Highgate House, Burley Hill

Allestree, Derbyshire
5 Bedrooms
£1,795,000

Highgate House - Option 1- Highgate House and Gardens- £1,390,000. Option 2 - Detached office building and car park £200,000. Option 3 - Stables, Menage and field £200,000.

Highgate House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a stunning unique individual home set in a desirable location in beautiful grounds of approximately 1 acre with a further 3 acres of equestrian land. Designed and built to an exacting standard incorporating the latest in technology and open plan living, ideal for entertaining. This versatile property incorporates a two bedroom apartment and a 60ft detached office suite suitable for a variety of uses. Having many features including vaulted ceilings and heated marble flooring, this really is a MUST SEE HOME!

Entered via solid hardwood double doors to an impressive reception hallway
with a stunning 'T-shaped' marble staircase with half landing and an elegant wrought-iron balustrade finished in satin black with gold handrail. Feature double height vaulted ceiling and heated marble flooring continues through to a guest cloakroom with wall hung WC. The exquisite living room has a raised marble area with a large Prow window overlooking the south elevation, used as a sitting and reading area with built-in ceiling speakers and spot-lights. There is a single step down to a lower carpeted living area with a stunning feature fireplace incorporating a Modus Boley contemporary gas fire fitted with a marble raised hearth with under hearth lighting. The windows are fitted with electrically operated blackout blinds one of which comprises a screen for the home cinema system (projector not included) and a feature raised ceiling having fitted LED lighting. This stunning kitchen offers a light and airy space with a feature 5m vaulted ceiling, Prow window and heated solid marble flooring. Superbly designed by the award winning Keith Rossin and fitted with a matching range of quality high gloss Sarilla Italian base, eye level and drawer units with polished granite worksurface over incorporating a twin bowl stainless steel sink unit with irater. Matching island unit with white Corian worksurface and breakfast bar. Gaggenau and Meile appliances include a Pyrolytic self-cleaning oven, 5 ring gas hob with Wok ring and extractor over, microwave/grill, indoor BBQ with built-in steamer, warming drawer, dishwasher and an American style fridge freezer with ice maker. The laundry room has a range of base units with plumbing available, heated solid marble flooring, separate access door to front and access to a useful store room which contains the service panels, Luton lighting panel, central vacuum container and pipes as well as providing ample storage space.

On the ground floor there is a well proportioned room ideal for use as bedroom 5 with a range of fitted shelving and drawer units with desk area.

THE APARTMENT

This impressive apartment is entered via double doors from the central hallway and offers fantastic living quarters ideal for teenagers/elderly or living help whilst being cleverly configured to suit main dwelling accommodation yet with separately zoned alarm system which can also be combined with the main house.

There is a spacious living area with a range of fitted kitchen units incorporating a sink unit, built-in fridge and combined microwave/grill/oven. Built-in speaker system and door allowing separate rear access. There is a master bedroom having the advantage of a walk-in wardrobe, further well proportioned second bedroom with fitted suite and a contemporary wet room with a quality three piece.

Main House

Having a stunning galleried landing with double doors leading through into the
master suite which occupies half of the first floor space. It is luxurious with a vast amount of space and comfort. The bedroom ceiling is vaulted providing a light and airy feel to the room. With floor to ceiling windows on two elevations, there are uninterrupted views over the fields to Breadsall Village and chuch spire. The sun comes into the room in the morning and stays until late afternoon making the bedroom a wonderfully relaxing space. A glass fronted balcony is directly off the main bedroom looking over fields which can be enjoyed lying in bed. There is a large storage room off the main bedroom providing storage space.
The master bedroom and bathroom are wired for sound/video/TV/computer systems. Wi-Fi is used throughout the house but the master suite also includes multiple network points for wired connectors if required. The master suite continues into a luxuary en-suite/dressing room firstly having a dressing area with a range of Hulsta full height mirror fronted wardrobes with ample hanging space, power, light and TV point. Fitted with a quality suite comprising a double seated Jacuzzi bath with waterfall tap set below a large picture window with open countryside views. Individual His and Her's vanity wash hand basin with storage below and mirror with light over. Impressive polished black marble flooring with under floor heating, half height ceramic tiled walls and doKor way to the steam room. Having a double power shower/steam room with body jets, feature lighting and seating for two. Wall hung WC, wall hung Bidet, half height ceramic tiled walls, polished black marble flooring with under floor heating and heated towel rail.

