A unique, highly individual three storied historic cottage property situated in the heart of old Allestree village, Grade II Listed and probably dating from pre 1700.

Standing back from the road, it is situated opposite one of the several pedestrian accesses into Allestree Park, and enjoys unspoilt surroundings.  Internally the property features an extremely spacious living room with inglenook fireplace, and further offers a dining room and a breakfast kitchen, whilst the accommodation on first and second floor levels provides considerable flexibility to create bathrooms or en-suite facilities to three main bedrooms.  At these levels the accommodation is interestingly split level.

Externally the cottage enjoys a driveway to front, shared by two other properties, with a  space for car parking.  To the rear is a typical cottage garden laid out with a pond, ornamental bridge feature, flowering shrubs and pedestrian access from Cornhill.   There is potentially a further car parking space.

Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the architectural style and potential of the property, and is a rare example of a genuine old style dwelling within a consistently popular unspoilt residential location.

The cottage has the benefit of sealed unit double glazing for the most part, and has formerly had a gas central heating system although this has largely been removed.

In more detail the accommodation is as follows -

Delightful Sitting Room 5.05m x 4.50m

Featuring a deep (0.94m) and wide inglenook open fireplace with deep hearth and side seating, exposed single beam to ceiling, asphalt floor, front entrance door, enclosed stairs off to first and second floors.  Walk-in Store Cupboard with meters.

Dining Room 3.40m x 2.95m maximum

Having borrowed light to sitting room, plate display shelf, window overlooking garden.

Kitchen 4.13m plus chimney recess x 2.77m

Having sink, recess to chimney breast formerly housing central heating boiler, fitted cupboards to side of chimney breast, exposed ceiling beams.

Single Glazed Aluminium Entrance Porch/Greenhouse

With access off to wc.

An enclosed winding staircase leads to the First Floor Landing

Bedroom One 4.65m x 3.40m

With exposed ceiling beams, walk-in closet off.

Bedroom Two 3.44m x 2.96m

A flight of three steps down from the landing leads to a  -

Former Bathroom 4.70m x 2.75m

Still having a wc, cast iron enamelled bath and shower tray, former fireplace with chimney breast intact, exposed beams to ceiling.

Stairs to Second Floor with Landing Area

Attic Bedroom 3.93m x 4.85m - plus 3.93m stairwell

Having two gable end windows either side of chimney breast, loft access to a large roof void, with some lovely old timbering. 

A short flight of stairs from the landing area leads down to a further room (possible en-suite) to create a second floor Master Bedroom (4.55m minimum x 2.75m) with en-suite facility or a fourth bedroom.

Outside

A vehicular access from Cornhill is shared with the property either side of the cottage, with a potential car parking space.   Access to brick wood/fuel store.  To the opposite side of the house is a pretty cottage style garden with footpath additionally from Cornhill, and laid out with a variety of flowering shrubs, borders, small area of lawn, ornamental pond with bridge over.

Vendors Solicitors/Licensed Conveyancers

Chubb & Co, Bridge House, 1 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbys DE4 3LT - telephone  01629-581252

Directions

From the City centre leave along Duffield Road.  after a mile and a half continue straight ahead over the A38 and follow the A6 for a further quarter of a mile.  Just after the pelican crossing lights, turn left into Park Lane, which becomes Cornhill and the property will be found on the left hand side a short distance after St. Edmunds Close, with Evergreen Village Hall almost opposite.

Tenure

Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

Conditions Of Sale

The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of the auctioneers and vendors solicitors/licensed conveyancers seven days prior to sale and the purchaser shall be deemed to have knowledge of same whether inspected or not.  Any questions relating to them must be raised prior to 12.30 pm.  Prospective purchasers are advised to check with the auctioneers before the sale that the property is neither sold or withdrawn.

The purchaser will also be deemed to have read and understood the auction conduct notes printed within the sale catalogue.

Note

Prospective purchasers will need to register within the auction room before the sale commences.  Two items of identity will be required together with an indication of how a contractual deposit will be paid.  We do not take cash or credit card deposits.

The sale of each lot is subject to a contract documentation charge of £145 (inc VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer.

For Sale by Auction: Thursday 18th October 2007

At Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Commencing at 12.30pm

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