A highly impressive residence of substantial proportions, offering in excess of 14,500sq ft of accommodation, set in 13.6 acres of gardens & paddock land with additional commercial elements.

Description

Butterley Grange presents a rare opportunity to purchase one of the region’s most highly impressive residences of substantial proportions, set within 13.6 acres of gardens and paddock land. The property offers in excess of 14,500sq ft. of immaculate, high quality accommodation, arranged over three storeys. The current owner occupiers have greatly improved the property during their time here to bring the property to an exemplary standard of finish and create a home that suits modern day living with a versatile arrangement.

In addition to the main residence, the well-appointed annexe has been recently refurbished to a high standard and provides excellent secondary accommodation for dependant relatives or older children requiring independence.

There are also two income generating aspects of Butterley Grange, the main one being the large commercial unit to the east boundary, generating an annual income of £25,000 and a small workshop to the southern boundary, generating an annual income of £7000 per annum.

Butterley Grange, whilst a substantial dwelling, has been arranged in such a manner that the majority of the reception rooms feel very comfortable, homely spaces, whilst the first floor accommodation offers an adaptable layout with many bedrooms comprising of suites as well as potential for an integral, self-contained annexe, with a ‘teenager level’ occupying the second floor.

Entrance Hall – Imposing double entry doors lead into the generous, bright entrance hall, laid with marble effect tiles and providing access to the extent of the ground floor accommodation.

Office – Fully tiled office positioned to the front of the property enjoying a dual aspect view with an external door out to the side aspect.

Games Room – A well-proportioned room with panelled walls, a multimedia wall and ample space for a pool / snooker table.

Bar – Sliding glazed doors from the games room open up into the impressive, triple aspect bar to the west wing of the property. Steps lead down to the main seating area, with a sizeable bar to the end of the room providing ample bar seating, glass display shelving, a stainless steel barside sink and two fridges.

Cinema room – A glazed pocket door from the games room opens into the spacious cinema room with a double fronted view over the gardens, panelled walls, decorative cornicing, a retractable projector screen and a focal point fireplace with inset log burner.

Swimming Pool - Undoubtedly one of the most impressive aspects of Butterley Grange is the stunning swimming pool area which has been immaculately refurbished by the current owner occupiers. A 1800sq ft. room finished in Venetian plaster with arched walkways, a retractable pool cover and a seating area to the end of the room benefiting French doors out to the rear patio. Accessible directly off the pool area is a shower, sauna and changing room.

Kitchen Lounge Diner - The vast, open plan kitchen, lounge dining area has been updated over recent years to create a contemporary family space which is now the hub of the home. The kitchen itself incorporates white, high gloss base and wall units with black quartz work surfaces. The main working area of the kitchen is fitted with three full height wine fridges, two electric ovens with warming drawers below, a coffee machine, two dishwashers, an integrated full height fridge and a full height freezer. Moving across to the middle of the room, there is a central chefs island with breakfast bar seating, an under-counter fridge to the island, two further ovens within the rear wall bank of units and an induction hob with extractor above.

The open plan lounge off the kitchen presents an attractive, informal seating area. A bright, dual aspect room with French doors out, oak herringbone flooring and a central multimedia wall to include an inset electric fire.

A large utility room off the kitchen provides further base and full height wall storage, also fitted with white gloss handleless units with space for a microwave, fridge freezer and built-in undercounter space for a dryer and two washing machines.

Offices - Oak stairs ascend from the utility room to a lobby area, leading on to a general storage room and further through to an impressive boardroom and gym. The boardroom and gym are defined by glazed partitioning, with the boardroom also enjoying a view into the display room. Staff toilets and a kitchen diner are positioned to the end of the office space.

FIRST FLOOR
Stairs ascend from the internal lobby to a generous landing, off which sit the four bedrooms and lounge at this level.

