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The Farmhouse, Cavendish Bridge, Shardlow, Derbyshire, DE72

Sold STC - Freehold - Guide £850,000

5 Bedrooms, 3 Receptions, 2 Bathrooms, Detached, Freehold

Towns and Crawford are delighted to offer this superb five-bedroom equestrian property that holds an excellent position on the edge of Shardlow village; south east corner of Derbyshire.

The property provides extensive equestrian facilities with associated stabling including fourteen loose boxes, tack rooms, workshop, paddock and ménage alongside plentiful parking for the stable area and large stable yard. There are an extra 20 acres paddock land available to long lease.

The house also has 2.95 acres of generous formal gardens and a small lake attracting wildlife.
The main house is currently split into two self-contained semi-detached properties, and in brief; one house has a large modern farmhouse dining kitchen, generous lounge, two double bedrooms and family shower room. The second self-contained home has a large hallway family dining kitchen and a light and airy lounge with three bedrooms on the first floor and a family bathroom.

This property is currently run as a successful commercial stud farm and the main residence, being made up of two living accommodations, allows for a further rental income stream.

The property is approached via secure double gates down a sweeping driveway bordered by a large lake. The drive leads to the ample parking area with centre island. The farmhouse itself, although currently divided into two properties, could easily be converted back to one main residence should a purchaser desire.
The main house has a generous entrance hallway, spacious lounge, kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms and contemporary bathroom suite.
The second part of the house comprises a well-appointed kitchen/dining room, utility, 27ft lounge, two double bedrooms and shower room.

A particular feature of the sale is the well-equipped equestrian facilities on offer comprising of fourteen loose boxes, tack rooms, workshop, paddock and ménage. There is also ample parking for the stable area and large stable yard.

An attractive timber bridge gives access to approximately 20 acres of paddocks currently leased at £4000PA.

The property also benefits from stunning formal gardens located to the side and rear of the property with an expanse of lawn, well planned and planted borders, extensive outdoor lighting, power points, orchard, the afore mentioned lake with feature fountain, a herb garden and outdoor pizza oven/BBQ area.
The property is surrounded by pleasant water ways with an abundance of wildlife offering lovely views of the surrounding countryside.

It should be noted the property offers excellent potential for extension (subject to planning) and offers an incredibly high degree of privacy in beautiful surroundings while being conveniently located for access to the A50, M1, East Midlands Airport, Derby City and East Midlands Parkway giving access to London St Pancras in approximately one hour and twenty minutes.

An internal inspection is essential to fully appreciate the property and surroundings on offer. NO ONWARD CHAIN

Approach
The property is accessed via secure timber electric gates with retaining side walls, with a smart entry system, a sweeping driveway takes you past the lake and the stable yard sits to the left.

Entrance Hallway
Having a double glazed door, double glazed windows, stairs to the first floor, oil radiator, ceiling coving and tiled flooring.

Lounge 12' x 21' 3" ( 3.66m x 6.48m )
With views over the formal gardens and having double glazed French style doors leading to the garden, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevation, oil radiator and wooden flooring.

Kitchen/dining Room 10' 3" x 20' 10" ( 3.12m x 6.35m )
Well-appointed with matching wall and base units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, integrated oven and integrated Induction hob with extractor fan over, two oil radiators, tiled flooring and double glazed windows to the front, side and rear elevation letting in lots of natural light.

First Floor Landing
Having double glazed window and ceiling coving.

Bedroom 1 15' 10" x 12' 9" ( 4.83m x 3.89m )
Having double glazed windows to the side and rear elevation with views over the garden and surrounding countryside, oil radiator, ceiling coving, spotlights and loft access. Door leading to a large walk-in wardrobe (which could be a possible en-suite).

Bedroom 2 6' 3" x 9' 10" ( 1.91m x 3.00m )
Having double glazed window and oil radiator.

Bedroom 3 6' 11" x 7' 4" ( 2.11m x 2.24m )
Having double glazed window and oil radiator.

Contemporary Wet Room 11' 2" x 10' 2" ( 3.40m x 3.10m )
An contemporary wet room with a stunning marble style tiling; a large shower enclosure, feature bath, wash hand basin set on a wooden plinth and low level WC. Fully tiled walls, tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating, heated towel rail and recess spotlights.

Current Annex
This area is divided from the main property but could easily be converted back if desired.

Kitchen/dining Room 21' 2" x 13' 5" ( 6.45m x 4.09m )
Fitted with quality wall and base units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink, integrated oven, integrated five ring gas hob with a stainless steel extractor fan over, integrated microwave, space for fridge/freezer, recess spotlights, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, double glazed sky-lights and stairs giving access to the first floor bedrooms. Door leading to:

Utility Room
Having work surfaces, built-in storage cupboard, plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring and double glazed window.

Lounge 11' 11" x 27' 9" ( 3.63m x 8.46m )
An impressive lounge having two feature fireplaces, oil radiator, TV point, recess spotlights, tiled flooring, double glazed picture window and double glazed doors leading to the garden.

Hallway
Having access to the main residence, which is currently blocked off, but could easily be opened up if required. Door leading to:

Ground Floor Shower Room
Fitted with a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level WC.

First Floor Landing
Having a storage cupboard.

Bedroom 1 12' x 11' 9" ( 3.66m x 3.58m )
Having double glazed window with views over the surrounding area, oil radiator, recess spotlight and an exposed brick chimney breast.

Bedroom 2 12' 3" x 12' ( 3.73m x 3.66m )
Having double glazed window, oil radiator, built-in storage cupboard, recess spotlights and loft access.

Gardens
The property benefits from stunning formal gardens located to the side and rear of the property. To the rear of the property is an expanse of lawn and patio area, well planted self-watering borders with a variety of trees, shrubs and plants that will eventually in time screen the garden for a high degree of privacy.
There is a brick pizza oven and BBQ area, outside power points and outside lighting. To the side of the property is a further walled garden area with an orchard. Accessed round from the walled garden leads to a large lake with a feature fountain and further areas of wildlife garden. The lake has a drainage channel to a further pond on the adjacent side of the driveway.

Stable and Equestrian Area
Comprising of a large stable yard area with ample parking, ideal for storage of horse boxes etc. Giving access to:

Stable Complex
Comprising of 14 loose boxes in a U shape with a central yard area and two tack rooms.

Well Equipped Workshop 16' 10" x 11' 2" ( 5.13m x 3.40m )
Having fitted units, spotlights and is alarmed.

Continuation Of The Driveway
Leads past the main parking area to a paddock and ménage. An attractive timber bridge which crosses a stream bordering the property to approximately 20 acres of paddock land which is currently leased by the owners at approximately £4000 per annum * see vendor for further details*

The grounds of the property benefit from ample power points, watering points and outside lighting. A 10,000 litre water tank located under the central island of the parking area collects rain water which can be used to water the grounds, there are further water tanks located in the stable area that collect rain water from the stable roofs.
The property benefits from a state-of-the-art security system with motion CCTV and motion detection lasers along the boundaries which links directly to a mobile phone app and also controls the main access gates. The alarm covers the whole of the house, grounds, workshop and stable area. The property should be of interest to those with equestrian interests, and is to be sold with the benefit of having no onward chain. Viewings are strictly by appointment through the agent.