3 bedroom house

Situated in an idyllic rural position, this detached stone-built dormer bungalow stands in approximately 4.3 acres of gardens and paddocks. Occupying a slightly elevated position with commanding views over open countryside, the accommodation offers three bedrooms, one of which is located on the ground floor; sitting room; drawing room; dining room; ground floor bathroom; spacious kitchen with pantry and utility room off. To the first floor, there are two good-sized double bedrooms, lavatory, and an attic room with shower ideal for creating an en-suite bathroom if required. A driveway provides off-road parking and there is a detached garage. Surrounding the property are good-sized areas of garden with timber outbuildings, and to the rear of the property is a paddock which rises to a ridge from where there are superb far-reaching views in all directions.

Ashover Hay is a quiet hamlet surrounded by beautiful open countryside located on the outskirts of the village of Ashover within easy reach of the towns of Matlock, Alfreton and Chesterfield and within commuting distance of Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby. Nearby Ashover Village has excellent amenities including post office, butchers, local shop, doctors, pubs and a good primary school with an excellent reputation.

Entering the property via a half-glazed hardwood entrance door, which opens to:

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 7'3 x 4'11 (2.21m x 1.50m)
Having a side-aspect UPVC double-glazed window, hardwood parquet block flooring, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a useful deep cloak cupboard with hanging space and shelf. A pair of glazed doors open to:

HALLWAY 10'7 x 4'11 (3.22m x 1.50m) and 17'2 x 5'3 (5.23m x 1.60m) maximum measurements
A 'T'-shaped hallway having a built-in storage cupboard with slatted storage shelving, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and doors opening to:

DRAWING ROOM 16'11 x 11'10 (5.15m x 3.60m)
With dual-aspect UPVC double-glazed picture windows taking advantage of the superb far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The room has a tiled fireplace with a living flame gas fire. To either side of the chimney breast are open display shelves and storage cupboards. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a television aerial point.

SITTING ROOM 16'2 x 11'6 (4.93m x 3.50m)
Again with dual-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows, the front window enjoying views over the open countryside. The room has a contemporary wall-mounted flame-effect electric fire, staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. A broad arched opening leads to:

DINING ROOM 11'11 x 9'11 (3.63m x 3.02m)
With a side-aspect overlooking the gardens and a sliding patio door opening onto the rear of the property. The room has light wood-effect laminate flooring, a contemporary wall-mounted flame-effect electric fire, and vertical central heating radiator, plus another central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. A door opens back to the inner hallway, from where further doors open to:

KITCHEN 11'5 x 10'8 (3.48m x 3.25m)
Having a side-aspect double-glazed picture window with views over the driveway and beyond. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor, and a range of kitchen units with hardwood panelled doors comprising cupboards and drawers set beneath a roll-edged worksurface with a tiled splashback. There are wall-mounted storage cupboards and open-display shelves. Set within the worksurface is a 2½ bowl stainless sink with mixer tap. Beneath the worksurface there is space and connection for a dishwasher, and there is space for a fridge. The appliances currently installed are included in the sale. Fitted within the kitchen is a Belling range-style cooker with double oven and grill, and a five-burner hob, over which is an extractor canopy that is vented to the outside. There is an integral microwave. A sliding door opens to:

PANTRY 4'2 x 3'11 (1.247m x 1.19m)
A fully tiled room with side-aspect window with obscured glass, fitted shelving, and tiled cold shelf.

From the kitchen, a glazed door with obscured glass opens to:

UTILITY ROOM 11'4 x 9' (3.45m x 2.74m)
With a rear-aspect double-glazed picture window overlooking the field to the rear of the property. A pair of composite half-glazed entrance doors open onto either side of the property. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor following through from the kitchen, and there are a range of storage cupboards set beneath a timber-effect worksurface with a tiled splashback. There is an inset sink with mixer tap and a four-ring electric hob, over which is a cooker hood. Beneath the worksurface there is space and connection for an automatic washing machine, and fitted within the room is an eye-level electric oven and grill. There is ample space for further white goods. There is a useful deep broom cupboard, wall-mounted storage cupboards, and a kick-space heater.

