Burley Hill, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2ET

Derbyshire Properties are delighted to present this impressive and beautifully positioned character family home, enjoying the rare advantage of direct access onto the picturesque grounds of Allestree Park. Combining generous and versatile accommodation with a wealth of original character and a particularly private setting, this substantial home offers an exceptional opportunity for family living in one of the area’s most sought-after locations. Arranged over three floors, the property retains a wealth of attractive period features, including high ceilings, deep skirting boards and architraves, picture rails and character fireplaces, complemented by thoughtfully arranged modern living spaces. The welcoming entrance porch opens into a spacious reception hall, leading to a generous lounge with bay window and attractive fireplace. A superb garage conversion provides a versatile additional reception room, ideal as a family room, home office, playroom or sixth bedroom, subject to requirements. At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan living kitchen, dining and family space, designed around modern family life and entertaining. The family area features a striking vaulted ceiling and enjoys direct access onto the rear garden, creating a wonderful connection between the house and its exceptional outdoor setting. A useful utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor. The first floor provides three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedrooms one and three enjoy far-reaching views across the surrounding area, while bedroom two overlooks the woodland of Allestree Park. The second floor offers two further bedrooms, providing excellent flexibility for older children, guests or home working, together with an en-suite shower room. Outside, the rear garden is undoubtedly one of the property’s standout features. Exceptionally private and backing directly onto the woodland of Allestree Park, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn with established borders and hedging, two sun patios and timber storage sheds. A rear access gate provides direct access into the park, offering an enviable extension to the garden and an immediate connection to miles of open green space. To the front, a large gated tarmac driveway provides parking for approximately five to six vehicles, complemented by a lawned fore garden and productive vegetable garden. A newly constructed double brick-built garage provides excellent secure parking and additional storage. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing and occupies an enviable position for access to the amenities of Allestree and nearby Duffield, while also being ideally placed for the surrounding countryside and the highly regarded Ecclesbourne School catchment area. A substantial and characterful family home, offering an exceptional combination of space, versatility, period charm and an outstanding parkland setting.

Porch Double glazed entrance door with leaded finish, matching side window and original entrance door with inset window opening into the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall A characterful entrance with deep skirting boards and architraves, high ceiling, picture rail, split-level staircase with attractive balustrade, radiator and useful under-stairs storage cupboard.

Study/Bedroom 6 This recently converted garage had created a versatile space and can be used as a study, home gym, cinema room or 6th Bedroom. It benefits from a high ceiling giving a very spacious feel. Double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, spot lighting and LVT floor covering.

Lounge A spacious reception room featuring a chimney breast and character fireplace with cast iron surround, Living Flame gas fire and raised granite hearth. High ceiling, picture rail, deep skirting boards and architraves, radiator and attractive bay window incorporating five double glazed leaded windows, enjoying a private front aspect and far-reaching views.

Open-Plan Living Kitchen/Diner Family Room Featuring a vaulted ceiling, radiator, double glazed side window and double glazed French doors opening onto the paved patio and private rear garden. Square open archway leads through to the dining and kitchen areas.

Dining Area Chimney breast, fireplace alcove, high ceiling, deep skirting boards and architraves, picture rail, radiator and wood flooring. Open-plan access to both the family room and kitchen area.

Kitchen Area Fitted with a stylish Kedleston Interiors kitchen comprising a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, a range of wall and base units with matching worktops, tiled splashbacks and a useful breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a Neff four-ring hob with extractor hood, Neff electric fan-assisted oven, Neff combination microwave oven and Neff dishwasher, together with an integrated Hotpoint fridge.

Further features include spotlights, concealed worktop lighting, wood flooring,...

Utility Room Stainless steel sink unit, fitted wall and base units with worktops, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, tiled flooring, double glazed window, radiator and double glazed door providing access to the rear garden.

Gust Cloakroom

Low-level WC, fitted wash basin with storage cupboard beneath, tiled splashbacks and flooring, double glazed obscure window and half-glazed internal door.

First Floor

Landing Character features including deep skirting boards, architraves, high ceiling and picture rail, together with staircase and matching balustrade leading to the second floor and double glazed side window.

Bedroom 1 A good-sized double bedroom with chimney breast, high ceiling, picture rail, radiator and double glazed leaded window enjoying a private front aspect and far-reaching views.

Bedroom 2 Featuring a good range of fitted bedroom furniture, including wardrobes and desk with base cupboards. High ceiling, picture rail, radiator and double glazed rear window enjoying views towards Allestree Park woodland.

Bedroom 3 Double glazed leaded window with private front aspect and far-reaching views, together with radiator, high ceiling, deep skirting boards and architraves.

Family Bathroom Fitted with a stylish Kedleston Interiors bathroom suite comprising a bath with shower over and screen, fitted wash basin with storage cupboard and low-level WC. The room further benefits from tiled splashbacks, a heated chrome towel rail/radiator, shaver point, mirror, spotlights and a useful built-in storage cupboard housing the high-efficiency hot water cylinder. Two double glazed obscure windows.

Second Floor

Landing Picture rail and double glazed side window.

Bedroom 4 Useful eaves storage, radiator, deep skirting boards and architraves, together with two double glazed Velux-style windows with fitted blinds and pleasant far-reaching views.

Bedroom 5 Fitted wardrobes, radiator, deep skirting boards and architraves, double glazed French doors with Juliet-style glass balustrade and two side windows. Enjoying views towards Allestree Park woodland.

En-Suite Double shower enclosure with chrome shower, fitted wash basin with storage cupboard, low-level WC, additional storage cupboard, tiled splashbacks and tiled-effect flooring. Heated towel rail/radiator, spotlights, extractor fan and double glazed obscure window.

Outside Private Rear Garden A major selling feature of this property is the superb private rear garden, which backs directly onto Allestree Park woodland and benefits from a rear access gate providing direct access to the park.

The garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and a warm, sunny aspect. It is predominantly laid to lawn with established shrubs, plants and hedging, together with two sun patios, two timber sheds and side access.

Front Garden The property is set well back from the pavement with a large gated tarmac driveway, lawned fore garden and productive vegetable garden.

Large Driveway Providing parking for approximately five/six vehicles and recently constructed detached brick built garage with light and power.

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