Ravensworth

A fine freehold house which has recently been extensively modernised and renovated to a high standard offering excellent family accommodation and situated in a quiet location close to the centre of Buxton.

Distances (approximate): Macclesfield (trains to London Euston 1 hour 50 mins)- 11 miles; Bakewell – 12 miles; Stockport (M60 junction 27)- 18 miles; Ashbourne – 21 miles; Chesterfield -25 miles; Sheffield – 28 miles.

DESCRIPTION

The house is approached through a pair of electric gates and a treelined driveway to a generous area of parking and large double garage.

Ground floor: the front door opens into an entrance hall with cloakroom off and then into a lovely light dual aspect sitting room overlooking the garden and with modern freestanding Norwegian Jotul stove and Ted Todd engineered oak herring-bone parquet flooring which then runs through into the large drawing room with stone fireplace and inset wood burner. Adjacent is the dining room with a bespoke Heritage stone fireplace with Clearview woodburning stove, wide bay window, parquet wood floor and serving hatch to the kitchen. An inner hallway has a large walk-in pantry off, and access to the cellars. The kitchen/breakfast room is a wonderful triple aspect room with plenty of space for dining and sitting and has French doors onto the south facing terrace. It has a good range of fitted wall and base units and granite work surfaces with inset Belfast sink, a large central island has an inset sink unit, a butcher’s block, two integrated Siemens ovens, a warming drawer and five ring induction hob. There is also a four oven AGA and space for a large fridge/freezer. To the rear of the kitchen is the breakfast area with further units, the back door and a cloakroom/utility room.

First floor: Landing with two large walk-in linen closets one of which has a pressurized hot water cylinder. Master bedroom suite comprising large bedroom with fine views over the garden and town beyond, feature fireplace and bay window, door into large en suite bathroom with full suite comprising freestanding bath, large walk-in shower, wc, bidet and twin hand basins. A door from here leads into the dressing room with good, fitted cupboards and a door back to the landing. Two further large double bedrooms, a single bedroom to the rear and family bathroom with tiled floor, comprising panelled bath, walk-in shower, low level wc, hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboard below and mirror fronted medicine cabinet, heated towel rail.

Second floor: Two further good double bedrooms, one with good fitted cupboards and drawers and further bathroom with full suite comprising bath with shower over and glass shower screen, low level wc, hand basin with mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Off the landing are two large storerooms. There is a further double bedroom which has recently been a gymnasium with two large storage areas off.

Outside: The property sits in the middle of its plot with the driveway to one side and wonderful gardens to the other three sides, mainly laid to lawn but with well-stocked borders and flanked by mature trees and shrubs. To the front is a large, flagged terrace with a storeroom below and to the side is protected woodland with a golf course beyond. There is a large double garage which has further potential and a good-sized garden shed.

To note: the house has been extensively modernised including heating, lighting and electrics and benefits from double/triple glazing, recently replaces roof, triple zoned central heating, comprehensive alarm and security system, hardwired ethernet and independent satellite TV/radio distribution points throughout.

FOR SALE- FREEHOLD

Guide price: £1,395,000 subject to contract

SERVICES

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage into the mains.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Fitted carpets, standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Any fixtures and fittings not mentioned in this brochure may be available by separate negotiation.

EPC: D

COUNCIL TAX: Band G

POSTCODE: SK17 6XE

DIRECTIONS

From Bakewell take the A6 to Buxton, on arrival at the Morrison’s (on your right) take the second exit onto the Bakewell Road, A6, at the next roundabout take the first exit on A53, the next roundabout take the 3^rd exit continuing on the A53, straight over the next roundabout, passing the station on your right, 2^nd exit off next roundabout and then bear left (straight on) take the second right hand turn into Carlisle Road and the house will be found on the left hand side towards the top.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caudwell & Co give notice that: These details have been prepared in good faith however they are not intended to constitute part of an offer of contract and should be used as a guide only. Any information contained herein whether in the text, plans or photographs should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. No person in Caudwell & Co has any authority to make or give representation or warranty on any property. Any measurement or distance referred to herein is approximate only.

VIEWING

All viewing is to be strictly by appointment with Edward Caudwell, Caudwell & Co on 07766 565 893 or edward@caudwellandco.com

Accommodation

Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast/sitting room, utility room, master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom, five/six further bedrooms, gym/bedroom seven, two further bathrooms, cellars.

Amenities

Electric gates, treelined drive, off road parking for several cars, large garden shed, terrace with storeroom below, mature gardens.

Situation

Ravensworth is off a quiet, tree lined street within a ten-minute walk of the town centre. Buxton is an historic Spa town with its renowned Grade II listed Baths, a Grade I listed crescent, part of which has recently been converted into a fine spa hotel and plethora of fine buildings and architecture. It has excellent local amenities including shopping, restaurants and transport facilities including a railway station with trains to Manchester. The opera house is another good asset to the town with a full and varied programme throughout the year.