Lower Birchwood, Somercotes, DE55

Birchwood Farm is a unique, superb and extremely well presented, seven bedroomed detached farm house with an attached cottage ideal for dependant relatives all set in a total of 2.128 of an acres. Benefiting from a superb range of four stables and three outbuildings, paddock grazing land and all weather manege. Planning consent granted for erection of three, four bedroomed detached houses in the ground of the paddock. Beautifully tended mature gardens with a good sized feature patio, all of which must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Easy access to the A38 & M1 motorway. Set in a lovely, tranquil rural location yet within easy access of the main town amenities of Alfreton, Ripley and Mansfield and the cities of Derby and Nottingham.

Entrance Canopy: UPVc part glazed entrance door opens to...

Reception Hallway: 3.40m x 2.42m (11'2" x 7'11"), Engineered oak flooring, double panelled radiator, coving to ceiling, staircase with turned spindles to the balustrade rising to first floor. Hive central heating system controller, part glazed doors open to the kitchen and the sitting room.

Sitting Room: 5.69m x 3.21m (18'8" x 10'6"), Multi fuel stove to the natural Derbyshire stone fire surround with brick built fire back, raised quarry tiled hearth, four wall light points, coving to the ceiling. UPVc double glazed window enjoys the view of the front garden, contemporary double panelled radiator, further double panelled radiator to the rear and TV point. UPVc double glazed French doors provide access to the superb patio and garden all enjoying the delightful open aspect to the rear, double French doors opening to...

Superb Orangery Garden Room: 4.81m x 3.91m (15'9" x 12'10"), Oak flooring with underfloor heating, bi folding glazed doors opening to the superb patio and garden. This reception room is flooded by natural daylight with aluminium double glazed windows with inset blinds, attractive vaulted ceiling has the benefit of three double glazed VELUX roof lights, LED feature spotlighting and USB power points.

Dining Kitchen: 5.73m x 3.47m (18'10" x 11'5"), Fitted by Osborne of Ilkeston, containing an off-white bespoke kitchen which is fitted to an exceptionally high standard, inset ceramic sink unit, Quooker instant boiling and filtered water tap, marble work surfaces. UPVc double glazed window to the front and rear, integrated dishwasher, pull out bin unit, pan storage drawers, retractable carousel units. Neff touch sensitive halogen hob with built in extractor hood, recess pelmet lighting with feature antique smoked glass mirror below which provides a lovely feature to the main kitchen. Further carousel pull out units, NEFF electric fan assisted double oven with retractable doors. NEFF steam oven and a self cleaning convection oven with warming drawer beneath. Peninsular island unit incorporating breakfast bar, wine chiller, 24 bottle wine racks, oak circular feature breakfast bar, integrated larder style fridge, UPVc double glazed window to the rear enjoy the view of the feature patio and garden area, continuing oak flooring, attractive feature beams to ceiling with LED lighting, open plan to the....

Dining Room: 3.15m x 3.40m (10'4" x 11'2"), Continuing oak flooring, UPVc double glazed window, cast iron contemporary vertical double panelled radiator.

Utility Room: 3.65m x 3.61m (11'12" x 11'10"), UPVc door to the rear with inset diamond glass, UPVc double glazed window, Belfast double bowl sink unit, mixer tap, a range of white fitted base and wall mounted units, marble work surface over, space for larder style fridge freezer, integrated shoe storage area, contemporary vertical radiator. Wall mounted Worcester combination boiler, operating the ground and first floor of the main farmhouse central heating and hot water system with a two zone system for the farmhouse and the cottage. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer, part glazed door returns to the kitchen.

Boot Room: 1.93m x 1.61m (6'4" x 5'3"), Fitted storage cupboards with shelving, laminate flooring, cloaks storage unit with oak surround, shoe storage area beneath, LED spotlighting.

Ground Floor Shower Room: 1.93m x 1.90m (6'4" x 6'3"), Containing a wet shower area with a thermostatic control shower with hand held shower attachment, fully tiled walls, closed couple WC with oak shelving over, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, electric shaver light point, extractor fan, LED spotlighting, ceramic tiled floor and stainless steel heated towel rail.

On The First Floor: Stairs rise to the first floor.

Inner Landing To The Principal Bedroom: 3.36m x 1.97m (11'0" x 6'6"), Turned spindles to the balustrade and coving to ceiling.

Dual Aspect Principle Bedroom 1: 5.71m x 3.07m (18'9" x 10'1"), UPVc double glazed windows enjoy the views of the front and rear garden, the courtyard and stables with a beautiful open aspect of the surrounding countryside. Double panelled radiator, bespoke range of fitted wardrobes containing hanging rail and shelving. Soft closing drawer units, contemporary vertical radiator, further storage and drawer units, USB charging power points, coving to ceiling and panelled door opens to....

En Suite Shower Room: 3.40m x 1.41m (11'2" x 4'8"), Containing a thermostatically controlled walk in shower enclosure with drench shower and handheld shower attachment to mixer tap, grey slate effect aqua boarding, glazed shower screen, VITRA combination WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap, fully tiled walls, UPVc double glazed window with fitted blind, floor to ceiling linear storage cupboard, heated towel rail, LED spotlighting to ceiling and luxury vinyl flooring.

