Calke Lodge Ticknall | South Derbyshire

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Calke Lodge Cover.indd 4 24/11/2020 09:32 Formally a lodge to Calke Abbey this amazing property is situated on the edge of Staunton Harold Reservoir Accommodation comprises: entrance porch, reception hall, boot room, cloakroom, drawing room, family with access to footpaths and the National Forest Way trails. Ticknall is a small South Derbyshire village with room/dining room, breakfast kitchen and utility/laundry room. To the first floor the principal bedroom offers easy access to the M1, A50, A38 between Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. A spacious family home ideal a balcony, a walk in wardrobe and en-suite, the second bedroom offers a dressing area and en-suite, two for working from home, offers a double garage and a substantial four car open barn offering potential of further bedrooms and family bathroom. further accommodation subject to planning permission and no upwards chain.

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Ground Floor The principle entrance to this amazing property is a large timber framed glazed entrance porch, providing access to a spacious reception hall/Snug with feature brick fireplace housing Clearview wood burning stove, finished with exposed beamed ceiling, stairs to the first floor and steps with a contemporary glass balustrade lead down to the Drawing room. Adjacent to the reception hall is a spacious boot room, with door leading out to the rear garden and Cloakroom/WC.

The Drawing room is a light and airy room with window to three sides, offering breath taking views. This room offers unique features such as an off centre fireplace set in the room, curved feature brick wall and exposed timbers to the ceiling. This room also offers the current owner office space, off set, making it ideal for working from home.

The second great reception room is an Ideal family room/Dining room with a bar area. This versatile room offers an inglenook stone fireplace, large semi circular bay window offering great views across the garden and reservoir. This room is finished with solid oak flooring and a bespoke `Italian’ mosaic tiled compass feature.

The Breakfast Kitchen is again a light room fitted with a great range of limed effect high and low level units complimented by Corian worktops. A central island provides extra storage, a butchers block work area and breakfast bar. There is a fitted seating area with views over the driveway and large glazed sliding patio doors leading to a flagged patio/terrace, perfect for a morning coffee, BBQ or alfresco dining overlooking the reservoir.

A large fully equipped laundry/utility room sits alongside the kitchen, housing the central heating boiler and full height cupboards providing ample useful storage.

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First Floor Stairs lead from the reception hall to the first floor.

There is a passage landing with storage and airing cupboard.

The Principle bedroom is on the south side of the property with an outlook over the reservoir, with a door and window out onto a semi circular balcony, where your can enjoy these stunning views. There is built-in storage cupboard, walk-in wardrobe with rail and shelving and a generous en-suite shower room, with wc, wash hand basin built into a storage corner unit, bidet and a corner shower enclosure. The second is entered through the dressing area with another en-suite bathroom. With a low level wc, wash hand basin built into a unit with storage and a panel bath.

The third bedroom also offers a balcony overlooking the reservoir from double doors and windows, built in storage. Bedroom four is a good size single bedroom currently used as a dressing room, fitted with a good range of built in furniture.

The family bathroom is a shaped room with an alcove for the wc, a glass wash hand basin, shaped bath to suite the room and a good size walk in shower and steam enclosure with seating.

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Outside Situated on the edge of Ticknall Village, Calke Lodge is approached via a right of way over the broad tree lined drive which leads to the front of the property and a generous parking area in the front of the garages. There is a substantial open fronted four car barn built in part stone with a tile roof and features including cast supporting columns. This building extends to circa 780 sq ft (gross internal area) and offers potential to create additional accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. There is a detached double garage, with electric up and over door and an electricity connection. Adjacent to this building is another area of hard standing, leading to a gate through which there is a small grassed field/ garden overlooking the lake.

The principle gardens are mainly laid to the south of the house and have open views over farmland and Staunton Harold reservoir. Patio seating areas are ideally positioned for entertaining and to make the best of the views. The gardens include a mixture of mature trees and boundary walls and hedges.

It should be noted that the property has the benefit of Solar Panels, providing electricity and hot water for the property along with an additional income.

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Calke Lodge occupies a spectacular waterside position overlooking Staunton Harold Reservoir and the surrounding countryside. The area is within the National Forest with good access to both the sought-after village of Ticknall and the charming Georgian market town of Melbourne, a popular small town with a great range of amenities including shops, restaurants and public houses, along with a library, leisure centre and sports ground. The area provides great opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding. The Melbourne Sports Park offers excellent outdoor sporting facilities and there is also sailing on the reservoir.

Places of interest locally include Calke Abbey, Melbourne Hall, Conkers and Twycross Zoo. There are excellent communication links and good access to the M1, A50 and M42. East Midlands Airport is only a few miles away, Birmingham Airport is within easy reach and East Midlands Parkway railway station is a short drive away with direct trains to London St Pancras. Derby also provides a train service to London as well as direct to the north east and south west. Calke Lodge is well located for access to a number of major conurbations including Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham. There is a good selection of schools in the area including Repton School, Foremarke Hall, Grace Dieu Manor School, and High schools and Grammar schools in Derby, Nottingham and Loughborough.

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Services. Mains Electricity and Water

Tenure. Freehold

Local Authority

Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01509 891398 or Anita Adams on 07973 109536

Website For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday By appointment only

Calke Lodge Pages.indd 18 24/11/2020 09:33 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 24.11.2020

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