House For Sale £339,995
We are delighted to offer For Sale, this Grade II listed, detached cottage which is located in this sought after location of Wash Green, just a short walk from the centre of Wirksworth. This home dates back to 1830 and was originally known to be the curate's house from the local parish church. There are a wealth of original features here such as the Gothic-style, metal paned windows and the solid marble, Hopton Wood staircase, a truly unique feature of this home. The accommodation comprises; entrance hall, sitting room with log-burning stove, a good sized dining kitchen with useful understairs storage cupboard, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Both bedrooms enjoy quite superb, far-reaching views down towards the centre of Wirksworth and the surrounding countryside. To the front of the home there is a walled cottage garden with paved seating area enjoying a good level of privacy. A cobbled stone driveway provides parking for one car. Viewing Highly Recommended. Virtual Tour Available. No Upward Chain.
Ground Floor
The property is accessed via the cobbled driveway and then stone steps that lead up to a central pathway which arrives at the panelled front door with decorative limestone surround, opening into the entrance hall. Here we have a limestone tiled floor which continues into the sitting room. The Hopton Wood marble staircase rises to the first floor and the door on the right leads into the
Sitting Room (3.76 x 3 (12'4" x 9'10"))
A bright and inviting room, tastefully decorated and having the ornate, cast iron, multi-paned window to the front aspect, overlooking the front garden. There is a double glazed window to the side, TV point and a recessed shelving unit providing good storage for books etc. There is a wood-burning stove set within the fireplace with a stone lintel over and a built-in cupboard and glass display unit which also houses the gas and electric meters. From the entrance hall, the door on the left leads into the
Dining Kitchen (5.57 x 3.79 max (18'3" x 12'5" max))
A substantial, bright and airy room, having two windows to the front aspect, one of which is a cast iron, multi-paned window which matches the one in the sitting room. Here we have a painted wooden floor and a traditional range of wall, base and drawer units with worktop over and inset stainless steel sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and a 3/4 dishwasher and ample space for a family-sized dining table and chairs. Integrated appliances include; electric oven, gas hob and extractor hood over. A panelled door opens to reveal a useful understairs storage cupboard with wall mounted shelving.
First Floor
On arrival at the first floor landing, turning right leads you into
Bedroom One (3.81 x 3.08 (12'5" x 10'1"))
A light and airy room with windows to the front and side aspects, the latter, the gothic-style, multi-paned window which matches the ground floor, offers quite superb, rooftop views over the surrounding countryside and down towards the centre of Wirksworth. Along the landing, the next door leads into
Bedroom Two (3.03 x 2.89 (9'11" x 9'5"))
Another double bedroom with a matching front window to bedroom one offering those aforementioned views. Double wooden doors open to reveal a useful overstairs storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelving.
Bathroom (3.63 x 2.31 max (11'10" x 7'6" max))
A larger than average room for this purpose and having a white suite, comprising bath with painted wood panelling and thermostatic shower over, wash hand basin with mosaic tiled splash back, low flush WC, window to the front aspect with matching tiled sill and a built-in airing cupboard housing the "Vaillant" gas combination boiler which provides the hot water and central heating. Small access hatch to the roof space.
Outside
To the front of the property there is a cobbled driveway providing parking for one vehicle. Either side of the central pathway there is a cottage garden having a variety of plants and trees with box hedging, all enclosed by a brick-built wall and limestone copings. There is a paved patio area which is an ideal spot to sit and enjoy the view, all enjoying a good level of privacy. External lighting and water tap.
Directional Notes
From our office in Wirksworth Market Place, proceed across the road in front of the Red Lion Hotel and turn into Coldwell Street. Continue down Coldwell Street, crossing over the railway bridge which in turn becomes Wash Green. Continue up the hill for a short distance where the property will be located on the left hand side.
Council Tax Information
We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band C which is currently £1816 per annum.
Ground Floor
The property is accessed via the cobbled driveway and then stone steps that lead up to a central pathway which arrives at the panelled front door with decorative limestone surround, opening into the entrance hall. Here we have a limestone tiled floor which continues into the sitting room. The Hopton Wood marble staircase rises to the first floor and the door on the right leads into the
Sitting Room (3.76 x 3 (12'4" x 9'10"))
A bright and inviting room, tastefully decorated and having the ornate, cast iron, multi-paned window to the front aspect, overlooking the front garden. There is a double glazed window to the side, TV point and a recessed shelving unit providing good storage for books etc. There is a wood-burning stove set within the fireplace with a stone lintel over and a built-in cupboard and glass display unit which also houses the gas and electric meters. From the entrance hall, the door on the left leads into the
Dining Kitchen (5.57 x 3.79 max (18'3" x 12'5" max))
A substantial, bright and airy room, having two windows to the front aspect, one of which is a cast iron, multi-paned window which matches the one in the sitting room. Here we have a painted wooden floor and a traditional range of wall, base and drawer units with worktop over and inset stainless steel sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and a 3/4 dishwasher and ample space for a family-sized dining table and chairs. Integrated appliances include; electric oven, gas hob and extractor hood over. A panelled door opens to reveal a useful understairs storage cupboard with wall mounted shelving.
First Floor
On arrival at the first floor landing, turning right leads you into
Bedroom One (3.81 x 3.08 (12'5" x 10'1"))
A light and airy room with windows to the front and side aspects, the latter, the gothic-style, multi-paned window which matches the ground floor, offers quite superb, rooftop views over the surrounding countryside and down towards the centre of Wirksworth. Along the landing, the next door leads into
Bedroom Two (3.03 x 2.89 (9'11" x 9'5"))
Another double bedroom with a matching front window to bedroom one offering those aforementioned views. Double wooden doors open to reveal a useful overstairs storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelving.
Bathroom (3.63 x 2.31 max (11'10" x 7'6" max))
A larger than average room for this purpose and having a white suite, comprising bath with painted wood panelling and thermostatic shower over, wash hand basin with mosaic tiled splash back, low flush WC, window to the front aspect with matching tiled sill and a built-in airing cupboard housing the "Vaillant" gas combination boiler which provides the hot water and central heating. Small access hatch to the roof space.
Outside
To the front of the property there is a cobbled driveway providing parking for one vehicle. Either side of the central pathway there is a cottage garden having a variety of plants and trees with box hedging, all enclosed by a brick-built wall and limestone copings. There is a paved patio area which is an ideal spot to sit and enjoy the view, all enjoying a good level of privacy. External lighting and water tap.
Directional Notes
From our office in Wirksworth Market Place, proceed across the road in front of the Red Lion Hotel and turn into Coldwell Street. Continue down Coldwell Street, crossing over the railway bridge which in turn becomes Wash Green. Continue up the hill for a short distance where the property will be located on the left hand side.
Council Tax Information
We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band C which is currently £1816 per annum.
