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"A CHARMING 18th century CHARACTER COTTAGE with a large garden plot, delightfully located, tucked away from any main thoroughfare and with views across the rooftops of the historic village and to the fields which rise towards the High Peak Trail and Black Rock. The cottage has been recently extended and renovated to an exceptional standard and briefly comprises: two good sized double bedrooms both with ensuite facilities, sitting room, dining kitchen, ground floor cloakroom and garden room. To the outside is a large garden, courtyard to the front and rear of the property, stone store and off road parking for several vehicles. Situated within a few minutes walk from the centre, Cromford village has much 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. Today the village is part of the Valley Mills World Heritage Site and offers good local amenities with easy access to the near by towns of Wirksworth, Matlock and Belper and is within commuting distance of Derby and Nottingham with hourly trains to these cities.

Accessed to the side a panelled wooden entrance door door opens to: GARDEN ROOM 4.00m(13'1'') x 1.79m(5'10'') Having a ceramic tiled floor, feature exposed stone wall , and five double glazed windows with oak sils looking out across the garden to the countryside beyond.A pair of glazed French doors opens to: DINING KITCHEN 5.12m(16'10'') x 3.65m(12'0'') Having dual aspect double glazed windows, a continuation of the ceramic tiles to the floor and a range of units with cupboards and drawers set beneath a solid timber worksurface with a tiled splashback. There is an inset twin bowl porcelain sink with mixer taps and a four burner gas hob over which is a stainless steel extractor canopy, beneath the hob is an electric fan assisted oven and there is an integral dishwasher and washing machine. The room has recessed ceiling downlights, stairs rising to the first floor, a Welsh dresser and a free standing Smeg fridge freezer, (both available by separate negotiaition) and ample space to site a dining table and chairs. An original worn stone step and batten door with thumb latch opens to:- SITTING ROOM 5.60m(18'4'') x 3.83m(12'7'') Having two sealed unit double glazed windows with deep stone sills, enjoying lovely views over rooftops and onto the surrounding countryside. The room has exposed beams to the ceiling and an original large Gritstone fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove with exposed stone lintels, back and a raised stone hearth. To the side of the chimneybreast is an open display alcove and the room is illuminated by wall lamp points. There are two central heating radiators, two built in storage cupboards containing the gas and electricity meter, engineered oak flooring, television aerial point, telephone point and a half glazed stable front entrance door. A batten door with thumb latch leads to: DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM Having a continuation of the engineered oak wood flooring, extractor fan and a suite with close coupled w.c. and a wall mounted wash hand basin. Sited within this area is the Worcester gas fired central heating boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property. Returning to the dining kitchen, a three quarter turn stairs with oak balustrade and spindles rises to: FIRST FLOOR LANDING Having a wall light point, smoke alarm and batten doors with thumb latch opening to: MASTER BEDROOM 3.55m(11'8'') x 3.74m(12'3'') Having a rear aspect double glazed window with deep sill with delightful countryside views towards Bonsall and a further conservation Velux skylight allowing for natural light. The room is open to the apex of the ceiling and has an exposed original stone fireplace, characterful wall alcoves, television aerial point, central heating radiator and loft access hatch to a partially boarded loft void for storage. A batten door with thumb latch opens to: EN-SUITE BATHROOM 3.77m(12'4'') x 1.70m(5'7'') Having a white suite comprising close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, wood panel bath with glass screen and 'Mira' electric shower over. There is a front aspect double glazed deep sill window with obscured glass, vinyl flooring, chrome ladder central heating towel rail and radiator, extractor fan, mirror above wash basin, skirting and radiator. BEDROOM TWO 3.65m(12'0'') x 3.05m(10'0'') Being open to the apex of the ceiling, having a side aspect double glazed window with countryside views, conservation Velux skylight, recessed ceiling downlights and television aerial point. The room has a floating wall partition with a walk through opening to one side leading to: EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.71m(8'11'') x 1.92m(6'4'') Having a built in 1000 mm shower enclosure with Mermaid boarding and sliding glass door, close coupled w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin.There is a further Velux sky light, vinyl flooring, recessed ceiling downlights, extractor fan, shaver point and chrome central heated towel rail. OUTSIDE The cottage enjoys the benefit of a large garden plot, spanning the front, side and rear of the cottage from where delightful views are gained across the village rooftops towards the wooded hills beyond. All hard landscaping is complete, and the garden has been seeded to lawn and offers purchasers the opportunity to make their own stamp on the garden with flower beds, borders or vegetable patch etc. Adjacent to the cottage frontage is a stone flagged courtyard with a vaulted ceiling stone outhouse and there is a timber garden shed for storage of garden equipment. The parking area is located at the top of the garden, is bounded by drystone walling and is suitable for two/three vehicles, from where a gravelled stepping stone pathway leads to the cottage. SERVICES All mains services are connected to the property. These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute an offer of contract. Intending purchasers must rely on their own inspection of the property. None of the above appliances/services have been tested by ourselves. We recommend purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check all appliances/services before legal commitment is entered into.
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