Leapley Lane, Yeaveley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2DU | Property for sale | Savills
181.07 sq m(1,949 sq ft)
Guide price £675,000(€796,956)

Leapley LaneYeaveley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2DU

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Key features

  • Approaching 2,000 sq ft of accommodation.
  • Four generous bedrooms, one with large ensuite bathroom.
  • Stunning countryside views to the front and rear.
  • Three spacious ground floor reception rooms.
  • Stylish open plan kitchen diner.
  • Practical and compact detached studio building.

A deceptively spacious four bedroom country cottage in a desirable Derbyshire village, offering two bathrooms, three reception rooms, a kitchen diner and a detached studio building.

About this property

  • Primrose Bank is a quintessential Derbyshire cottage, enjoying superb views to the front and rear of the property, within the highly desirable village of Yeaveley. The property has been meticulously refurbished throughout the current owner occupier's tenure, to create a home with modern conveniences, whilst retaining an abundance of its period features. The property is arranged over two storeys with three reception rooms at ground floor level in addition to a WC, utility room and kitchen diner with four bedrooms at first floor level, a family bathroom and an ensuite to the principal bedroom.

    Description
    Entry to the house from the driveway to the east elevation leads into a utility area which provides shoe and coat storage and is fitted with low level cabinetry holding a built-in washing machine and dryer. The utility area also allows access to a ground floor WC.

    To the front of the property there is a lovely, dual aspect sitting room, displaying original wood strip flooring, a central oak beam and is fitted with an energy efficient Chesney log burner. The sitting room enjoys views over to the west aspect and is fitted with French doors leading out to the front garden.

    The kitchen diner is situated to the rear of the property and has been upgraded by the current owner occupier to incorporate a mixture of white base units and grey wood effect wall units in addition to an open shelving area. Appliances within the kitchen include a Rangemaster oven with a 5-burner gas hob and extractor above and a Siemens dishwasher. The pleasant dining area benefits French doors out to the rear garden and displays an exposed brick feature wall with an inset log burner, built-in eaves shelving and wine cooler below. A small lobby area from the kitchen diner through to the snug holds a built-in cupboard which is fitted out for use as a large pantry cupboard.

    The snug sits to the front of the property, featuring a wood strip floor, a focal point fireplace with an inset energy efficient Chesney multi fuel burner and open alcove shelving. Entry to the front of the property via the porch also allows direct access into the snug. The formal dining room is accessible via the snug and is fitted with a full wall of cabinetry to include general storage cupboards, shelving and drawers and displays an ornate fireplace with a timber surround and mantle.


    First Floor
    Stairs ascend from the snug to the first floor landing and onto the four bedrooms and family bathroom at first floor level. Bedroom two is positioned to the front of the property, with built-in alcove wardrobes, a storage cupboard over the stairs and a countryside view to the west aspect. The family bathroom is situated to the rear of the property, holding a fitted bath, a low level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin and a corner shower enclosure. A single bedroom neighbours the family bathroom which is currently being used as an office, with fixed wall shelving and a full wall of fitted wardrobes with high level storage cupboards above. Bedroom three also features a fitted alcove wardrobe and fixed wall shelving. The impressive principal bedroom spans the full depth of the property and comprises a well-proportioned walk-in wardrobe with shelving and drawers, with an arched opening leading into the bedroom area. This is dual aspect and features a vaulted ceiling and a view over the front of the property. The sizeable, recently refitted ensuite holds a wall mounted vanity wash hand basin, a low level WC, a fitted bath, two chrome heated towel rails, fitted mirror-fronted cupboards and a large open shower area.

    Outside
    The private rear garden offers a beautiful recreational area, enjoying east facing, open countryside views and comprises of a raised patio seating platform off the kitchen diner. This is an area of gravelled landscaping which is planted with shrubbery and evergreens and two sleeper planters to the rear elevation, ideal for growing fruit/vegetables. A paved walkway leads from the principal garden area, past the storage shed and onto the detached studio building. The studio provides a delightful working environment with a fully glazed front elevation, internal power and lighting alongside air conditioning. The studio is fitted with laminate flooring, a kitchenette and a separate WC. The studio is currently used as a professional working space; however, it could be utilised as secondary accommodation (subject to necessary planning permissions) should a buyer wish to do so.

    The front garden, similarly, to the rear garden, enjoys pleasant countryside views and incorporates a stretch of lawn alongside a full width patio and mature border planting to include saplings, fruit trees and evergreens. The block paved driveway provides parking for two vehicles with street parking also available.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

A highlight of Primrose Bank has to be the views, the front and rear countryside views are stunning.

Luke BillsonProperty agent

Local information

  • Yeaveley is a very pleasant village and civil parish in the heart of Derbyshire, approximately four miles south of Ashbourne. Renowned for its popular country pub and pretty parish church which is the focal point of the village, Osmaston Primary School is just over two miles from the property, along with a number of alternative primary schools within a five mile radius. This is in addition to the local Grammar School in Ashbourne itself. There are a vast array of recreational facilities within the area, including sporting activities at Carsington Water (11 miles away), cycling / walking on the Tissington Trail as well as hiking countryside routes such as Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud. Derby city centre is just over 12 miles away and Derby train station 13 miles, providing regular rail access to London in as little as 1hr 27m. The A50 arterial route is 6.5 miles to the south, lending access to the M1 (25 miles) and M6 (26.5 miles) motorways.

Additional information

  • Derbyshire Dales District Council, tax band D.
  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: D