Shaw Wood Farm, Jacksons Lane, Oakerthorpe, DE55 7LR

A simply captivating Grade II listed residence enjoying a splendid idyllic location set amongst countryside with views to the historic Wingfield Manor. Within the beautiful grounds which extend to 5.79 acres made up of formal gardens, orchard and paddock there are three separate self-contained cottages and a large six car garage. This stunning country home is located within easy reach of the many villages within the semi-rural district.

Offers in the region of £1,300,000

The Studio, Queen Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1NR Tel: 01773 880788 Email: www.boxallbrownandjones.co.uk

Shaw Wood Farm, Jacksons Lane, Oakerthorpe,

DIRECTIONS The property is best approached from the A38 Oakerthorpe is a small residential village road network running between junction 28 of the positioned between the towns of and M1 and the city of Derby exiting from either Matlock, 14 miles north of the city of Derby, 11 direction at the Ripley junction. Take the A610 miles to the south of Chesterfield and only 6 signposted for Ambergate and the A6, on arriving miles to junction 28 of the M1 motorway. The at a set of traffic lights turn right opposite the stunning Peak District national park is within easy Excavator public house onto the B6013 and follow reach as are many other town and villages within for approximately 1.5 miles turning left onto the Amber Valley and North Derbyshire district. Jacksons Lane, follow for a short distance where Despite enjoying a rural position all typically the entrance and first set of gates to the subject required day to day amenities and facilities are property can be found on the right. easily accessible.

The main residence is of traditional construction The sale of this remarkable property, formal built in Derbyshire stone with a pitched tiled roof gardens, paddock, self contained cottages and and attractive stone mullioned and leaded garaging offer huge potential for a budding windows. Over the years there has been business venture or simply enjoyed as it has been sympathetic additions to the original house on for many years as a fine private residence. The both sides including a Victorian style sale is being offered with no upward chain and conservatory. The imposing property believed to vacant possession upon completion. date back to the late 17th century sits proudly in MAIN RESIDENCE a slightly elevated position overlooking the beautifully maintained formal gardens. To the GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALLWAY north side of the main residence lies three self Accessing the property through a solid timber contained cottages centred around a pleasant front door into a spacious hallway area with a paved and planted courtyard also with a well flagstone floor, exposed and revealed wall and having natural spring water. Adjoining the ceiling beams, radiator with cover, a beautiful cottages are very generous garaging facilities for and bespoke turned staircase leads to the first up to six cars with electric door, also with floor passing an attractive stained glass leaded workshop and WC. Parking facilities are panel. incredibly generous with a main beautiful tree lined driveway leading to the garage and turning apron, there is also an open and covered barn suitable for parking or dry storage. To the west of the main residence is an orchard filled with fruit producing trees enclosed by stone walling. The entire plot is approached by a long driveway of some 0.4 miles in length accessed from Jacksons Lane and passing through two sets of secure and remote operated gates. At the top of the driveway by Jacksons Lane there is an adjoining paddock, measuring 2.29 acres and currently being rented for approx £250 p.a. The long driveway approach of approximately 0.4 CLOAKROOM ONE miles flanked by beautiful Derbyshire countryside Fitted with a period style Sanitan low level WC gives the distinct feeling of the imminent arrival and a superb bespoke handcrafted wooden wash at a very special property. hand basin and mirror.

STUDY 10' x 6'6" (3.05m x 1.98m) VICTORIAN STYLE CONSERVAYORY 15'8" x 13' Leaded window, timber broad plank timber (4.78m x 3.96m) flooring, exposed timbers, telephone points. Enjoying a southerly aspect and of traditional timber construction with double glazed windows RECEPTION ROOMS LOBBY AREA and French doors opening to the adjoining patio, Accessed from the rear of the Entrance Hallway adjustable roof windows, oil filled electric with a side picture window, exposed timbers and radiators, broad planked timber flooring and brickwork and providing access into: built in seat with storage. SITTING ROOM 13'7" x 13'4" (4.14m x 4.06m) Further exposed timbers and brickwork, decorative fireplace with stone hearth and wooden surround, leaded windows with an aspect across the front gardens, broad planked timber flooring, central heating radiator.

DINING ROOM 13'9" x 13'6" (4.19m x 4.11m) Accessed from the left of the Entrance Hallway and continuing into the Farmhouse Kitchen, leaded windows, exposed ceiling beams, ample space for a dining table and chairs, stone and brick fireplace with a raised hearth, radiator. LOUNGE 15' x 15' (4.57m x 4.57m) With a continuation of the broad planked timber flooring and exposed timbers to walls and ceilings and offering a spacious family room, leaded windows enjoying the same fine aspect as the sitting room with the standout feature being a superb large stone lintel fireplace with raised stone hearth and an inset log burning stove, central heating radiators. Access into:

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Fitted with a plentiful range of solid wooden fitted kitchen units with a combination of granite and wooden work surfaces incorpating a Belfast sink, stone lintel fireplace incorporating a gas fired Aga cooking range with complimentary tiled splashback, integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge and combined microwave/ grill. There is ample space for an island unit and a breakfast table and chairs, front leaded windows, and access into:

PANTRY 9' x 6'3" (2.74m x 1.91m) Flagstone floor, stone benching and timber shelving, built in cupboard suitable to house a fridge freezer.

