Detached house for sale in Church Hill, Blackwell, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55

Quote ref - JHS01 - The Perfect Rural Retreat...Except You’re Not Really Stuck Out In The Sticks. This substantial family home sits on a large leafy plot with panoramic countryside views. But it’s so handy for Alfreton, the Designer Outlet mall and the M1.

As you pull off the quiet country lane onto your sweeping gravel drive, the imposing stone cottage welcomes you home.

If you’ve always dreamed of bringing up your family in a secluded rural retreat, this impressive four bedroom detached on a 0.8 acre plot could be perfect.

Because you’re only a short stroll from the centre of a popular little village and you can enjoy the sound of the nearby church bells ringing on a Sunday morning.

But when you want to make the most of modern life, 10 minutes in the car will present you with a fabulous choice of shops and places to eat - in the nearby Designer Outlet mall or Alfreton town centre.

And we haven’t even mentioned the best thing about this fantastic family home - the substantial wraparound gardens with to-die-for countryside views at the rear.

With that in mind it’s worth highlighting the conservatory. Not only is it huge - even bigger than the spacious lounge it’s accessed from - but it’s the perfect place to sit and take in the breathtaking views.

As the conservatory is also accessed from the kitchen it could be the social hub of the home where everyone can get together. There’s space for a relaxed seating area and a large dining table, so it will be great for entertaining too.

The kitchen feels welcoming and homely, with gorgeous solid wood units and a small island unit which will be perfect when you need to grab a quick bite on the go.

The ground floor also has a downstairs w/c and a handy study at the front of the house where you can do some work or make a call - away from where everyone may be congregating at the rear.

The first floor has three double bedrooms, a good size single bedroom and a luxurious four piece family bathroom with a roll top bath.

The substantial 0.8 acre plot has wraparound gardens, parking for a fleet of cars on the drive and a separate double garage/outbuilding.

The rear garden is particularly impressive. It’s terraced and landscaped to make the most of the hillside terrain, giving wonderful views and with loads of space for even the most active kids to play.

Willow House is a short walk from the centre of Blackwell - a quiet village that’s become very popular with families. And it’s easy to see why.

It’s located in a Derbyshire countryside sweet spot that has a comforting rural charm - but you can be heading down the M1 in less than 10 minutes.

Families with school-age children will appreciate being so close to a choice of great schools. School run stress will become a thing of the past as Blackwell Primary School (rated “Good” by Ofsted) is a pleasant 13 minute walk away.

Older kids have a little further to travel to Tibshelf Community School or Frederick Gent School in South Normanton.

The village has a Premier Store, a pharmacy and community centre. You’d need to head to Alfreton for your big shop, which is around 10 minutes drive away.

If you like to pick up a designer bargain, the East Midlands Designer Outlet is just off the A38 - just over 5 minutes drive away.

You’ll love preparing meals in your warm and welcoming kitchen but if you’ve had a hard day and want someone else to do the cooking, the Hilcote Country Club is only a 2 minute drive or a 10 minute walk away.

And if you prefer to spend your weekends in the outdoors rather than the Outlets, Blackwell is surrounded by open fields, with the countryside literally at the end of the street.

The M1 is so convenient but if you prefer to take the train you can access the rail network from nearby Alfreton - which has trains to Liverpool Lime Street via Sheffield and southbound to Norwich via Nottingham.

And if you’re heading even further afield, East Midlands Airport is only half an hour away.

This is a fantastic family home in a superb semi-rural location with fabulous views. It’s going to be perfect if you want your family to grow up in a quiet and peaceful setting, without being too far from a great choice of shops and restaurants!

The property is located in a conservation area.