Holmesfield, Dronfield

Presenting a fabulous opportunity for a range of purchasers to acquire Highgate House, a substantial six-bedroom residence, and The Old Robin Hood, a charming Grade II listed home with five bedrooms. Both properties are beautifully situated in an enviable, elevated position, which overlooks stunning far-reaching views, creating a wonderful setting for country living. The entire plot totals approximately 3 acres, with independent gardens and driveways alongside each of the houses.

Highgate House - Highgate House offers excellent versatility and boasts generously proportioned accommodation across one convenient level.

The centrepiece of the home is the living/dining room. Showcasing the magnificent vistas through the clever use of floor-to-ceiling glazing, including a gable end window. This reception room is filled with natural light and an abundance of space. It even has the potential to be transformed into a haven for entertainment, with provisions in place for a projector and viewing screen.

Seamlessly connected through a wide opening, the breakfast kitchen features a central island ideal for informal dining, along with ample space for multiple appliances. Throughout the living/dining room, the designer has incorporated natural local stone features, giving the space a distinctive and characterful appeal.

Arranged across two interconnecting hallways are six bedrooms, each with individual walk-in wardrobes. The master bedroom is extremely well-proportioned and includes an en-suite bathroom and double doors opening to the outdoor terrace. Bedroom 2 also has its own en-suite shower room, whilst bedrooms 4 and 5 share a jack-and-jill WC. Additionally, there is a modern family bathroom.

Highgate House provides great flexibility for a variety of purchasers, including those with equestrian interests. The individual plot extends to approximately 2.8 acres and includes fabulous facilities such as a three stable block with a tack room and a hay/storage room. There is a gate that leads to a field at the back, ideal for grazing with additional gated safe access to Fanshaw Gate Lane.

To the front of the property is an extensive gated driveway allowing parking for multiple vehicles and access to a detached double garage and a useful storage shed. The double garage has a WC plumbed in and is partitioned to be adapted to a bathroom. The lawned garden is positioned to the rear of the home and benefits from a west-facing aspect and enjoys the open, rolling countryside vistas. Two stone flagged seating terraces, one of which is of considerable size, present ideal spots for pleasant seating.

As well as being a superb family home, Highgate House has the advantage of a ground source heat pump, zonal under floor heating throughout and a 6KW wind turbine located in the grazing land, which powers the house, with leftover energy being fed back to the grid for monetary return.

The Old Robin Hood - The Old Robin Hood is a substantial stone-built country residence filled with an abundance of charm. This five bedroomed Grade II listed property offers a versatile layout and boasts stunning far-reaching views to the west.

Historically a coaching inn, The Old Robin Hood benefitted from a transformation some years ago to create residential accommodation that is sympathetic to the building’s past, whilst incorporating the modern technologies of a ground source heat pump and under floor heating throughout. Currently used as a successful holiday let due to its ideal location for access to the Peak District, The Old Robin Hood is adaptable as a family home or for guests.

The centrepiece of the home is an exceptionally spacious lounge/dining room which sits beneath an impressive vaulted ceiling adorned by exposed beams. Ideal for cosy winter evenings, the focal point stone fireplace houses a warming log burner, whilst a west-facing window perfectly frames the beautiful countryside views. A fabulous breakfast kitchen presents a functional space with granite work surfaces and a central island that provides seating. Also on the ground floor is a games room that could have alternate uses as another area for relaxing or informal dining.

Each of the property’s five bedrooms are extremely well-proportioned, two of which are located on the ground floor, along with a superb shower room with a walk-in shower enclosure. The master bedroom has the benefit of an en-suite shower room and the remaining two double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

The Old Robin Hood sits in an enviable, elevated position and has a gravelled driveway that offers extensive off-road parking and access to a double garage. The exterior contains lawned gardens and a stone flagged/gravelled seating terrace that has the provision for a hot tub and enjoys the pleasant vistas.

