Charming,character cottage in an idyllic village location with stunning, far reaching views. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, snug and living, dining kitchen with log burner. Gardens and terraces with summerhouse, BBQ and hot tub. Off road parking for 2 cars. Close to pubs, shops and restaurants
A remarkably spacious, end-terrace, charming character cottage, situated in the idyllic village of Cromford with superb views of Black Rocks and the surrounding countryside. Set over four floors, the accommodation offers three spacious bedrooms, bathroom and ground floor wet room, living dining kitchen with Jotul log burning stove, utility, spacious attic/playroom. There is an attached stone outhouse with laundry room and storeroom, and quaint gardens and terraces with patio areas, a summerhouse, BBQ, and hot tub (included in the price). The property comes with an off-road parking space for two vehicles, and is ideally located close to excellent local amenities, including pubs, shops and restaurants. Cromford is a small village with a lot of historical interest being the site of the first successful water powered cotton mill in the country. The village grew up around the mill the majority of the houses being built by the mill owner Richard Arkwright (founder of the English sewing Cotton Company). Today the village is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site and offers good local amenities with easy access to the nearby towns of Wirksworth (1.8 miles), Matlock (2.6 miles) and Belper (7.8 miles) and is within commuting distance of Derby, Sheffield and Nottingham and having easy access to the M1 Motorway via the A38 trunk road. There is a branch line train station with a regular service to Derby and Nottingham.
Entering the property via a partially glazed panelled door which opens to:
LIVING DINING KITCHEN
Having a good-sized LIVING ROOM 3.59m x 3.57m, with front aspect sliding sash windows with storage cupboard beneath, a feature fireplace with stone lintels, hearth and surround; housing a log burning stove, wall and centre-ceiling light points, fitted display cabinets and shelving, and black limestone flooring with underfloor heating. The black limestone continues through a broad opening to the:
DINING KITCHEN 3.80m x 3.25m with centre-ceiling lights and downlight spotlights, and staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation. The kitchen is fitted with cupboards and drawers set beneath a work surface with tiled splashback, fitted within which is a ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap and draining board. There is a further hardwood work surface with space and connection beneath for a fridge and freezer. Sited within the room is a cooker with 4-burner gas hob, double oven and grill, with illuminated extractor canopy over. There is a kitchen dresser with shelving, further fitted shelving, a cast iron antique-style radiator, and ample space for dining furniture.
A side aspect glazed panel door opens to:
SIDE ENTRANCE UTILITY PORCH 1.74m x 1.33m
With dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, front aspect UPVC entrance door, a further side aspect window, tiled flooring, fitted shelving, wall light point, and space and connection for a dishwasher.
A ledge door opens to:
GROUND FLOOR WET ROOM 1.97m x 1.20m
A fully tiled room, illuminated by downlight spotlights, and having suite comprising of decorative stone hand wash basin with mixer tap, dual flush close coupled WC, and wet room mixer shower with overhead shower spray. There is a chrome finish ladder-style towel radiator, and an extractor fan.
From the dining kitchen, a half-turn staircase rises to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 2.31m x 0.79m
Being illuminated by downlight spotlights, with a staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, wooden flooring, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and oak ledge doors which open to:
BEDROOM ONE 3.68m x 3.62m
With front aspect sliding sash windows, wooden flooring, a bow-fronted chest of drawers, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, WiFi/telephone point, and USB points.
BATHROOM 2.32m x 1.98m
Having a UPVC double glazed side aspect window, cornice to the ceiling, painted wooden flooring, panelling to dado height, and suite comprising of a pedestal hand wash basin, low-level WC, and free-standing double ended slipper bath with mixer tap. There is a chrome finish ladder-style towel radiator, fitted illuminated mirror with shaver point, wooden corner cupboard with shelving, and a stained glass borrowed light window to the landing.
From the first floor landing a quarter-turn staircase rises to:
SECOND FLOOR LANDING 3.01m x 1.43m
With staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, and oak ledge doors opening to:
BEDROOM TWO 3.65m x 2.93m
Having front aspect sliding sash windows providing superb views over the surrounding countryside. There is a central heating radiator, and USB points.
BEDROOM THREE 5.40m x 3.49m maximum measurements
An L-shaped room, with side aspect UPVC double glazed windows, wooden flooring, inset wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving providing storage space, an exposed stone fire opening, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, USB points, and a stained glass borrowed light window to the landing.
From the second floor landing a quarter-turn staircase rises to a ledge door which opens to:
ATTIC/HOME OFFICE/PLAYROOM 4.56m x 2.78m and 3.18m x 2.43m maximum measurements
Built into the shape of the roof, a spacious room with a front aspect Velux roof light window providing far-reaching views to the surrounding Cromford hills, further dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, original exposed beams, wooden floorboards and laminate flooring. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and storage space built into the eaves.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a flagstone pathway, providing access to the entrance door and continuing to a side aspect patio garden, having ample space for garden furniture and pot plants, with terraced garden above adorned with ornamental shrubs, flowering plants, bushes, and planted herbs. The patio continues to the side entrance porch, and to stone steps which rise to a second smaller area of patio, having a stone-built BBQ and an attached stone OUTHOUSE 2.60m x 1.80m with front aspect UPVC double glazed windows, raised wooden flooring, space and connection for a washing machine, dryer, or other white goods, central heating radiator, fitted storage cupboards, power and lighting. Sited within the room is the Worcester gas-fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property. A ledge and brace door opens to a STORAGE ROOM 2.83m x 1.31m having lighting and ample storage space.
To the side of the BBQ, stone steps continue to an elevated area of garden with exceptional far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside. There is a mature plum tree, space for garden furniture and pot plants, further steps rising to a balcony-style area with wooden pergola adorned with climbing plants, and a raised decking with a hot tub and good-sized SUMMERHOUSE 2.94m x 1.57m having a pair of half-glazed panelled entrance doors, front aspect stained-glass windows, a further side aspect window, panelling to dado height, power and lighting.
There is outside lighting and water supply.
PARKING
Off-road parking is provided via a parking space for two vehicles, situated off the access road, overlooking the millpond.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected to the property. Furniture and white goods will be available via separate negotiation with the vendors. A shared path provides right of access across the front of the adjoining properties.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'B' (Prior to being a holiday let)
COUNCIL TAX COST (Correct at time of publication) '£1,107.99' (Based on prior tax band for 2022/2023)
DIRECTIONS
From the Market place at Cromford, turn right before the Greyhound Hotel onto Scarthin. Continue past Scarthin Books, where the property can be found on the right-hand side.
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Disclaimer
All measurements in these details are approximate. None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
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