5 bed cottage for sale

Hopton, Nr Wirksworth DE4

Standing alongside a number of period character homes and conversions which were formerly part of Home Farm, this modern stone-built property is built in keeping with the neighbouring cottages and offers a versatile range of accommodation across three floors. With three first floor bedrooms, there are additional bedrooms and ancillary space on the lower ground floor, providing ample opportunity for home working, hobbies or simply for the larger family. The sitting room features a broad arched window, mirroring those of the neighbouring barn and allowing delightful views across neighbouring land. Externally, there is ample parking attractive patio style gardens, character potting shed and a separate stone built garage.

The collection of homes at Home Farm creates an interesting hamlet, part of Hopton village and with easy access to the recreational attractions of Carsington Water, Black Rock and the surrounding Derbyshire Dales countryside. Good road links the nearby market towns of Ashbourne (7 miles), Wirksworth (2 miles), Matlock (6 miles) and the cities of Derby and Nottingham are each considered to lie within daily commuting distance.
Accommodation

Ground floor - a glazed front door opens to an entrance hall, with a gloss tiled floor, stairs which lead off to the first floor, and a second flight down to the lower ground floor. Doors open to the kitchen and sitting room and to the…

Cloakroom – with a fitted WC and wash hand basin set to black granite surfaces above modern storage cupboards and finished with a continuation of the tiled floor.

Utility room – 2.48m x 1.45m (8’ 2” x 4’ 9”) fitted with low level cupboards and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

Kitchen and dining room – 6.10m x 2.93m (20’ x 9’ 7”) fitted with a range of modern cupboards drawers and black granite work surfaces together with a one and a half bowl sink unit, eye level oven, and dishwasher plumbing. There is gloss grey ceramic tiling to the floor, which continues through the dining area.

Sitting room - 6.10m x 3.40m (20’ x 11’ 2”) a spacious family room benefitting from excellent natural light, the broad arched window with French doors, allowing a pleasant outlook across and access to the patio gardens at the side. A focal point to the room, a stone chimney breast and fireplace inset with a solid fuel stove and granite hearth.

From the hall, stairs descend to the lower ground floor with tiled hall and doors off to….

Shower room - 2.9m x 1.88m (9’ 7” x 6’ 2”) in need of general refurbishment and refitting.

Bedroom 4 - 4.36m x 2.84m (14’ 4” x 9’ 4”) with a tiled floor and high level window.

Bedroom 5 - 5.75m x 3.41m (18’ 10” x 11’ 2”) a generous bedroom, ideal for hobbies, workshop or child’s den.

Rising to the first floor, a galleried landing leads to…

Bedroom suite 1 – 5.24m x 3.41m (17’ 2” x 11’ 2”) maximum and include a wardrobe to one end, and access to an…

Ensuite shower room – 1.95m x 1.88m (6’ 5” x 6’ 2”) with a tiled floor and contrasting tiled walls, mosaic detail to plinths and above the vanity unit. There is a WC wash hand basin, bath and separate walk-in shower.

Bedroom 2 - 3.61m x 3m (11’ 10” x 9’ 10”) with Velux roof light, and a built-in store housing the hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 3 - 3m x 2.49m (9’ 10” x 8’ 2”) with front facing window looking toward the Arcaded Barn and courtyard.

Bathroom – 2.41m x 1.88m (7’ 11” x 6’ 2”) fitted with a panelled bath with shower over and glazed screen, WC and wash hand basin set above a cabinet. Velux roof light
Outside & parking

The property stands with a range of easily managed grounds which include an attractive stone-paved patio garden screened from the neighbouring properties by shrubs and hedging, which continues to the front and main entrance. The generous patio enjoys pleasant views across the neighbouring land and to one side there is an interest brick built potting shed.

Vehicular access from the lower boundary leads to a broad drive offering ample hardstanding and access to a stone built Garage.

Tenure – Freehold

services – Mains water and electricity are available to the property. Windows are wooden sealed unit double-glazed, drainage is to a septic tank (shared) and there is oil fired central heating. There is also bottled gas for cooking facilities. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution

EPC rating – to be confirmed

council tax – Band E

fixtures & fittings – Only the fixtures and fittings mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. Certain other items may be taken at valuation if required. No specific test has been made on any appliance either included or available by negotiation.

Directions – From Matlock Crown Square, take the A6 travelling south to Cromford. At the traffic light crossroads, turn right into Market Place and proceed up The Hill. As the road levels, turn right as signed Middleton and Ashbourne, continue across the following crossroads and on for a further mile before turning right as signed Hopton. Follow this road for around 800m and the entrance to Home Farm can be found on the left hand side, just opposite the junction which leads to the right and Ryder Point. Follow the private drive, passing the courtyards and cottages on the left and Ardern is the last property on the left, opposite The Arcaded Barn.

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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