Robridding Road, Ashover, Chesterfield S45 0JA

Adjoining a nature reserve on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Robridding Farm is a characterful three bedroom farmhouse, which has remained under the same family ownership for many years. The property now presents an opportunity for a new owner to enjoy a rural life in this quiet backwater, with its neighbouring woodland and a delightful rewilded nature reserve, managed with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

The property is accessed via a private lane, setting it well away from any thoroughfare and providing a good degree of privacy. There is ample car parking space in the courtyard, with adjoining timber garages. Other outbuildings include a restored two storey stone barn and timber stores, which offer a range of opportunities, including redevelopment for alternative use, subject to any planning consent.

The charm of the house, buildings and land is further enhanced by its truly delightful location amongst rolling Derbyshire countryside. Sitting below the northern edge of Matlock Moor and on the fringe of the well regarded Ashover Parish, there is excellent walking or riding from the doorstep. Distant views stretch across the neighbouring agricultural land which has been regenerated through careful rewilding, a managed project undertaken by the seller over many years and which has created a haven for wildlife, renowned for a diverse range of native and visiting birds, moths and dragonflies, amongst a host of other species. This land and its wildlife are easily viewed from the farmhouse and yard, while the bridlepath not far away leads down to Eddlestowe woods.

Included in the sale are three farm buildings, and options for further land (not included in asking price):

• a 3-bay open fronted sheep barn, including three internal stables on a central aisle, accessed by a double gate from the courtyard
• a one and a half storey open fronted 3-bay pole barn, with two further loose boxes and running water; beyond this
• a further large steel framed 5-bay modern agricultural building with a variety of possible purposes

All three buildings have potential for redevelopment, subject to the relevant planning permissions.

The lanes lead to the villages of Ashover (15 minutes by car), Uppertown and Kelstedge (10 mins), the market towns of Matlock (20 mins) and Chesterfield (30 mins), while Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham are considered to be within daily commuting distance.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance porch opens to the…

Farmhouse kitchen – 3.83m x 3.36m (12’ 7” x 11’) including an oil fired Rayburn which provides central heating and hot water. There is a range of expected storage cupboards, work surfaces and amenities together with access to a walk in Pantry.

Living / dining room – 3.64m x 3.01m (11’ 11” x 9’ 11”) windows overlook the cottage garden, there is access from the kitchen and to an…

Inner hall – where stairs lead off to the first floor and access to the bathroom and sitting room.

Sitting room – 3.82m x 3.64m (12’ 6” x 11’ 11”) a comfortable living room with a front aspect window.

Bathroom – 2.75m x 2.60m (9’ x 8’ 6”) a good sized room, including a fitted shower, WC and wash hand basin. Tiled floor.

The first floor landing provides access to three bedrooms…

Bedroom 1 – 3.82m x 3.64m (12’ 6” x 11’ 11”) a front aspect double bedroom.

Bedroom 2 – 3.64m x 3.03m (11’ 11” x 9’ 11”) overlooking the garden and enjoying distant views between the nearby trees.

Bedroom 3 – 2.78m x 2.75m (9’ 1” x 9’) a smaller but well proportioned bedroom, again enjoying distant views between the nearby trees.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
A long tree-lined drive leads from Robridding Lane, the upper part includes a public footpath which veers off through the neighbouring woods. The drive leads to a gated courtyard serving the cottage.

The house is complemented by an adjacent garden, informally landscaped, with mature planting providing privacy and pleasant views across the neighbouring land. An extended area lying to the side and rear will allow an alternative drive access to the garden, if required and similarly expanded beyond the current front boundary to incorporate an area across the stream. The bottom of the garden holds the drainage tank.

A useful Stone Barn offers storage or development potential, subject to the necessary planning consents; briefly comprising to the ground floor…
Room 1 – 3.30m x 4.50m (10’ 8” x 14’ 7”) with the period stone floor and stable door
Room 2 - 4.80m x 3m (15’ 7” x 9’ 8”) average, a higher floor level than Room 1 and double height to the eaves.
Adjoining store situated to one end of the barn
To the first floor…
A storage room set above Room 1 and accessed via a modern metal stairway from ground floor level.

Wooden garage / stores – a tall three bay structure, each approx. 3.85m x 4.75m (12’ 6” x 15’ 5”) the middle bay having secure double doors, the others being open. To one side, an additional garden store / workshop.

Within the courtyard there is an additional small block built store, which lies adjacent to an open ended hay barn (not included in the sale).

LAND OPTION - Additional land of up to circa 7 acres is available to the purchaser by separate negotiation. That land is made up of 3 fields adjacent to the house.

Note: the seller retains ownership of the neighbouring land, along with a right of access for agricultural purposes to the gated drive left of those outbuildings and the back drive behind the buildings. `

TENURE – Freehold

SERVICES – Mains electricity, private water supply, septic tank drainage, oil fired central heating. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING – Current / Potential (to be confirmed)

COUNCIL TAX – Band G (North East Derbyshire District Council)

FIXTURES & FITTINGS – Only the fixtures and fittings mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. Certain other items may be taken at valuation if required. No specific test has been made on any appliance either included or available by negotiation.

DIRECTIONS – From Matlock Crown Square, take Causeway Lane before turning left at the mini-roundabout onto Steep Turnpike. Rise to the top of the hill and at the T-junction turn left onto Chesterfield Road. Rise up the hill and continue on past the Duke of Wellington public house and out of Matlock, passing the Golf Club. On approaching Slack Hill turn left onto Wirestone Lane, then next right onto Robridding Road. Follow the road down the hill, beyond the picnic site and car park and after a further 200m locate the drive and FP sign off to the right. For pre-arranged viewings, take the private drive descending into the gated courtyard.

VIEWING – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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