Detached house for sale in The Square, Wensley, Matlock DE4

Situated at the heart of this highly regarded village on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park, this most attractive stone built detached property presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a comfortable family home.

Prior to the 1990’s, the property was a public house, although since converted to create a home of considerable character, retaining beam ceilings, feature fireplaces and mullioned windows.

Well proportioned four bedroom accommodation includes two bathrooms, four reception rooms, plus a farmhouse style kitchen; all of which are complemented by a delightful enclosed garden, which enjoys a degree of privacy and southerly aspect.

The recreational attractions of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are all readily accessible, with walks along Wensley Dale, Bonsall Moor available from the doorstep. The neighbouring Darley Dale and Two Dales provide a good range of local shops and amenities, with the wider market town facilities in Matlock (3 miles), Bakewell (6 miles), Chesterfield (11 miles). The cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham are all within daily commuting distance.

Accommodation

A hardwood panelled front door opens to a…

Reception hallway – 6.58m x 4.11m (21’ 7” x 13’ 6”) which provides a spacious entrance and valuable additional family space. Period beam ceilings typify the character and cottage which continues throughout the house, and similarly with a stone framed window to the front and lintels above a glazed door which provides external access to the gardens. The room is finished with a ceramic tiled floor which extends to a side lobby, off which attractive stripped pine doors with leaded glazed panels lead to the kitchen and dining room.

Dining room – 4.61m x 4.11m (15’ 1” x 13’ 6”) currently utilised as a snug, again there are windows to two elevations, period beam ceiling and a rustic stone fireplace which sites a multi fuel cast iron Clearview stove.

Breakfast kitchen – 5.20m x 4.18m (17’ 1” x 13’ 9”) with slate tiled floor, range of painted low level cupboards topped with a mixture of granite work surfaces which incorporate a Belfast style sink. The room features a substantial stone fireplace which incorporates the cooker position, and the room is also designed to take an American style refrigerator. Mullioned windows face the front courtyard with two further windows drawing additional natural light.

Utility room – 2.28m x 1.50m (7’ 6” x 4’ 11”) accessed off the kitchen with a continuation of the slate tiled floor, having plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

Sitting room – 4.26m x 4.11m (14’ x 13’ 6”) accessed off the reception hallway, with windows to both front and rear, beam ceiling and a gas fired stove set to a stone fireplace, raised hearth and with a fitted oak mantel above.

Office / garden room – 6.14m x 3.34m (20’ 2” x 10’ 11”) incorporating a glazed extension and offering a useful work and hobby space. There is a modern quarry tiled floor, French doors lead to the garden and a separate external door from the front courtyard. A lobby to the side gives access to a…

Cloakroom – with WC and corner wash hand basin.

From the reception hallway, stairs rise to the first floor landing which has a front aspect window and access through similar leaded decorative glazed stripped pine panelled doors to the majority of rooms. Taking the room from one side…

Bedroom 1 – 4.32m x 4.07m (14’ 2” x 13’ 4”) a good sized double bedroom with windows to three elevations including a small picture window looking across the valley to Matlock Bank and one looking across the mature gardens and to the fields rising to Bonsall Moor beyond.

Bath and shower room – 3.01m x 2.15m (9’ 11” x 7’ 1”) fitted with a panelled bath, high flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and separate shower cubicle. Chromed ladder radiator.

Bedroom 2 – 3.01m x 1.65m (9’ 11” x 5’ 5”) a single bedroom overlooking the garden and extending over the stairwell.

Master bedroom 3 – 5.24m x 4.18m (17’ 2” x 13’ 9”) a good double bedroom with mullioned window overlooking the courtyard, two windows facing The Square, and an elegant feature stone fireplace. A part glazed door opens to an…

Ensuite shower room – 1.66m x 1.52m (5’ 5” x 5’) with corner shower cubicle, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Off the entrance to the bedroom is a walk-in wardrobe / store.

Bedroom 4 – 4.58m x 4.07m (15’ x 13’ 4”) a rear aspect double room with built-in airing store which houses the gas fired boiler and hot water cylinder.

Outside

Accessed off The Square, a triangular forecourt sits within the “L” of the building and provides car standing. A flagstone path leads to the front door. The principal gardens are found at the rear which are well sized, mature and offer ample opportunity for the keen gardener and family recreation alike. By the house, a stone paved patio gives way to a tiered decked sitting area which at the higher level includes an enclosed hot tub. Principally level lawns form the remainder of the garden which incorporates deep herbaceous borders with a variety of planting to provide colour and interest throughout the seasons. There is also a greenhouse, timber shed, feature pond and waterfall. The gardens enjoy a delightful southerly aspect, a good degree of privacy and distant views towards Riber Castle from some vantage points.

Tenure – Freehold.

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

EPC rating – Current 41E / Potential 72C

council tax – Band F

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 north towards Darley Dale, turning left into Old Road opposite St Elphin’s Court. At the following crossroads turn left onto Station Road and proceed across Darley Bridge before rising up the hill towards Wensley. On entering Wensley, turn left into The Square where we advise you to park ahead of viewing. The Old Crown can be found at the rear of The Square.

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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