Rear Bedroom 2: 3.38m x 2.06m (11'1" x 6'9"), UPVc double glazed window enjoying the open view, double panelled radiator, a range of fitted wardrobes containing hanging rail shelving, dressing table.

Family Bathroom: 3.26m x 2.05m (10'8" x 6'9"), Containing a white tiled panelled bath with a thermostatically controlled handheld shower attachment, attractive marble effect tiling, VITRA vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and shelving over, fully tiled walls, RAK Ceramic closed couple WC. Walk in shower enclosure with glass shower screen, drench shower and handheld shower attachment, laminate flooring and heated towel rail. LED spotlighting to the ceiling.

Archway to Inner Hallway: 7.03m x 0.94m (23'1" x 3'1"), Provides access to the first floor of the cottage, coving to ceiling and two panelled doors open to.....

Rear Bedroom 3: 5.80m x 2.05m (19' x 6'9"), Fitted wardrobes containing hanging rail shelving, centre mirror sliding door with smoked glass, UPVc double glaze window and radiator.

Front Bedroom 4: 7.04m x 2.48m (23'1" x 8'2"), Fitted wardrobes with hanging rail shelving, two UPVc double glazed windows to front and two radiators.

Study/Bedroom 5: 3.09m x 2.04m (10'2" x 6'8"), UPVc double glazed window enjoying the most delightful open aspect over the stables and distant open aspect, double panel radiator, LED spotlighting.

Cottage Entrance Hallway: 4.33m x 1.67m (14'2" x 5'6"), UPVc part glazed entrance door, radiator, staircase with square spindles to balustrades rising to first floor, panelled door open to....

Cottage Bedroom 1: 4.00m x 2.82m (13'1" x 9'3"), Fitted wardrobes containing hanging rail shelving, matching bedside cabinets, UPVc low level double glazed window, further UPVc double glaze window to rear, six panel door opens to....

Cottage En Suite Shower Room: 2.01m x 1.35m (6'7" x 4'5"), Containing a white suite with a walk in shower enclosure, electric shower, shower screen, stainless steel heated towel rail, low flush WC, wash hand basin with tiled splash back.

Cottage Front Bedroom 2: 4.50m x 2.78m (14'9" x 9'1"), UPVc double glazed window and radiator.

First Floor Lounge: 7.14m x 3.63m (23'5" x 11'11"), Staircase with square spindles to balustrade, radiator, coving to ceiling, two ceiling light points. Three UPVc double glazed windows provide a good amount of natural daylight which provides a fantastic sitting area/multifunctional room, three radiators. UPVc double glazed French doors provide access to the external staircase from the front of the property.

Cottage Kitchen: 2.76m x 1.97m (9'1" x 6'6"), Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, range of base units, stainless steel four ring gas hob, electric oven, space for refrigerator, tiled splash back, UPVc double glazed window and extractor fan.

Externally To The Front: Birchwood Farm has a good sized frontage with an attractive brick built boundary wall. The property is approached via an electric remote controlled five bar gate. Good sized well tended lawned garden, two mature Horse Chestnut trees, mature Lime tree and Conifer trees. There is the old feature former bakery. Good sized tarmac parking area to the front for several cars. Feature brick archway with brick and cobbled feature driveway with outside lights lead to the wonderful rear garden and courtyard.

Brick Built Store 1: 3.90m x 1.48m (12'10" x 4'10"), Interlinks with....

Brick Built Store 2: 3.91m x 2.64m (12'10" x 8'8"), With a brick built wall which could be removed if so required, all with new panelled doors and single glazed windows.

Brick Built Store 3/Tack Room: 3.88m x 2.74m (12'9" x 8'12"), Lighting and power throughout all three stores.


Detached Stable Block: All with new windows and doors throughout.

Stable 1/Feed Room: 4.07m x 2.56m (13'4" x 8'5"), Fluorescent lighting and stable door.

Stable 2: 4.69m x 4.08m (15'5" x 13'5"), With store off, fluorescent lighting and power.

Stable 3: 4.06m x 2.74m (13'4" x 8'12"), Fluorescent lighting.

Stable 4: 4.07m x 2.76m (13'4" x 9'1"), Fluorescent lighting and external cold water tap.

Externally To The Rear: The superb courtyard provides a large amount of parking and turning. Dog kennel located to the rear of the out building storerooms. Good sized tarmac parking area and turning area, raised Indian sandstone feature patio area with patio lighting, security lighting, outside cold water tap and external power points. A most attractive patio area with umbrella with lighting ideal for the alfresco dining and outdoor socialising. The garden wraps around the orangery leading to the front and side garden. The formal garden area is set in 0.569 of an acre.

To the rear of the stables there is a log storage area. Further five bar gate leads to driveway providing access to the equestrian facility. There is a pedestrian public footpath to the side of driveway which leads to the paddock and menege.

Paddock & All Weather Manege: The grass paddock is 1.85 acres all enclosed boundaries with an all weather Manege measuring approximately 78m x 38m.

Planning Consent: Planning consent has been granted by Amber Valley Borough Council office reference code: AVA/2024/021 on the frontage land off Lower Birchwood for the erection of three four bedroomed detached houses. Copies of plans and planning permission are available for download from Amber Valley Borough Council Planning Portal or by prior appointment through the marketing agents.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Savidge & Brown on pressing option 2.

Postcode: The postcode for the satellite navigation user is DE55 4NG.

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