3 bed cottage for sale

Main Street, Winster DE4

Standing at the heart of this sought after Derbyshire Dales village, this period stone cottage oozes character and charm at every level and has already undergone a programme of sympathetic refurbishment now offering any new owner the opportunity to continue the renovation process and stamp their own mark. Period features including flagstone floors, stone mullioned windows, ceiling beams, gritstone fireplaces with wood burning stoves to name but a few and a viewing to fully appreciate the charm is highly recommended. The accommodation to the ground floor comprises open plan kitchen, dining and living room, second sitting room and shower room, plus a further reception room which could be adapted to be a potential larger kitchen diner, reception room or bathroom, as required. At first floor level, there are three double bedrooms. Outside, to the rear is a well proportioned garden.

Winster lies within the eastern boundaries of the Peak District National Park surrounded by the delights of the Derbyshire Dales countryside. The village boasts a thriving community, which supports a number of local groups, Church, two public houses, village shop, Post Office, doctors’ surgery and well respected primary school. Good road communications lead to the neighbouring towns of Matlock, Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton, with the cities of Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield each considered to be within daily commuting distance.
Accommodation

A hardwood, part glazed door opens into a lobby area with decorative tiled floor, and being open to the…

Sitting room – 4.49m x 3.85m (14’ 9” x 12’ 8”) a generous room with exposed beamed ceiling, exposed floorboards, gritstone fireplace housing a wood burning stove, three windows, two with beam lintels, stone surrounds and the front window with wooden shutters. Tucked to one corner, stairs rise to the first floor.

Back in the sitting room, to the other side of the front door is the…

Open plan kitchen, dining and living room – 7.26m x 4.49m (23’ 10” x 14’ 9”) overall, again with exposed and beamed ceilings, dual aspect windows to the living / dining area, flagstone floor and to the living end of the room, a gritstone fireplace with wood burning stove. The kitchen area is fitted with a modest range of cupboards and drawers, with space for a free standing cooker, fridge / freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine and other appliance space. A window to the front allows natural light and a door to the rear allows external access. A door opens to the…

Shower room – 2.38m x 2.24m (7’ 10” x 7’) fitted with a glazed shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.

Back in the sitting room, a wooden door opens to a further…

Room – 4.47m x 3.31m (14’ 8” x 10’ 10”) an extension to the original cottage, this room requires finishing and could be a potentially larger kitchen diner, another sitting room, bathroom or home office / hobby room, as desired. There is a feature exposed stone wall, flagstone flooring, vaulted ceiling with exposed wood and beams, window lintels, two Velux roof lights and dual aspect windows. A part glazed door provides access to the courtyard and garden beyond.

From the sitting room, enclosed stairs rise to the first floor landing with doors off to the bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 – 4.49m x 3.84m (14’ 9” x 12’ 7”) a good double bedroom with windows to the front and side. Feature decorative gritstone fireplace with dog grate and stone hearth, exposed floorboards, plus useful built-in cupboard.

Bedroom 2 – 3.76m x 3.44m (12’ 4” x 11’ 3”) a second well proportioned double bedroom with rear facing window. As an interesting feature one wall constructed of wooden panelling with display niches to the landing side and bedroom side, plus exposed floorboards. Again, with feature decorative gritstone fireplace, stone hearth and dog grate.

Bedroom 3 – 4.49m x 3.34m (14’ 9” x 10’ 11”) a third good sized double bedroom with front facing window and again with exposed floorboards, plus decorative cast iron fireplace.
Outside & parking

To the rear of the property is a large garden with courtyard by the house, useful stone outbuilding, large expanse of lawn with raised beds and log stores, with views of surrounding countryside. The garden, which is bounded by stone walling and neighbouring stone buildings, offers ample opportunity for the green fingered enthusiast to further landscape and create a wonderful space for children’s adventure, family relaxation and recreation, plus any vegetable and produce growing.

Tenure – Freehold

services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and hardwood double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC rating – Current 55D / Potential 97A

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 Bakewell Road travelling north to Darley Dale. On reaching Darley Dale turn left into Station Road following the road across Darley Bridge, up through Wensley and on into Winster. On entering the village on Main Street, Carpenters Cottage can be found on the right hand side, opposite the cobbled parking areas on the left and before reaching the Market Hall.

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viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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