The Laurels, Main Road, Higham, Alfreton DE55

A truly charming detached stone-built DETACHED residence with double garage, this delightful three-bedroom home blends period character with generous living space. Believed in part to date back to the 1700s, the property stands within approximately 0.4 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and enjoys a wealth of original features throughout.

The main accommodation is both spacious and versatile, offering three double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with adjoining dressing room, together with a family bathroom and separate family shower room. The ground floor provides a well-fitted dining kitchen, formal dining room, elegant lounge and a separate study/snug, creating a superb balance of family living and entertaining space.

In addition to the main house, there is a substantial detached stone-built former cottage, currently utilised as a workshop/office space, offering excellent potential for a variety of uses. A double garage and ample secure off-road parking for several vehicles further enhance the practicality of the property, while a charming stone-built stable adds to its character appeal.

Situated in the heart of the historic village of Higham, renowned for its attractive period properties, the home is ideally placed for access to nearby towns including Alfreton, Clay Cross and Chesterfield, all of which offer an excellent range of amenities. The property is surrounded by delightful open countryside with numerous scenic walks and benefits from close proximity to Shirland Golf Course, Higham Farm Hotel, The Peacock/ Pesto Restaurant and for commuters, the cities of Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby are all within easy reach, with Junction 28 of the M1 approximately 6.5 miles away. Mainline railway stations can be found at both Chesterfield and Alfreton, providing convenient transport links further afield and the Peak District is only a short drive away.

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Entrance Hall/Stairs And Landing - The entrance door opens into a hallway featuring original exposed ceiling beams and polished slate flooring, with a composite door providing access to the rear of the property. From here, a stone staircase descends to the cellar. The hallway also benefits from wallpapered walls, a radiator, and built-in storage, stairs rise to the landing.

Dining Room - 5.58 x 3.54 (18'3" x 11'7") - A characterful dining space with two UPVC double-glazed windows, the rear window set within original stone mullions. The room features exposed ceiling beams and a feature fireplace with a dressed stone surround, side plinth, and raised hearth housing a living-flame gas fire, fitted approximately 10 years ago. Additional features include an arched display niche, wall light point, central ceiling light, carpeted flooring, and two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves.

Kitchen Diner - 5.05 x 3.95 (16'6" x 12'11") - A spacious dual-aspect kitchen diner with UPVC double-glazed windows and a half-glazed stable-style door opening onto the rear of the property. The room features tiled flooring and exposed ceiling beams, creating a bright and characterful space. The kitchen is fitted with a farmhouse-style range of light oak units, comprising cupboards and drawers beneath a granite-effect worktop with natural stone tile splashbacks. Wall-mounted cupboards include glass-fronted display cabinets and under-cabinet lighting. A composite sink with chrome mixer tap is set within the worksurface, alongside a five-burner Neff gas hob with an extractor. Integral appliances include a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, Neff eye-level double oven and grill, and a Neff microwave. There is plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The room also provides ample space for a family dining table and includes a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and a telephone point.

Lounge - 5.30 x 4.98 (17'4" x 16'4") - A charming dual-aspect reception room with UPVC double-glazed windows, including a rear window with a cushioned window seat and wooden window sills. The room features exposed original ceiling beams, including two substantial central beams, adding to the character of the space. A striking stone fireplace with a dressed stone surround, corbelled lintel, and raised hearth houses a gas fire, creating an attractive focal point. Additional features include painted décor, carpeted flooring, two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, wall light points, a television aerial point, and two built-in display niches with fitted shelving.

Study/Snug - 5.30 x 2.37 (17'4" x 7'9") - A triple-aspect room with UPVC double-glazed windows, wooden sills, and a half-glazed side door with sidelights opening onto the garden. The space features original exposed ceiling beams, painted décor, carpeted flooring, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. A spiral staircase provides access to the dressing room of the main bedroom. Additional amenities include a telephone point and television aerial point.

Cellar - 3.91 x 3.51 (12'9" x 11'6") - Retaining original stone flagged flooring, stone thrawls, and a brick barrel-vaulted ceiling, the cellar also benefits from power and lighting, useful for storage.

Bathroom - 3.78 x 2.95 (12'4" x 9'8") - A fully-tiled room with a front-aspect UPVC double-glazed window. The suite comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower spray, a semi-countertop wash hand basin with storage cupboards beneath and an illuminated mirror above, and a dual-flush concealed-cistern WC. The room is fitted with a ladder-style towel radiator, downlight spotlights, and an extractor fan. A door leads to an airing cupboard with slatted linen shelving, housing the hot water cylinder and an Ideal gas-fired boiler supplying hot water and central heating to the property.

Shower Room - 2.34 x 2.31 (7'8" x 7'6") - A fully-tiled room with a rear-aspect obscured glass UPVC window. The suite includes a tiled shower cubicle with mixer shower, a semi-countertop wash hand basin with storage cupboards beneath and an illuminated mirror above, a dual-flush concealed-cistern WC, and a matching bidet. Additional features include a ladder-style towel radiator, shaver point, and extractor fan.

