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A stunning 16th Century detached farmhouse, occupying a private position standing in just over 7 acres of formal gardens, paddock and grazing land and enjoying stunning country views. In addition to the main farmhouse, there are substantial outbuildings with multi-use possibilities in addition to s

In addition, there is a menage, paddock and grazing land and the property provides excellent accommodation for outside eventing for the equestrian fraternity. The property occupies a private position down Lightwood Lane, well placed for access to Sheffield and Chesterfield, the outer ring road providing access to the M1 and with beautiful country views to all sides.

Double opening oak panelled doors provide access to

RECEPTION VESTIBULE

which has two small peep hole windows with display sills, natural stone flagged flooring and revealed stone to the walls. A further solid oak door to

CHARMING RECEPTION HALL

4.98m(16'4'') x 4.17m(13'8'')

A delightful reception area, currently utilised in addition as a snug, having a cast iron multi-fuel stove set within a recessed brick chimney breast with cast iron canopy above onto a raised stone hearth and with a range of pine cupboards to one side. There is further pine panelling to dado height, natural stone flagged flooring, central heating radiator with cover, double glazed leaded front facing window, further stained leaded window borrowing light from the conservatory and a delightful four paned window feature. A heavy beam runs across the centre of the ceiling. There is a built-in bench seat. An archway provides access to an inner lobby with ceramic tiled flooring, decorative detailing to the ceiling with further archway to a

SUPERB CONSERVATORY

4.95m(16'3'') x 4.37m(14'4'')

Constructed in mahogany from sill height upwards, off of a stone base and having sealed unit double glazed windows enjoying an aspect over the formal gardens, being clad to sill height there are three radiators with covers and natural stone feature to three walls, incorporating a leaded port-hole window. There is solid oak flooring with a central well stocked with Koi and with double opening double glazed French doors leading out to and overlooking the gardens. There is a further stained leaded window which lends light to the

FORMAL DINING ROOM

4.90m(16'1'') x 4.27m(14'0'')

having a stone mullioned double glazed window with an aspect over the garden, deep display sill, pine panelling to dado height, two central heating radiators, ceramic tiled flooring, double doored built-in cabinet, heavy beam to the ceiling and further built-in floor-to-ceiling cupboards. The main focal feature of the room is the natural stone fireplace surround with a deep raised stone hearth, beam lintel above and revealed brick to the chimney breast. From the dining room a door gives access to an

INNER HALL

which has ceramic tiled flooring, pine panelling to dado height and with access to the

BREAKFAST KITCHEN

4.19m(13'9'') x 4.17m(13'8'')

Comprehensively fitted with a range of custom built reclaimed pine units, which incorporates a deep Belfast sink with a swan neck ornate mixer tap set beneath double glazed window enjoying a fine aspect with a deep stone display sill and heavy beamed lintel above. There are a full range of base units, illuminated granite work surfaces with tiled surrounds, wall units, glazed china cabinets, shelving and spice drawers and vegetable baskets. There is a central island butcher's block with shelving and drawers beneath, a two section larder unit and broom cupboard, central heating radiator with cover. There is an integrated fridge and dishwasher with matching fascias. TV point, beaming to the ceiling and slate flooring.

UTILITY ROOM

1.93m(6'4'') x 1.88m(6'2'')

which has plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, houses a propane gas fired combination boiler for backup purposes, stone flagged flooring.

KEEP CELLAR

4.45m(14'7'') x 2.39m(7'10'')

with stone flagged flooring and having two walls lined with terracotta piped wine racks.

From the reception hall there is a further INNER HALL which has double glazed front facing window with deep stone display sill, beam lintel above and with a radiator with cupboard beneath. The lobby being panelled to dado height and off which is the

CLOAKROOM/WC

2.74m(9'0'') x 1.47m(4'10'')

Beautifully appointed with a classic antique suite of sunken wash hand basin with a marble and oak base, marble and tiled splashback and with ornate taps and a high flush lead lined WC. There is a leaded double glazed window with deep display sill, dado rail, ornate coving, leaded display cabinet and parquet flooring.

CLASSIC DRAWING ROOM

9.60m(31'6'') x 4.29m(14'1'')

A stunning main reception room which has double glazed windows to three elevations, a range of radiators with covers, limestone display shelving and sills, ornate coving and detailing to the ceiling, TV point. An archway provides access to a

DAY ROOM/MUSIC ROOM

8.46m(27'9'') x 4.29m(14'1'')

having two broad double glazed windows overlooking the formal gardens with stone bench seating beneath and being stone framed. Double glazed double opening French doors leading out to the formal gardens, oak flooring, pitched beamed ceiling, natural stone feature to one wall and a delightful water sculpture running from floor to ceiling height. There are two central heating radiators with covers and off this room a further

DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM/WC

with a white suite of corner shower cubicle with jet-spray shower, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and low flush WC. There is a central heating radiator with cover, tiled surround, double glazed leaded peep hole window being stone framed and ceramic tiled flooring.

