park can be reached in around 30 minutes.