Detached House
Marsh Flatts Farm, which is located in Aston on Trent Parish, occupies a very private rural setting with extensive views over adjoining open countryside, yet is less than a mile from the centre of Chellaston and within easy range therefore of all facilities yet having rural peace and privacy. Indeed the farmhouse cannot easily be seen from the public road and is approached via a farm drive of about 300 metres.
The farmhouse is quite historic and possesses considerable character. Briefly it has three reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen, with back staircase accessing a further room above, four bedrooms and bathroom. Also within the main building is a large dairy. The farmhouse formerly had a range of outbuildings grouped around a central yard. These are now mostly dilapidated but capable of restoration to form stables, work shed, storeplaces, etc. The property possesses enormous potential, and in such a rural location yet within easy distance of Derbys suburbs presents a rare and outstanding opportunity.
Much of the original character of the building is retained, with exposed ceiling beams and latch doors. Most of the house has the benefit of gas fired central heating, from an LPG system. In more detail the accommodation is as follows -
Flight of stone steps leading to a -
Recessed Entrance Porch
With quarry tiled floor. Wide door leading into -
Entrance Hall
With tiled floor, double radiator, exposed ceiling beams, access off to a vaulted cellar.
Farmhouse Kitchen 16'2" x 12'3"
Having stainless steel sink with adjoining work surface and cupboards under, timbered ceiling, access off and down a short flight of steps to -
Farmhouse Pantry/Laundry 14'2" x 12'3"
Having exposed ceiling beams, wall mounted central heating boiler, plumbing for automatic washing machine, access off to a partitioned wc.
Dining Room 15'6" x 12'10"
Having recessed solid fuel stove, multi paned window to side, with main window to other elevation (south facing), single exposed beam to ceiling, double radiator.
Dairy Room 14'2" x 15'8"
Having exposed beams to ceiling, brick floor and access to store cupboard.
Sitting Room 14'8" x 13'10"
Having windows to two elevations (south and west facing), open fireplace in inglenook recess, exposed ceiling beams, central heating radiator, original recessed wall cupboard.
Lobby
With door to garden and stairs to first floor landing, exposed beams and central heating radiator.
Bedroom One (over dining room)
With central heating radiator.
Bathroom
Having panelled bath, electric shower fitting over, pedestal wash basin and wc.
Bedroom Two (over kitchen)
In need of some renovation but having lime plaster floor, exposed purlins and rafters.
Bedroom Three (over dairy room)
Having two exposed ceiling purlins and lime plaster floor.
Bedroom Four (over sitting room)
With central heating radiator.
A rear staircase from the kitchen leads to a -
Loft Room
(potential further bedroom or hobbies room) over the farmhouse pantry/laundry and with connecting door at first floor level to bedroom two.
Outside
The property stands in grounds believed to be in all about 2 acres or thereabouts. On the approach to the house is a former tractor shed, with further adjoining buildings, the foundations of which are still in place. To the opposite side of the driveway is a parking and turning area, and behind these buildings is an orchard area leading into gardens.
Beyond the house is a former enclosed farmyard which contained two stables, cow shed and a range of kennels, in addition to other buildings. Almost all buildings require renovation and are mainly in a dilapidated condition.
Directions
From Derby City centre proceed into Chellaston and at the traffic lights turn left onto High Street. Continue for about quarter of a mile before taking a right hand turn onto Aston Lane. Continue for about half a mile and, on a sharp right hand bend continue straight ahead onto a farm drive which is the access to Marsh Flatts Farm (and adjoining field access only).
Lobby
With door to garden and stairs to first floor landing, exposed beams and central heating radiator.
Bedroom One (over dining room)
With central heating radiator.
Bathroom
Having panelled bath, electric shower fitting over, pedestal wash basin and wc.
Bedroom Two (over kitchen)
In need of some renovation but having lime plaster floor, exposed purlins and rafters.
Bedroom Three (over dairy room)
Having two exposed ceiling purlins and lime plaster floor.
Bedroom Four (over sitting room)
With central heating radiator.
A rear staircase from the kitchen leads to a -
Loft Room
(potential further bedroom or hobbies room) over the farmhouse pantry/laundry and with connecting door at first floor level to bedroom two.
Outside
The property stands in grounds believed to be in all about 2 acres or thereabouts. On the approach to the house is a former tractor shed, with further adjoining buildings, the foundations of which are still in place. To the opposite side of the driveway is a parking and turning area, and behind these buildings is an orchard area leading into gardens.
Beyond the house is a former enclosed farmyard which contained two stables, cow shed and a range of kennels, in addition to other buildings. Almost all buildings require renovation and are mainly in a dilapidated condition.
Directions
From Derby City centre proceed into Chellaston and at the traffic lights turn left onto High Street. Continue for about quarter of a mile before taking a right hand turn onto Aston Lane. Continue for about half a mile and, on a sharp right hand bend continue straight ahead onto a farm drive which is the access to Marsh Flatts Farm (and adjoining field access only).
For Sale by Auction: Thursday 15th October 2009
At Pride Park Stadium, Derby
Commencing at 11.30am
Rare opportunity to acquire very private country residence
Historic farmhouse with immense potential
Scheme of upgrading and improvement required plus a range of former farm buildings
Believed to be approximately 2 acres in total