From the Day Room a broad opening with stone pebbled flooring and off which is a storage cupboard with shelving, with an archway through to a

RECREATION ROOM

6.27m(20'7'') x 3.51m(11'6'')

with a double glazed front facing window with deep display sill, central heating radiator with ornate cover, stone flagged flooring, stone fireplace surround with raised hearth and revealed brick chimney breast above, pitched beam ceiling, further etched glazed window, stone flagged flooring, provision for flat screen TV. Set to one corner of the room is a cladded bar with stone top, inset lighting, wash hand basin, radiator with cover. An opening with stone lintel provides access to a

LAUNDRY ROOM

2.82m(9'3'') x 2.31m(7'7'')

Divided from the inner hall by a full width integrated fish tank which is pine framed, this room having plumbing for washing machine, space for a dryer, shelving, radiator with cover, TV point, velux double glazed skylight to a pitched beam ceiling and a range of floor-to-ceiling built-in linen cupboards.

From the main drawing room a door leads to

GUEST BEDROOM SUITE

3.91m(12'10'') x 3.02m(9'11'')

with a built-in double Prince in the Pea bed base, double glazed windows to two elevations, dressing table, double wardrobe, radiator with cover and with revealed stone above, double doored boiler cupboard which houses a combination gas fired central heating boiler, laminate flooring and door to an

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC

which is fully tiled and incorporates a shower cubicle, wash hand basin with pine cupboard beneath and low flush WC. Extractor fan, display alcove, central heating radiator, ceramic tiled flooring, pine and mirror fronted linen cupboard.

From the inner hall between the Dining Room and Kitchen there is a

PINE STAIRCASE

with deep double glazed peep hole window which is pine framed with heavy beam lintel above and beam sill beneath, providing access to a HALF LANDING which has a small window overlooking the garden and having double shutters. The landing area is pine clad and also has revealed brick and provides access to

SITTING ROOM

4.42m(14'6'') x 2.44m(8'0'')

Pine panelled to dado height, having an ornate cast iron wood burning stove set onto a raised stone hearth with double glazed window enjoying an aspect over the formal gardens with a deep stone display sill and radiator with cover beneath, TV point and parquet flooring. There are revealed roof timbers to a vaulted ceiling.

From the Half Landing a FURTHER STAIRCASE with balustrade and spindles to a GALLERIED LANDING with ceramic tiled flooring, pine doored floor-to-ceiling linen cupboard, small access hatch to the roof space.

STUDY

2.49m(8'2'') x 2.46m(8'1'')

with double glazed pine framed window enjoying an aspect over the formal gardens. A further small peep hole double glazed window with pine display sill, part pine cladding to dado height, corner TV cabinet, radiator with cover, built-in double wardrobe with drawers and cupboard above. This room could double up as a child's bedroom.

GUEST SUITE 2

BEDROOM

3.78m(12'5'') x 2.82m(9'3'')

having a tall double glazed three section window which enjoys a fine aspect across open countryside, having a radiator with cover beneath heavy beam lintel above. There is a further rear facing double glazed window which is stone framed, has a display sill, beamed lintel and revealed brick above. There is a part vaulted ceiling, polished floor boarding, ornate stone fireplace surround with ornate cast iron inset and archway to an

ENSUITE BATHROOM/WC

2.95m(9'8'') x 1.27m(4'2'')

Totally pine clad and incorporating a jacuzzi bath with carved pelmet above and with an ornate mixer tap and shower head, antique wash stand with cupboard beneath and a WC. There is a peep hole leaded window, low voltage downlighting, extractor fan, ornate cast iron radiator/towel rack with shelf above, oak flooring.

MASTER BEDROOM

4.34m(14'3'') x 4.27m(14'0'')

with tall double glazed window overlooking the formal gardens with wooded aspect beneath, built-in bench seat. There is a range of custom built pine and mirror fronted wardrobes, one of the wardrobes being windowed and with storage cupboards above. Ornate cast iron fireplace surround, dado rail, revealed roof timbers to the ceiling, ornate ceiling rose, two central heating radiators with covers, TV point, charming built-in pine doored cupboard to the chimney breast and an inter-connecting door to

BEDROOM 4

4.22m(13'10'') x 3.76m(12'4'')

having revealed roof timbers to a pitched ceiling which incorporates a velux double glazed skylight and a mezzanine storage area. There is a further double glazed front facing window which is pine framed. A range of built-in custom built furniture incorporating wardrobes, bed headboard, workstation, cupboards, shelving and panelling to dado height.