The location of Highgate House and The Old Robin Hood is on the outskirts of Holmesfield, which has public houses and convenient access to scenic countryside walks from the doorstep. Popular Peak District attractions are a short distance away, and further amenities can be found in Dronfield, such as shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafes. Dronfield train station also allows rail journeys to Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham, Leeds and London.

Highgate House -

Highgate House briefly comprises of on the ground floor: Entrance hall, WC, games room/gym, living/dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room, hallway, office, bedroom 5, bedroom 5 walk-in wardrobe, jack-and-jill en-suite WC, bedroom 4, bedroom 4 walk-in wardrobe, family bathroom, linen cupboard, bedroom 2, bedroom 2 walk-in wardrobe, bedroom 2 en-suite shower room, inner hallway, bedroom 3, bedroom 3 walk-in wardrobe, bedroom 6, bedroom 6 walk-in wardrobe, master bedroom, master walk-in wardrobe and master en-suite bathroom.

Outbuildings: Detached double garage, storage shed, three stable block with a tack room and hay/storage room.

Ground Floor -

Double oak doors open to the:

Entrance Hall - 4.47m x 4.09m (14'7" x 13'5") - Providing a warm welcome to the home, the entrance hall has a side facing aluminium double glazed window, Velux roof windows, flush light points, pendant light points and marble tiled flooring with under floor heating. An oak door opens to the WC. Oak doors with glazed panels open to the games room/gym and living/dining room.

Wc - Having a front facing aluminium double glazed obscured window, flush light points, extractor fan and mosaic tiled flooring with under floor heating. There is a suite in white, which comprises a Viva low-level WC and a granite work surface with upstands, a wash hand basin and a chrome mixer tap.

Games Room/Gym - 4.80m x 4.25m (15'8" x 13'11") - Currently set up as a double bedroom, this room offers excellent versatility to utilised as another reception room if preferred. Having front facing aluminium double glazed windows, recessed lighting, wall mounted light points, wall mounted speakers and tiled flooring with under floor heating.

Living/Dining Room - 9.60m x 7.68m (31'5" x 25'2") - An impressive living/dining room boasting stunning far-reaching views through side facing floor-to-ceiling aluminium double glazed panels. There is another set of side facing aluminium double glazed panels, a vaulted ceiling, exposed timber beams, recessed lighting, spotlighting, TV/aerial cabling and tiled flooring with under floor heating. The focal point of the room is the Derbyshire stone handcrafted chimney breast, which houses a log burner and has a stone hearth. Another feature of the room is an exposed handcrafted Derbyshire stone wall with a wide opening leading into the breakfast kitchen. The living/dining room has provisions in place for a projector and viewing screen if desired. An oak door with glazed panels opens to the hallway. An aluminium door with a double glazed panels opens to the rear of the property. Double aluminium doors with double glazed panels and matching side panels also open to the rear of the property.

Breakfast Kitchen - 5.31m x 4.43m (17'5" x 14'6") - A contemporary breakfast kitchen sitting beneath a tall, vaulted ceiling. Having rear facing aluminium double glazed windows, Velux roof windows, recessed lighting and spotlights. Also having wall mounted light points, wall mounted speakers, TV/aerial point, telephone point and tiled flooring with under floor heating. A range of fitted base/wall and drawer units incorporate granite work surfaces, upstands, under-counter lighting and an Armitage Shanks Belfast sink with a brushed chrome mixer tap. A central island provides further storage and has a matching granite work surface that extends to provide space for up to six chairs. The main appliance is the Rangemaster range cooker, which includes a six-ring hob, two ovens and a storage drawer, and has a Rangemaster extractor hood above. There is space/provision for a dishwasher, an American style fridge/freezer and a washing machine. An oak door opens to the utility room.