REAR ENTRANCE HALLWAY A useful rear entrance area having a flagstone floor throughout, exposed timbers and leaded windows, built in cupboards and seat, radiator. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Superb exposed and revealed timber detailing in the form of purlins and beams open to ridge height with a velux window, space to be used as a reading or study area, radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM 15'10" x 13'8" (4.83m x 4.17m) A spacious master bedroom assisted by the open ceiling to ridge height with an exposed roof truss and beams, stone fireplace, leaded windows with a fine aspect across the formal front gardens and views beyond, radiator.

CLOAKROOM TWO Also fitted with a period style Sanitan low level WC and wash hand basin, radiator.

EN-SUITE 10'2" x 10' (3.10m x 3.05m) Fitted with a period style Sanitan suite and being particularly spacious with a continuation of exposed timbers and beams, tiled shower cubicle, cast bath with marble surround, wash UTILITY ROOM 8'2" x 5'5" (2.49m x 1.65m) hand basin and low level WC, leaded windows, With plumbing and space for an automatic radiator with an attached towel rail and washing machine and tumble dryer, storage decorative stone fireplace. space, leaded window and radiator.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING Leaded window and radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 13'10" x 11'1" (4.22m x 3.38m) Broad planked timber flooring, leaded window, exposed ceiling beams open to ridge height, leaded window, superb and bespoke built in cupboard bed and matching attached wardrobe, radiator. The gas central heating boiler is also housed within a built in cupboard.

BEDROOM TWO 15'8" x 13'7" (4.78m x 4.14m) With decorative open fire with stone hearth and surround, leaded window enjoying the fine front view, broad planked timber flooring and solid oak four poster double bed, exposed ceiling beams, radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR 13'10" x 13'7" (4.22m x 4.14m) A similar room to Bedroom Three with matching ceiling lines and exposed timbers, leaded window and also with a built in bed and attached wardrobe, radiator.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM 7'2" x 6'6" (2.18m x 1.98m) Accessed through an entry lobby from the landing and being fitted with a period style Sanitan suite comprising a shower enclosure, low level WC and a superb wash hand basin unit with attached drawers and cupboards, ceiling beams, radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE 7'2" x 6'6" (2.18m x 1.98m) Double glazed velux roof window, radiator.

SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES All of which are independently accessed and heated via individual gas central heating boilers with fitted kitchens having cooking appliances.

COTTAGE ONE COTTAGE TWO A detached single storey barn building with one A two storey stone barn conversion with a clever bedroom, large living space and generally being two staircase layout maximising the first floor spaciously proportioned throughout. The full accommodation. The accommodation in brief accommodation comprises, entrance hallway comprises, entrance lobby, dining kitchen, sitting with cloakroom, superb lounge with revealed room, main hallway with first staircase accessing roof timbers to ridge height and stone fireplace, bedroom two, three and bathroom, lounge with beautifully appointed kitchen, large double second staircase accessing the master bedroom bedroom, dressing room and en-suite with a with en-suite. feature walk in walled shower.

COTTAGE THREE GARAGE COMPARTMENT ONE 34'3" x 21'1" (10.44m A cosy and quaint one bedroom single storey x 6.43m) cottage with an uncompromising layout A large sliding door gives access and separates: comprising a spacious reception room, inner hallway, shower room, fitted kitchen and GARAGE COMPARTMENT TWO 20'7" x 19'3" (6.27m bedroom. x 5.87m)

REAR WORKSHOP & WC 15'11" x 9'2" max (4.85m x 2.79m max)

GROUNDS As the aerial images will testify, the property enjoys delightfully maintained and beautifully landscaped formal gardens principally to the front of the main residence where there is also a paved patio leading off from the conservatory. Beyond this part of the garden is a naturally raised corner which houses a timber gazebo with shingle roof enjoying fine countryside views and of the historic Wingfield Manor once a temporary home for Mary Queen of Scots. A paved courtyard setting is the centre-piece between the cottages which also leads to the main residence.

GARAGING Superb garaging facilities are on offer here with capability of storing up to six cars within two compartments and being accessed by a remote electric up and over door, both having power and light.

To the western side of the plot is an established and mature orchard enclosed by stone walling. There is an open stone barn with pitched roof providing a useful dry storage area or further covered parking. A five bar gate gives access to a grass paddock with fenced boundaries adjacent to the surrounding woodland. A public footpath continues into the woodland and eventually connects to Holme Lane running between Oakerthorpe and .

The property itself is initially accessed by a shared driveway passing through a secure set of remote operated gates, from a second set of also remote operated gates the driveway is private and continues to the subject property. The driveway in total is approximately 0.4 miles long and is a thoroughly enjoyable drive. Adjoining the first set of gates is a paddock measuring 2.29 acres. At the north side of the plot the driveway continues through a tree lined route to the garaging and turning apron.

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through Boxall Brown & Jones of Belper.

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