Ash Tree Farm is beautiful Derbyshire stone built farmhouse enjoying a wealth of character features situated in the historic village of Higham situated near to the Peak District National Park, yet offering easy communication links to the M1 motorway and major workplaces. Having panoramic views over the Amber Valley and towards Ogston Reservoir, the delightful home has undergone a programme of refurbishment and modernisation works whilst retaining the original charm and character features associated with a property of this age. The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Porch, a re-fitted Breakfast Kitchen with a range of kitchen cabinets and range style cooker, a separate utility room - again with a range of fitted units, formal Dining Room, Conservatory and a spacious Lounge with feature fireplace. There is an Inner Lobby which leads to a guest Bedroom and En-suite Shower Room and stairs rising to the first floor accommodation. Here you will see a generous Landing area, exceptionally spacious master Bedroom suite with fitted Dressing Room and a large En-suite Bathroom, two further double Bedrooms and a family Bathroom. Outside, the property stands on a substantial plot providing ample vehicular off road vehicular parking space, a courtyard style terrace and seating areas, a range of stone built outbuildings and storage rooms and a wonderfully landscaped surrounding mature garden. This is a stunning home in a fabulous location and only with an internal inspection will you fully appreciate its size, charming features and overall appeal.
The popular village of Higham and Shirland have a range of amenities including public houses, post office, village shops, village hall, church, primary school and golf course. The nearby towns of Chesterfield, Alfreton and Matlock provide a more comprehensive range of shops, leisure facilities and schools. Although situated in a rural location the property has easy access to main roads including the A61, A38 and M1 junctions 28 and 29 thus providing easy commuting to the larger towns of Chesterfield, Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham.
On leaving the agents Alfreton office turn left into King Street. Carry straight on at the traffic lights into Chesterfield Road. Continue through the village of Shirland eventually turning left into Main Road. The property will be clearly identified by our For Sale sign on the right hand side.
Entrance PorchThe property is approached via a stable style door giving access into the entrance porch with a uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, central heating radiator and tiled floor.
Kitchen16' 1" x 12' 10" (4.90m x 3.91m) An individually designed modern kitchen fitted with an extensive range of cream high gloss wall and base units with wood block work surfaces over incorporating a modern single sink and drainer, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and Aga set in an inglenook style fireplace with stone mantel. Centre island with granite work surface and cabinets beneath. Double glazed window to the front and a feature window seat to the rear, central heating radiator, tiled floor, tiled splash backs and door leading to the utility room. Inset spotlights to the ceiling
Utility Room9' 9" x 7' 10" (2.97m x 2.39m) Fitted with of kitchen a range of cream high gloss units with woodblock work surfaces over having a 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer, integrated fridge/freezer, washing machine, tiled floor and central heating boiler. Double glazed window to the front elevation.
Dining Room15' 3" x 13' (4.65m x 3.96m) having a double glazed window to the front elevation, electric fire, inset spotlights to the ceiling, central heating radiator, tiled floor and French style doors leading to the conservatory.
Conservatory14' 5" x 10' 4" (4.39m x 3.15m) with wooden flooring, stone walls to both side elevations and double glazed units and doors leading to the rear courtyard .
Lounge22' 1" x 17' 3" (6.73m x 5.26m) Having double glazed windows to the front and side elevations overlooking the gardens, log burning stove set in a large stone inglenook fireplace, three central heating radiators and door to inner hallway. Television point
Inner HallwayWith staircase leading to the first floor accommodation and external door to the side elevation.
Guest Bedroom 414' 8" x 13' 10" (4.47m x 4.22m) with double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations, central heating radiator, wooden flooring and door to en-suite. If desired this room could also be adapted to provide another reception room subject to any necessary consents.
En-SuiteFitted with a two piece suite comprising; low flush w.c., wash hand basin. Extractor fan and central heating radiator.
LandingA large landing having a double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden, useful storage cupboard, central heating radiator and loft access.
Master Bedroom22' 9" x 17' 2" (6.93m x 5.23m) A large master bedroom with double glazed windows to the front and side elevations having far reaching views, exposed beamed ceiling, feature stone wall, two central heating radiators and door to dressing room. Television point.
Dressing Room14' 7" x 7' 11" (4.44m x 2.41m) With inset spotlights to the ceiling, built-in wardrobe storage, central heating radiator, loft access and door to en-suite.
En-suitehaving a recently installed bathroom suite comprising Jacuzzi bath, two single sinks set in vanity units with cupboards beneath, bidet, low flush WC, central heating radiator, extractor fan, inset spotlights to the ceiling, tiling to the walls and tiled floor.
Bedroom 213' 4" x 9' 11" (4.06m x 3.02m) having built-in wardrobes, central heating radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 313' 2" x 12' 2" (4.01m x 3.71m) having a walk-in wardrobe, central heating radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Family BathroomFitted with a recently installed suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, WC, twin wash hand basins set in a vanity style unit with cabinets beneath. Built in storage cupboard, central heating radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation, fully tiled walls and tiled floor. Inset spotlights to the ceiling.
GardensThe property is accessed through electrically operated wooden gates opening onto extensive gravelled areas providing ample car parking together with a Tarmac area. The beautiful gardens include a feature well, lawned areas, landscaped borders, a variety of shrubs, trees and perennial planting, rockery and views across the valley yet having an excellent degree of privacy.
OutbuildingsA traditional stone BARN with tiled roof, suitable for conversion to a holiday cottage subject to necessary consents.
A brick built GARAGE/WORKSHOP in the main courtyard area having vehicle access at the front and personal door to the front.
A useful stone built garden store.
A timber and concrete block built store with pan tiled roof, concrete floor and large access doors suitable for storage of agricultural machinery.
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