Woodyard Lane, Foston, Derby

This spacious farmhouse offers plenty of character and together with the barns, could successfully be developed further, either as residential or possibly commercial uses (subject to obtaining appropriate planning consent).

There is a panelled entrance door leading into reception hall with beamed ceiling and stairs off having balustrade. Off here, is a large, attractive dual-aspect lounge, again with revealed beams and a feature stone inglenook fireplace with inset electric fire and French doors opening out onto the gardens.

On the other side of the hall is the large, open-plan dining kitchen. The dining area enjoys exposed beams with dual-aspect windows and a deep inglenook recess with brick bar featuring beam over, plus an opening leading to the spacious kitchen having base and wall mounted units, extensive worktops and peninsular unit with inset 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and mixer tap having tiled splashbacks. Additionally, there is an inset ceramic hob with extractor over, microwave, electric oven, dishwasher and fridge. Tiled flooring runs throughout, with the additional features of brick pillars and beams.

Off the kitchen is a good-sized utility, again equipped with base and upright cupboards with worktops, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap having tiled splashbacks, further appliance spaces with plumbing for automatic washing machine, and access to a rear hall where patio doors lead to the rear, plus a cloakroom/WC.

On the first floor is a light and spacious landing with balustrade giving access to four excellently proportioned double bedrooms, two of which have built-in storage. These are served by an attractive bathroom having corner spa bath in a tiled surround with pedestal wash basin, tiled quadrant shower with glazed enclosure, and heated towel rail. Adjacent is a separate cloakroom/WC.

The property is set in gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.2 acres and is approached via a generous driveway with electric gates leading to an ample parking and turning area, together with access to the courtyard and range of buildings. Attractive, ornamental gardens surround the property and feature numerous superb pine and monkey puzzle trees, as well as a range of shrubs and planting. Further, are extensive lawns and borders with paved patio areas offering a high level of privacy.

To the rear of the property is the boiler house, housing the oil-fired central heating boiler.

Adjacent to the main farmhouse is a range of excellent horseshoe brick and tiled traditional barns with a central concrete courtyard, all with electricity connected, plus an oil storage tank. These comprise a large barn, with up and over door (approximately 5m x 14.7) having fabulous roof trusses, hall to the rear with stairs off and a (9 x 5.57m) room above with exposed trusses.

A glazed porch opens into a pool room (13 x 5.5m) having a swimming pool with shower, WC, and changing rooms, together with a plant room. The pool is currently drained and unused.

Adjacent to this is a further storeroom (5.5m x 5.44m), additional stables (10m x 4.84m), (4.5m x 4.85) and a further store (4.85 x 2.12).

In addition to this, there is a brick garden shed and a separate open garage (approximately 5m x 4.25m).

To the rear of the barns is an excellent area of paddock.

To arrange a viewing of this property, please contact John German Estate Agents in Ashbourne.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are believed to be connected to the property but purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability.
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Our Ref: JGA/29072022
Local Authority/Tax Band: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band G