Main Street, Derby, DE73

Location

The Barn occupies a desirable, semi-rural setting in the heart of this small, village. The village has a popular Gastropub, The Bulls Head at Wilson and within easy walking distance of the property is the renowned Breedon Priory Health Club & Spa, offering first-class leisure and wellness facilities. The location combines village life with the convenience of Melbourne a neighbouring market town. Just a 27 min stroll (1.2 miles) from the property Melbourne, renowned for its picturesque Georgian square, independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and comprehensive range of everyday amenities. The village is conveniently placed close to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire border excellent road and rail links and East Midlands Airport being less than four miles away.

Location cont'd

The area is particularly well served by an excellent selection of both state and independent schools, with Repton School, Twycross House School, Loughborough Schools Foundation and Trent College all within easy reach. For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the surrounding area offers an abundance of leisure opportunities, including sailing at Foremark and Staunton Harold Reservoirs, motorsport at Donington Park, and an extensive network of public footpaths and National Trails. The Cloud Trail, a popular traffic-free route following a former railway line, passes through the village and provides excellent walking, running and cycling routes, connecting directly to the National Cycle Network.

Distances

Ashby-de-la-Zouch 6.7 miles / Loughborough 12.4 miles / Derby 12.9 miles / Nottingham 17.8 miles / Leicester 21.9 miles / Market Bosworth 21.8 miles / East Midlands Airport 3.7 miles / East Midlands Parkway 8.5 miles / A42 2.8 miles /M1(J23A) 20.9 miles

Ground Floor

The Barn is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, which leads to a spacious open-plan sitting room featuring a contemporary fireplace with a log-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A conveniently located ground floor WC is also accessed from the hall. To the right, an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room forms the heart of the home, with direct access to a delightful sunroom and further French doors opening onto the garden, allowing natural light to flood the space and providing an excellent connection to the outdoors. Arranged around a striking central staircase with a glazed balustrade, the kitchen and dining area offers a distinctive and sociable layout. The space is further enhanced by a log-burning stove, a breakfast bar, a generously proportioned utility room, a separate walk-in pantry, and internal access to the double garage, combining practicality with exceptional storage.

First Floor

The central staircase, complemented by a contemporary glazed balustrade, rises to a spacious first-floor landing providing access to four well-proportioned bedrooms and a large family bathroom/shower room.

Outside

The property stands in mature grounds of around 0.2 acres in total. A cobbled driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles, and an area of lawn could easily be repurposed to create additional parking if required. A paved pathway leads from the front of the property to the rear, where an attractive patio provides an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, overlooking a generous lawned garden. A low, stone wall within the rear lawn is an historic feature and mature trees and established hedgerows create a private and peaceful setting.

Services

Mains water; drainage and electricity are connected (mains gas is not available). The property has oil fired central heating with oil tank in the garden. An electric car charging point has been fitted to the side of the garage.

Planning Consent Summary

Reference: 25/00822/FUL

Demolition of existing rear facing conservatory and erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions. Extension to existing attached garage including increase to the roof height. Provision of new patio areas including pergola and integrated seating area.

Please note the final two images are Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) of the proposed planning.

Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Northwest Leicestershire

Directions

Enter the village via Main Street. The Bulls Head public house will be on your right-hand side. Continue along Main Street, and The Barn is located a short distance further along on the right-hand side.