High Street, Bonsall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4

Standing at one end of a row of three attractive cottages, which make up the locally known 'Bakehouse Yard', this period stone built property offers a generously proportioned two/three bedroom home. Internally, the character is typified by bespoke ash carpentry, ceiling beams and feature Derbyshire stone fireplaces and a cast-iron range and, except for the stone mullion, all windows in the house and barn are bespoke hardwood double glazed.

Across the yard stands an attractive and historic stone barn (with full planning permission as ancillary accommodation). On the ground floor is a bright, comfortable office space with French windows opening onto a sunken deck with the charming garden beyond. A stable door leads to a (current) workshop and a new shower room and toilet, and stairs to the upper floor. The first floor is a light and airy studio room, perfect for an office, workroom, meetings, hobbies, get-togethers or accommodation for visitors. There is also a wonderful large garage (a rare treat in Bonsall) with stone-flagged floor and heavy barn doors, which could otherwise be used as a stable or store, or integrated into the accommodation. The barn has privately owned solar PV panels on the roof and there is parking for two cars, with an electric vehicle charging point.

The cottage and barn are built from limestone with locally quarried gritstone quoins and have clearly been well maintained over the years. This interesting property, which is centrally located in one of the most desirable villages in the Derbyshire Dales, offers many lifestyle possibilities.

LOCATION
This part of Bonsall village lies just outside the boundary of the Peak District National Park and provides ready access to the delights of the surrounding countryside. Good walking can be had from the doorstep with local recreational attractions that include the Limestone Way, Black Rock, Cromford Canal and Carsington Water. Good road links lead to the nearby centres of employment including Matlock (4 miles), Wirksworth (3 miles), Belper (7 miles), Bakewell (12 miles), Chesterfield (13 miles). The cities of Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield are each within daily commuting distance.

HOUSE ACCOMMODATION
Dining kitchen - 4.62m x 3.74m (15' 2" x 12' 3") maximum, with an external glass panelled door, and with two additional sash windows allowing good natural light. The kitchen includes a range of bespoke ash floor mounted cupboards with marble work surfaces above, with a built-in ash dresser and wall cupboard. Below the ash mantelpiece is an impressive Derbyshire stone fire surround being inset with a period cast iron range. There is also a Belfast style pot sink, integral under counter gas oven, 4-ring gas hob and space for a refrigerator. Concealed in a cupboard is the gas fired condensing central heating boiler.

Sitting room - 4.30m x 3.89m (14' 1" x 12' 9") maximum, with ceiling beams, boarded floor, two windows facing the front, one with a bench seat and meter cupboard beneath. As a focal point to the room, an elegant modern stone fireplace with raised hearth and inset with a wood burning stove.

Off the sitting room, a door opens to a rear hall with a flagged floor and stairs rising to the first floor.

Bedroom 1 - 4.12m x 3.31m (13' 6" x 10' 10") average, a front aspect double bedroom.

Bathroom - 3.17m x 2.27m (10' 5" x 7' 5") with revealed roof timbers to one wall and fitted with white sanitaryware to include a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and roll edged cast iron bath with a painted panel.

Bedroom 2 - 3.52m x 3.21m (11' 6" x 10' 6") a second double bedroom facing the front.

Study / bedroom 3 - 2.90m x 2.43m (9' 6" x 8') average, including a range of built-in bookshelves, desk and separate work table. A Velux window allows natural light.

BARN ANNEXE ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor:
Garage - 5.12m x 2.63m (16' 9" x 8' 8") average, with double wooden doors from the front, solar power inverter, gas fired condensing central heating boiler, electric power and light.

Workshop / utility - 4.16m x 3.36m (13' 8" x 11') average, with a period stable door and window, together with a sink unit and plumbing for an automatic washing machine creating a utility area. Built-in storage units with further storage to the under stairs cupboard.

Shower room - 1.96m x 1.20m (6' 5" x 3' 11") fitted with a white suite to include a wash hand basin, low flush WC and walk-in shower cubicle. Heated towel rail, shaver socket, Velux roof light.

Office - 3.91m x 1.96m (12' 10" x 6' 5") average, enjoying excellent natural light with French doors leading to a sunken patio area with steps up to the garden, plus Velux roof light.

First Floor:
Studio / living room - 6.34m x 5.45m (20' 10" x 17' 11") accessed via heavy oak tread stairs from the workshop, a spacious open room with two pillar supports, pine floor and to one end a stove fire (in need of some attention). A tall carved stone mullioned window is set within the opposite gable and with additional windows to both the front and rear.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the cottage, a low stone wall encloses a patio garden which serves as the entrance to the property. A tarmac driveway lies between the cottage and barn providing car standing (note: a right of access is to be allowed to the two neighbouring cottages). Off the end of the barn and driveway are further cottage gardens, informally landscaped whilst providing delightful areas for relaxation or the hobby gardener. Outside the office there is a walled seating area and separate access into the gardens.

TENURE - Freehold.

SERVICES - All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing. The barn is separately served by an independent gas boiler. To the roof there are 12 solar PV panels and an electric vehicle charging point fixed adjacent to the driveway. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING - HOUSE - Current 58D / Potential 85B

EPC RATING - BARN - Current 77C / Potential 98A

COUNCIL TAX - Band C

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 south to Cromford. At Cromford crossroads turn right into the Market Place then second right onto the Via Gellia road, as signed Bonsall and Newhaven. After around one mile turn right as signed Bonsall, rise up The Clatterway and continue through the centre of the village, passed the first memorial cross and at the second multi stepped cross at the Kings Head, keep left into High Street. No. 19 can be found on the left hand side.

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

Ref: FTM10391