Derbyshire dales

As house prices tumble in the UK and shrewd investors are looking to pick up bargains, country homes and properties on the outskirts of large towns and cities remain particularly desirable catches.

The charms of English culture continue to attract holiday-makers to the UK and the rolling hills of Derbyshire are a magnet for countryside lovers and walkers.

Derby is a East Midlands city of diverse cultures and communities and is a short distance from the beautiful dales.

On the edge of the city one luxurious property will surely capture the interest of overseas investors. The lavish eight-bedroom house is constructed on a plot extending to approximately 768 square metres close to the village of Littleover.

The Sapna House is located on Burton Road and is also within an easy walk of the city centre.

The accommodation boasts four reception rooms, a porcelain tiled dining room and a sizeable study.

Sapna also features a spacious conservatory that leads onto the garden, kitchen/breakfast room and a utility room.

The kitchen/breakfast room features bespoke solid wood units with granite worktops, quality range and American-style larder fridge, wine cooler, tiled flooring and a dishwasher.

The utility room is also fitted with granite worktops, washing machine and dryer and tiled floors.

The first floor to the grand residence boasts six double bedrooms, four en suite facilities and a family bathroom. The master bedroom's en suite bathroom features a Jacuzzi, basin and fitted furniture while the other en suites have shower stalls. The family bathroom also includes a Jacuzzi and fitted furniture.

The first floor boasts a library room with a lovely veranda. A further two rooms can be found on the second floor that can act as guest bedrooms if required. These two rooms were originally designed as a gym/cinema area.

All reception rooms are finished with deep cornices and skirting and the interior doors are hardwood with brass fittings. The staircase is of American oak and the windows are double-glazed sash-style windows.

The property is constructed using Liege handmade style bricks and features an alarm system, electronic front gates and a double garage off a winding driveway. The property also boasts a beautiful landscaped garden on three sides.