Detached House
Situated adjacent to Ash Grove fishing lake, a delightful south facing white rendered detached residence having a range of very useful outbuildings together with adjoining paddock having its own field gate to the lane. The property has been well cared for in recent years and offers a high standard of well equipped accommodation, and an internal inspection is highly recommended.
The living space which has the benefit of double glazing and a number of beamed ceilings, also has electric storage heating and comprises two separate living rooms, large and extremely well fitted kitchen with utility area, whilst at first floor level there are two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a large box room (possible computer room). The outbuildings comprise a summerhouse with decked terrace and pergola, a large lined workshop, and a separate range of brick outbuildings consisting of two garden stores and a log shed. There is off road parking to the front for a number of vehicles and further space for garaging or parking as required. There is access directly from the rear yard into the adjoining paddock which has a number of fruit trees and there is a further access directly from the lane.
In more detail the accommodation is as follows -
Canopy Entrance Porch
Entrance Hall
With half glazed leaded entrance door, beamed ceiling.
Cloaks/wc
With wash hand basin and leaded window, Dimplex heater.
Delightful Lounge 26'9" x 10'9"
Having wide leaded window to front (south) elevation and additional similar window to side, cast iron fire surround with electric focal fire, beamed ceiling, two electric storage heaters with display shelves over.
Dining Room 12'10" x 14'7"
Having exposed ceiling beams, electric storage heater, wide leaded window to front (south) aspect, stairs off, direct access to kitchen, and -
Rear Entrance Conservatory 9' x 10'5" plus recesses
Having tiled floor, half glazed to two sides, part multi paned rear entrance door, electric storage heater.
Superb Kitchen 14' x 9'7" extending into a Utility Area a further 10'8" x 7'5
Both have tiled floors, and the kitchen area is extremely well fitted with an extensive range of base cupboard and drawer units surmounted by wood edged tiled work surfaces, terminating in a breakfast bar, fitted AEG double oven, separate four ring electric hob with canopy extractor over, range of matching wall cupboards and beamed ceiling. The utility area has further work surface with appliance space, plumbing for washing machine, electric storage heater and plate display shelving.
Stairs to First Floor Landing
With built in airing cupboard containing hot water cylinder.
Box Room 7'6" x 4'5"
With fitted shelving - potentially a computer room/small office.
Bedroom Two 11' x 11'8"
With fitted cupboards, half height corner unit with further cupboards, electric storage heater,
Inner Landing
And access to -
Bedroom One 11'9" x 10'10"
With fitted wardrobe cupboards.
Good Quality Bathroom 9' x 7'6"
With suite of panelled bath having shower extension fitting over, low flush wc, bidet, wide vanity unit with inset wash basin, cupboards and drawers beneath, wall mounted electric fan heater, heated towel rail.
Outside
To the front of the property and approached by an attractive white painted gate incorporating cartwheel, is a tarmac'd driveway capable of parking up to five vehicles. There is an adjacent cold water tap. To one side of the property is a garden area, largely laid to lawn and incorporating a feature water well (this area could accommodate further off road parking as required). To the rear of the property is a yard accessing all outbuildings which comprise a Summerhouse/Garden Store having a lean-to greenhouse to one side and at the front a raised decked patio area with pergola. Separate Workshop, lined out and with light and power connected having shelving and work benches, enclosed small yard with gate to main yard and side garden, having cold tap and providing access to a row of brick single storey outbuildings comprising a Former Wash House with blue brick floor and shallow sink, separate Garden Store, whilst to the rear is a former Pig Sty or Log Store.
To the rear of the property and with double gated access from the yard, is a level paddock, believed to extend to about 1,806 square yards (1600 square metres) having a number of fruit trees to one boundary, and a row of young trees to the road boundary in which is a metal vehicular access gate. Between the paddock, garden and the public road is a wide grassed verge.
Directions
From either the Derby or Burton on Trent direction, leave the A38 at Y-Pass garage and follow the signs for Hilton. After a quarter of a mile take the first turning on the left into Ash Grove Lane, and the property will be found on the right hand side some 200 yards along.
Vendors Solicitors/Licensed Conveyancers
The Smith Partnership, 158 High Street, Burton on Trent telephone 01283-742020
Tenure
Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.
Conditions Of Sale
The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of the auctioneers and vendors solicitors/licensed conveyancers seven days prior to sale and the purchaser shall be deemed to have knowledge of same whether inspected or not. Any questions relating to them must be raised prior to 11.30 am. Prospective purchasers are advised to check with the auctioneers before the sale that the property is neither sold or withdrawn.
The purchaser will also be deemed to have read and understood the auction conduct notes printed within the sale catalogue.
Note
Prospective purchasers will need to register within the auction room before the sale commences. Two items of identity will be required together with an indication of how a contractual deposit will be paid. We do not take cash or credit card deposits.
The sale of each lot is subject to a contract documentation charge of £350 (inc VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer.
For Sale by Auction: Thursday 15th October 2009
At Pride Park Stadium, Derby
Commencing at 11.30am
Most attractive cottage style detached house with paddock
A number of useful outbuildings
Rural environment just out of village
Attractive well appointed, highly individual accommodation with scope for extensions
