An opportunity to acquire a fine period property with excellent equestrian facilities sitting in the middle of approximately 51.5 acres in a peaceful location a short drive from Ashbourne.
House -
Distances (approximate): Bradley- 1 mile; Ashbourne- 3.5 miles; Derby (mainline station to London St Pancras from 1 hr 23 mins)- 11 miles; Matlock- 14 miles; M1 (junction 25)- 19 miles; East Midlands Airport-30 miles.
DESCRIPTION
War Farm is a red brick farmhouse with excellent family accommodation with well proportioned rooms over two floors.
A private tarmac road leads to a pair of brick gate piers with electric gates opening onto a private driveway which leads to extensive parking for a good number of cars.
Ground floor: the front door opens into good sized lobby/hallway with cloakroom off, this then leads into a large reception hall with stairs to the first floor. The dual aspect drawing room is of excellent proportions and has a wood burner set into an imposing stone fireplace, this room opens onto a large terrace. The dining room is again a large dual aspect room with double doors onto the terrace. To the rear of the house is large L shaped kitchen/breakfast/sitting room with ample dining space with a gas ‘woodburner set into a brick fireplace and a walk-in pantry. There is a good sitting area with further units and a wood burning stove. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and granite worktops incorporating sink unit with mixer tap, appliances include an integrated dishwasher and a three oven range ‘Cookmaster’ cooker with seven gas hobs. The sitting area leads to a rear hallway with wall mounted Glow worm gas boiler, utility room with fitted units, Belfast sink and a large store cupboard and cloakroom with wc and hand basin. Off the dining area is a lovely bright, triple aspect garden room with tiled floor and doors onto the terrace.
First floor: Large landing. Master bedroom with a terrace overlooking the front, good sized walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom comprising bath, separate shower cubicle, bidet, low level wc, hand basin and a walk in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Two further good double bedrooms to the rear and family bathroom comprising bath, separate shower cubicle, hand basin, wc and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Guest double bedroom with good fitted cupboard and drawer units, open plan shower room with shower cubicle, wc and hand basin. Further guest bedroom with fitted cupboards and built in dressing table with further cupboards, ensuite bathroom comprising panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, hand basin, wc and cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Outside: to the side of the house, off the three principal rooms is a large terrace mainly laid to setts with to one end and hot tub with a timber structure over. Steps from the terrace lead down to a large area of lawn with to one side a brick built building providing three stables. To the front of the house are further lawns interspersed with mature shrubs and trees.
The Cottage:
Ground floor: front door opens into a very large, dual aspect sitting room with wood laminate flooring and five full length windows letting in a lot of light. Open plan kitchen/dining room with tiled floor and good fitted low level units with wood effect work top incorporating Belfast sink with mixer tap, appliances include a built in Lamona Fridge/Freezer and Rangemaster range cooker with two ovens, grill and six electrics hobs. There is a rear hallway/boot room with fitted units and sink, space for a washer/dryer. Cloakroom with high level wc and hand basin.
First floor: large double bedroom with sky lights and privacy glass windows over the sitting room, ensuite bathroom with tiled floor comprising roll top bath, separate shower cubicle, hand basin, high level wc and heated towel rail, walk in cupboard off with wall mounted Worcester gas boiler and pressurised hot water tank.
To the side of this building is a further, double height room with great potential to be incorporated into the cottage.
To the rear of the cottage is a substantial, double height room which has been partially finished and has the potential to be the most amazing entertaining room, to one wall is a recently constructed brick fireplace.
Period brick building. Situated to the other side of the driveway to the back of the house. Part of this currently comprises two large foaling boxes and a hay store, adjacent to these is a large workshop with a first floor store room. Adjacent is a further store room which opens into a former, substantial cow shed which offers great potential for a number of uses, think cottages, games room or potentially swimming pool, subject to planning.
To the rear of this building are two further stables.
Modern building one: A large building with a concrete floor, good kitchen/cleaning area and good quality stabling for 12 horses, a good sized tack room and a hay/straw store area. The building has light, power and water.
Modern building two: a large storage barn with space for farm implements, tractors etc. to the rear of this building is a small sand school.
Adjacent to these buildings is a John Tunnels Claydon horse exerciser and full sized outdoor menage.
The land is good quality grazing and cropping land which has been subdivided into a good number of decent sized paddocks with six fields shelters and troughs. The whole is extremely well appointed for someone looking for an equestrian set up or a smallholding.
FOR SALE- FREEHOLD
Guide price: £2,750,000 subject to contract
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, LPG gas fired central heating, drainage into two private systems, one for the house and one for the cottage
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.
Rights of way: A footpath runs down the initial private drive, turning off at the electric gates and passing behind the period brick building and then diagonally across one of the lower fields.
COUNCIL TAX: Band E
POSTCODE: DE6 1PH
DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Ashbourne take the A517, towards Belper, after 2.4 miles turn right onto Yeldersley Lane, follow for about 0.9 mile and at the crossroads turn right onto Rough Lane, at the sharp left-hand corner go straight on and the driveway will be in front of you.
Overage:
The property is subject to an historic overage agreement in relation to future development. Buyers are advised to take independent legal advice on the specific terms of the overage agreement which can be summarised as follows:
- The overage does not prohibit or interfere with the use of the property for residential or agricultural purposes.
- The overage is not triggered by, nor does it prohibit any works considered to be, permitted development or the conversion of any existing agricultural building to residential purposes.
- The overage is not triggered by, nor does it prohibit, the erection of any new agricultural building on the land. Buyers are advised to take independent legal advice on the specific terms of the overage agreement.
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