Double doors off the landing lead to the superb principal bedroom suite, opening directly into the dressing area. There is a dual aspect lounge before reaching the bedroom which is defined by the four poster bed platform. The large four piece en suite bathroom sits to the end of the room with a spacious, two-person jacuzzi bath, large walk-in shower enclosure, a low level WC and dual vanity wash hand basin with marble top.

An opening leads from the dressing area into the fully fitted dressing room, holding mirror fronted wardrobes and a central island with drawers and a marble countertop. French doors lead out from the dressing room to the roof terrace.

A second, dual aspect bedroom suite at first floor level includes a bedroom area with French doors out to the terrace, fitted wardrobes with high level cupboards above, a small dressing area and a fully tiled, four piece en suite bathroom, fitted with a sunken bath, corner shower and a WC and a wash hand basin combination unit with a granite top.

A double bedroom to the front of the property is large enough to accommodate a seating area and also benefits a three piece en suite shower room with pedestal sink, low level WC and corner shower.

There is a first floor double fronted lounge overlooking the roof terrace with adjoining, open plan dining space. These two rooms could easily become additional bedroom accommodation should a prospective purchaser desire.

The first floor accommodation to the south of the property offers a versatile arrangement which could become secondary / independent accommodation. This end of the house is split into two areas, one being a bedroom with en suite and a small lounge area with a spacious, open plan kitchen diner to the opposite side of the landing.

SECOND FLOOR
At second floor level a small landing lends access to a spacious storage room and leads on to an ideal teenager apartment with a dressing area on entry, double bedroom off to the left hand side and a generous living area with a kitchenette off and adjoining four piece bathroom suite.

THE COTTAGE
A pretty, one bedroom annexe with decorative veranda to the front elevation leads directly into the kitchen area. Contemporarily fitted with black base and wall units, navy metro tile splashback and a marble effect laminated work surface. The sitting area is open plan to the kitchen and is dual aspect with a central multi-media wall to include an electric fire. The sitting area leads up to a secondary lobby area and through to the en suite double bedroom.

OUTSIDE
The extensive driveway from Derby Road leads to an imposing set of wrought iron gates, allowing access to the front of the property and on to a generous parking area. To the front of the property there is a walled lawn with densely populated borders and a large feature pond. The rear garden is largely lawned with a two tier full width patio area accessible from the house at various points. The borders to the rear garden comprise of mature trees, heavily planted border shrubbery and hedging. There is a walkway to an attractive summerhouse laid with flagstone flooring and benefiting internal power, lighting and heating. The paddocks bordering Derby Road complete the external grounds.

Location

Butterley Grange is well situated for access to the nearby A38 (2 miles away) which links through to the M1 motorway (6 miles) and to the south to Derby (10 miles). Local amenities can be sought within nearby towns and villages such as Somercotes, Riddings, Swanwick and Ripley, all of which are situated less than 2 miles from the property. More extensive facilities are accessible within Derby (10 miles), Nottingham (19 miles) and Sheffield (30 miles). There are an abundance of Ofsted rated ‘Good’ primary and secondary schools within 2 miles of Butterley Grange.

Square Footage: 14,653 sq ft


Acreage: 13.6 Acres

Additional Info

GARDENERS COTTAGE
The gardeners cottage is a useful break-out area for grounds staff and is made up of: a reception area on entrance, a shower room, small kitchen area and a second reception room.

The gardeners cottage backs on to a workshop with garage door entry to one end, internal power and lighting. The workshop is accessible off the rear yard which provides good vehicle storage and also holds a large half brick/half glass greenhouse.

COMMERCIAL
The large commercial building to the east boundary is currently let on a licence to a physiotherapy company, generating an annual income of £25,000. The small workshop to the southern boundary is let on a licence to a building firm and generates an annual income of £7000 per annum. Both licences could be terminated at point of sale to enable vacant possession should a buyer wish to do so.

COUNCIL TAX Amber Valley Borough Council – tax band H.