High Bank, Denby Village, Derbyshire DE5 8PL

Ormonde House is a beautifully extended Edwardian residence, thoughtfully reimagined to create an exceptional family home where period character meets contemporary living. Offering four to five bedrooms, versatile reception space and an outstanding open-plan kitchen, dining and living extension, the property has been designed entirely around modern family life and entertaining.

At its heart lies a stunning, light-filled living space, enhanced by a striking lantern roof and expansive glazing, seamlessly connecting the indoors with the impressive 250ft garden beyond. Complemented by a cosy snug with log burner, two home offices and generous bedroom accommodation, this is a home that effortlessly balances sociable living with quieter moments.

Ground Floor:

The ground floor has been carefully designed to offer both flow and flexibility, centred around a truly exceptional open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. Created as part of a substantial extension in recent years, this room forms the heart of the home, perfectly suited to modern family living and entertaining alike.

The kitchen is beautifully appointed with a range of integrated appliances and a substantial butcher’s block island, providing both a practical workspace and a natural gathering point. The space is flooded with natural light from the feature lantern roof above, while French doors lead directly onto the patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Flowing from this central hub, there is ample space for both dining and relaxed seating, allowing the room to adapt effortlessly from everyday family life to larger social occasions.

A separate snug offers a more intimate setting, complete with a log-burning stove, ideal for cosy winter evenings. Two additional office spaces provide excellent flexibility for those working from home or requiring quiet retreat areas.

Completing the ground floor, a downstairs WC, integral garage access, and cleverly designed utility and storage spaces enhance both practicality and everyday living.

First Floor:

Upstairs, the property offers four generously proportioned double bedrooms, each filled with natural light and a wonderful sense of space. A versatile top floor space further enhances the accommodation, ideal as a guest suite, dressing room or private home office.

The principal family bathroom is beautifully appointed, featuring a deep bath and elegant fittings, perfectly suited to both relaxation and everyday living. A second bathroom is also positioned on this level, conveniently located between two of the bedrooms, offering excellent potential to be reconfigured into en suite facilities, if desired.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the layout effortlessly caters to modern family life, visiting guests and evolving lifestyle needs, with the added benefit of this additional upper-level accommodation.

Outside:

Externally, Ormonde House truly excels. To the rear, the property opens onto a beautifully designed Indian sandstone patio, perfectly positioned for outdoor dining and entertaining, and directly accessed from the main living space to enhance the indoor-outdoor connection.

Beyond this lies an exceptional garden extending to approximately 250ft, thoughtfully divided into a series of distinct areas. These include expansive lawned sections ideal for family activities, a dedicated vegetable garden, and more secluded seating areas with woodland-style planting, creating a sense of privacy and tranquillity.

The garden offers something for every lifestyle, from children’s play and gardening to entertaining and relaxation, while also attracting local wildlife including pheasants, foxes and occasionally deer.

To the front, the property benefits from an integral garage and driveway parking.

Location:

Denby Village is a highly regarded semi-rural location, offering a perfect balance between countryside living and everyday convenience. The village itself provides a strong sense of community, with local amenities including traditional pubs, a historic 11th-century church, a primary school and recreational facilities.

Surrounded by open countryside, the property enjoys immediate access to a variety of scenic walks, including nearby woodland and lakes, allowing residents to immerse themselves in nature within moments of the doorstep.

For those requiring connectivity, the A38 and M1 are easily accessible, providing convenient routes to Derby, Nottingham and beyond, while Derby train station offers direct links to London, Birmingham and Sheffield.

The nearby towns of Belper, Ashbourne and the wider Peak District further enhance the lifestyle offering, with an array of independent shops, restaurants and outdoor pursuits all within easy reach.

Services, Utilities & Property Information:

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C (Amber Valley Borough Council)
EPC Rating: D
Property Type: Detached House
Construction: Standard (brick and block walls with tiled roof and part flat roof)
Utilities: Mains water, electricity, gas and sewerage
Parking: Driveway for multiple vehicles, integral garage and EV charging point
Broadband: FTTP available, we advise you to check with your provider.
Mobile Signal: 5G available in the area, we advise you to check with your provider.
Additional Information: Proposed solar farm in the wider area (previously refused, may be subject to appeal)
Total Internal Floor Area: 2944 sq ft

Viewing Arrangements:

Strictly via the vendors sole agent Kelly Rhodes of Fine & Country South Derbyshire, Ashbourne & Matlock.