Church Street, Ashbourne, DE6

BENNET SAMWAYS are delighted to offer for sale this charming and very rare Grade II Listed four-bedroom character property, featuring a good-sized rear garden, located in the heart of the historic market town of Ashbourne. With tall ceilings, a fabulous drawing room, and characterful accommodation arranged over three levels. The gross internal area is approximately 1,650 sq. ft.

Interior - Stepping into this fine period property, you immediately experience a sense of character and old-world charm. The entrance hall leads up to the main level of accommodation. From here, a rear passageway provides access to the garden.
The open-plan kitchen/diner is fitted to a high standard, with ample cabinetry, sleek worktops, and a twin Belfast sink. Appliances include a Rangemaster gas cooker with extractor fan, integrated dishwasher, and there is space for a fridge/freezer, plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a dryer. Also on this level is a study/bedroom and a guest cloakroom.
Further stairs lead to the middle level, which boasts a magnificent drawing room with a feature fireplace. The stunning tall ceilings create a wonderful sense of space, and the room overlooks the front – ideal for watching the world go by. Also on this level is a further bedroom with fitted wardrobes, with steps leading up to its own bathroom. This includes an elegant suite featuring a roll-top bath.
Further stairs leads to the upper level, where a superb landing with stained glass skylights offers a unique focal point. The master bedroom includes an ensuite shower room, and a further guest bedroom also benefits from its own ensuite shower room.

Exterior - A door leads out over a bridge-style pathway to the garden. The garden is split into two main tiers, with a low-maintenance artificial lawn and several seating areas. This incredibly tranquil outdoor space enjoys superb views over Ashbourne’s historic rooftops.

Locality - Nestled within the picturesque landscape, Ashbourne stands as a historic market town renowned as "The Gateway to the Peak District," owing to its strategic proximity to the breathtaking Peak District National Park. Conveniently situated with easy access to the A50 (9 miles), facilitating connections to the M1 and M6 motorway networks. Noteworthy for its longstanding tradition of Royal Shrovetide Football, a ritual dating back to 1667, observed on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. The thriving town boasts a diverse range of amenities, featuring a plethora of distinctive, predominantly independent shops, and charming cafes. Adding to its allure, Ashbourne hosts a popular golf course on its outskirts, and the coveted Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGs) caters to the educational needs of the town and the adjacent Derbyshire Dales villages. Excellent transport links include a well-connected bus station linking Ashbourne to Derby and Uttoxeter, with a variety of regular services. Convenient train stations at Uttoxeter, Derby, and Matlock further enhance connectivity. Ashbourne serves as an ideal base to explore numerous nearby attractions, including the stately Chatsworth House, Tissington Hall, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers, Matlock Bath, and the picturesque Dovedale, promising a truly enchanting experience.

Owner's perspective - "Bank House has been our perfect space for almost 10 years now. Central to Ashbourne town centre, we’ve found living on the famous Church Street to be amazingly accessibility to shops, restaurants and pubs as well as the town’s well known events such as Shrovetide, the Summer Festival and Remembrance Parade.
Even though it’s so close to town, Bank House is just outside the noise envelope. The 3-tiered garden is so peaceful and quiet you just wouldn’t know the hustle and bustle of town is only 300m away.
Even more impressive is what you get inside. While we’ve always thought the house is beautifully grand from the outside, it’s the high ceilings and modern fitting that really brings the house alive from the inside. Each of the four bedrooms has access to its own bathroom, the kitchen is central and the lounge is spacious with lovely views across town and up the Derby Road hill. We’ve found Bank House to be great for guests and have had many happy gatherings of family and friends.
The house also feels very secure. Walled either side of our gardens and with two houses behind us up to Belle Rue Road, the house simply doesn’t have ‘passers-by’. With our work having changed in type and location we’re moving on but will be hugely sentimental to leave Bank House."

Location - what3words: ///sniff.copes.weekend - Postcode: DE6 1AE

Material Information Guidance Notes - Tenure: Leasehold. Length of Lease: 326 years from 2016. There is no ground rent or service charge, just a contribution to the building insurance of £455 per annum.
Council Tax: Derbyshire Dales band B. Services: Mains water, mains electricity, mains gas, mains drainage and internet connection. Estimated highest broadband speeds available via Ofcom are 16mb standard, 80mb superfast & 1,000mb ultrafast. The property is Grade II Listed and is the conservation area of Ashbourne. There is a right of way to the rear across neighbouring garden to Belle Vue Road.