The Hill, DE4

Standing on the edge of Cromford's busy and historic Market Place, dating back to the Arkwright era, this traditional mixed use property offers a sound investment opportunity. Until recently, the ground floor retail premises has provided a respected butchery for many years, although are now with vacant possession. The premises enjoy a prominent position at the centre of the village. To the first and second floors, the property has been converted to provide two duplex apartments, ideal for short term or holiday letting and each providing a quality modern finish, whilst retaining period charm and character. Off a yard to the rear, is a good sized stone barn (with consent to convert to a holiday cottage yet equally offering useful storage), beyond that the rare advantage of an allotment garden with a smaller stone outbuilding.

The property is Grade II listed, noting the building's architectural and historic importance as with many of the village's central buildings, which all form part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Location
Cromford is well served with local amenities, restaurants, general stores and public house, all being a benefit for those holiday visitors. The neighbouring market towns of Matlock (3 miles), Wirksworth (2 miles), Belper (7 miles) are all readily accessible, as are the delights of the surrounding countryside and recreational attractions, which include Black Rock, the High Peak Trail, Carsington Water and Cromford Canal.
Cromford also has the benefit of a pay train station linking to the national network for commuting and visitors from further afield.

Accommodation
Ground Floor:
Reception retail - 3.75m x 3.50m (12' 4" x 11' 6") and Reception counter - 3.76m x 3.50m (12' 4" x 11' 6")
An open retail area currently with a counter servery and hand wash.

Kitchen / preparation area - 3.10m x 2.76m (10' 2" x 9' 1") accessed off the main retail space, there is the benefit of stainless steel double sinks, separate hand wash and instant hot water.

Fridge storage - the storage rooms presently offer refrigeration options but suitable for a number of purposes.

Utility store - 3.76m x 3.54m (12' 4" x 11' 7") externally accessed from the rear yard offering useful storage and access to a...
WC - 2.20m x 1.60m (7' 3" x 5' 3")

Both flats are accessed via a shared stairwell from the rear of the property, a small landing at first floor level leading to the main accommodation.

First Floor:
Flat 1
Entrance hallway
Bedroom - 3.55m x 3.52m (11' 8" x 11' 7") with decorative period iron fireplace within a stone surround.
Shower room - 2.14m x 1.87m (7' x 6' 2") fitted with a modern white suite.

Second Floor:
Open plan kitchen - 1.72m x 1.63m (5' 8" x 5' 4") and living room - 3.97m x 3.52m (13' x 11' 7") overall, including a small landing, dual aspect windows and the kitchen area being newly completed with modern cupboards, work surfaces and cooking facilities.

Flat 2
Slightly larger than Flat 1 and similarly accessed off the communal stairwell and landing.
Entrance hallway
Bedroom - 3.55m x 3.50m (11' 8" x 11' 6") with feature fireplace and multi paned period window to the front.
Shower room - fitted with a modern white suite.

Second Floor:
Open plan kitchen - 3.04m x 2.51m (10' x 8' 3") and living room - 3.55m x 3.50m (11' 8" x 11' 6") overall, including a good sized modern kitchen fitted with a range of cupboards, work surfaces, sink unit and cooking facilities. There is a multi paned window within the living area to the front with a second window and Velux roof light to the kitchen at the rear.

Outside
At the rear of the property, a gated access leads to a flagged yard.

Adjoining the property is a stone barn, which has been overhauled including a replacement roof in recent years, all offering a useful work or storage space, and with opportunity to convert to a holiday cottage. Also, off lying to the rear is an area of allotment garden together with a smaller stone built store.

Business Rates & Council Tax
The Valuation Office lists the commercial ground floor element of the property as Shop and Premises with a Rateable Value of £3,300.

The two residential flats are yet to be assessed for Council Tax purposes.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC's)
An EPC will be available upon request.

Tenure
Freehold

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.

Money Laundering
In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of ID and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful purchaser / tenant.

Directions
From Matlock Crown Square, take the A6 south to Cromford, turning left at the traffic lights into the Market Place. As you begin to proceed up The Hill, no. 7 can be found on the left hand side, identified by the Agent's For Sale board.

Viewing
Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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