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" Occupying a sought after Peak District National Park setting within the very pretty and historical village of Wensley, is this quite superb three storey Circa 17th century stone cottage, sited on a mature south facing plot, bordered by and offering spectacular countryside views together with boasting many local walks and outdoor pursuits as well as many adjoining villages. This beautiful skilfully restored character home offers immense charm and character, coupled with all of the trappings of modern living and is located within easy reach of amenities at the nearby towns of Darley Dale, Bakewell and Matlock. Gas centrally heated throughout, the property briefly comprises; sitting room and snug with stairs to both first and lower ground floors both having feature multi fuel burners. The lower ground floor has a kitchen, dining room and useful ancillary utility room with Wc and wash basin, whilst on the first floor a landing leads to two bedrooms, shower room and useful attic with rear skylights . The property is offered for sale freehold. Council tax band C. Energy rating D.
Historical Note The manor of Wendesley, or Wensley, is described in the Survey of Domesday as a hamlet
of the King‘s manor of Mestesforde. Before the reign of King John, it was in the ancient family of De Wendesley, or Wensley; whose heiress, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth married Ralph Blackwall, Esq. In the year 1591, Lettice Wensley, widow, and Ralph Blackwall, sold a moiety of this manor to John Harpur, Esq.‘ This moiety is now the
property of his descendant, Sir Henry Crewe, Bart, but the landed property has been sold off.

Sitting Room 3.97 x 3.70 13‘0 x 12‘1 Having timber and glazed entrance door, stripped and stained floor boards, the focal point of the room being the feature cat iron multi fuel burner, recessed into a brick chimney breast with quarry tiled floor and granite lintel, original full height storage cupboards, double radiator, single glazed sash window to front aspect.





Snug 3.04 x 2.40 9‘11 x 7‘10 The focal point of the room being the feature cast iron multi fuel burner recessed into a chimney breast with quarry tiled hearth and granite lintel, radiator, staircases to both lower ground and first floor, two single glazed sash windows to rear aspect offering spectacular views to the rear over rolling countryside.



Lower Ground Floor

Kitchen 3.03 x 2.34 9‘11 x 7‘8 Having feature Belfast sink recessed into a shaker style storage unit with matching wall cupboard, recessed shelving, Stoves electric four ring hob with double oven and grill, stripped and stained floor, feature exposed stone work, radiator, concealed combination gas boiler and single glazed window offering delightful views to the rear .





Dining Room 3.43 x 2.02 11‘3 x 6‘7 Having a polished stripped floor, radiator, velux double glazed sky lights, two single glazed windows offering spectacular views and timber and glazed stable style door to rear.



Utility Cloak Room 3.44 x 3.31 11‘3 x 10‘10 Having a low flush wc, pedestal washing machine, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, feature exposed stone work and double radiator,

First Floor Landing With access to roof space having pull down wooden loft ladder .

Principal Bedroom 3.98 x 2.57 13‘0 x 8‘5 Having radiator and single glazed sash windows offering stunning views to the rear.



Bedroom Two 3.63 x 2.16 11‘10 x 7‘1 Currently used as an art room and having built in wardrobe, radiator and single glazed sash window to front aspect.

Shower Room Having white three piece suite comprising; low centre flush wc, floating wall mounted wash hand basin and quadrant shower cubicle with mains fed shower, glass shower cabinet and doors, white enamel heated towel rail and wall mounted extractor fan.

Attic Room 4.04 x 2.97 plus deep recess 13‘3 x 9‘8 plus de The loft being fully floor boarded and having two velux double glazed sky lights to rear aspect.

Outside The property occupies a superb south facing plot at the sought after village address. To the front is a stone boundary wall with a wrought iron gate leading to a paved court yard, together with a rear garden having an array of established shrubs with gravelled sun terrace and cold water tap.









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