From the inner hallway, further doors open to:

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 9'11 x 8'5 (3.02m x 2.56m)
With a rear-aspect double-glazed picture window overlooking the gardens and the field beyond. The room has light wood-effect laminate flooring, and a range of built-in wardrobes providing hanging space, storage shelving, and storage drawers. There is an illuminated mirror and a radiator with thermostatic valve.

FAMILY BATHROOM 6'10 x 5'10 (2.08m x 1.78m)
With a rear-aspect double-glazed window with obscured glass, suite with: panelled bath with mixer taps and handheld shower spray; pedestal wash hand basin; low-level-flush WC. There is a central heating radiator and an extractor fan.

From the sitting room, a staircase with wrought-iron balustrade rises to the first floor landing, where doors open to:

BEDROOM TWO 12'9 x 12'8 (3.89m x 2.86m)
With a rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed dormer window, the room has a range of built-in storage drawers, and a cupboard with hanging rail. There is an inset vanity wash hand basin, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and television aerial point.

FIRST FLOOR WC 6' x 3' (1.83m x 0.91m)
Having a rear-aspect double-glazed window with obscured glass, the room is clad with fern-pattern wall boarding, and there is a suite with wall-hung wash hand basin and close-coupled WC. There is an illuminated mirror.

BEDROOM THREE 12'10 x 11'4 (3.91m x 3.45m)
Having a rear-aspect double-glazed window overlooking the field. The room has light wood-effect laminate flooring, a range of built-in furniture with cupboard space with hanging rail and fitted shelving; storage drawers; vanity unit with cupboards and drawers beneath a worksurface with an inset sink. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. A door opens to:

ATTIC ROOM 10'7 x 4'7 (3.22m x 1.40m) measured into the wardrobes and 12'4 x 6'5 (3.76m x 1.95m)
An 'L'-shaped room with a range of built-in storage cupboards with hanging rail and fitted shelving. There is a tiled shower cubicle with Spa electric shower. The room contains the inverter for the photovoltaic solar panels, and a door opens to a useful roof space creating storage and housing the combination gas-fired boiler which provides central heating and hot water to the property.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a gated driveway which provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles and gives access to the garage. To the side of the driveway is a terraced garden, with lawns and borders stocked with ornamental shrubs. Lying to the front of the property is a raised flagged terrace taking advantage of the superb far-reaching views, beyond which is an area of garden laid to lawn with borders stocked with ornamental shrubs and flowering plants. The terrace wraps around the property where there is a timber-constructed SUMMER HOUSE 7'10 x 5'10 (2.39m x 1.78m)

To the side of the property is a good-sized are of orchard laid to lawn and interspersed with mature fruit trees. The property has outside lighting on PIR sensors, and an outside water supply. Within the orchard is

TIMBER GARDEN SHED 10'6 x 6'4 (3.20m x 1.93m)
With a side-aspect window and a batten door opening to:

POTTING SHED 13'7 x 5'8 (4.14m x 1.73m)
With dual-aspect double-glazed windows, plant staging, and shelving.

GARDEN STORE / WORKSHOP 11'6 x 7'9 (3.50m x 2.36m)
A timber constructed garden store.

Beyond the garden and accessed via a personnel gate from the garden (and a five-bar gate from the road) is a good-sized area of paddock extending to approximately 4 acres. From the ridge of the hill, there are superb views in all directions.

GARAGE 15'10 x 9'7 (4.82m x 2.92m)
A pre-fabricated concrete garage with an up-and-over vehicular access door and side-aspect windows. To the end of the garage is a workshop area (9'3 x 6'8) with a range of storage units.

SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected to the property. There is a public footpath through the field.

TENURE Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'E'

DIRECTIONS
Leaving Matlock Crown Square along the A615 towards Alfreton. After passing through Tansley Village take the B6014 signed posted to Clay Cross and Tibshelf. After passing the left turn sign posted Milltown, Ashover and Ashover Hay continue along the B6014 climbing the hill taking the next left turn into The Hay as the road bend sharply to the right the property can be found on the left hand side.

Disclaimer
All measurements in these details are approximate. None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.


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