CLOSE TO DARLEY PARK & DERWENT VALLEY MILLS - This substantial semi-detached property forms part of Folly Houses, which was originally believed to have been a Mill, was owned by the late Mr Thomas Evans. The property originally dates to the late 17th Century and sits within the highly prestigious and favoured, world heritage site of Darley Abbey, which boasts a popular restaurants, a wine bar and easy access to pubs, Darley Park, Darley Fields and River Derwent.

The property has been beautifully maintained to meet modern day living standards, whilst retaining many of its original features, with many exposed beams. The property itself now extends to five bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living kitchen with cosy dining room and study. The home comes complete with lovely landscaped gardens and home office/bar/gym.

The Location

Darley Abbey is situated one mile north of Derby city centre and offers a good range of local amenities including a village shop, hairdressers and historic St Matthew's Church. It has a reputable village primary school (Walter Evans) which serves Ecclesbourne Secondary School located in Duffield. Darley Abbey is well known for being on the doorstep of the beautiful Darley Park with its delightful riverside walks. Excellent transport links are close by providing easy access onto the A6, A38, A50 and A52 leading to the M1 motorway. The cottage is within a short walk to the vibrant Derwent Valley Mills including a fine dining restaurant and popular wine bars. A further point of note is that the Darley Abbey village is one of the few World Heritage Sites.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall 12'8" x 2'9"

With entrance door with inset window, coat hangers, oak effect wood flooring, radiator, staircase leading to first floor, display alcove with oak shelf, fitted shoe/key cupboard and additional oak book shelving.

Charming Lounge 15'1" x 10'9"

With inglenook style fireplace incorporating log burning stove and raised tiled hearth, display alcoves with oak shelving/log store either side of log burner, principal oak beam, radiator, wall lights, charming exposed beamed ceiling, sealed unit double glazed multipaned sash window overlooking landscaped private gardens, additional door with inset window with stained glass and leaded finish, again opening onto sun patio/terrace and private garden and internal oak latched door.

Study 10'5" x 4'10"

With fitted book shelving providing good storage, radiator, telephone point, double glazed window to front with pleasant aspect along Folly Road and internal oak latched door.

Spacious Living Kitchen 21'5" x 9'4"

With inset Franke inset sink with chrome mixer tap, wall and base fitted units with quality worktops, built-in induction hob with concealed extractor hood, built-in double electric fan assisted oven, integrated dishwasher, tiled flooring, built-in microwave, concealed worktop lights, integrated fridge/freezer, decorative beams to ceiling, double glazed window to front with pleasant aspect along Folly Road, sealed unit double glazed multipaned sash style window overlooking landscaped private garden, continuation of the worktops forming a useful small breakfast bar and open square archway leading into dining room.

Dining Room 14'2" x 8'5"

With feature vaulted ceilings with spotlights to ceiling, radiator, corner fitted seat complemented by display fitted shelving and panelling, double built-in storage cupboards having sliding panelled doors, concealed central heating boiler, access to roof space, double glazed window with pleasant aspect to front and open square archway leading back into spacious living kitchen.

Utility/Laundry 5'8" x 3'6"

With concealed space for plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, open square archway leading into spacious living kitchen, stable door with inset window opening onto large sun patio/terrace area and private gardens, further fitted storage cupboards with shelving providing good storage and internal oak latched door giving access to cloakroom.

Cloakroom 5'11" x 2'11"

With low level WC, fitted washbasin with chrome fittings with fitted base cupboard underneath, patterned tiled splash-backs, oak effect wood flooring, radiator, extractor fan, sealed unit double glazed obscure window and internal oak latched door.

First Floor

Landing

With charming exposed beams to ceiling, staircase leading to second floor and two internal character windows with stained glass and leaded finish.

Bedroom One 15'6" x 9'4"

With two fitted double wardrobes, radiator, sealed unit double glazed multipaned sash style window to rear, fine views over landscaped private gardens and views towards River Derwent and Darley Fields, internal oak latched door.

Bedroom Two 10'4" x 9'8"

With charming exposed beams to ceiling, radiator, built-in cupboard/wardrobe with clothes rail, wall lights, sealed unit double glazed multipaned sash window to rear overlooking landscaped gardens, pleasant views over River Derwent and Darley Fields, internal oak latched door.

Bedroom Three 10'6" x 8'3"

With built-in cupboard with shelving and double opening pine latched doors, access to roof space, radiator, double glazed window to front with pleasant views along Folly Road and internal oak latched door.

En-Suite Bathroom ( Jack & Jill Style ) 12'5" x 5'7"

With bath with chrome fittings, fitted washbasin with chrome fittings, low level WC, double shower cubicle with chrome fittings including shower, tiled splash-backs, shaver point, spotlights to ceiling, extractor fan, wall mounted storage cupboard providing storage with shelving, heated chrome towel/radiator, double glazed obscure window to front and internal oak latched door.

Second Floor

Landing

With attractive character wood balustrade, internal stained glass window with leaded finish, built-in cupboard housing the high-efficiency hot water cylinder, fitted pine shelving and pine internal door.

Bedroom Four 10'4" x 9'6"

With built-in wardrobe with two clothes rails and pine door, character ceilings, radiator, sealed unit double glazed multipaned sash style window to rear with pleasant views over landscaped gardens, River Derwent and Darley Fields, internal oak latched door.

Bedroom Five 10'10" x 9'2"

With radiator access to roof space, sealed unit double glazed multipaned sash style window to rear with pleasant views over landscaped private gardens, River Derwent and Darley Fields, internal oak latched door.

Family Shower Room 9'3" x 5'8"

With walk-in shower with chrome fittings, fitted washbasin with chrome fittings with fitted base cupboard underneath, low level WC, tiled splash-backs, heated chrome towel rail/radiator, spotlights to ceiling, extractor fan, wall mounted cabinet, storage into eaves, sealed unit double glazed obscure window with chrome fittings, shower tiled alcoves shelving, shaver point and internal oak latched door.

Private Gardens

Being a major asset and sale to this particular property is its wonderful, landscaped, south-facing enclosed rear garden. There is a large sun patio/ terraced area providing an excellent entertaining space accompanied by a corner seating area with large concrete topped table, integrated fire pit and complementary well stocked bedding plants. A shaped lawned garden, side access gate and enclosed by fencing. Timber and steel sheds (included in the sale).

Office/Bar/Gym 13'7" x 7'3"

With power and lighting, double glazed French doors opening onto paved patio, insulated and complements this beautiful garden.

Driveway

A double width gravelled driveway provides car standing spaces for two/three cars.

Council Tax Band E - Derby