5 bed detached house for sale

Meadow Croft, Highstairs Lane, Stretton, Alfreton DE55

There’s something wonderfully romantic about Meadow Croft. With its Arts & Crafts influence, beautifully considered interiors and gardens that seem to dissolve into the countryside beyond, this is a home that feels every bit as special as its setting.

Occupying approximately half an acre, with tranquil open countryside wrapping around the property and far-reaching rural views from almost every aspect, Meadow Croft is a lifestyle home in the truest sense. Pretty, characterful and incredibly inviting, it has been thoughtfully re-imagined for modern life without losing the charm and individuality that make it so distinctive.

Its Arts & Crafts heritage can be felt throughout the architecture; a home designed with character, craftsmanship and a connection to its surroundings at its heart. Today, those qualities have been complemented by beautifully styled interiors and contemporary additions, creating somewhere that feels elegant without being formal and luxurious without losing its warmth.

The Accommodation

Offering 2,259 sq ft of accommodation over two storeys, the layout is wonderfully sociable and equally suited to family life and entertaining.

At its heart is a beautiful island kitchen, finished with quartz worktops, high-specification integrated appliances and plenty of space to gather, cook and entertain. An adjoining family and dining space makes this a natural everyday hub, while three reception areas give the house a flexibility often missing from modern homes.

The bay-fronted formal dining room opens directly onto the garden terrace, while the main lounge combines a feature fireplace and media wall with patio doors framing the greenery beyond. There’s also a dedicated ground-floor study, utility area, WC and excellent storage, making the house as practical as it is beautiful.

Upstairs, the relationship with the setting becomes even more apparent. Five individually styled bedrooms have been positioned to make the most of the gardens and surrounding countryside, with views stretching across open fields. The principal bedroom has its own en-suite shower room, while bedroom four opens onto a private balcony, a particularly lovely spot to sit with a morning coffee and simply take in the landscape. A stylish family bathroom, complete with bath and separate shower, serves the remaining bedrooms.

Outside

Beautifully established and meticulously kept, they feel less like a garden and more like a collection of outdoor rooms. Doors from the principal reception spaces spill onto the main terrace, while a secluded al fresco dining area sits to the side of the house. Flat lawns provide plenty of space for children, dogs and summer games, with a further decked terrace positioned to enjoy the surroundings.

Tucked within the garden is a charming Shepherd’s hut, adding another layer of character and possibility, while the dedicated garden bar makes Meadow Croft particularly special when entertaining. Long summer afternoons have an obvious tendency to become evenings here, drinks at the bar, food outside, music playing and friends gathered in the garden against a backdrop of rolling countryside.

A long gated driveway creates an impressive approach and provides generous parking for multiple vehicles, complemented by a detached single garage.

Meadow Croft isn't simply a pretty country house. It is a home that embraces everything its setting offers, the views, the gardens, the peace and the changing seasons, while providing a beautifully designed backdrop for modern family life.

Why Stretton?

Highstairs Lane occupies one of those lovely pockets of Derbyshire where the landscape begins to feel properly rural, surrounded by rolling fields, mature countryside and a collection of pretty villages that give this part of the county so much character. Sitting between Stretton and the beautiful village of Ashover, the setting offers the peace and open space of country living without feeling disconnected from everyday life. Ashover and its surrounding villages are only a short drive away, bringing traditional pubs, countryside walks and some of Derbyshire’s prettiest scenery, while Stretton itself has useful everyday amenities nearby.

For commuters, the location is particularly convenient. The nearby A61 provides straightforward access north towards Chesterfield and Sheffield and south towards Alfreton and Derby, while the M1 is easily accessible for journeys further afield. There are also regular bus connections towards Chesterfield directly from Stretton Road close to Highstairs Lane.

It’s that balance that makes this particular part of Stretton so appealing: Beautiful countryside on the doorstep, Ashover and its neighbouring villages within easy reach, yet excellent connections when real life calls.

Planning Permission

Further potential comes in the form of recently granted planning permission for the construction of a single-storey side/rear extension (neddc Ref: 25/01041/flh), providing an exciting opportunity for the next owners to further enhance and expand this already impressive home.

Dales & Peaks Forwardmove Please Read

Dales & Peaks is marketing this Property with the benefit of ForwardMove. Dales & Peaks has introduced ForwardMove to help speed up the sales process, minimise sale fall-throughs and give more certainty to both the Seller and the Buyer.

Purchasers will benefit from the Buyer Information Pack (bip), which we have created with our legal partners, to give buyers more information before they agree to purchase.

The pack includes:

Fixtures and contents form (TA10)
Official Copy of the Register (OC1)
Title Plan (OC2)
Local Search*
Water and Drainage Search*
Coal and Mining Search*
Homescreen / Environmental Search*

(Dales & Peaks has ordered the local, drainage, coal and homescreen / environmental searches; we will add these to the bip as they become available)

ForwardMove allows the sale process to be completed significantly quicker than a ‘normal sale’. This is because the legal work, usually done in the first four to eight weeks after the sale is agreed, has already been completed. The searches, which can take up to five weeks, are ordered on the day the listing goes live and are transferable to the successful Buyer as part of their legal due diligence.

Additionally, and on behalf of the Seller, Dales & Peaks requests that the successful Buyer enters into a Reservation Agreement and pays the Reservation Agreement Fee of £595 (including VAT). This includes payment for the Buyer Information Pack and all the searches (which a buyer typically purchases separately after the sale is agreed).

Upon receipt of the signed Reservation Agreement, payment of the Reservation Agreement Fee, completion of id and aml checks and the issuing of the Memorandum of Sale, the Seller will agree to take the Property off the market and market it as Sold Subject To Contract (sstc).

During the Reservation Agreement period, the Seller will reject all offers and not enter into another agreement with any other buyer. The reservation period is agreed upon at the time of sale but is usually between 60 and 120 days.

The Reservation Fee is non-refundable except where the Seller withdraws from the sale. A copy of the Reservation Agreement is available on request, and Dales & Peaks advises potential buyers to seek legal advice before entering into the Reservation Agreement.

If you have any questions about the process or want to know how selling or buying with Dales & Peaks ForwardMove could benefit you, please speak to a member of the Dales & Peaks team.