Garden Croft Oakerthorpe | | DE55 7LP

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“I love the fact that we can come home to this very peaceful place and feel totally away from it all, and at the same time have the peace of mind of knowing that anything we might want or need is just a stone’s throw away.”

Garden Croft Cover.indd 4 29/01/2020 15:38 Situated in the village of Oakerthorpe, this stylish and contemporary family home offers outstanding accommodation over three floors and provides easy access to the A38/M1. The property boasts three reception rooms, five double bedrooms and a spacious master bedroom with dressing room & en-suite. Externally, the gardens wrap around the property and a substantial driveway leads to a double garage with an a good size office/games room above. An internal inspection is recommended to appreciate this wealth of accommodation and what it has to offer.

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In brief, the spacious accommodation comprises: reception hall to an impressive gallery landing, snug, open plan sitting room, living kitchen and dining area, utility room, cloakroom and boiler room. Master bedroom with dressing room and en- suite, two further double bedrooms and principal bathroom. Second floor, two further large bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms.

Paved driveway leading to a large double garage with an office above. Access to all sides of the property and a south facing rear garden.

Impressive reception hall with a split staircase which in turn leads to a double gallery landing. As this property offers open living, the snug provides a more private siting room. At the rear of the house, enjoying the outdoor/indoor living is an open and airy living space, sitting room with bi-fold doors into the garden, living kitchen and dining area (this elevated position offers views over Oakerthorpe). The kitchen is fitted with Ash units, an island, Quartz worktops incorporating a ceramic porcelain sink, integral appliances to include: larder fridge, larder freezer and dishwasher. Feature surround with a 7 ring Smeg range (available by separate negotiator).

Utility room, cloakroom fitted with a Victorian style suite and boiler room.

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Ideally located within the picturesque rural village of Oakerthorpe, which lies just a couple of miles from the thriving town of , is Garden Croft, a large and very stylish family home that has been beautifully remodelled and renovated by the current owners. “We bought the property five years ago, and back at that time the house itself was a rather unattractive 1960s build that it’s fair to say had seen better days,” says Michelle. “So it was definitely the potential of the property that was one of the big attractions, but I’d say that it was the setting that really sold it to us. It sits in this gorgeous elevated position overlooking the rolling countryside that surrounds the village so we feel far removed from the everyday hustle and bustle of life, however we can jump in the car and access a number of well-served towns and villages in just a matter of minutes so we’re by no means out in the sticks. In my opinion it’s a place that offers the best of everything.”

“The entire renovation project took just over six months to complete, and during that time we did everything, both inside and out – the house is now totally unrecognisable from the property we bought. We took off the roof and created another storey, which incorporates two large double en-suite bedrooms; the layout on the first floor was reconfigured to create two more double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a really luxurious master suite, and on the ground floor we now have a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and living space as well as a separate, more formal living room. We wanted to create a very beautiful, but at the same time very practical family home, with spaces in which we could all be together, but also rooms that we could retreat to for a bit of peace and quiet, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. It’s very comfortable, spacious, light and bright and the interior design is just stunning; the new owners won’t need to do a thing.”

“The garden is another feature of the property that I absolutely love,” continues Michelle. “It wraps around the house and we’ve designed it very much with family life and entertaining in mind. We have a hot tub area, a play area for the children in which we’ve laid artificial grass, there’s a gazebo under which we have a large table and chairs, and there are open lawns and a lot of mature planting that creates a really attractive outlook. The look and feel of the garden beautifully complements the style of the house and it’s just a lovely place to sit out, relax and take in those gorgeous views.”

“The open-plan kitchen is the real hub of the home, and a space in which we can all be together, perhaps doing different things, but without feeling on top of one another. However, the master suite is probably my favourite part of the house. It’s a huge room with a large dressing room and en-suite bathroom, and the bedroom itself has two sets of French doors so we can lie in bed and gaze out at the countryside views.”

“Adjacent to the house we have a large detached double garage, above which is a huge space that we currently use as a home office. However, it could be transformed into anything from a home gym to a little annex.”

“We really couldn’t be more proud of the work that we have done to Garden Croft,” says Michelle. “We’ve turned a rather ordinary house into a really outstanding family home. It’s been an amazing place to bring up our children and it’s filled with nothing but really happy memories. I’ve no doubt the new owners will love it every bit as much as we do.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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At the heart of this property, from the impressive entrance, is this split staircase leading east and west to two gallery landings. To the west is the master suite, with two sets of patio doors taking in countryside views. Fitted dressing room in turn leading to an en-suite. To the east there are two further double bedrooms and principal bathroom with a Victorian style suite to include a claw foot roll top bath.

On the second floor landing are build-in wardrobes, two matching bedrooms, (bedroom 4 & 5) each with windows looking out over three elevations and both with en-suite shower rooms.

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Outside The approach to the property is a paved driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to a large detached double garage with a good size office above. Retaining walls and steps leading to the front elevation, these are finished with shaped lawned gardens and well-stocked borders. Further lawned garden and borders to the side and the south facing, low maintenance, rear garden offers shaped gazebo ideal for that outdoor living, Astroturf seating area to the Pergola with electrics and Hot Tub (available by separate negotiation).

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Situated in the village of Oakerthorpe, the ancient village once known as Ulkerthorpe which offers Amber Hotel and two public houses, The Butchers Arms and The Peacock. The latter is mentioned in the Domesday book with a reputation for being the oldest pub in Derbyshire! Centrally located in the heart of Derbyshire and between the towns of Alfreton, Belper and Chesterfield, this location offers easy access to the Citys of Derby and Nottingham. The location is perfect for exploring the Peak District with fantastic walks and country leisure pursuits all close by. For public transport there is a railway stations in the neighbouring towns of Alfreton and Belper.

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Garden Croft Pages.indd 18 29/01/2020 15:42 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 30.01.2020

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