Moor Lane, Elton, DE4

Grants of Derbyshire are delighted to offer For Sale this delightful, stone built, character cottage located just off the centre of this popular village of Elton.  This home has been sensitively updated by the current vendor whilst retaining a wealth of original features. The home benefits from gas central heating. The accommodation comprises; entrance porch, hallway, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and utility/WC. On the first floor we have three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed foregarden with a well stocked cottage garden to the side enjoying a high level of privacy. Directly opposite the home there is off street parking for one car and a discreet location for storage of refuse bins and a timber shed. The current owner has replaced the windows and external doors throughout the property. Viewing Highly Recommended. Virtual Tour Available.

The Location

Elton is a Is small village situated in the southern part of the Peak District and the picturesque Derbyshire Dales. The village is located between the towns of Bakewell and Matlock. Elton is located close to the White Peak Walking Way and Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are only a few minutes drive away, making Elton a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, tourists and holiday makers. The village has a church, village hall, primary school, pub and a sports and recreation field. A grocery shop and newsagents is located in the neighbouring village of Winster, one mile from Elton.

Ground Floor

The property is entered via the ornate wrought iron gate which leads into the stone flagged foregarden where we find an open wooden porch and recently installed, part glazed, split stable door. This opens into the

Entrance Hall

With a wood laminate flooring and having a pine panelled cupboard which has hooks for coats etc. A part glazed, stripped pine door leads into the

Dining Room

4m x 3.9m

With wood-effect laminate flooring and double glazed windows to front and rear aspects providing a good level of natural light. There is a wood panelled wall, matching wall lights and a useful understairs cupboard. A cottage door opens to reveal the staircase. There is a an original cast iron range (in good working order) with oven compartment set on a quarry tiled hearth, providing a pleasing focal point. A cottage door leads through to the

Kitchen

3.06m x 2.88m

With a ceramic tiled floor and a range of traditional wall, base and drawer units with solid wood worktop over and inset ceramic sink. The walls between the base and wall units are clad in tongue and groove painted wooden panelling. There is a freestanding gas cooker with oven and grill and a matching full width integrated hood over and a glass panel splashback. The current owner has a under counter freestanding dishwasher in situ and a large upright freestanding fridge/freezer. There is a large deep silled window to the front aspect, which fills the room with natural light and provides a pleasing view of the enclosed foregarden . A door opens to reveal the

Utility & WC

3m x 0.95m

With a low flush WC and a pedestal sink. Doors open to a walk-in cupboard which has shelving and space and plumbing for a washing machine and other household appliances. The "Worcester" combination boiler provides the hot water and gas central heating for the home. From the entrance hall, the door on the left leads into the

Sitting Room

3.73m x 3.43m

A light and airy, inviting reception room with windows to front and rear aspects providing a good level of natural light. There are exposed ceiling timbers, laminate flooring and a stone fireplace housing the gas-powered, cast iron stove which provides a pleasing focal point. TV point. A recently installed, multi-paned, split stable door leads out to the side garden.

First Floor

The staircase rises to the first floor where we find a good sized landing with exposed ceiling timbers. There are two windows to the front aspect providing a good level of natural light. Starting at the far end of the landing, the cottage door leads into

Bedroom One

3.95m x 3.45m

A good sized double bedroom with exposed timber purlins and double glazed windows to front and side aspects providing a good level of natural light. There is a large fitted wardrobe with hanging rails and further high level storage. The Victorian fireplace is a beautiful feature in this principle bedroom.

Bedroom Two

3.93m x 2.96m

With a stripped pine wooden flooring, this is another double bedroom with exposed wooden purlin and two conservation windows to the rear aspect providing a good level of natural light. There is a bank of built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and providing good household storage.

Bedroom Three

3.04m x 2.07m

An "L" shaped room, currently used as a home office and having bespoke-fitted office furniture, but could easily be a single bedroom also. This room is well lit by the conservation roof light and double glazed window to the side aspect. There is a useful fitted cupboard, which provides ample storage.

Family Bathroom

3.23m x 2.71m

With a wood effect flooring, low flush WC, vanity wash basin with mixer tap over, high level storage cupboard and panelled bath with thermostatic shower fittings over. The fixtures and fittings in the bathroom are matt black, in keeping with the popular industrial trend. There is a deep silled, multi-paned window to the side aspect.

Outside

To the front of the property there is an enclosed foregarden having a variety of trees and plants. An ornate, individually crafted wooden gate leads into the south-facing cottage garden where there is a stone flagged seating area, ideal for warm weather dining. Stone steps lead up to the next level where we find an outbuilding, ideal for the storage of garden equipment and a pathway which winds around the garden in between raised beds having a variety of mature trees and plants. There is security lighting and external power. Directly across the road there is an enclosure which provides parking for one car, the location for discreet refuse bin storage and timber garden shed.

Directional Notes

Continue out of Matlock along the A6 towards Bakewell. At Darley Dale take the B5057 signposted Wensley and Winster and follow the road over the river at Darley Bridge though the village of Wensley and on to Winster. Continue through the village along main street until reaching the crossroad with the B5056, go straight over and on to the village of Elton. Turn left opposite the church into Moor Road where the property can be found on the right hand side.

Council Tax Information

We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band D which is currently £1926 per annum.

Notes Regarding The Energy Performance Certificate

Please note that since the last Energy Performance Certificate has been carried out, the current vendors have installed new windows and external doors which are highly likely to have improved the energy efficiency of this home even further.

Garden

To the front of the property there is an enclosed foregarden having a variety of trees and plants. An ornate, individually crafted wooden gate leads into the south-facing cottage garden where there is a stone flagged seating area, ideal for warm weather dining. Stone steps lead up to the next level where we find an outbuilding, ideal for the storage of garden equipment and a pathway which winds around the garden in between raised beds having a variety of mature trees and plants. There is security lighting and external power. Directly across the road there is an enclosure which provides parking for one car, the location for discreet refuse bin storage and timber garden shed.

Parking - Driveway

There is a parking space for one vehicle directly opposite the home.