Middle Mayfield, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Description
Mayfield Hall is an outstanding Grade II listed country house of considerable architectural and historic merit, with beautifully balanced elevations and fine sash fenestration. Extending to approximately 9,787 sq ft, the main house provides five reception rooms and nine bedrooms arranged over two principal floors. A superb collection of period outbuildings including a three bedroom cottage, home office and gym, gardener’s kitchen, garaging and stores complements the main residence.

The house showcases an abundance of classical features: high ceilings with moulded cornices, original fireplaces, panelled shutters, window seats and an original butler’s bell system. A comprehensive modernisation programme was undertaken in 2006, including reroofing, rewiring and replumbing. More recently, the Hall has been further refined with sympathetic interiors and high quality fittings throughout.

Accommodation
Approached via automated wrought iron gates, the sweeping gravel driveway leads to the formal south entrance. A partially glazed doorway beneath a portico opens into the magnificent central hall, featuring stone flooring and an elegant cantilevered staircase rising through the heart of the house. A secondary entrance on the west side opens into a practical porch and provides excellent everyday access.
The ground floor offers three formal and highly versatile reception rooms. The drawing room is a beautifully proportioned space with decorative cornicing, ceiling rose, original timber floors and a Chesney multi fuel stove set within an ornate fireplace. The dining room enjoys a broad window seat and south facing glazed doors, while the richly panelled sitting room features dual aspect windows, window seats and a log burner set in a stone surround. A door from the hall leads to extensive and atmospheric cellars.
To the west, former garaging has been transformed into a bright morning room with dual double doors and large format porcelain tiles continuing into a rear hall, giving access to a guest bathroom, generous utility/laundry room, rear staircase and the outbuildings.
The breakfast kitchen is fitted with bespoke Burbidge Shaker cabinetry topped with Minstral stone worksurfaces and centred around a substantial island. An electric AGA with companion and a Quooker tap enhance the practicality of the space. Adjacent sits a breakfast room enjoying garden views.
The principal staircase rises to a broad galleried landing and a luxurious principal suite, enjoying far reaching rural views through three tall sash windows. The suite includes a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom with Duravit fittings, walk in steam shower, freestanding bath and underfloor heating, together with an exceptional dressing room with log burner. Four further first floor bedrooms, two en suite, plus a bathroom and shower room complete this level.
The second floor provides two additional bedrooms, a dressing room, bathroom and WC, as well as a fitted kitchen, offering excellent potential for semi independent guest, staff or multi generational living.

Outbuildings
A charming range of period outbuildings lies to the rear of the Hall. The former shire horse stables have been thoughtfully converted into superb ancillary accommodation, including an open plan living dining kitchen fitted with Clive Christian cabinetry, a sitting room with herringbone flooring and French doors to a private terrace, a cloakroom, and three good bedrooms above.
Additional buildings include a former gamekeeper’s accommodation arranged as a gym and WC with a first floor home office, a gardener’s kitchen with WC, the striking domed clock tower with cupola, and a former piggery now offering a party kitchen, reception room and stores. A brick barn provides further garaging.

Gardens and Grounds
Set within approximately 3.69 acres, the gardens form a glorious backdrop to the house. Manicured lawns lead to majestic specimen trees, clipped hedging and deep, well planted borders. A remarkable feature to the west is a unique hourglass shaped flight of reversed stone steps, thought to date from the 18th century.
Additional highlights include an ornamental pond, a yew hedged arbour, and an 18th century walled former kitchen garden. To the south lie woodland areas with independent access, while to the west two acres of pastureland extend the grounds.

Additional Grazing Land
Included with Mayfield Hall is a one third share of approximately 3.42 acres of grazing land situated opposite the Hall to the east, incorporating a small woodland area. Owing to shared ownership with adjoining landowners, the land cannot be developed without unanimous agreement (subject to planning). Further details are available on request.