6 bedroom house

An exquisite Grade II listed Georgian home dating back in parts to circa 1800s. Windley Hall nestles on a spectacular plot of approximately 1 acre.


Description

Ground floor - Approached via twin wrought iron security gates mounted on stone pillars leading onto a sweeping driveway, which in turn leads to a generous parking area and useful turning circle.

A glazed open canopy porch gives access to the multi-paned front entrance door which in turn opens through to the reception hall. A wonderful entrance to the property with feature wood strip floors, dado rail, original plaster archways and an original Hopton stone cantilevered staircase that gives access to the first floor. Doors leading off to:

Family room/snug with sash windows to both the front and side elevations, radiator, wall light points and dado rail. Leading off from the reception hall there is a useful ante-room that can be put to many uses such as library or music room. This leads through to the formal sitting room. Feature sash windows to the front and side elevations, French doors to the side elevation, an open fireplace with a feature bespoke crafted fireplace surround and ornate cornicing.

Dining room, sash windows to the front elevation, wall light points and feature marble fireplace.

Opposite the dining room there is a cloakroom and WC.

Open plan breakfast kitchen, a bespoke fitted kitchen crafted by "Osbornes of Ilkeston". Base and wall units with granite work surfaces incorporating double sink unit, ceramic hob with cooker hood above, electric oven and built-in microwave. There is a generous island unit with a granite worktop, American style fridge freezer, slate tiled floor, wine cooler and a four oven Aga. Sash windows to the front elevation and French doors to the side leading out onto the secluded patio area.

Utility room with base and wall units, work surfacing incorporating stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washer, boiler and hot water cylinder. The utility room also gives access to the generous double garage.

First floor – landing with doors leading off to the principal bedroom with sash windows to both the front and side elevations, a generous dressing room with fitted wardrobes and access to the en suite bathroom. Low level WC, feature freestanding Victorian style bath, twin wash hand basin, shower cubicle, panel radiator, window to side elevation and vaulted ceiling. There are three further double bedrooms, all of which have wonderful sash windows and views over the gardens.

Family bathroom, sash window to the side elevation, Victorian style freestanding bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle and built-in storage cupboard.

Home office/study/additional bedroom, sash window to the front elevation, bespoke handcrafted office furniture and views over the front gardens. There is also a further study/library area with fitted furniture and double glazed Velux window to the ceiling.

Second floor – there are two additional double bedrooms, of which one has its own dressing room/study or could be used as an additional occasional bedroom. There is also a shower room with low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle.

OUTSIDE
The gardens truly need to be seen in order to be appreciated and comprise of three beautifully lawned areas, a variety of mature trees and shrubs, external lighting and multiple seating areas.

The sweeping driveway gives access to the double garage which has electric overhead door and also access to a useful undeveloped 3 compartment cellar.

To the side a covered pergola walkway gives access to a further walled garden, again laid mainly to lawn and further entertaining seated areas. In all the grounds measure around 1 acre.

Location

Windley Hall is ideally situated in a rural position, close to the village of Duffield. The property lies within commuting distance of Derby (8 miles), Sheffield (37 miles), Birmingham (47 miles),
and Manchester (56 miles). The A38 (3 miles), M1 J25 (19 miles) and M6 J15 (39 miles) offer quick and easy access to the motorway network, whilst Derby train station offers direct services to London St Pancras (1 hour 45 minutes). Alternatively, Lichfield station (25 miles) provides
good commuter links with Euston being just 1 hour and 10 minutes away. East Midlands airport is 35 minutes away whilst Birmingham airport is just under an hour away.

Located right on the edge of the Peak District there are stunning walks straight from the front door or close by, including Dovedale and Tissington, whilst there is sailing and other water sports available at Carsington Water (5 miles).

There is a choice of local pubs within 1.5 miles
walking distance. Other local attractions include Kedleston Hall, Chatsworth, Heights of Abraham and Alton Towers. The property is also in the catchment area for the renowned Ecclesbourne secondary school.

Square Footage: 4,986 sq ft




Acreage: 1 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Nottingham