Summary - MANOR HOUSE FARM DARLEY MOOR ASHBOURNE DE6 2ET
Seven bedrooms across three floors, flexible family and guest accommodation
About 3.3 acres total, including 1.4 acres of paddocks and hard standing
Original Georgian features: high ceilings, sash windows, fireplaces
Three reception rooms, large dining kitchen with oil-fired Aga
Double garage with workshop; sweeping gravel driveway and parking
EPC rating F and solid brick walls (no known insulation) — energy upgrades likely
Oil central heating and septic tank; higher running costs expected
Council tax band G and covenants on title — buyers should verify details
Manor House Farm is a substantial Georgian detached home set in about 3.3 acres, including 1.4 acres of paddocks — an appealing package for families, equestrian users or hobby farmers. The house retains original period character throughout: high ceilings, sash windows, original fireplaces and a galleried landing. Three reception rooms plus a large dining kitchen and utility give flexible living space for family life or home working; full fibre broadband is available.
The grounds and outbuildings add practical value. A sweeping gravel driveway, double garage with workshop space and extensive lawns with well-stocked borders create an attractive, private setting. The paddock includes a hard standing suitable for a stable block subject to planning; overall the plot is a major asset for anyone wanting land with their home.
There are important running-cost and maintenance considerations to accept. The property has oil-fired central heating, a septic tank, and an EPC rating of F, so heating bills and energy upgrades should be factored into ownership costs. The walls are solid brick (no known insulation) which will limit thermal performance until improved. Council tax is band G, reflecting substantial ongoing charges.
The house offers clear potential: some rooms and services are ready to enjoy as they are, while others present opportunity for sympathetic upgrading to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Covenants apply to the title, so purchasers should review these and check any planned changes with their legal adviser. Overall this is a rare country-home proposition for buyers who value space, period character and usable land.
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