House For Sale £410,000
Grant's of Derbyshire are delighted to offer For Sale, this charming three bedroom stone built semi-detached home located in the sought after village of Carsington. Formally two cottages it retains many period features and the accommodation briefly comprises dining room with log burning stove, spacious sitting room with open fire, kitchen, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The cottage is south facing with a view of Carsington Water from every window to the front. There are gardens to the front, side and rear and there is the added bonus of a detached workshop as well as an off road parking space for one vehicle. The cottage benefits from oil fired central heating and is double glazed throughout with a mixture of timber and uPVC windows. There is planning permission in place to extend the current living accommodation. The property is a short drive to amenities in neighbouring towns but the possibilities for walks from the house are endless. With miles of open countryside for walking in the hills to the north and a five minute walk to the edge of Carsington Water to the south. Viewing highly recommended. No upward chain.
About Carsington Village
Carsington is a small village in an area of delightful countryside in the middle of the Derbyshire Dales. It is within easy travelling distance of local centres including Wirksworth (2 miles), Matlock (6 miles), the famous market town of Ashbourne (7 miles) and the city of Derby (12 miles). There is a bus service running to Matlock and Ashbourne. Carsington has a small church which dates back to the 12th Century and a fine 16th century public house, the Miners Arms. The sought after primary school was rated Good/Outstanding in its last full inspection in November 2014. Close by, at Carsington Water, is a visitor centre with shops, restaurant and adventure playground. As well as the water sports available at the centre there are good waterside footpaths/cycle paths around the reservoir and the area is excellent for wildlife and bird watching.
Ground Floor
The part glazed entrance door to the front of the cottage opens into the
Dining Room (3.60m x 3.57m (11'9" x 11'8"))
With wood effect laminate flooring the focal point of the dining room is the fireplace with substantial stone lintel and raised stone hearth which houses the Clearview log burning stove. There is an exposed central ceiling timber and the alcove to the left of the chimney breast also adds to the character. The window to the front aspect provides a most pleasant outlook over the front garden towards Carsington Water in the distance. To the rear of the room a timber door opens to the kitchen and to the side a ledge and brace door leads into the
Sitting Room (5.93m x 3.64m (19'5" x 11'11"))
What would have originally been two rooms is now a most spacious sitting room. There are exposed beams to the ceiling as well as original timbers above the two windows to the front aspect. The windows to the front allow fabulous views and there is a further window to the rear. Also to the rear is a good amount of space in the area beneath the stairs. There is a cast iron open fire with stone hearth and surround and the room is lit by wall lights as well as ceiling lights.
Kitchen (3.85m x (12'7" x))
With tile effect flooring and exposed ceiling timbers, this quirky kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden units. The inset sink is beneath the uPVC window to the side aspect and there is a further uPVC window to the opposite side as well as two Velux roof lights to the rear. There is space and plumbing available for a washing machine and a dishwasher. There are also spaces available for a freestanding fridge freezer and an electric oven. To one side a part glazed door opens to the covered store and to another the staircase leads up to the
First Floor
The curved staircase rising from the kitchen reaches a landing area from where doors open to the bathroom and the principle bedroom. The landing has a window to the rear overlooking the garden and also a built-in storage cupboard. A second set of stairs is accessed towards the top of the curved staircase and this provides access to a small landing and the second and third bedrooms.
Bedroom One (3.59m x 3.51m (11'9" x 11'6"))
This is a very good sized double bedroom with the window to the front allowing an excellent outlook. To one corner of the room is a built-in cupboard.
Bedroom Two (3.61m x 3.56m (max) (11'10" x 11'8" (max)))
Another good sized double bedroom to the front of the cottage with the same delightful views as from bedroom one.
Bedroom Three (2.68m x 2.22m (max) (8'9" x 7'3" (max)))
The third of the bedrooms is at the rear of the cottage with a window overlooking the garden.
Bathroom (2.21m x 1.69m (max) (7'3" x 5'6" (max)))
With vinyl flooring, this part tiled bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with Triton electric shower over. There is a uPVC window to the side aspect. There is also a wall mounted ladder style radiator.
Outside
To the front of the cottage is a beautiful garden laid mainly to lawn with well stocked borders and a path leading to a gate which opens onto the lane. The garden is fully enclosed by hedging and stone walling and provides a superb spot in which to sit and enjoy the fabulous view over the fields towards Carsington Water. A path leads around the side of the house where there is a further good sized lawned area with a log store and a summer house and there is also a decent sized kitchen garden to the rear with fruit trees and vegetable patch. To the side a pathway and stone steps lead up to the off road parking space and to the rear is the
Workshop (5.87m x 3.01m (19'3" x 9'10" ))
An excellent stone built detached outbuilding suitable for a number of uses. Accessed via a part glazed door to the side, it has the benefit of power and light and has two double glazed windows to the front as well as one to the rear.
Store
The L-shaped covered store is attached to the cottage and has a part glazed door to the front. Once inside, a part glazed door opens to the kitchen, there is a door to the rear garden and another door opening to the
Wc (1.57m x 0.87m (5'1" x 2'10"))
As well as having a low flush WC this room houses the oil fired boiler which provides the hot water and heating to the property.
Planning Permission
Planning permission is currently in place for an architect designed two storey rear extension. Plans available upon request.
Council Tax Information
We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band D which is currently £1926 per annum.
