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The home has a welcoming reception hall which runs the length of the property and features downlighters and a large linen cupboard. There is a cloakroom which has WC, and a wash hand basin housed in a vanity unit. The main reception room to Russets is the open plan Lounge and Dining Room. This runs the full width of the home and is therefore dual aspect, with an archway separating the two areas. This is a light and spacious room and has large sliding patio doors giving access into the pool room. The pool room is a fully insulated timber cabin with vaulted ceiling and truss beams which houses a swimming pool measuring 30’ x 12’ and a constant depth of 4’6”. The room is large enough to also house gym equipment. The pool is heated and has supplementary heating supplied by solar panelling and is, therefore, low cost to run. The room has double French doors leading to the side gardens.


Seller Insight Tucked away in a quiet, private cul-de-sac in the heart of the pretty village of Longford is Russets, a large and beautifully

appointed family home that was originally built in 1971. “My parents bought the property in 1978,” says the owner, “and my husband and I moved here twenty years ago, when it all became a bit too much for my mother to look after. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our time here and over the years we’ve made some quite significant changes that I’d say have transformed what was a four bedroomed bungalow into a really lovely family home.”

“We extended up and out, created a super granny annex and we gutted the original bungalow, virtually starting from scratch. We love to cook, so we doubled the size of the kitchen, we made all of the bedrooms en suite and we also built a pine cabin, which leads off of our huge living-and-dining room and has an indoor heated swimming pool installed. The accommodation is now much more spacious – we were even able to successfully run a B&B for ten years – and much more conducive to busy family life, and it really has been a fantastic family home. We’ve also been able to incorporate technology such as PV panels, solar tubes and infrared panels all of which make the house, annex and pool much more energy efficient to run.”

“As well as altering the bungalow quite considerably, we’ve also done a lot of work to the garden over the years,” continues the owner. “We took down a huge willow tree to really open up the space; created a very pretty rockery and waterfall feature and we’ve also developed a rather productive vegetable garden. The garden as a whole is a very appealing space and the sun comes up in the morning round by the annex and then travels right the way round to the rear garden in the evening, so we get the sun all day long.”

“I’d say that the very large living-and-dining room is probably our favourite part of the house,” says the owner. “It’s a lovely place to settle down in the evening and a great space to entertain in.”

“In terms of location we simply couldn’t have wished for more,” says the owner. “Longford is a very quiet and peaceful village which has a renowned and popular primary school. We’re surrounded by all of this glorious countryside and almost equidistant from Ashbourne, Derby and Uttoxeter, giving easy access to all of their available amenities. We are also just a short drive away from glorious Dovedale and the Peak District, plus there are several well signposted cycle routes in the area.”

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.


Accessed off the main hallway, the kitchen features a tiled central island unit with storage cupboards. There is a range of modern units incorporating glass display cabinets and all worksurfaces are tiled, with a one and a half bowl sink unit integrated. There is space for a range cooker and extractor fan and adjacent is a good-sized utility room with further storage and provision for washing machine, tumble drier and dishwasher points.

All 6 bedrooms feature an ensuite facility and there are three bedrooms to the ground floor and two further bedrooms to the first floor – The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and the ensuite is a full bathroom with jacuzzi style bath.


Accessed from the main hallway is the annexe accommodation which could easily be used alongside the main home as further reception space. There is a lovely spacious room combining a living room with the open plan kitchen area. The kitchen has a range of storage units and there are tiled worksurfaces which incorporate a dining table. There is an integrated oven and electric hob with extractor over. The lounge area benefits from lots of natural light with patio door giving access to the rear gardens. Adjacent to this room is bedroom 1 with fitted wardrobes and leading on to the ensuite which has walk in shower, wc, wash hand basin and large linen store. The annexe is listed as a separate dwelling for council tax purposes and has a zero rating for dependent relatives.


OUTSIDEThe home has a lovely overall plot which measures in the region of 0.35 acres. There is parking in front of the double garage which has electric up and over door. The garage houses some of the heating system along with a hot water cylinder. To the right-hand side is further parking accessed through a 5-bar gate. The front gardens are pleasantly landscaped with a central pathway leading to the front entrance door. The rear gardens face South and make a real sun trap with a patio area immediately accessed to the rear of the home from the kitchen door. There is a large shed and green house to the rear and the gardens wrap around the home. There is an ornamental waterfall leading into a pond and flower borders are contained within Railway Sleeper edging. The gardens continue to the side of the home linking up to the parking area and are laid to lawn with further patio and bench seating. There is an allotment area and this side of the gardens benefit from views over countryside.


As well as all of the changes we’ve made to the property I think it will be the space and the beautiful setting that we’ll miss most when we leave,” say the owners. “It’s very peaceful here and we’re not overlooked, it’s also very private and we have some really stunning views across the neighbouring fields. It’s been a wonderful place to live for the past twenty years but, now with just the two of

us, Russets is unfortunately too big and really deserves to be a family home again.”


Over the years we have enjoyed hosting many special birthdays and wedding anniversary parties which have

benefitted from having the garden space and amenities within the property. Summer barbecues are a must and many times we have been able to accommodate over 20 family and friends around the large garden table where the willow tree once grew.”


The home is located upon a cul de sac within the village of Longford in Derbyshire situated around 5 miles from Ashbourne and 8 miles to the west of Derby City centre. Within the village there is the Longford C of E primary school and, for secondary education, the home feeds into Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Ashbourne. The Village features St Chads church which is situated adjacent to Longford Hall. This property has good commuting with access onto the A38, A515 and A50 road network. Locally there are several good village pubs, the closest being the Ostrich and the popular Horseshoes Pub is just down the road. There are plenty of excellent walking and countryside leisure pursuits close by along with a Golf Course in nearby Brailsford. For further amenities, the market Town of Ashbourne is close at hand.

LOCATION


SERVICES TO THE PROPERTYOil Fired Central Heating, Mains water and electric, Solar panel supplementary heating for Swimming pool (income of approximately £1750 per annum based on current usage). There are Infrared heaters to several rooms for additional heating. Drainage is via a communal sewage treatment works contained within the plot which serves 4 homes with joint responsibility for upkeep

LOCAL AUTHORITYDerbyshire Dales District Council

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTSStrictly via the vendor’s agents Fine & Country – Contact Lee Armstrong 01332 973881 or 07496 710557

WEBSITEFor more information visit www.fineandcountry.com

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Registered in England and Wales.Company Reg No. 04018410 VAT Reg No: 754062833 Registered Office: Newman Property Services, 1 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PE.copyright © 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 16.08.18


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