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A splendid late Victorian gentleman's residence standing in an elevated position with stunning views over Ogston Reservoir and the open surrounding countryside, the property has been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and retains many superb Victorian features. Set over three floors the

Accommodation offers six bedrooms, three bathrooms, spacious drawing/dining room, delightful breakfast kitchen with sitting room off and a newly constructed Victorian style orangery which takes advantage of the commanding views. The property stands in extensive gardens with ample parking and has the advantage of a paddock of approximately four acres. There is the option to purchase a separate coach house which is currently run as a holiday let and could potentially provide a substantial income. Oldfield House is built in punched faced stone with dressed stone window surrounds and mullioned bays and set beneath a traditional slate roof. Located in a rural position yet within easy reach of the towns of Matlock and Alferton where there are excellent amenities and within commuting distance of the cities of Nottingham and Derby.

Entering the property via a half glazed and panelled front door, with etched glass and fanlight over, which opens to:

Reception Hallway 16' x 6'4" (4.88m x 1.93m)

Having an original Minton style tracery tiled floor, coving to the ceiling and an elegant staircase rising to the first floor, the hallway has central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, intruder alarm panel and Victorian style four panelled door opening to:

Cloakroom 6'8" x 4'10" (2.03m x 1.47m)

Having original coving to the ceiling and Minton tiled floor following through from the hallway, suite comprising a low level wc, Victorian style wash hand basin with tiled splashback, extractor fan and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

From the hallway a further panelled door opens to an under stairs bar area with optics, pump and wine cooler, a trapdoor gives access via stone steps to the: Cellar 11'3" x 10'7" (3.43 x 3.22m)

With power and lighting and an access trapdoor to outside.

From the hallway an original Victorian panelled door opens to:

Drawing Room/Dining Room 32' x 13'11" (12.75m x 4.24m) measured into the bay

With a front aspect bay window with original sliding sash panels enjoying the views over the terrace and gardens to the front of the property and Ogston Reservoir, the room has original coving to the ceiling and decorative centre ceiling rose. To the drawing area of the room is a fine original faux marble fireplace with a tiled insert and hearth having a copper canopy and housing an open grate which is currently fitted with a log effect gas fire There are centre and wall light points, television aerial point, telephone point and central heating radiators with thermostatic valves. A broad opening leads to the dining area of the room which has side aspect windows and a half glazed door opening on to the side gardens. There is a further original fireplace with a faux marble surround and decorative arched insert. To the side of the fireplace are original built in storage cupboards. The curtains and matching pelmets are available by separate negotiation. A panelled door opens to:

Breakfast Kitchen 15'5" x 14'10" (4.7m x 4.52m)

With a pair of rear aspect sliding sash windows which flood the room with natural light, there is decorative coving to the ceiling. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor and a good range of newly fitted units by Pre Eminence comprising cupboards and drawers set beneath a polished granite work surface and wall mounted storage cupboards with under cabinet lighting. Set within a chimneypiece, is a Britannia range style cooker with four gas burners, chefs griddle, double ovens and grill, the chimney recess is lined with polished granite. Over the cooker is an extractor canopy which is vented to the outside. There is an undermounted butlers Belfast sink with a mixer tap and set within a solid oak work surface is a further porcelain vegetable sink, again with mixer tap. There is an island unit with polished granite work surface forming a breakfast bar with storage cupboards, basket drawers and open display shelving beneath over which is a rise and fall lamp. Fitted within the kitchen is an integral 12-place setting dishwasher and American style fridge freezer with ice dispenser. The room is illuminated by modern halogen downlight spotlights. A panelled door opens to a useful pantry with space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for a drier, storage shelving and a wine cooler. A further Victorian style panelled door opens to the rear entrance lobby and back stairs, having quarry tiles to the floor, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, mat well and rear entrance door with original lock and key.

From the kitchen a broad opening leads to the:

Sitting Room 16'3" x 11'11" (4.95m x 3.63m) measured into the bay

With a front aspect bay window with sliding sash panels enjoying the fine far reaching views over the gardens, Reservoir and open countryside the room has exposed polished floorboards and a fine feature fireplace with a faux marble surround, cast iron insert with decorated tiles depicting pheasants and stylised flowers. The fire opening houses an open grate with a copper canopy currently with a gas coal effect fire. The room has original coving to the ceiling and a fine centre ceiling rose. Over the fireplace is a wall mounted television. The room is illuminated by wall and centre light points and there are central heating radiators with thermostatic valves. The silk curtains and pelmet by James Brindley of Harrogate are available by separate negotiation. A panelled door opens to:

Orangery 27'2" x 12'9" (8.87m x 3.89m)

A newly constructed Victorian style orangery with a double glazed roof and double glazed windows set upon a dwarf wall, enjoying the commanding views over the gardens and open countryside afforded by the property. There are two pairs of half glazed French style doors which open on to the sun terrace and side patio. The orangery is illuminated by modern halogen downlight spotlights and a pair of fine chandeliers controlled by dimmer switches. There are limestone effect tiles to the floor with under floor heating, deep Victorian style skirting boards and decorative cornice. The room has a central heating radiator and television aerial point. A panelled door opens to a useful walk in storage cupboard.

