Watercress Lane, Clay Cross, S45

Originally a pair of stone built cottages, the property now provides comfortable three bedroom accommodation, retaining a country character and which has the unusual advantage of an extensive range of outbuildings, historically providing excellent space for the occupiers' equestrian interests. Three separate stable and store buildings are accessed off a broad yard adjoining the house and there is the added advantage of a schooling enclosure.

Whilst the property, as a whole, would be well suited to those with interests in livestock, hobby machinery or vehicles, it is believed there may also be opportunity for development of the land, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The property is the only home now accessed on Watercress Lane, which is a no through lane within what is now an established residential area. Local road links provide ready access to the amenities of Danesmoor and Clay Cross, and to the larger towns of Alfreton, Chesterfield and Mansfield.

ACCOMMODATION
The white uPVC front door on the right opens to the...

Kitchen and dining room - 6.45m x 3.70m (21' 2" x 12' 2") a character hub of the home looking across the yard at the front. Featuring a beamed ceiling, solid fuel stove and a range style cooker set within the brick former fireplace. There is a tiled floor, range of fitted cupboards, wood worktops and position for white goods. A traditional pine door leads off to a...

Pantry store - 1.95m x 1.90m (6' 5" x 6' 3") with fitted shelving and small window to the rear.

Sitting room - 6.45m x 3.67m (21' 2" x 12' 1"), also access from the front of the property, a full length room with windows to the front and rear and as a focal point, a stone fireplace to the brick chimney breast. From the rear of the room, a flight of stairs rise to the first floor landing.

Bathroom - 2.64m x 2.56m (8' 8" x 8' 5") well proportioned and fitted with a white suite to include a wash hand basin with storage beneath, panelled bath, WC, and a separate shower cubicle.

Bedroom 1 - 3.52m x 2.75m (11' 7" x 9') a front aspect double room with a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 - 3.70m x 3.64m (12' 2" x 11' 11") again, a front facing double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 - 3.70m x 2.56m (12' 2" x 8' 5") a rear facing double room with a built-in wardrobe.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
The property is accessed at the head of a cul-de-sac, where Watercress Lane provides informal space for parking and access into the property. At the front of the house, the broad forecourt yard provides relatively low maintenance outside space, ample room for parking and includes a range of outbuildings, briefly described below.

Workshop - 3.35m x 3.12m (11' x 10' 3") adjoining the house, this brick and rendered outhouse has been divided to provide workshop and storage options, with a third door opening to an outside WC. From the workshop, an open door leads to a...

Low store - 3.7m x 1.79m (12' 2" x 5' 11") offering additional storage but with no natural light.

Forming an L shape to the workshop and store is a run of block built...

4 x Stables - ranging in size from 4.50m x 3m (14' 9" x 9' 10")to 3.70m x 2m (12' 2" x 6' 7") providing versatile space for a number of purposes.

From here, a 5-bar gate leads into the menage with a sand and soil surface, a second gated access and sheltered within tall a boundary wall on one side. Backing on to the menage are...

3 x wooden outbuildings - around 13.5m x 3.5m (44' x 11' 6") in total, including two with a single door and one with double doors, presently used as an aviary.

Central stable block - 3.53m x 3.20m (11' 7" x 10' 6") each, a block of three similar stables adjacent to which is a mesh dog run.

Behind the house is a further area of informal hardstanding.

TENURE - Freehold

SERVICES - Mains water, electricity and gas available to the property, drainage is by way of a septic tank. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING - Current 59D / Potential 86B

COUNCIL TAX - Band B (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 the A61 running through Clay Cross travelling towards Stretton, at the traffic lights turn right onto Thanet Street. Proceed on until locating the right turn onto Commonpiece Road. Turn onto Commonpiece Road and continue on as becomes Flaxpiece Road. Continue on before locating Cemetery Road on the left. Turn onto Cemetery Road and proceed on before locating Watercress Lane on the right. Turn onto Watercress Lane and no. 1 can be found at the bottom of the lane.

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VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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