Bracken House, Kniveton, Ashbourne

A wonderful village house with charming turret set in delightful private gardens, including a sweeping driveway with large garage/carport, within a mile of the Peak District.

The Location - Bracken House is situated in the attractive village of Kniveton and within a mile of the edge of the Peak District National Park. Kniveton a public house, a village hall, and St Michael and All Angels Church. Local shops can be found nearby in the charming market towns of Ashbourne and Wirksworth, and the cities of Derby and Nottingham are also easily accessible. The area is renowned for its attractive landscape and provides opportunities for many leisure pursuits such as walking, horse riding, climbing, cycling, fishing, and water sports with Carsington Water only 2 miles away. Nearby road links provide access to the M1and M6 motorways. Rail services are available at Matlock, Uttoxeter and Derby, with fast services from Derby to London St Pancras.

There is a primary school in the village. Other renowned schools in the area include Queen Elizabeth Grammar School at Ashbourne (QEGS), Abbotsholme, Denstone College, Derby Grammar School and Derby High School.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Porch - With half glazed entrance door, two matching sealed unit double glazed windows both having slate sills, tiled flooring, inset doormat, arched architraves and open square archway leading into entrance hall.

Entrance Hall - 3.58 x 2.79 (11'8" x 9'1") - With radiator, wood skirting boards and architraves, spotlights to ceiling and staircase leading to first floor with attractive balustrade.

Walk-In Store/Potential Cloakroom - 1.57 x 0.85 (5'1" x 2'9") - Providing storage with tiled floor and internal panelled door.

Lounge - 6.15 x 3.17 (20'2" x 10'4") - With wood skirting boards and architraves, stone fireplace with log burning stove and raised stone hearth, two radiators, sealed unit double glazed window to front with slate sill, sealed unit double glazed window to side with slate sill, sealed unit double glazed window overlooking rear garden with slate sill and open square archway leading into dining area.

Dining Area - With wood skirting boards and architraves, internal panelled door giving access to the living kitchen/dining room, open square archway leading into lounge, radiator and sealed unit double glazed window with slate sill overlooking rear garden.

Study - 3.29 x 3.04 (10'9" x 9'11") - With wood skirting boards and architraves, spotlights to ceiling, fitted arched desk, radiator, three sealed unit double glazed windows all having slate sills and double opening internal panelled doors.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 6.88 x 3.30 (22'6" x 10'9") - With one and a half sink unit with chrome mixer tap, wall and base fitted units with attractive matching granite worktops, fitted kitchen table, tiled flooring, radiator, decorative beams to ceiling, sealed unit double glazed window with granite sill to side, stone fireplace incorporating log burning stove, sealed unit double glazed French doors opening onto stone patio and formal gardens, two sealed unit double glazed windows both having granite sills with centre sealed unit double glazed arched window and matching granite sill overlooking formal gardens, integrated Miele dishwasher, built-in Miele induction hob with concealed extractor hood, built-in Miele electric fan assisted oven, integrated Miele fridge and integrated Miele freezer.

Utility - 2.79 x 1.92 (9'1" x 6'3") - With inset sink with chrome mixer tap, wall and base fitted units with granite worktop, tiled flooring, radiator, wood skirting boards and architraves, Worcester boiler, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, sealed unit double glazed window with slate sill and half glazed side access door.

First Floor -

Landing - With the continuation of the attractive balustrade, spotlights to ceiling, radiator, two sealed unit double glazed windows both having slate sills with countryside views to front and panelled door giving access to staircase which leads to the attic room.

Bedroom One - 6.22 x 3.18 (20'4" x 10'5") - With wood skirting boards and architraves, high ceiling, two radiators, sealed unit double glazed window to front with slate sill, sealed unit double glazed window to side with slate sill, sealed unit double glazed window to rear with slate sill overlooking rear garden and internal panelled door.

En-Suite - 3.09 x 3.05 (10'1" x 10'0") - With separate shower cubicle with shower, pedestal wash handbasin, low level WC, wood flooring, large heated towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, shelving, spotlights to ceiling, fitted mirror, three sealed unit double glazed windows all having granite sills with pleasant countryside views and double opening internal panelled doors.

Bedroom Two - 3.34 x 3.33 (10'11" x 10'11") - With wood skirting boards and architraves, built-in cupboard housing the high-efficiency hot water cylinder and providing storage, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window with slate sill overlooking rear garden and internal panelled door.

Bedroom Three - 3.31 x 3.25 (10'10" x 10'7") - With wood skirting boards and architraves, radiator, two matching sealed unit double glazed windows both having slate sills also incorporating a third sealed unit double glazed arched window with matching slate sill overlooking rear garden and internal panelled door.

Bedroom Four - 2.81 x 1.95 (9'2" x 6'4") - With wood skirting boards and architraves, spotlights to ceiling, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to front with slate sill and countryside views and internal panelled door.

Family Bathroom - 3.45 x 1.75 (11'3" x 5'8") - With air bath with chrome fittings, pedestal wash handbasin with chrome fittings, low level WC, granite splash-backs, wood skirting boards and architraves, fitted mirror, extractor fan, spotlights to ceiling, large heated chrome towel rail/radiator, sealed unit double glazed obscure window with matching granite sill and internal panelled door.

Inner Landing - With spotlights to ceiling, wood skirting boards and architraves and open archway leading into landing.

Stairs Leading To Attic Room/Bedroom Five -

Attic Room/Bedroom Five - 5.70 x 3.18 (18'8" x 10'5") - With wood flooring, two radiators, two sealed unit double glazed Velux style windows to front with countryside views, four double glazed Velux style windows to rear overlooking gardens, exposed beams, storage into eaves and double doors opening into en-suite.

En-Suite - 4.52 x 3.24 (14'9" x 10'7") - With separate shower cubicle with shower, pedestal wash handbasin, low level WC, heated chrome towel rail/radiator, granite splash-backs, wood flooring, spotlights to ceiling, exposed beams, extractor fan, sealed unit double glazed Velux window with countryside views and internal double opening panelled doors.

Gardens - The property is complemented by its lovely, mature, private sunny garden which is laid to lawn and extends to the side of the property with a further selection of attractive trees and views towards the charming old church. A stone patio provides a pleasant sitting out and entertaining space.

Greenhouse - 3.09 x 2.04 (10'1" x 6'8") - A stone construction with oak and glass, power and lighting.

Oak Framed Carport - 6.75 x 3.98 (22'1" x 13'0") - With concrete floor, oak beams and door giving access to garage.

Large Garage - 8.19 x 5.49 (26'10" x 18'0") - With electric door, power, lighting, side personnel door and stairs leading up to the roof space.

Space Above Garage - 4.91 x 4.10 (16'1" x 13'5") - With spotlights to ceiling and Velux window.

Sweeping Driveway - A large cobbled driveway with turning space provides car standing spaces for approximately six vehicles.

Side Driveway - A gravelled driveway extends to the side of the property which in turn provides further car standing spaces for another three vehicles (motorhome/caravan space) and leads to a ranch style gate which provides further car standing spaces, if required, leading to the attractive greenhouse.

Council Tax Band - G - Derbyshire Dales