From the reception hallway an elegant staircase with turned spindles and newels rises to the first floor landing 14'9" x 5'1" (4.5m x 1.55m) and 19'6" x 6'3" (5.94m x 1.9m). An L-shaped split level landing with a front aspect sliding sash window with pleasant views over the gardens and the reservoir, there is ample space on the landing for a study area if required and there is a telephone point and central heating radiators with thermostatic valves. The landing has original coving to the ceiling, decorative centre ceiling rose and panelled doors opening to:

Bedroom One 16'1" x 14'1" (4.9m x 4.29m)

With a front aspect sliding sash window overlooking the sun terrace to the front of the property and the gardens and open countryside beyond, the room has original coving to the ceiling, decorative centre ceiling rose and a fine feature fireplace with a cast iron surround and mantle, tiled insert and hearth housing an open grate, currently fitted with a gas log effect fire. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, telephone point and television aerial point. The high quality drapes with swags and tails are available by separate negotiation.

Bedroom Two 14' x 12'1" (4.27m x 3.68m)

With dual aspect sliding sash windows taking advantage of the delightful views, the room has original coving to the ceiling and a fine feature fireplace with an art nouveau style surround depicting stylised poppies and having a tiled insert and hearth with a cast iron grate, currently with a gas coal effect fire installed.

Bedroom Three 13'8" x 12'6" (4.16m x 3.81m)

With a side aspect sliding sash window overlooking the side gardens and the fields beyond, the room has original coving to the ceiling and a fine cast iron bedroom fireplace. To the side of the fireplace is a semi arched niche with coat hanging space. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and television aerial point.

Bathroom One

A half tiled bathroom with coving to the ceiling and stand alone roll top bath on ball and claw feet with a Victorian style mixer tap with hand held shower spray, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with mixer shower, ceramic tiled floor and central heating radiator. Rear aspect original Victorian sash windows. The décor of the room has been designed to compliment bedroom one.

Bathroom Two

A half tiled bathroom with a roll top bath on ball and claw feet and Victorian style mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, quadrant corner shower cubicle with mixer shower, ceramic tiled floor with wood-effect pattern, original Victorian coving to the ceiling and downlight spotlights. Rear aspect window. The décor of the room has been designed to compliment bedrooms two and three.

From the landing a Victorian panelled door opens to the rear landing and staircase where there is a side aspect sliding sash window and door opening to:

Boiler Room 5'11" x 5'1" (1.8m x 1.55m)

With a pair of Worcester gas fired combination boilers which provide hot water and central heating to the property. The room is fitted with hanging space and linen storage shelving.

From the landing a further original staircase with turned spindles and newels rises to the a spacious second floor landing with central heating radiator, exposed roof purlins, access door into a storage space set within the eaves of the roof, original Victorian panelled doors opening to:

Bedroom Four 17'10" x 13'3" (5.43 x 4.04m)

With a pair of Victorian sliding sash windows in the gable end of the property overlooking the side garden and the open countryside that surrounds the area, central heating radiator, exposed roof purlins and access doors to storage areas within the eaves of the roof space.

Bedroom Five 9'7" x 9'2" (2.92 x 2.79m)

Having a side aspect Victorian sliding sash window overlooking the paddock and open countryside. The room has exposed roof purlins, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and loft access hatch. Within one corner of the room, protected by a balustrade and hand rail, is a lower level study/play area, located in what was the original water tank space, which once housed storage tanks which supplied the water to the property. From there, there is a side aspect window.

Bedroom Six 12'2" x 7'11" (3.71 x 2.41m)

With a side aspect Victorian sliding sash window, exposed purlins, a door into the eaves storage space and central heating radiator.

Bathroom Three

A half tiled bathroom with front aspect sliding sash window over looking the reservoir. The bath room has a suite comprising: panelled bath with Victorian style taps with hand held shower spray, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Outside

To the front and side of the property is a large area of garden mainly laid to lawn with boarders well stocked with flowering plants the garden boasts some fine mature trees and has flagged paths leading to the front door. Immediately to the front of the property is a flagged sun terrace where doors open from the orangey. To the side of the property approached via a broad gate way with imposing stone gate posts is a large gravelled area with a turning circle, providing ample parking. Beyond the car park is a large grassed garden area taking advantage of the southerly aspect and fine views. Lying to the side of the property is a good grass paddock of approximately 4 acres, enclosed by hedging.

Directions

Leaving Matlock along the A615 towards Alfreton, after approximately 2 miles turn left along the B6014 signposted Clay Cross, continue along this road for approximately 3 miles where the property can be found on the left hand side overlooking Ogston Reservoir.