Location

Stoneybrook is situated on the south side of the attractive village of Kniveton and within a few miles of the edge of the Peak District National Park. Kniveton has two pubs, a village hall, and St Michael and All Angels Church. Local shops can be found nearby in the charming market towns of Ashbourne and Wirksworth and the cities of Derby and Nottingham are also accessible.

The area is renowned for its attractive landscape and provides opportunities for many leisure pursuits such as walking, horse riding, climbing, cycling, fishing, and water sports with Carsington Water approximately 4 miles away.

Nearby road links provide access to the M1and M6 motorways. Rail services are available at Matlock, Uttoxeter and Derby, with fast services from Derby to London St Pancras.

There is a primary school in the village. Other renowned schools in the area include Queen Elizabeth Grammar School at Ashbourne (QEGS), Denstone College, Derby Grammar School and Derby High School.

Distances and timings are approximate.

Description

Stoneybrook is enviably located on an immediate gated private six-acre plot of extremely well stocked and beautifully maintained gardens. Built in 2011, the attention to detail and finish of the property is something to behold. The current owners have enhanced the property externally as well as completing the annexe.

This wonderful property boasts over 6,500 sq ft of versatile accommodation over two floors. Additionally, there is a separate studio apartment / annex above the triple garage, ideal for an extended family or as an additional income.

For those with equestrian needs, the modern detached stable block, with tack room and tractor store is ideal. There are a number of paddocks and grazing land, in total the whole site is about 23 acres.

Ground floor - Open entrance vestibule with front doors opening through to the reception area. A feature parquet herringbone oak floor, stairs to the first floor and opening through to:

A magnificent sitting area, a stone fireplace within inset log burner being in the major focal point of this room. Full height to the first floor galleried landing and a continuation of the parquet flooring.

Study / home office, double glazed crittall style windows to the front and side elevations, wall light points and bespoke fitted office furniture.

Games room/drawing room, feature stone fireplace surround with inset log burner, a triple aspect room with windows to both the front side and rear elevations.

Family room, double glazed window to the rear elevation, multi fuel log burner and bespoke fitted handcrafted bookcases.

Downstairs cloaks, vanity unit incorporating wash hand-basin and WC. Wine room, air-conditioning, bespoke fitted wine racking and flag stone floor.

Utility room, base unit incorporating wash hand-basin, tiled flooring, plumbing for washer and fitted storage cupboards.

Open plan living/dining kitchen, a wonderful room being the hub of the house with a bespoke fitted kitchen to include base units with Corian works surfaces incorporating sink unit. Lacanche range cooker, fitted pantry cupboard, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A generous island unit with feature work surfaces and incorporating microwave and two wine coolers. Living/dining area, roof light, leaded double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations with wonderful countryside views.

First floor - Gallery landing, a generous area with multiple seating areas looking down onto the sitting room, walk-in linen cupboard and doors leading off to:

Principal bedroom suite comprising: Bedroom area with double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations with countryside views, walk-in dressing room with multiple hanging rails and fitted drawers.

En suite bathroom, vanity unit incorporating twin wash hand basins, double ended bath, towel radiator, tiled floor, WC, shower cubicle and double glazed window.

Bedroom two and three are mirror images of each other, both with fitted wardrobes and en suite facilities.

Family bathroom, double ended bath, WC, double width shower cubicle, vanity incorporating wash hand basin and towel radiator.

Two further double bedrooms complete the first floor accommodation.

Outside - Twin stone pillars with wrought iron remote gates, activated by face recognition technology. Gates open onto a sweeping driveway which leads to a generous block paved car standing space and access to a triple garage with annex above.

Detached triple garage with three remote roller doors with overhead storage. External staircase gives access to:

Annex / studio apartment, open plan with vaulted ceiling, multiple radiators, double glazed windows to the front elevation, fitted kitchen area and also en suite shower room. An ideal room for an extended family, teenager apartment or additional office space.

Further driveway giving access to rear courtyard providing car standing space, external shower unit ideal for dogs and access to the second triple garage block.

Triple garage with three remote roller doors, double doors to workshop with fitted units, Belfast style sink unit and shower attachment. Further external staircase giving access to the gymnasium.

The current owners have carried out extensive groundwork and landscaping to the grounds to include a wonderful entertaining space with a raised decking area incorporating a hot tub and sauna (by separate negotiation). Hard seating area surrounding a fire pit, external feature lighting, flower borders and Koi carp pond.

Detached stable block with three formal stables, tack room, machinery store and the facility to add to further stables.
Access to paddock area with the total grounds approaching 23.2 acres. Formal gardens about 6.7 acres with the paddock / grazing land of about 16.5 acres, making up the 23.2 acres.