The Lodge is a period, Grade II listed residence offering in excess of 2100sq ft. of accommodation over three storeys. This fabulous property is complimented by generous gardens secured by electric gates and in 2020 had planning permission to erect a single storey dwelling on site - Details can be found via the North East Derbyshire District Council website using the planning reference number 20/00955/FL

The property is believed to date back to circa 1720, with many of the features from this era still visible today, such as the exposed beams, stone mullion windows and the stone built inglenook fireplace. The Lodge was once believed to be owned by the Clay family, a notable family in Derbyshire history, responsible for many of the now period buildings in nearby Clay Cross.

ACCOMMODATION
Entry door to the south elevation leads into;

An impressive sitting room laid with oak flooring, featuring exposed oak beams and a superb, stone built inglenook fireplace with inset log burning stove.

A well-proportioned kitchen diner with a slate tiled floor and a bespoke, solid oak inframe kitchen, incorporating a range of base and wall units with granite work surfaces and integral appliances to include a Rangemaster oven with a 6 burner gas hob and extractor above, a dishwasher, coffee machine and an undercounter fridge. An internal lobby off the kitchen lends access to a WC and a utility room, providing further storage as well as space for a washing machine and a fridge freezer.

FIRST FLOOR
There are three bedrooms to the first floor level, all are double bedrooms with the larger of the three benefiting an en suite, three piece shower room and a walk-in wardrobe. A contemporary shower room serves bedrooms three and four and is fitted with a wall hung vanity wash hand basin, corner shower enclosure and a low level WC.

SECOND FLOOR
The entirety of the second floor occupies the principal bedroom suite, displaying the original A frame oak beams and is made up of a generous bedroom with oak flooring and feature fireplace, a walk-through dressing room and a spacious four piece en suite bathroom. The en suite is fitted with Villeroy & Boch tiles, a corner shower enclosure, free standing cast iron bath, a Burlington high flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed via a private road to the rear aspect, leading to an electric entry gate which services the two dwellings within Elm Farm (there will be a minimal community charge of £10pcm to cover maintenance of the communal entry gates). The gravel drive leads on to a generous parking area and the two tier garden which is made up of a spacious seating platform, a lower tier lawn with a further seating area and a small vegetable plot.

There is a detached, stone built workshop, benefitting internal power, lighting and water - An excellent potential garage space or home office maybe!

POTENTIAL BUILDING PLOT
The buyer of The Lodge will acquire a building plot that sits within Elm Farm and in 2020 obtained planning permission for a two bedroom single storey dwelling. The planning details can be obtained at the North East Derbyshire District Council website using the planning reference number 20/00955/FL.

Location
North Wingfield is a large village in the north east Derbyshire district offering local amenities to include a general store, Co-op local, three public houses, a pre-school and a primary school. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Clay Cross (1.9 miles), Alfreton (7.4 miles) and Chesterfield (4.4 miles), whilst major cities Derby and Nottingham are both less than 25 miles from the property. The A617 is 3 miles away, offering prompt connections to Chesterfield and Mansfield, with the A61 1.4 miles to the west, also providing access to Chesterfield as well as through to Alfreton. The M1 Motorway, junction 29 is 3 miles to the east, offering arterial links across the region and beyond.

Square Footage: 2,129 sq ft

Directions
Take exit 29 of the M1 and at the roundabout take the A6175 exit. After 1.2 miles take the second exit to stay on the A6175. At the next roundabout, keep on the A6175 for 1.3 miles then turn right on to Bright Street. The property will be on your right hand side after 100m, however to get to the gated driveway to the rear of the property, continue on to Draycott Road until you reach the green, turn immediately right here and then back on yourself towards the house where you will find the gated entrance.

Additional Info

COUNCIL TAX - North East Derbyshire District Council, tax band E.