Bright Street, North Wingfield, S42

Forming the principal front house at historic Elm Farm, The Manor is a striking Grade II listed home believed to date from around 1720. Extending to over 2,100 sq ft across three storeys, it offers a rare combination of architectural presence, elegant period detailing and practical family accommodation.

Rich in Georgian character, the house retains many features from its history, including panelled walls, window shutters, double cornicing and an impressive staircase. Today, The Manor provides a distinctive and beautifully proportioned home with a strong sense of heritage, while also benefiting from private gardens, electric gated access and substantial parking.

The property was also featured on the BBC programme Restoration Home, reflecting both its heritage and the care taken in its restoration.

Key Features

- Grade II listed period home
- Principal front house at historic Elm Farm
- Over 2,100 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors
- Approx. 2,800 sq ft overall including cellar and car barn
- Electric gated access
- Four bedrooms
- Principal bedroom with en suite
- Elegant sitting room with panelled walls, shutters and feature fireplace
- Bespoke hand-painted in-frame kitchen with central island
- Cellar
- Two-car open-fronted car barn / outbuilding with power and water
- Private gardens and ample parking
- Featured on BBC Restoration Home

Accommodation

The Manor offers elegant and well-balanced accommodation arranged over three floors.

The ground floor is centred around a generous entrance hall with oak flooring and an impressive Georgian staircase, immediately setting the tone for the house. From here there is access to the cellar, ground floor WC and principal living accommodation. The main sitting room is a particularly fine double-fronted space with oak flooring, panelled walls, original shutters, feature fireplace with timber surround and mantel, built-in drinks cupboard and window seats with storage beneath.

The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke hand-painted in-frame kitchen, arranged around a substantial central chef’s island with breakfast bar seating. Oak work surfaces, open-fronted cabinetry, wine racks and low-level panelling all add to the room’s character. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, double Belfast sink and Belling range-style cooker with five-burner gas hob and extractor above. There is also space for a freestanding fridge freezer.

To the first floor are two double bedrooms together with a spacious four-piece family bathroom fitted with floor-to-ceiling stone tiling, corner shower enclosure, heritage-style bath, high-flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

The second floor provides two further impressive bedrooms, both enjoying a double-fronted outlook and showcasing the original A-frame king trusses. The principal bedroom also benefits from a feature fireplace with stone surround, built-in storage and an en suite shower room.

Character and History

The Manor has a more formal architectural presence than many period homes in the area and forms the principal frontage of Elm Farm. Its proportions, retained detailing and layout give it a strong sense of history and stature, while the period features throughout create a house of real substance and individuality.

The house is also thought to have historic links to the Clay family, a notable Derbyshire name associated with a number of period buildings in the wider Clay Cross area. This heritage, together with its careful restoration, gives The Manor a level of character that is increasingly hard to find.

Outside

The property is approached via a private road leading to electric gates serving the two dwellings within Elm Farm. Beyond the gates is a generous gravel driveway providing ample parking, together with a substantial two-car open-fronted car barn / outbuilding with power and water connected.

The front gardens are arranged as two raised lawned areas divided by a central walkway leading to the front entrance, framed by an attractive yew border. To the side is a further generous garden area with a patio seating terrace and an additional lawn, giving the property a good balance of formality and practical outside space.

A small communal contribution is payable towards maintenance of the shared entrance gates.

Location

North Wingfield is a well-served village in North East Derbyshire, offering a range of day-to-day amenities including shops, pubs, schooling and convenient road links. Clay Cross, Chesterfield and Alfreton are all within easy reach, as are the A61, A617 and Junction 29 of the M1, making the property well placed for commuting and wider travel.

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