Utility Room - Having rear facing aluminium double glazed windows, strip lighting, fitted shelving and tiled flooring with under floor heating. There is a range of fitted base units, incorporating a granite work surface, a matching upstand and an Armitage Shanks Belfast sink with a chrome mixer tap. There is space/provision for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. The utility room houses the NIBE heat pump and Thermia hot water cylinder. An aluminium door with a double glazed panel opens to the left side of the property. Access can also be gained to a loft space.

From the living/dining room, an oak door with glazed panels opens to the:

Hallway - Having Velux roof windows, recessed lighting, wall mounted light points and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. Oak doors open to the office, bedroom 5, bedroom 4, family bathroom, linen cupboard, bedroom 2 and inner hallway.

Office - 5.09m x 2.00m (16'8" x 6'6") - Having side facing aluminium double glazed windows, strip lighting, data points and tiled flooring with under floor heating.

Bedroom 5 - 4.20m x 2.94m (13'9" x 9'7") - A good-sized double bedroom suite with a side facing aluminium double glazed window, flush light point, wall mounted light points, TV/aerial cabling, data point and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. Oak doors open to the bedroom 5 walk-in wardrobe and jack-and-jill en-suite WC.

Bedroom 5 Walk-In Wardrobe - Having a flush light point and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. Fitted furniture includes short hanging and shelving.

Jack-And-Jill En-Suite Wc - Having a Velux roof window, recessed lighting, extractor fan and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. A suite in white comprises a low-level WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap. Oak doors open to bedrooms 4 and 5.

Bedroom 4 - 4.18m x 2.96m (13'8" x 9'8") - Another double bedroom with a side facing aluminium double glazed window, pendant light point, wall mounted light point, data point, TV/aerial cabling and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. Oak doors open to the bedroom 4 walk-in wardrobe and jack-and-jill en-suite WC.

Bedroom 4 Walk-In Wardrobe - Having a flush light point and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. Fitted furniture includes short hanging, shelving and drawers.

Family Bathroom - A modern family bathroom with a side facing aluminium double glazed obscured window, recessed lighting, extractor fan and tiled flooring with under floor heating. There is a suite in white, which comprises a low-level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap and a splashback. Also having a freestanding bath with a chrome mixer tap. To one corner is a shower enclosure with a fitted shower, body jets, a fitted seat and a glazed screen/door.

Linen Cupboard - Having a flush light point and fitted shelving.

Bedroom 2 - 4.96m x 3.50m (16'3" x 11'5") - A spacious double bedroom suite with front and side facing aluminium double glazed windows, pendant light point, wall mounted light points, TV/aerial cabling, data point and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. Oak doors open to the bedroom 2 walk-in wardrobe and bedroom 2 en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 2 Walk-In Wardrobe - Having a flush light point and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. There is a range of fitted furniture, incorporating short hanging, shelving and a drawer.

Bedroom 2 En-Suite Shower Room - Having a rear facing aluminium double glazed obscured window, recessed lighting, extractor fan and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. There is a suite in white, which comprises a low-level WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap. To one wall is a shower enclosure with a fitted rain head shower and a glazed screen/door.

From the hallway, a concealed door opens to the:

Inner Hallway - Having a rear facing aluminium double glazed panel, Velux roof window, sun tunnel, recessed lighting, wall mounted light points and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. Oak doors open to bedroom 3, bedroom 6 and the master bedroom.

Bedroom 3 - 4.25m x 3.29m (13'11" x 10'9") - Having a front facing aluminium double glazed window, pendant light point, wall mounted light points, TV/aerial cabling, data point and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. An oak door opens to the bedroom 3 walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 Walk-In Wardrobe - Having a flush light point and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. Fitted furniture includes short hanging and shelving.

Bedroom 6 - 4.25m x 2.09m (13'11" x 6'10") - Having a front facing aluminium double glazed window, pendant light point, wall mounted light points, TV/aerial cabling, data point and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. An oak door opens to the bedroom 6 walk-in wardrobe. Access can also be gained to a loft space.

