Duffield Bank, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire

ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA - A fine individual detached residence occupying an elevated and prominent position nestling into the attractive Duffield Bank area with far reaching views across the Derwent Valley.

Nestled in the serene surroundings of Duffield Bank, this detached house offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a spacious family home with potential for improvement. The property boasts three reception rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for family living or guest accommodation.

The tranquil and private position enhances the appeal, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

This individual detached home presents a canvas for those looking to personalise and enhance their living space, allowing for the creation of a truly bespoke residence.

SPECIAL NOTE - The property is set within the historical grounds of the home of Sir Arthur Heywood who in 1874 built Duffield Bank Railway. A further point of note is that the Derwent Valley is one of the few World Heritage Sites.

The Location - The village of Duffield provides a range of amenities, including a varied selection of shops, fine restaurants, village inns and schools to include The Meadows and William Gilbert Primary School together with the noted Ecclesbourne School. In addition there is a train service to Derby city centre which lies some five miles to the south of the village. Local recreational facilities within the village include squash, tennis and the Chevin golf course. The thriving market town of Belper lies approximately three miles north and provides a more comprehensive range of shops and leisure facilities.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Recessed Storm Porch - With quarry tiled flooring and entrance door opening into entrance hall.

Entrance Hall - 4.60 x 1.92 (15'1" x 6'3") - With radiator and staircase leading to first floor.

Cloakroom - 2.32 x 0.93 (7'7" x 3'0") - With low level WC, pedestal wash handbasin and window.

Lounge - 7.22 x 4.67 (23'8" x 15'3") - With stone fireplace with inset living flame gas fire and raised quarry tiled hearth, coving to ceiling, pleasant far-reaching views, radiator, two matching arched windows either side of chimney breast, window to front and internal double opening doors.

Family Room - 4.64 x 3.45 (15'2" x 11'3") - With radiator and window with bow window overlooking rear garden.

Dining Room - 4.21 x 3.45 (13'9" x 11'3") - With serving hatch giving access to kitchen/dining room, radiator, double glazed sliding patio door opening on to garden and internal double opening doors.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 6.17 x 4.06 (20'2" x 13'3") - With double stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, wall and base cupboards, worktops, built-in Smeg hob, built-in electric fan assisted oven with warming plate drawer underneath, built-in combination microwave oven, radiator, far-reaching views to front, windows to front and side and half glazed door giving access to garden.

Utility Room - 4.05 x 2.54 (13'3" x 8'3") - With single stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, fitted worktop, fitted base cupboard, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, wall mounted boiler, window overlooking garden, radiator and half glazed door giving access to garden.

First Floor Landing - 5.26 x 3.09 (17'3" x 10'1") - With pleasant far-reaching views, radiator, access to roof space, window and built-in double cupboard providing storage with shelving.

Double Bedroom One - 5.33 x 3.92 (17'5" x 12'10") - With two built-in double wardrobes, radiator, pleasant far-reaching views, window and open archway leading to dressing room.

Dressing Room - 1.90 x 1.59 (6'2" x 5'2") - With radiator and door giving access to en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom - 2.98 x 1.87 (9'9" x 6'1") - With bath with mixer tap/shower attachment, pedestal wash handbasin, bidet, low level WC, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail/radiator and window.

Double Bedroom Two - 4.68 x 3.52 (15'4" x 11'6") - With built-in double wardrobe, radiator (potential area for second en-suite) and window to rear.

Double Bedroom Three - 4.13 x 3.05 (13'6" x 10'0") - With built-in double wardrobe, radiator and window to rear.

Double Bedroom Four - 3.54 x 3.52 (11'7" x 11'6") - With built-in double wardrobe, radiator and window to rear.

Double Bedroom Five - 4.16 x 3.22 (13'7" x 10'6") - With radiator, pleasant far-reaching views and windows to side and front.

Family Bathroom - 3.24 x 1.80 (10'7" x 5'10") - With bath, pedestal wash handbasin, low level WC, separate corner shower cubicle with shower, fully tiled walls, tile floor, built-in double cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, heated chrome towel rail/radiator and window.

Front Garden - To the front of the property is a lawned fore-garden with brick retaining wall and pathway leading to the entrance door.

Side Garden - Laid to lawn with flowerbeds, shrubs, charming brick wall and large patio/terrace providing a pleasant sitting out and entertaining space.

Rear Garden - A charming, enclosed, rear garden with a varied selection of shrubs, plants, rockery, patio and charming old brick wall.

Driveway - A driveway provides car standing spaces.

Double Garage - 5.78 x 5.36 (18'11" x 17'7") - With concrete floor, power, lighting and up and over front door.

Council Tax Band G -