Drakelow Lane, Wolverley, DY11 5RU

Hayden Estates is elated to bring this absolutely delightful, spacious period home boasting no upward chain to the market for the first time in many years! The current owner has been spoilt living in such a peaceful environment; however, it is time to move on to pastures new, allowing a new owner to become custodian of this remarkable site.    

Believed originally built circa 1771, it oozes charm and character. Not listed, the dwelling was extended in the mid-1960s and again in the 1970s. However, it doesn't stop there! It is understood that this property was one of five cottages that stood on the plot and thus would have been an end terrace. Whether they burnt down or not is not known, but two houses disappeared after the 1900s, leaving three cottages, which now form part of this detached residence.

The house contains original features, such as wooden beams, inglenook fireplaces, exposed sandstone walls, and ledge-and-brace wooden doors. Both inside and out, there is evidence of the sandstone that was used to build the property, which also forms a huge part of the garden.

There is wonderful history surrounding the property and its location. Some of the famous sandstone caves can be seen within the garden—there are four alone at this property. The area was known as Workhouse Bank, with up to twenty-four dwellings, some caves and some chalet style homes in the immediate area at the time! Looking at how small they are today, it is unbelievable to imagine how families made these their homes. One of the caves even has an original Belfast sink within- what tales they could tell!! It is thought that the workers cottages and caves were owned by the Knight family from Lea Castle, who sold them to the Seabright Trust. After that, parcels of land were sold off individually, hence the unusual-shaped areas. 

From the roadside, ascend the winding elevated driveway heavily flanked by mature planting, opening into a spacious parking area with a detached double garage. Step out of the car to begin to appreciate the views and extent of the land. If you are after a bowling green garden, you won't find it here! A garden of high interest with something for every family member! Paved patio areas are available for sitting and enjoying the flora and fauna, as well as the peace and quiet. which appears to enjoy a sunny aspect. There are some flat-level areas; however, the interest is in the undulating grounds, which allow for stunning views. An abundance of woodland and mature planting. Vegetable plot, greenhouse, further storage sheds, fish pool with water feature. Laburnum Tree, mature firs, fruit trees, flowering Cherry etc to name just a few. There is water available within the garden.

And so far, we have only just touched the surface! Inside is just as impressive! A striking dining kitchen with a feature curved ceiling and exposed brick was excavated in 2017 having a solid sandstone floor. Fitted quality units, granite counter tops, an Aga and both electric and gas cooking facilities. five double bedrooms, and the principal bedroom is an attractive size with recessed storage. There's a prospective en suite and laundry area, although these rooms have yet to be completed. However, everything is ready to be fitted out to a new occupier's specifications: two ample reception rooms, one having an inglenook fireplace, although it is obvious this would have been two rooms with the remains of another fireplace at the other end of the room! A spacious bathroom, cloakroom and a great deal of storage completes the accommodation.  

A visit to this splendid home is necessary. Hayden Estates await your call..... 

APPROACH

A sweeping driveway leads through established gardens. This opens up to a large expanse of parking outside the detached garage with a side storage area and lighting. Take a look around to admire the sandstone, the expanse of garden, and, of course, the views. Take the paved pathway past the pool with a water feature to the part-glazed door, which allows access into the hallway.

RECEPTION HALLWAY

Tiled flooring, ceiling light point, radiator. A part-glazed door allows access to a small rear secluded courtyard carved into sandstone.

RECEPTION ROOM

Front-facing UPVC double-glazed French doors and side windows, exposed timbers, two wall light points, a ceiling light point, and a living flame coal-effect LPG fire with a wood-effect surround.

RECEPTION ROOM

Forming part of the original cottage and believed to have been two rooms. Five windows to three elevations, recessed wood burning stove upon tiled hearth, having oak mantle over. An array of exposed timbers, two wall light points, aerial point, stairs rising to first floor accommodation, two radiators, fireplace recess with oak mantle at the other end of the room.

KITCHEN

A wonderful space with an abundance of natural light and stunning front views courtesy of bay window to side, with part glazed stable door to front elevation. French doors to a private courtyard. Five ceiling light points, radiator with TRV, tiled flooring, Exposed painted timbers and wall mounted room thermostat. Door off to cloakroom and washroom.

Ample units to wall and base, with the latter boasting granite countertops. Inset Franke sink unit with waste disposal unit and mixer tap over. Breakfast bar, with further double sink and mixer tap. Recesed LPG Aga, with lighting over. Built in electric oven and five-ring LPG hob unit are complimented further by an electric induction hob having ducted extraction over. Four uplighters, two further up lighters in the sandstone. Space for American fridge freezer, integral dishwasher and wine cooler.

WASHROOM

Units to base with sink unit, side-facing window, tiled flooring continues, ceiling light point, two wall light points, radiator, fully tiled walls, useful built-in cupboard housing meters.

CLOAKROOM

Fully tiled walls, flooring continues, rear facing window, ceiling light point, close coupled WC suite.

STAIRS RISING TO FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

Open tread stairs lead up from the reception room. Exposed timbers, inset ceiling spotlights, wall light point, exposed sandstone, two Velux roof windows, a radiator with TRV, a cupboard housing a boiler, which provides the central heating requirements for this property, and a cupboard housing a water tank. Hot water is via an immersion heater. The house isnt short of storage!

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM

Please note that this room is unfinished.
Bay window to side elevation, ceiling light point, built-in cupboards, two wall light points, access to roof void, radiator, and an opening into the en suite.

PROSPECTIVE EN SUITE

Plumbing for toilet and bathroom waste for shower and basin. Window with views, cupboard housing space and plumbing for white goods, ceiling light point.

HOUSE BATHROOM

This spacious room has a bath with a mixer shower tap and a spacious recessed shower cubicle with a mixer shower. Close coupled wc suite and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled flooring and walls, inset ceiling spotlights, wall-mounted shaver socket. Access to the roof void, heated towel radiator, and a front-facing window. There is electric under floor heating also.

BEDROOM

Window, ceiling light point, exposed timbers, built-in cupboard, access to roof void, and radiator.

BEDROOM

Two windows to two elevations, a radiator, part panelling to walls, a ceiling light point, a vanity sink unit, and a useful built-in cupboard.

INNER HALLWAY

Window, with inset ceiling spot lights. This allows access to two further bedrooms.

BEDROOM

Front-facing window, radiator, ceiling light point, access to roof void, useful built-in cupboard.

BEDROOM

Front facing window, radiator, ceiling light point, aerial point.

GARDEN

Mature gardens with undulating levels. Wooden summer house storage in front of the sandstone caves. Vegetable plot, some level grassed areas. Paved pathway from the parking alongside the house to the caves at the rear. Established planting, pool with water feature. There is water within the garden.

GARAGE

A detached double garage having a pitched roof and being 5m x 5m.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LPG central heating, with the tank conspicuously hidden in the garden. Supplemented by the woodburning stove. There is underfloor electric heating in the bathroom.
There is some double glazing and private drainage via a two chamber brick septic tank.
Mains water and electricity are connected to the house.
Please note one neighbour has pedestrian access across a footpath. There is NO VEHICULAR ACCESS.
It is believed there is power to the garden lamps up the driveway.
PIR light adjacent to the parking area.