Hillside Rise, BELPER, DE56

Derbyshire Properties are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented and substantially extended detached stone cottage, occupying a sizeable plot in an elevated position with stunning far-reaching views across Belper and the surrounding countryside. The property successfully combines considerable character and charm with modern-day family living, with quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The accommodation briefly comprises: side entrance hall, spacious living room, utility room, guest cloakroom/WC, superb open-plan farmhouse-style living kitchen/diner and an impressive side extension currently utilised as a dining area. To the first floor, a spacious landing provides access to four bedrooms, a study, family bathroom and an en-suite shower room serving the primary bedroom. Externally, the property occupies a sizeable plot with beautifully landscaped gardens and magnificent elevated views across Belper. In addition, there is extensive off-road parking for numerous vehicles, with potential to accommodate a caravan or boat, together with a large integral garage. We believe this exceptional property will ideally suit families seeking a characterful home in a unique elevated position, and an early internal inspection is strongly recommended.

Side Entrance Hall

A UPVC door provides access from the side elevation into this light and airy reception space. With wall-mounted radiator, tiled floor covering, attractive wall panelling and a bespoke fitted boot room providing useful storage and coat hanging facilities. Steps provide access to the utility area.

Utility Room

With continuation of the tiled floor covering from the entrance hall. Range of matching wall and base-mounted units with hardwood work surfaces incorporating a one-and-a-half-bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer taps and complementary tiled splashbacks. Undercounter space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, double-glazed obscured window to the side elevation, wall-mounted radiator and decorative dado rail. Internal door provides access to the cloakroom and kitchen.

Open-Plan Farmhouse House

A superb bespoke fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base-mounted units with solid wood work surfaces incorporating a double Belfast sink with mixer taps and tiled splashbacks. Space and plumbing for an American-style fridge freezer, Smeg gas range with built-in extractor over, under-cupboard lighting, pendant lighting and spotlighting, integrated dishwasher, useful storage alcoves and tiled floor covering.

The focal point of this impressive room is the central island with granite work surface, providing additional storage and an excellent social focal point.

Door opening into:

Dining Area

This wonderful side extension benefits from a pitched roof ceiling incorporating two Velux windows, providing excellent levels of natural light. Double-glazed French doors with adjoining side-panel window provide access to the front elevation. Tiled floor covering, additional double-glazed window to the side elevation and breakfast bar area.

Cloakroom/WC

Comprising low-level WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback, tiled floor covering, wall-mounted radiator, double-glazed obscured window and ceiling-mounted extractor fan.

Living Room

A spacious and characterful reception room with two double-glazed windows to the front elevation, framing views across the garden and surrounding countryside. Wall-mounted radiators, TV point, exposed ceiling beam, decorative wall lighting, wood floor covering and fitted shelving.

The focal point of the room is an original stone fireplace housing a cast-iron log burner set upon a stone hearth. Additional double-glazed window to the side elevation.

First Floor Landing

With loft access point having pull-down ladder. Internal doors provide access to all four bedrooms, study and family bathroom.

Primary Bedroom

A wonderful double bedroom benefiting from dual-aspect double-glazed windows to the front and side elevations, providing stunning elevated views across Belper. Wall-mounted radiator, TV point, feature pitched ceiling and a range of fitted wardrobes providing useful storage and hanging space.

Additional double-glazed window to the front elevation and internal door providing access to:

En-Suite

A spacious en-suite comprising low-level WC, vanity unit and large shower enclosure with mains-fed shower and attachment, together with complementary glass shower screen. Feature part-wall tiling, chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor covering, extractor fan and spotlighting.

Bedroom 2

With double-glazed window to the front elevation, wall-mounted radiator, TV point and fitted wardrobes providing useful storage and hanging space.

Bedroom 3

With double-glazed window to the front elevation, wall-mounted radiator and TV point.

Bedroom 4

With double-glazed window to the side elevation, wall-mounted radiator and useful fitted shelving.

Bathroom

A spacious four-piece suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and separate shower enclosure with wall-mounted electric shower attachment over. Chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor covering, wall-mounted extractor fan and double-glazed obscured window.

Study

With double-glazed window to the rear elevation and attractive fitted shelving.

Outside

The property is approached via Hillside Rise and offers a tarmac frontage and driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles, with additional potential to accommodate a boat or caravan.

To the side elevation, a further driveway provides access to the integral garage, which has an up-and-over door together with light and power.

The principal gardens are situated to the front elevation and provide magnificent elevated vantage points across Belper and beyond. At the highest point of the garden is a superb block-paved entertaining terrace, enclosed by attractive stone walling and established hedgerow boundaries. The terrace houses a modern retractable awning, creating an excellent space for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the surrounding views.

The entertaining terrace leads onto an area of lawn, with the garden being predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by established hedgerow boundaries and walling to neighbouring properties.

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Disclaimer

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Derbyshire Properties have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Derbyshire Properties have not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.