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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · DE73 7JF
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A unique opportunity to acquire a substantial Georgian family home with four double bedrooms, situated in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Ticknall grade II listed This property offers spacious and flexible accommodation throughout, with mature cottage style gardens.
Internally, the main residence retains many character features whilst benefitting a contemporary layout, set over two floors, plus a workshop and recreational room.
The property is Grade II listed in recognition of its historical importance.
Ground floor • The formal entrance to Lime Kiln House opens into a spacious entrance hall, to the right is a flexible reception room, which could make an excellent playroom or dining room, it is currently used as an office, to the left is a snug featuring a fireplace.
• A sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with fireplace and a staircase rises to the first floor.
• There is a large open plan kitchen and dining area with Shaker style kitchen units, gas fired aga and a pantry.
As with many rooms in the property, the kitchen retains period features such as exposed beams and latch doors. Leading off the kitchen is a boot room/utility room with WC.
First floor • A spacious landing leads to three good sized bedrooms, family bathroom, WC and useful storage cupboard.
• An impressive master bedroom enjoying a dual aspect with vaulted ceiling and exposed timber trusses with four-piece en suite.
• A recreational room can be accessed externally or via the master suite and provides considerable potential for a variety of purposes.
Garden • The property benefits from extensive gardens and grounds extending in all to circa 0.35 of an acre. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with some mature trees and planted beds.
• A terrace area offers ample space for relaxing and entertaining. • Adjacent to the property there is ample space for off road parking.
Situation Lime Kiln House is situated in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Ticknall.
The village, which once formed part of the Harper Crewe Estate, is best known for Calke Abbey, the second largest stately home in Derbyshire, which is just a short walk away from Limekiln House and offers great opportunities for walking and cycling through around 600 acres of parkland.
Within the village itself there is a primary school, church, village hall, a very active cricket club and two village public houses.
A wider range of facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Melbourne and Ashby de la Zouch.
The location allows easy access to major conurbations and transport routes, including the A38, A50 and A42, allowing access to the major Midlands’ towns and cities, including Derby, Nottingham and Birmingham.
A local bus service provides access through the area.
The local area offers great opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding and with sailing and fishing on Foremark and Staunton Harold reservoirs.
The area is well served by highly regarded schools including a primary school in the village, Chellaston Academy Secondary School and a number of schools in Melbourne.
Independent schools include Repton School, Repton Prep, Derby Grammar and Derby High schools.
Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property.
None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 182 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from on 21/06/2024).
Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different. We understand that the property is likely to have limited current mobile coverage (data taken from on 21/06/2024).
Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.
Tenure The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority South Derbyshire District Council Council Tax Band G Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Note: The property has a right of access over the neighbouring driveway. Covenants The property is subject to covenants. Further details are available upon request.
Plans and Boundaries The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed.
The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership.
Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. The property is split over two titles DY114449 & DY171212.
Viewings Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP. Telephone: Email: Directions Postcode – DE73 7JF what3words ///verifying.shades.smiled
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