High Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4

Town Head Farmhouse currently combines a comfortable family home with a profitable and respected Bed & Breakfast enterprise. Barns which adjoin the traditional stone farmhouse were converted several years ago to form the additional accommodation which altogether offers up to 6 bedroom suites and the opportunity to offer a ground floor annexe or self catering options. Previous consent was given to split the property and create separate dwellings adding to its versatility which is well suited for shared family occupancy, holiday cottage letting, continuation of the B&B trade or simply to provide a larger single home.

Built in natural stone and set beneath a slated roof, the distinctive building is well maintained and upgraded to a pleasing standard, blending period character with modern convenience for today's busy lifestyles. There are delightful well stocked gardens, views across the adjacent countryside and the added benefit of car parking for several vehicles and range of useful outbuildings. Improvements include the installation of double glazing and the financial attraction of SolarPV and EV charging point.

A closer inspection is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the scope of accommodation which is perfect for the current use but would equally suit a variety of purchasers.

Bonsall is a popular Derbyshire Dales village, on the outer fringe of the Peak District National Park and which affords ready access to the delights of the surrounding local countryside. There is a thriving community, respected primary school, tea rooms and 2 public houses. The local road network provides links to good local amenities in nearby Cromford and to the larger market towns of Matlock (4 miles) Bakewell (12 miles) Chesterfield (14 miles) Ashbourne (10 miles).

ACCOMMODATION
From the formal gardens to the front of the house, a traditional panelled and part glazed door opens to an entrance hall featuring a tiled floor and with stairs leading off to the first floor. Modern oak veneered doors lead off to the kitchen and dining room.

Dining room - 4.83m x 3.77m featuring a substantial cutstone fireplace, believed to be original to the property, and set with a solid fuel stove and display recess to one side. There are windows to the front and rear, access from the entrance hall.

Sitting room - 4.84m x 4.22m two uPVC sliding sash windows allow natural light from the roadside. There is a period beamed ceiling and, as a focal point to the room, a multi fuel stove stands within the chimney breast with a raised hearth and exposed stone lintel. Recessed display shelving and access from the dining room.

Farmhouse style kitchen - 4.84m x 4.11m finished with a continuation of the tiled floor from the entrance hall, the room faces the attractive front garden, with additional picture window facing the rear. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of solid wooden cupboards and drawers in contrasting painted and natural oak finish. A range of granite work surfaces integrate a twin bowl sink unit with drainer and off set around a large Aga (electric fired) with ovens, twin hot plates and warmer. Integral appliances include a larder fridge with freezing compartment and dishwasher.

From the kitchen, an inner hall links to the guest accommodation, of which there is a utility room and cloakroom.

Utility room - 2.73m x 2.70m offering excellent boot and coat storage and features a wood block work surface above drawer storage, dog bed, and with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. There is an additional full height broom cupboard and a uPVC stable style door providing access to the gardens.

Cloakroom - with WC, wash hand basin, ceramic tiling to half height with glass mosaic border and glass bricks borrowing light from the adjacent rooms.

Guest living and dining room - 7.20m x 3.01m max, with separate access from the front gardens, linked through to the kitchen via the inner hall, and additional leading from the annexe entrance hall. To one end, original chimney openings feature painted stone surrounds and include a solid fuel cast iron stove. The generous room offers versatile space to incorporate sitting and dining as may be required. A pair of glazed doors open to a...

Breakfast kitchen - 8.20m x 1.95m providing versatility for independent living. To one end, the kitchen area is fitted with a range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces with a 1 ½ bowl sink unit, electric hob with extractor fan over and low level oven. There is space for further white goods, small breakfast bar, a tiled floor finish and by the dining area hardwood and principally glazed doors fold to provide broad access in and out of the rear gardens. They also allow excellent natural light and a pleasant outlook across the gardens and to the fields and woods which lie adjacent.

Guest entrance hall - with stairs leading off to the first floor, door to the sitting and dining room, separate door to the breakfast kitchen and again to the...

Ground floor bedroom 1 - 6.45m x 3.01m max, the measurement not including the deep door recess which runs alongside the...