The second bedroom suite occupies the other half of the first floor area and provides private and spacious accommodation. Having the advantage of a fitted bedroom suite providing a dressing area with fitted wardrobes, drawer units, dressing table/desk area and bedside cabinets. Three arched windows allowing views to front side and rear. The luxury En-Suite can be accessed from both sides of a central dividing wall and has a quality suite comprising a double ended bath, recessed double shower with power shower, vanity wash hand basin with mirror over,wall hung bidet and wall hung WC with push plate flush. Ceramic tiled flooring with under-floor heating and recessed ceiling spotlights.

OFFICE BUILDING

This impressive purpose built, single storey detached office building provides ideal accommodation for many business whilst also being suitable for a variety of alternative uses including consulting/treatment rooms, games facility,boys toys, car collections, pool room or granny annex (subject to planning).
Having suspended ceilings with category 2 lighting (for high computer use). Air conditioning with warm air heating option, fully networked with multiple electric sockets, phone points and Cat 5 to 11 desk points. Entered via secure door to front with access to a guest cloakroom with WC, an ideal conference room and call centre/office suite which provides an ideal working environment with windows to front and side and open plan access to a Kitchen Area with a range of stainless steel units with sink unit over.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITY

Having fantastic equestrian facilities including 4 stables 12ft x 12ft, further 10ft x 12ft stable and 12ft x 5ft tack room all fully lined with rubber matting and hay racks. Stable yard with water, power, lighting and drainage. 40m x 20m Menage with high quality fully drained surface, fully fenced with single and double gates leading out into fields. Approximately 3 acres including Menage area.
* Please note that planning has now been passed for separate access to the fields from Burley Hill. *

OUTSIDE

The property is reached via wrought-iron electric twin gates with feature brick built border wall leading into a large tarmac area which provides ample parking, turning and garaging. Access to the detached office building, stable yard and steps with stone pillars leading to the front entrance door. To the side of the property there is a lawn garden with paved entertaining area having a charming outdoor chest board set into the paving. Continued gardens to rear with further seating/entertaining area, formal lawns and well stocked borders. All enjoying a degree of privacy and fantastic views.

NOTES

The contract will include a restricted covenant on the additional land for a term of 25 years with a 50% uplift in value for residential planning.
N.B. All windows triple glazed Swedish Redwood externally clad with maintenance free aluminium Genvex mechanical ventilation.
Every room has multiple Cat 5 points.
LOCAL INFORMATION
30 minute to East Midlands Airport
10 minutes to Derby Mainline Train Station
15 minutes to M1 motorway
* On main bus route into Derby and Duffield.
* In the Ecclesbourne school catchment area.
Wonderful walks behind the house alongside the River Derwent and directly across the road in Allestree Park which has a lake and 9 hole golf course.
Approximate distance to local golf courses:
1/2 mile from Allestree
1 mile from Chevin
3 miles from Breadsall
3 miles from Kedleston
4 miles from Morley Hayes
4 miles from Horsley.
Distance to local schools
12 miles to Repton Public School,
5 miles to Ockbrook School,
1 mile to Ecclesbourne School.
Hunting: There is some excellent hunting with the Meynell and the Derbyshire High Peak Harriers.

DIRECTIONAL NOTES
From our Duffield office proceed along Town Street which eventually becomes Burley Hill and the property will be found on the left hand side.

RECEPTION HALLWAY
4.98m(16'4'') x 3.99m(13'1'')
LIVING ROOM
8.00m(26'3'') x 7.44m(24'5'')
LAUNDRY ROOM
4.09m(13'5'') x 2.64m(8'8'')
STORE ROOM
2.64m(8'8'') x 1.47m(4'10'')
BEDROOM 5
3.99m(13'1'') x 3.48m(11'5''

Apartment

LIVING KITCHEN DINER
6.35m(20'10'') x 4.70m(15'5'')
MASTER BEDROOM
4.24m(13'11'') x 3.61m(11'10'')
BEDROOM 2
3.58m(11'9'') x 3.10m(10'2'')

Main House

MASTER BEDROOM
7.44m(24'5'') max x 5.51m(18'1'') max

Office Building

CONFERENCE ROOM
4.55m(14'11'') x 2.84m(9'4'')
CALL CENTRE / OFFICE SUITE
9.14m(30'0'') x 5.54m(18'2'')