A door to a SECOND LANDING which two front facing double glazed windows with heavy beamed lintels, part pine cladding to dado height, pitched ceiling with revealed roof timber and access to the

FAMILY WET ROOM/WC

2.84m(9'4'') x 2.49m(8'2'')

Beautifully appointed and incorporating a slate floored WET AREA with shower and glazed screen, contemporary bidet, wash stand with modern circular sink, swan neck mixer tap, marble base, storage cupboards beneath and a low flush WC. There is marble tiling, downlighters, pitched ceiling with revealed roof timbers, rear facing window with deep tiled sill and heavy beam lintel above. Further tiled display sills, shaver point, limestone tiled flooring, eaves storage cupboard.

SMALL STAIRCASE with balustrade and turned spindles in pine, provides access to

BEDROOM 5

7.72m(25'4'') x 2.97m(9'9'')

A superb childrens bedroom which incorporates a BEDROOM AREA with tall double glazed window set within a revealed stone wall with deep pine sill and a SITTING AREA. There are two central heating radiators with covers and a range of custom built pine storage areas running to either eaves. There is a workstation, pitched ceiling with revealed roof timbers and TV cabinet with TV point, telephone and internet point.

From the Second Landing, STAIRCASE with pine balustrade and turned spindles, gives access back to the main Drawing Room.

OUTBUILDINGS

Adjacent to the main house is a large multi-purpose building which can be utilised for business premises, subject to the necessary consents, formerly used as commercial kitchens and comprising a door allowing access to a

RECEPTION AREA

2.41m(7'11'') x 2.24m(7'4'')

off which is a low flush WC with hand basin.

ROOM 1 5.69m(18'8'') x 2.06m(6'9'')

with window, water supply.

ROOM 2 3.51m(11'6'') x 1.73m(5'8'')with window, water supply.

ROOM 3 5.89m(19'4'') x 5.72m(18'9'')with windows to two elevations and with a water supply.

ROOM 4 3.84m(12'7'') x 3.48m(11'5'') with a window, water supply.

ROOM 5 4.93m(16'2'') x 4.57m(15'0'')having double opening loading doors and the measurement not taken to the rear of a range of commercial fridges.

ANTE ROOM with light.

ROOM 6 5.79m(19'0'') x 4.32m(14'2'')with two windows and off which is

ROOM 7 3.91m(12'10'') x 3.76m(12'4'')with window, range of sinks and plumbing for washing facilities.

ROOM 8 6.93m(22'9'') x 4.32m(14'2'') with lighting and off which is a

FURTHER STORE ROOM and an OFFICE 3.71m(12'2'') x 3.43m(11'3'')with a window, telephone point and off which is a

SITTING ROOM

4.19m(13'9'') x 3.18m(10'5'')

with a central heating radiator, window and access door.

STAIRCASE to the FIRST FLOOR and

ROOM 1

7.82m(25'8'') x 4.24m(13'11'')

with window and skylight.

ROOM 2

27.56m(90'5'') x 4.47m(14'8'')

with a gable window, propane gas fired central heating combi boiler and with skylights.

This building could be utilised for a multitude of purposes including multi-car garaging, workshop, storage facility, etc.

OPEN BARN

13.49m(44'3'') x 7.77m(25'6'')

which can be approached from either the upper or lower entrance gates.

BUILDING

5.11m(16'9'') x 5.00m(16'5'')

which houses the straw burner multi-fuel stove, providing the majority of heating to the main house, generally requiring stocking twice a day but backed up by propane gas system if required. Attached to this building is an EXTERNAL WC with low flush WC and wash hand basin. Off the back of this building is a

STABLE BLOCK

which comprises 5 LOOSE BOXES, together with TACK ROOM, fenced HARD STANDING immediately adjacent to the stabling and with ranch style gate providing access to the PADDOCK.

Off the stable block there is a further EVENTS AREA, fully equipped with LADIES AND GENTS TOILETS BLOCKS, this area forming an excellent exhibition/event facility.

GROUNDS

The property can be approached via two sets of gates, one providing access to the main house, the other to the yard, outbuildings and open barn area. The access to the main dwelling is approached via a pebbled driveway leading to a sweeping courtyard with central ornamental pond with sculptures, fountains and lighting. This area provides vehicular parking for dozens of cars, is enclosed by fencing but also allows access via ranch style gates to an all weather MENAGE which provides access to the land comprising some 7 acres and formal PADDOCK.

To the rear of the property are formal gardens with a delightful sitting area, fully sheltered and formal lawns, timber decked eating area and a former orchard.

VIEWING: Telephone Blundells on 0114 2767436 or 2753853