We are delighted to offer For Sale, this two double bedroomed, stone built cottage located just off the centre of this popular village of Crich and enjoying a highly private position. This home has a wealth of character and original features and is extremely well presented throughout. The property benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing throughout. The accommodation comprises; entrance porch, sitting room, dining room and fitted kitchen. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, there is off street parking for two vehicles, a gravelled seating area and then at the front of the property there is a fully enclosed courtyard and seating area. Viewing Highly Recommended. Virtual Tour Available. No Upward Chain.
Crich, a former industrial area noted for its cultural heritage of lead and lime mining as well as framework knitting, is now a pretty village, home to the Tramway Village and the Crich Stand, a clifftop memorial. Located on the edge of the Derbyshire Dales, the village sits high in the rolling Derbyshire hills and is within easy access of local towns such as Matlock (approx 5 miles to the north west) as well as Derby and Nottingham. This home occupies an ideal location, close to the centre of Crich where there are plenty of amenities including schools, a medical centre, post office, public houses, butchers, indian restaurant, fish and chip shop, general store and 'The Loaf' (well known for its on-site bakery and excellent coffee shop). A wide selection of walks and rural activities are available on the doorstep.
The property is accessed via the block paved edged and gravelled driveway where steps lead down through the top seating area and around to a picket-style gate opening into the foregarden. A recently installed, part glazed uPVC door opens into the
With a ceramic tiled floor, side aspect uPVC double glazed window and a feature exposed stone wall, this is the ideal place o throw off those hats and coats. A part glazed door leads into an inner lobby where the staircase leads off to the first floor. A cottage door opens into the
With a limestone tiled floor and bathed with natural light from the front and rear aspect uPVC double glazed windows, this is a spacious reception room with exposed ceiling timbers, matching wall lights and a handsome stone fireplace with a multi-fuel stove inset. There are BT and TV connections. A cottage door opens into the
With a slate tiled floor and again, exposed ceiling timbers and uPVC double glazed windows to front and rear aspects, this is another good sized room with ample space for a family-sized dining table and chairs. There is a built-in pine cupboard providing good household storage. The gas and electric meters are located here. There is a feature exposed stone wall to one side showing a former fireplace (not in use). Stone steps and then a cottage door lead up to the
With a ceramic tiled floor and an extensive range of wall, base and drawer units with worktop over and inset 1.5 bowl acrylic sink with mixer tap over. There are exposed ceiling timbers, a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and integrated appliances include; eye level "Neff" oven and grill and an induction hob with concealed extractor hood over. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. A matching cupboard houses the "Worcester" gas combination boiler.
From the entrance lobby, the newly carpeted stairs arrive at the first floor landing where the first door on the left leads into
A double bedroom with a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. There is a column-style radiator and a cottage door opens to reveal a built-in shelved cupboard.
Another double bedroom with open vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers giving this room a real light and airy feel. There s a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
Stylishly tiled with a mosaic patterned border, here we have a modern white suite comprising of a vanity wash basin on an oak cupboard/drawer unit, a dual flush WC and a "P" shaped bath with full height glass screen and high pressure thermostatic shower fittings over. There is an obscure glass uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect and exposed ceiling timbers to the vaulted ceiling.
To the front of the property there is a block paved edged and gravelled driveway providing easy off street parking for two vehicles. Sturdy steps lead down to a seating area with stone walling and mature hedgerow providing a high level of privacy. The pathway continues down and around, passing a useful timber shed, to a picket gate which opens into an Indian stone paved courtyard bordered by raised planters having a variety of plants and trees. At the end of the courtyard, there is a raised stone paved area which is the ideal place for garden furniture for warm weather dining or simply to enjoy that morning cup of coffee in a nice private spot. External water tap and security lighting.
The approach from our Wirksworth office is to proceed along Harrison Drive in the direction of Cromford. At the bottom of the village at Cromford Market Place take a right hand turn onto the A6 Continue along the A6 towards Derby crossing over the River Derwent at Whatstandwell and upon reaching Ambergate bear left into Ripley Road (A610, opposite The Hurt Arms). Continue along this road, passing under the railway bridge and upon reaching the traffic light junction turn left into Bull Bridge Hill as signposted for Fritchley and Crich. Continue to climb Bull Bridge Hill which becomes Crich Road and thereafter The Common. Number 43 will be found on the right hand side.
We are informed by Amber Valley Borough Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band C which is currently £1948 per annum.
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