Bedroom 6 Walk-In Wardrobe - Having a flush light point and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. There is a range of fitted furniture incorporating short hanging and shelving.

Master Bedroom - 8.29m x 5.55m (27'2" x 18'2") - An exceptionally spacious master bedroom suite with front, side and rear facing aluminium double glazed windows, allowing views over countryside and the gardens. Having a vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, spotlighting, wall mounted speakers, TV/aerial cabling and data points. The flooring is limestone tile and carpet, and has under floor heating. A range of fitted furniture incorporates short hanging and shelving. Oak doors open to the master walk-in wardrobe and master en-suite bathroom. Double aluminium doors with double glazed panels and matching side panels open to the rear of the property. A UPVC door with a double glazed panel opens to the front of the property.

Master Walk-In Wardrobe - 3.15m x 1.43m (10'4" x 4'8") - Having recessed lighting, under floor heating and a range of fitted furniture, incorporating short/long hanging, shelving and drawers.

Master En-Suite Bathroom - Having a front facing aluminium double glazed obscured window, recessed lighting, extractor fan, built-in ceiling speakers and limestone tiled flooring with under floor heating. A suite in white comprises a low-level WC and a bidet with a chrome mixer tap. A vanity unit incorporates storage, a granite work surface with upstands, two wash hand basins with chrome mixer taps and a fitted vanity mirror. Also having a freestanding bath with a chrome mixer tap. To one corner is a shower enclosure with a fitted rain head shower, an additional hand shower facility, body jets, a fitted seat and a glazed screen/door.

Exterior And Gardens -

A driveway shared with a neighbouring property and owned by Highgate House leads to an electric gate. The electric gate opens to an extensive gravelled driveway that provides parking for several vehicles and has exterior lighting. Access can be gained to the detached double garage. A front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a central stone flagged area with stone flagged paths leading off to the driveway, storage shed and stabling.

Detached Double Garage - 6.14m x 6.12m (20'1" x 20'0") - Having an electric up-and-over door, rear facing aluminium double glazed window, light, power and two personnel entrance doors. One corner of the garage is partitioned and has the potential to be turned into a bathroom with plumbing provisions in place.

Storage Shed - A sizeable storage or potting shed with double glazed panels, light, power, electric heaters and a timber entrance door.

From the driveway, a timber gate and a wrought iron pedestrian gate opens to an area in front of the stable block, which has exterior lighting and a water tap. Access can also be gained to the master bedroom and a timber gate opens to the grazing land. A stone flagged path with exterior lighting leads down the right side of the property and to a timber pedestrian gate that opens to the rear of the property.

Stable Block -

Hay/Storage Room - 5.92m x 3.41m (19'5" x 11'2") - Having double timber access doors and light.

Tack Room - 3.41m x 2.30m (11'2" x 7'6") - Having a timber access door, light and power.

Stable 1 - 3.52m x 3.41m (11'6" x 11'2") - Having a timber stable-style door, window and light.

Stable 2 - 3.51m x 3.41m (11'6" x 11'2") - Having a timber stable-style door, window and light.

Stable 3 - 3.49m x 3.41m (11'5" x 11'2") - Having a timber stable-style door, window and light.

Grazing Land - Fully enclosed grazing land, ideal for horses or livestock.

From the driveway, a wide stone flagged path with exterior lighting provides access to the main entrance door and detached double garage. The path continues down the left side of the property, where there is exterior lighting and access can be gained to the utility room A wide opening leads to the rear.

To the rear is a substantial lawned garden with mature shrubs. A stone flagged path with exterior lighting, a water tap and an external power point leads to a stone flagged patio with access to the living/dining room.

The path continues around the home to a large stone flagged seating terrace that has exterior lighting, fitted stone benches and a water tap. Access can be gained to the master bedroom and a timber pedestrian gate opens to a path that leads back to the front of the property. From the terrace, stone steps rise to a grass path, which leads to a gate that opens to the grazing land.