Ensuite shower room - fitted with a white suite to include a corner shower, WC and wash hand basin. Electric shaver point, obscure glazed window with extractor fan and featuring a period lintel above. Heated towel rail.

The bedroom has three windows and a rustic feel with a rough lime plaster finish and occasional revealed stones.

From the guest hall, stairs rise to a landing where there is a wall mounted gas fired combination boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system. A window to the front draws light above the stairwell and there is access to the roof void.

Bedroom suite 6 - 6.69m x 3.01m a characterful room with exposed roof timbers, picture window in the gable wall and a second window overlooking the car park. The good sized double bedroom has the benefit of an...

Ensuite shower room - with corner wash hand basin, WC and walk-in shower cubicle. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom suite 5 - 3.57m x 3.01m with revealed ceiling timbers and cottage door opening to an...

Ensuite bathroom - fitted with a white suite to include a bath with mixer shower above, wash hand basin and WC. There is a tiled floor and built-in storage. Heated towel rail.

From the main entrance hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing with Velux roof lights and access to three bedroom suites.

Principal bedroom suite 2 - 6.64m x 4.84m the whole suite including open clothes storage, an ensuite bath and shower room and a...

Bedroom - 4.80m x 4.22m () with three windows to two elevations, built-in wardrobe and a separate built-in airing cupboard which sites the substantial hot water cylinders. There is also access to the roof void.

Bath and shower room - 3.07m x 2.40m a generous room fitted with a modern white suite to include a free standing bath, separate broad shower cubicle with thermostatic shower fitting and tiled surround, WC and vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath. Heated towel rail.

Office / linen store - 3.90m x 2.15m max, an L-shaped room with additional built-in storage set above the bulk head. There is a front facing window and wall shelving.

Bedroom suite 3 - 4.24m x 3.97m with painted timbers to the ceiling, small roof void hatch, window overlooking the gardens and built-in cupboards and knee hole dresser. To one corner the partitioned...

Shower room - providing modern ensuite facility with a broad walk-in shower cubicle, attractively tiled and complemented by a wash hand basin and WC. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom suite 4 - 4.84m x 2.60m measured overall, with window overlooking the rear gardens, Velux roof light and built-in storage.

Ensuite shower room - includes a three piece white suite comprising WC, wall hung wash hand basin and electric shower fitting within a corner cubicle.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
A broad vehicular access leads from the roadside to an area of forecourt parking with four marked spaces, with additional room accessed through a wooden gateway to further hard standing and the rear gardens.

Fronting the main house is an attractive cottage garden where a flagged path dissects level lawns which are surrounded by beautifully stocked herbaceous borders planted with a variety of colour and interest. Flagged paths lead across the front of the whole property which forms an L-shape and to one side of the house is a range of stone and slate outbuildings which include utility room / store, workshop and gardeners WC. There is also an open bin storage area, outside cold water tap and electric point.

Then larger garden area is found at the rear and has been landscaped to provide colour and interest but also relative ease of maintenance. A gently raised central lawn gives way to herbaceous borders and walled stone paved paths rise to a patio with further border planting and a particularly pleasant backdrop of agricultural land beyond the boundary. Raised beds provide fruit and veg planting and by the fenced hard standing there is a range of wooden outbuildings to include a store / workshop and outdoor snug and potting area all of which provide excellent opportunity for alfresco entertaining and valuable amenity for everyday life.

TENURE - Freehold

SERVICES - All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating, under floor electric heating to all guest bedrooms and uPVC double glazing to the principal windows. There is the advantage of solar PV panels, which provide a financial contribution to the home's energy bills, and the added benefit of a EV charging point. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING - Current 62D / Potential 79C

COUNCIL TAX - Band F

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 travelling south to Cromford. At the traffic light crossroads, turn right into Market Place, then right again as signed Buxton on the Via Gellia road. Continue for around one mile before turning right as signed Bonsall. Rise up The Clatterway to the centre of the village and continue onto Yeoman Street and through onto High Street. Town Head Farm can be found towards the top of the village on the right hand side.

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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