Beautifully restored farmhouse in the countryside on Stanley Common near Ilkeston for sale

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Country living is the dream of many, and where better than the natural beauty of the rolling Derbyshire Hills? From grand manor houses to quaint stone cottages there are many ways to live closer to the outdoors.

A stunning property that some readers may have stayed in has just been put on the market, providing an incredible opportunity to live in the beautiful countryside, although you will need to have a lot of money to afford it. Hayeswood Lodge is a beautifully presented and sympathetically restored cottage.set in 16 acres of pastureland, in an idyllic rural location.

He the five-bed property has a number of converted outbuildings which the current owner has been renting out as a bed and breakfast accommodation. Located on the edge of Stanley Common, near Ilkeston, the property is currently listed with a reference price of £1.25 million.

The property is designed in a classic Victorian style, parts of which date from the early 20th century (Queen Victoria died in 1901), and has been painstakingly renovated and extended in recent years. The house includes four excellent independent rooms, currently operating as bed and breakfast.

Hayeswood Lodge is entered via a cedar clad front entrance porch, which leads to two reception rooms at the front of the property. These rooms are currently set up for bed and breakfast, with a reception entrance, but could be converted into general reception areas.

The ground floor contains a fantastic kitchen area, based around an island unit, and comes with a full range of built-in appliances including a dishwasher and double range cooker. A double sided wood burning stove with an oak clad chimney is a real feature of the room and provides a separation between the dining and sitting areas.

Full-height bi-fold doors open onto the patio, framing spectacular views of the formal gardens and ponds. The first floor contains a large master bedroom and a private bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The four bedrooms are decorated in an individual and charming style, with underfloor heating. Attached to the farmhouse and subject to the necessary consents, the accommodation could be incorporated and offers a variety of uses. The property has exceptional gardens, which are approximately 16 acres in size.

Take a look inside the house below:

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