Beneath the garden is an area of land belonging to the property, which is accessible from the B6054 via a timber gate.

The Old Robin Hood -

The Old Robin Hood briefly comprises of on the ground floor: Entrance hall, bedroom 4, storage cupboard, bedroom 5, shower room, games room, rear entrance lobby, under-stairs storage cupboard, breakfast kitchen and lounge/dining room. Accessed externally is the double garage.

On the first floor: Landing, master bedroom, master en-suite shower room, bedroom 2, family bathroom and bedroom 3.

Ground Floor -

An oak entrance door opens to the:

Entrance Hall - Having exposed timber beams, recessed lighting, wall mounted light points, telephone point and tiled flooring with under floor heating. Oak doors open to bedroom 4, storage cupboard, bedroom 5 and shower room. A wide opening leads into the games room.

Bedroom 4 - 4.60m x 3.37m (15'1" x 11'0") - A spacious double bedroom with front and side facing oak glazed sash windows, a side facing oak double glazed window, exposed timber beams, wall mounted light points and oak flooring with under floor heating. The focal point of the room is the decorative stone fireplace with a mantel, a surround and a hearth.

Storage Cupboard - Having a flush light point, a fitted shelf and tiled flooring.

Bedroom 5 - 3.73m x 3.40m (12'2" x 11'1") - Having a front facing oak glazed sash window, exposed timber beams, wall mounted light points and oak flooring with under floor heating. An oak door opens to the lounge/dining room.

Shower Room - Having exposed timber beams, recessed lighting, extractor fan, illuminated vanity mirror and tiled flooring with under floor heating. A suite in white comprises a low-level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap and a tiled splash back. To one corner is a walk-in shower enclosure with a fitted shower and a glazed screen.

Games Room - 4.62m x 3.14m (15'1" x 10'3") - Offering versatility in use, the games room has a side facing oak double glazed window, recessed lighting, wall mounted light points and tiled flooring with under floor heating. Doors open to the rear entrance lobby, under-stairs storage cupboard and the staircase rising to the first floor. A wide opening leads into the breakfast kitchen. An oak door also opens to the rear of the property.

Rear Entrance Lobby - Having an exposed timber beam, spotlighting, built-in storage cupboards and tiled flooring with under floor heating. An oak door opens to the rear of the property.

Under-Stairs Storage Cupboard - Having a flush light point, fitted shelving and tiled flooring.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.90m x 4.30m (16'0" x 14'1") - A well-appointed breakfast kitchen with double glazed skylights, vaulted ceiling, a side facing UPVC double glazed window, recessed lighting and tiled flooring with under floor heating. There is a range of fitted base/wall and drawer units, incorporating matching granite work surfaces, upstands, under-counter lighting and a Belfast sink with a chrome mixer tap. A central island provides additional storage and incorporates a granite work surface that extends to allow space for two chairs. The main cooking appliance is a Rangemaster range cooker with a six-ring induction hob, two ovens, grill, storage drawer and an extractor hood above. The integrated appliances include an under-counter fridge, an under-counter freezer and a Bosch dishwasher. An oak door opens to the lounge/dining room.

Lounge/Dining Room - 11.21m x 5.11m (36'9" x 16'9") - An exceptionally spacious room featuring a vaulted ceiling adorned by exposed timber beams and a side facing UPVC double glazed window that perfectly frames the views. Also having double glazed roof windows, front facing oak double glazed windows, recessed lighting, spotlighting, wall mounted light points, telephone point and tiled flooring with under floor heating. The focal point of the room is the log burner, which sits within a stone fireplace with a mantel, a surround and a hearth. An oak door opens to bedroom 5. Double UPVC doors with double glazed panels open to the rear seating terrace.

From the games room, an oak door opens to a staircase with a hand rail, which rises to the:

First Floor -

Landing - Having double glazed roof windows, exposed timber beams, wall mounted light points, fitted storage cupboard with shelving and under floor heating. Oak doors open to the master bedroom, bedroom 2, family bathroom and bedroom 3.