Directional Notes
Leaving the Market Place at Wirksworth take a right hand turn up West End. Continue up this steep hill, leaving Wirksworth. At the very top of the hill, once the road has levelled out (at Godfreyhole), take a left turn onto the B5035 towards Ashbourne. Continue for a short period until you see a sign for Hopton on the right hand side. Turn right here and continue through Hopton until reaching the village of Carsington, passing the church on the right and the pub on the left. Just before the road bends around to the left, continue straight on and Lesede Cottage is located on the right hand side after about 100 metres.
About Carsington Village
Carsington is a small village in an area of delightful countryside in the middle of the Derbyshire Dales. It is within easy travelling distance of local centres including Wirksworth (2 miles), Matlock (6 miles), the famous market town of Ashbourne (7 miles) and the city of Derby (12 miles). There is a bus service running to Matlock and Ashbourne. Carsington has a small church which dates back to the 12th Century and a fine 16th century public house, the Miners Arms. The sought after primary school was rated Good/Outstanding in its last full inspection in November 2014. Close by, at Carsington Water, is a visitor centre with shops, restaurant and adventure playground. As well as the water sports available at the centre there are good waterside footpaths/cycle paths around the reservoir and the area is excellent for wildlife and bird watching.
Ground Floor
The part glazed entrance door to the front of the cottage opens into the
Dining Room (3.60m x 3.57m (11'9" x 11'8"))
With wood effect laminate flooring the focal point of the dining room is the fireplace with substantial stone lintel and raised stone hearth which houses the Clearview log burning stove. There is an exposed central ceiling timber and the alcove to the left of the chimney breast also adds to the character. The window to the front aspect provides a most pleasant outlook over the front garden towards Carsington Water in the distance. To the rear of the room a timber door opens to the kitchen and to the side a ledge and brace door leads into the
Sitting Room (5.93m x 3.64m (19'5" x 11'11"))
What would have originally been two rooms is now a most spacious sitting room. There are exposed beams to the ceiling as well as original timbers above the two windows to the front aspect. The windows to the front allow fabulous views and there is a further window to the rear. Also to the rear is a good amount of space in the area beneath the stairs. There is a cast iron open fire with stone hearth and surround and the room is lit by wall lights as well as ceiling lights.
Kitchen (3.85m x (12'7" x))
With tile effect flooring and exposed ceiling timbers, this quirky kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden units. The inset sink is beneath the uPVC window to the side aspect and there is a further uPVC window to the opposite side as well as two Velux roof lights to the rear. There is space and plumbing available for a washing machine and a dishwasher. There are also spaces available for a freestanding fridge freezer and an electric oven. To one side a part glazed door opens to the covered store and to another the staircase leads up to the
First Floor
The curved staircase rising from the kitchen reaches a landing area from where doors open to the bathroom and the principle bedroom. The landing has a window to the rear overlooking the garden and also a built-in storage cupboard. A second set of stairs is accessed towards the top of the curved staircase and this provides access to a small landing and the second and third bedrooms.
Bedroom One (3.59m x 3.51m (11'9" x 11'6"))
This is a very good sized double bedroom with the window to the front allowing an excellent outlook. To one corner of the room is a built-in cupboard.
Bedroom Two (3.61m x 3.56m (max) (11'10" x 11'8" (max)))
Another good sized double bedroom to the front of the cottage with the same delightful views as from bedroom one.
Bedroom Three (2.68m x 2.22m (max) (8'9" x 7'3" (max)))
The third of the bedrooms is at the rear of the cottage with a window overlooking the garden.
Bathroom (2.21m x 1.69m (max) (7'3" x 5'6" (max)))
With vinyl flooring, this part tiled bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with Triton electric shower over. There is a uPVC window to the side aspect. There is also a wall mounted ladder style radiator.
Outside
To the front of the cottage is a beautiful garden laid mainly to lawn with well stocked borders and a path leading to a gate which opens onto the lane. The garden is fully enclosed by hedging and stone walling and provides a superb spot in which to sit and enjoy the fabulous view over the fields towards Carsington Water. A path leads around the side of the house where there is a further good sized lawned area with a log store and a summer house and there is also a decent sized kitchen garden to the rear with fruit trees and vegetable patch. To the side a pathway and stone steps lead up to the off road parking space and to the rear is the
Workshop (5.87m x 3.01m (19'3" x 9'10" ))
An excellent stone built detached outbuilding suitable for a number of uses. Accessed via a part glazed door to the side, it has the benefit of power and light and has two double glazed windows to the front as well as one to the rear.
Store
The L-shaped covered store is attached to the cottage and has a part glazed door to the front. Once inside, a part glazed door opens to the kitchen, there is a door to the rear garden and another door opening to the
Wc (1.57m x 0.87m (5'1" x 2'10"))
As well as having a low flush WC this room houses the oil fired boiler which provides the hot water and heating to the property.
Planning Permission
Planning permission is currently in place for an architect designed two storey rear extension. Plans available upon request.
Council Tax Information
We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band D which is currently £1926 per annum.
Directional Notes
Leaving the Market Place at Wirksworth take a right hand turn up West End. Continue up this steep hill, leaving Wirksworth. At the very top of the hill, once the road has levelled out (at Godfreyhole), take a left turn onto the B5035 towards Ashbourne. Continue for a short period until you see a sign for Hopton on the right hand side. Turn right here and continue through Hopton until reaching the village of Carsington, passing the church on the right and the pub on the left. Just before the road bends around to the left, continue straight on and Lesede Cottage is located on the right hand side after about 100 metres.