Bedroom One - 5.05 x 3.74 (16'6" x 12'3") - A dual-aspect room with UPVC double-glazed windows, including a rear window with a cushioned window seat overlooking the garden and offering views. The bedroom is fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes providing hanging space and shelving, complemented by over-bed storage cupboards, matching bedside cabinets with reading lights, open-display shelves, and storage drawers, carpet and pained decor. A central heating radiator with thermostatic valve completes the room.

Dressing Room - 5.05 x 2.37 (16'6" x 7'9") - Accessed via a spiral staircase leading down to the study/snug, this room features a fitted dressing table with storage drawers and a range of cupboards built into the eaves for additional storage. A central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, carpet, inset spotlights and uPVC window.

Bedroom Two - 3.84 x 3.67 (12'7" x 12'0") - This room features a front-aspect UPVC double-glazed window, a central heating radiator, and a range of built-in wardrobes offering both hanging space and shelving for storage, carpet and painted decor.

Bedroom Three - 4.08 x 2.81 (13'4" x 9'2") - Featuring a front-aspect UPVC double-glazed window, the room benefits from elegant ceiling coving and a central heating radiator. A walk-in wardrobe is fitted with hanging rails and lighting, complemented by high-level cupboards providing additional storage

Outside Wc/Cloakroom - 1.82 x 0.91 (5'11" x 2'11") - Accessible from the rear of the property, this external toilet features a low-level WC and a Belfast sink

Double Garage - 5.90 x 5.74 (19'4" x 18'9") - A double garage with an electrically operated up-and-over door, providing power and lighting.

Outbuilding - Ground Floor - 6.78 x 4.57 (22'2" x 14'11") - A stone-built outbuilding, believed to be a former cottage, currently used as a ground-floor workshop. The space features front and side-aspect upvc windows and an under-stairs storage cupboard. Stairs lead to a home workshop/office on the first floor, divided into two separate rooms.

Outbuilding - Workshop/Office - First Floor Side - 3.85 x 3.42 (12'7" x 11'2") - This workshop/office includes a side-aspect UPVC window and is fitted with carpet, lighting and power.

Outbuilding -Workshop/Office - First Floor Front - 4.57 x 2.75 (14'11" x 9'0") - This workshop/office features a front-aspect UPVC window overlooking the garden and driveway, fitted storage along one wall, carpeted flooring, and is equipped with lighting, power and a telephone point.

Stable/Store - 3.49 x 2.87 (11'5" x 9'4") - Currently used for garden storage, this space features a stable-style entrance door, dual-aspect windows, and an electricity supply from the house, including controls for the pond pump and floodlighting

Exterior - Approached via a pair of gates opening onto a large gravelled parking area, the property provides access to the garage, outbuildings, and the main house. Beyond this, the garden opens up with areas laid to lawn, a patio seating area, a koi pond, and an ornamental water feature. Stone steps lead to the upper garden, which is well-stocked with mature trees—including sycamore, mountain ash, damson, and Victoria plum—ornamental shrubs, flowering currants, cherries, and spring bulbs such as snowdrops and daffodils. Rockery borders are underplanted with spring-flowering bulbs, and an original well is capped with a heavy ornamental iron grating. A level lawn is framed by sculptured borders with a variety of ornamental shrubs and fruit trees, while a sunken garden at the far end includes a mature fig tree. Running across the front of the property is a forecourt garden planted with roses. Additional features include a stable detached stone-built structure, a courtyard, a pagoda, outside lighting, and an outside water supply. From the rear, a door provides access to an external toilet with a low-level WC and Belfast sink. Access from the driveway also leads to a range of stone-built exterior buildings

General Information - EPC: D Rated
Council Tax Band: F Rated - NEDDC
Total Floor Area: 3010 sq. ft. Approx. / 279.6 sq m
uPVC Double Glazing
Gas Central Heating - With yearly service plan with Flame care
Two Lofts - Partially Boarded
Please Note the property is in a Conservation Area
Recent plans by National Grid to construct a transmission line through Amber Valley behind the property have been revised. The route has been moved further east, ensuring that Higham and this home remain unaffected.

Reservation Agreement - The Reservation Agreement is our unique Reservation process which provides a commitment to the terms agreed by the Buyers and the Sellers, that Gazeal guarantees, so both parties can proceed in the safest way possible. This ensures a fair and efficient process for all involved, offering protection against anyone who may not be truly committed.

We now offer a higher level of certainty to you if selling or buying through Pinewood, by offering a Reservation Agreement before we remove a property from the market. Once your sale or purchase is agreed you will be offered to reserve which will protect you from Gazumping/Gazundering, etc.
The Vendor/Buyer pays a small reservation fee to guarantee a meaningful financial commitment between each party to move forward with confidence that the property is reserved within an agreed timescale.

Our system stops either party just walking away or attempting to renegotiate the price after an offer is accepted. If either party withdraw and break the agreement then the innocent party is entitled to a compensation payment which Gazeal guarantee. This gives both parties security and peace of mind that the sale is secure and means that you reduce the risk of fall throughs.

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