Master Bedroom - 4.73m x 3.48m (15'6" x 11'5") - A good-sized master suite with a double glazed roof window, side and rear facing oak double glazed windows, recessed lighting, TV/aerial point and under floor heating. An oak door opens to the master en-suite shower room.

Master En-Suite Shower Room - Being fully tiled and having a double glazed roof window, recessed lighting, extractor fan, shaver point and under floor heating. There is a suite in white, which comprises a low-level WC and a Traditional English pedestal wash hand basin with traditional Knightsbridge London taps. To one corner is a shower enclosure with a fitted shower and a glazed screen/door.

Bedroom 2 - 4.72m x 3.66m (15'5" x 12'0") - A good-sized double bedroom with a double glazed roof window, a front facing oak glazed sash window, exposed timber beams, recessed lighting and under floor heating.

Family Bathroom - Being fully tiled and having a front facing oak glazed window, an exposed timber beam, recessed lighting, extractor fan, illuminated vanity mirror and under floor heating. A suite in white comprises a low-level WC and a wash hand basin with a Knightsbridge London chrome mixer tap and storage beneath. To one corner is a panelled bath with a Knightsbridge London chrome mixer tap, a fitted shower and a glazed screen.

Bedroom 3 - 4.70m x 3.40m (15'5" x 11'1") - Another large double bedroom with a double glazed roof window, front facing oak glazed sash window, exposed timber beams, recessed lighting and under floor heating. The focal point of the room is the decorative cast iron fireplace.

Exterior And Gardens - A shared access driveway leads to The Old Robin Hood and a neighbouring property. An opening leads to the gravelled driveway of The Old Robin Hood which provides parking for several vehicles and has exterior lighting. Access can be gained to the double garage.

Double Garage - 6.10m x 6.00m (20'0" x 19'8") - Having an electric up-and-over door, side facing timber double glazed window, light, power and housing the NIBE ground source heat pump. There is provision for an electric car charger and a timber personnel entrance door opens to the rear of the property.

A stone flagged path with an adjacent lawn leads to the right side of the property, where a wrought iron pedestrian gate opens to a stone flagged area with exterior lighting and a water tap. Access can be gained to the rear entrance lobby, double garage and an opening leads to the rear.

A wrought iron pedestrian gate opens to another stone flagged path, which wraps around to the front where there is a garden that is mainly laid to lawn with a mature tree and exterior lighting. Access can be gained to the primary entrance door and to one corner is a raised stone flagged patio with exterior lighting and mature shrubs. A wrought iron pedestrian gate opens to the left side of the property.

From the right side of the property, a stone flagged path leads along the rear with exterior lighting and access can be gained to the games room.

A gravelled/stone flagged seating terrace provides ample space for comfortable seating with exterior lighting, external power points and has the provision for a hot tub. Access can be gained to the lounge/dining room.

Double wrought iron pedestrian gates open to the left side of the property where there is a garden that is mainly laid to lawn, enclosed by dry stone walling and hedging, and offering a pleasant vantage point of the scenic views.

Additional Details -

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - G - Highgate House / Currently Exempt - The Old Robin Hood

Services - Ground source heat pump, mains electricity, mains water and the drainage is connected to a shared septic tank. The broadband is ADSL and the mobile signal quality is average - good.

Rights Of Access/Shared Access - The access driveway is shared between both properties and leads to each houses’ entry ways.

Covenants/Easements Or Wayleaves And Flood Risk - Any restrictions are to be confirmed and the flood risk is very low.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with one of our sales consultants.

Note - Whilst we aim to make these particulars as accurate as possible, please be aware that they have been composed for guidance purposes only. Therefore, the details within should not be relied on as being factually accurate and do not form part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and therefore no warranty can be given as to their working ability. All photography is for illustration purposes only.