About this property

Detailed Description

Lodge Hill Farm is a picturesque rural property extending to approximately 202.22 acres (81.84 hectares) and is approached through established parkland via a tree lined driveway. The property is steeped in history and has historically hosted the Derbyshire County Show.

The farmhouse is located in the centre of the farm in a commanding elevated position offering far reaching views across the countryside. It is accessed over the owned farm track providing a secluded and private family home.

The house is complemented by a range of traditional and modern farm buildings which offer a broad scope of potential uses subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Lodge Hill Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire an idyllic and versatile country property in a highly desirable and private setting, with significant scope to tailor the holding to a wide range of uses.

Location

Lodge Hill Farm lies to the east of the village of Fritchley (2 miles) and north east of the town of Belper (4 miles). Belper is a market town with a range of amenities including a train station with direct links to Derby (12 minutes), Nottingham (46 minutes) and Sheffield (1 hour). The farm has direct access to the public highway being B6013 and Lynam Road with excellent highway links to Birmingham and Derby to the south and to Matlock and the Peak District National Park 20 minutes to the north. The M1 can be accessed within 10 minutes being 7 miles away.

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Accommodation

The private track leads to the property with the dwelling sitting in an elevated position overlooking open countryside. The property has a parking area to the side and a stable block.

The farmhouse was constructed in the 19th Century and has a number of original features throughout.

To the front of the house lies a garden area mainly laid to lawn with flowerbeds and a stone wall border. The gardens wrap around the property with a separate rear garden area with orchard and summerhouse. Outside there is also the stable block including three individual stables and tack room. There are solar panels on the roof of this stable block which generate an annual income of approximately £2,500.

The property extends to approximately 3,162 sqft and accommodation is arranged over two floors as follows:

Ground floor - utility and boot room, kitchen breakfast room with LPG gas AGA, sitting room, dining room, drawing room, entrance way and WC.

First floor - Five bedrooms with three en-suites and a family bathroom.

Services

The farmhouse has mains electricity and water, a private sewage system and LPG gas central heating.

The buildings benefit from mains electricity. There is a borehole in the yard.

The land benefits from in field water troughs.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Brown & Co. Please contact:

Sophie Hardy
T: 07802 203930
E: sophie.hardy@brown-co.com

VAT

Should any sale of the farm, or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the contract price.