Detached house for sale in Ashford House, Main Road, Stretton DE55

An exceptional detached house with previous planning permission granted to extend at the side, set in 0.5 acre plot with spectacular countryside views. Patio, decking + pond. 3 double beds, bathroom, separate WC, sitting room, log burner, dining room with patio doors to garden, fitted kitchen, gf wet room, and utility. Garage & driveway.

An exceptionally spacious detached family home situated within a large plot extending to approximately 0.5 acre, with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The accommodation offers three double bedrooms, family bathroom with separate WC, good sized sitting room with log burning stove, dining room with patio doors opening to a rear terrace, modern fitted kitchen, utility room, and ground floor wet room shower. There are generous gardens to the side and rear, with a rear patio terrace, raised decking, and pond. There is a spacious driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles and a integral garage. There is potential to extend the property subject to planning consents. Stretton is situated on the A61 between Clay Cross and Higham the village is surrounded by open countryside with superb views and fine walks there are good transport links to the nearby towns of Alfreton (4 miles) and Chesterfield (6 miles) where there are excellent amenities, main line railway stations and access to the M1 Motorway. The cities of Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield are within commuting distance.

Entering the property via a half-glazed wood-effect UPVC panelled door, with obscured glass, which opens to:

Entrance porch 2.44m x 0.85m
Having tiling to the floor, a multi-pane door with obscured glass, with over and side light windows with obscured glass, which opens to:

Reception hallway 3.51m x 2.40m
With staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, a central heating radiator, telephone point, storage cupboard with hanging space and an understairs storage cupboard 1.57m x 0.87m. Doors open to:-

sitting room 4.96m x 3.63m measured into the bay
With front aspect UPVC double glazed bay windows overlooking the driveway, and a further side aspect UPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden. A bright and spacious room, with cornice to the ceiling, and a fine feature fireplace with sandstone mantle and hearth, housing a multi-fuel stove. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and television aerial point with satellite facility.

Kitchen 4.06m x 2.95m
Having rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the patio and garden, a half-glazed panelled door, with obscured glass, opening to the rear entrance porch. There are and ceramic tiles to the floor and the kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers in a light oak finish set beneath polished granite worksurfaces with matching upstands. There are further fitted wall and glass fronted display cabinets cupboards providing storage space. Set within a worksurface is a 1 ½ bowl stainless sink with mixer tap and vegetable spray. Fitted within the kitchen is a RangeMaster Toledo cooker with 5-burner gas hob, gas oven & grill, and an electric oven beneath. There is an integral fridge freezer and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. From the kitchen a door opens to:

Dining room 5.15m x 3.16m
With rear aspect double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the patio and garden. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, telephone point, and ample space for dining furniture.

From the kitchen a half-glazed panelled door with obscured glass opens to:

Inner hall 0.88m x 0.84m
Having steps descending to:

Utility room 3.54m x 2.89m
With side aspect UPVC double glazed windows and wood-effect laminate to the flooring. A spacious room fitted with a range of cupboards set beneath a worksurface with tile splashback, fitted in the worksurface is a stainless sink with mixer tap. Beneath the worksurface is space and connection for a washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and there is space for a free-standing fridge freezer. Fitted within a cupboard is the Baxi Duotech boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property, which comes with a seven year warranty.
From the inner hall a door opens to:

Ground floor wet room 1.88m x 0.67m and 2.96m x 1.28m maximum measurements
A fully tiled room, having dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, and suite with porcelain wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage cupboard beneath, dual flush close coupled WC, and mixer shower with handheld and overhead shower sprays. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and an extractor fan.

From the kitchen a further half-glazed panelled door with obscured glass opens to:

Rear entrance porch 1.28m x 0.94m
A brick-built porch having dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, tiled flooring, and panelled door with obscured glass opening to the rear patio.

From the reception hallway, a half-turn staircase rises to:

First floor landing 4.39m x 2.40m
With front aspect UPVC double glazed windows, overlooking the driveway and enjoying far-reaching views of the surrounding wooded hills. There is cornice to the ceiling, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and doors opening to:

Bedroom one 5.24m x 3.04m maximum measurements
Having a front aspect UPVC double glazed dormer window, a further side aspect UPVC double glazed window, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Bedroom two 4.39m x 3.64m
With front aspect UPVC double glazed bay windows, having superb far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside, a further side aspect UPVC double glazed window. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and telephone point.

From the first-floor landing, an arched opening leads to:

Inner landing 2.87m x 0.87m
Having doors which open to:

Bedroom three 3.17m x 3.04m
With rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows, overlooking the garden and providing spectacular views over the fields to the surrounding countryside. There are fitted wardrobes providing hanging space and storage shelving, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Family bathroom 2.82m x 1.95m
A fully tiled room having rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows with obscured glass. Suite with porcelain wash hand basin with mixer tap, storage cupboards beneath, and mirror-fronted cabinet over; quadrant shower cubicle with mixer shower with handheld shower spray; and inset bath with mixer tap and handheld shower spray. There is a fitted cupboard with shelving providing storage space, a loft access hatch, chrome finish ladder-style towel radiator, and an extractor fan.

From the inner landing an arched opening leads to inner lobby 1.12m x 0.92m where doors open to:

Separate WC 1.40m x 1.13m
With a side aspect UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass, porcelain wash hand basin with storage cupboard beneath, close coupled WC, and a ladder-style towel radiator.

Storage cupboard 2.40m x 1.52m approx.
Built into the eaves, with a side aspect double glazed window with obscured glass. Having wood-effect laminate to the floor and ample storage space.

Outside

The property is approached via a spacious enclosed driveway, having ample parking for several vehicles, and borders with wildflowers, ornamental shrubs, bushes and trees. Accessed from the driveway is the garage 2.89m x 1.84m having a roller shutter vehicular access door, power, and lighting. There is a currently closed off personnel access door leading to the utility room, able to be re-opened if required.
From the driveway a pathway leads along the side of the property to a garden shed and a pedestrian access gate opening to the rear patio.
Immediately to the rear of the property is a good-sized area of flagstone patio, with ample space for garden furniture, and providing access to the rear entrance door. From the patio stone steps rise to an area of enclosed garden laid to lawn, with borders stocked with ornamental shrubs, bushes and pot plants. The garden continues into a large paddock area, running the length of the property and extending towards the neighbouring fields, providing spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. To the far end of the paddock is a koi carp pond surrounded by a stone rockery and flowering plants, and having a raised decking area, ideal for garden furniture, taking advantage of the south-westerly aspect, enjoying sunshine for the majority of the day. There is outside lighting on pir sensors, power, and water supply.

Parking

Off-road parking is providing via a spacious enclosed driveway, from which two removeable side aspect fence panels can be lifted away, providing an extendable driveway into the garden.

Services and general information

Mains gas, electric and water are connected to the property. Drainage is by way of a private system.
There is a public footpath to the side of the house included within the property boundary.

Council tax band (Correct at time of publication) 'E'

tenure Freehold

Directions

Leaving Clay Cross along the A61 towards Alfreton, continue past the bp garage as the road becomes Main Road, where the property can be found on the right-hand side, identified by our for sale sign.

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.