Springhill, Priestcliffe Ditch, Buxton, SK17 9TH

Springhill Priestcliffe Ditch Buxton

Derbyshire SK17 9TH

Occupying a stunning position within the National Park, Springhill offers opportunity, privacy and tranquillity.

The principal six bedroom detached period stone built house is set well back from the road, approached along a tree lined gated driveway. The rear of the main house links through to a further substantial two storey stone period building, currently divided to provide a self-contained first floor apartment with a range of useful stores and outbuildings below. The whole is capable of linking back to the main house to create a substantial single residence. Alternatively, further adaption or refurbishment could create additional self-contained accommodation.

The house sits in glorious grounds and gardens, a particular feature of the property, with a front paddock adjoining the driveway with a large front and side courtyard area, paved in part and with a ha ha to the front with wonderful open countryside views. The well maintained gardens surround the property with a timber stable block and further area of grassland. In all some 8.12 acres (3.285 hectares) or thereabouts.

Offers are invited in the region of £875,000

Location The main house has a fine porticoed open entrance porch leading into a tiled reception The property is situated within the hamlet of Priestcliffe Ditch, which lies approximately hallway, cloakroom with w.c. The sitting room has shuttered windows and a lovely carved 4.50 miles to the east of the town of Buxton and 5.80 miles to the north west of the chimney piece with south facing views across the front gardens to open countryside of . The nearby village of , lying to the south of the A6, beyond. In addition there is a good study, again with shuttered window and a southerly offers a range of village amenities to include school, public house and shop. aspect. The dining room lies to the rear of the house which is part panelled with a flagged and oak planked floor in part. It has a grit stone fireplace surround to an open hearth. The property lies within commuting distance to , Chesterfield, and There is access to useful cellarage, with a fitted kitchen and separate pantry. , with both the M1 and M6 within reasonable reach. Mainline rail links are available in Buxton with train times to Manchester in approx. 1 hour and to Euston in approx. 3 hours.

Description Springhill is an interesting property offering great potential. The principal house offers generous living accommodation with the opportunity to link through to the additional and adjoining buildings to the side and rear. A substantial single house could be created by the incorporation of these additional existing residential areas and those for conversion.

Alternatively the current self-contained flat is ideal for holiday accommodation or letting as is the ground floor accommodation below, which would require full renovation to create additional residential accommodation if required, subject to any necessary consent.

A lovely period staircase rises to the first floor split landing where there are four good bedrooms, one with a full en suite bathroom and a separate family bathroom. On the second floor are two further good sized bedrooms, both with wash hand basins.

Adjoining and linked to the main house is a separate period two storey building, the ground floor which is currently arranged as two substantial storage/workrooms and with a separate entrance door and staircase rising to the self-contained first floor flat which provides a hall/landing, good lounge, fitted kitchen and two bedrooms with a separate bathroom and W.C.

The main driveway leads up to the house with its courtyard parking area and sweeps around to the side of the house into the rear, where there is a large attached garage and access to the timber stable block.

The grounds and gardens are a particular feature of the property with generous lawns, mature bushes, shrubs and trees. There is an enclosed hard surface tennis court.

Services We understand that mains water and electric are connected. Drainage is by way of a private system.

Fixtures & Fittings The curtains and garden ornaments are specifically excluded.

Tenure & Possession

The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

The land adjoining the property is predominantly down to grass with areas of semi-natural Rights of Way, Wayleaves & Easements woodland adjoining the B6049 to the west. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist whether or not they are defined in these particulars. The land is banky in part, but the paddock to the south is generally level and the whole would suit either equestrian or smallholding activities. There are wonderful panoramic Council Tax & EPC open views of the Peak District National Park in all directions. The house is registered with District Council as Council Tax Band ‘G’. The flat is registered Band ‘A’. The EPC Rating for Springhill is F and Springhill Flat is E.

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