Brooklands House, Melbourne, Derbyshire

Brooklands House is a superb countryside family home, beautifully designed throughout, offering spacious interiors extending to over 3,273 sq ft (GIA), all set within circa 8.79 acres.


Brooklands House is a substantial family home situated on the edge of the popular village of Melbourne, enjoying a private position.

The property offers flexible living space, including a raised kitchen, with full height windows to enjoy the stunning countryside views, four well-proportioned bedrooms, a large attic, which has planning consent to convert, and a versatile basement games room.

Set within approximately 8.79 acres in all, the grounds include formal gardens, agricultural land extending to circa 5.41 acres. There is a substantial glasshouse, steel portal framed barn, established orchard, and a double garage, making it ideal for those seeking both space and lifestyle. The outdoor setting provides a real sense of privacy, with plenty of room to enjoy the surrounding landscape.

Brooklands House is thoughtfully arranged and well maintained, combining practical family living with considered features, and future potential, all within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.

Ground floor
• An oak entrance door opens into a spacious reception hall that leads through to the formal dining area, giving a simple, natural flow to the space.
• The dining area extends off the hallway and includes a door leading to an outdoor terrace, together with access to the guest cloakroom.
• There is a practical study and a separate sitting room, which leads out to the extensive decked terrace.
• There is a rear hallway with a well appointed shower room.
• Completing the ground floor is a utility room.
• Stairs lead up to a raised kitchen featuring a fully vaulted ceiling and stunning full-length windows that offer incredible views over the balcony and to the countryside beyond. The modern kitchen features integrated appliances, a Rangemaster cooker, granite worktops, a breakfast bar, and a dedicated dining area.
• Stairs lead down from the kitchen to a fantastic entertaining basement.

First floor
• Off the first floor galleried landing there is a spacious master bedroom suite, featuring an en-suite shower room, and a large walk-in wardrobe.
• The guest bedroom is well-appointed with fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite shower room.
• In addition, there are two further generous bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom.
• There is a pull down ladder to the spacious loft area which has the benefit of extant planning consent for the conversion to a one bedroom suite to include en-suite, with power and plumbing already in place.

Gardens and grounds
• The property is approached via a long, private driveway that sweeps down to Brooklands House, highlighting its impressive setting.
• The house includes a large gravelled parking and turning area, with EV charging point, which is bound on the north and east with laurel and specimen trees, to add privacy to the property.
• There is a brick built double garage with automated doors, power and lighting.
• To the south of the house there is a large, recently updated decked terrace that wraps around the side of the house. The terrace leads down to a level lawn with planted borders. Paths and seating areas throughout the gardens provide inviting spots to enjoy the surrounding views and landscapes.
• To the north of the property there is agricultural land extending to about 5.44 acres in all and is farmed by a local farmer with an annual agreement in place.
• The property sits within fantastic formal gardens of circa 1.53 acres, with a further 1.83 acres of grounds to the rear. In total the gardens and grounds extend to about 8.79 acres in all.

Situation
Brooklands House sits in a delightful countryside setting, set back in a prime position away from main roads, offering a peaceful and private setting. A short drive brings you to the town of Melbourne, a charming Georgian market town in South Derbyshire with a wide range of shops, a supermarket, popular restaurants, and traditional public houses.

Melbourne also has amenities such as a library, a sports park, the Melbourne Assembly Rooms and an active Parish Council, with some of the best well-known sports facilities in the area on the ‘rec’. Nearby is also the well regarded Breedon Priory Health Club and Spa, offering excellent facilities.

There is excellent state and private schooling available within close proximity, to include an infant and junior school in the village. Repton School, St Wystan’s School, Twycross House, Derby High School, Loughborough Endowed School and Trent College, are all easily accessible.

Commuter links are easily accessible, with quick access to the M1 and M42. East Midlands Parkway is around 8 miles away and offers a direct train to London. East Midlands Airport is conveniently located a short drive away.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected, heating is via an oil fired system, and private drainage system.

‘The property is served by a 24 panel solar system providing 7.68 kw, supplementing usage together with battery storage and feeding back to the grid. There is a 20 year feed back tariff in place which commenced around 2019.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The private drainage system has not been assessed and interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. If the system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, any associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. No further information will be provided by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property is around 90 Mbps, via a Starlink agreement. Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 26/03/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

The property is split over two Titles Nos. DY322680 & DY322682 (offlying pump house). Further information available upon request.

We have not carried out a full Title review, but it is assumed that the property will be subject to historic covenants.

The mine and minerals together with ancillary powers of working are exempted.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
South Derbyshire District Council

Council Tax Band F

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

The property has the benefit of extant planning consents for a loft conversion to create a one bedroom suite. Reference No: 9/2015/0949.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – DE73 8BR

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