Main Road, Lea, DE4 5GJ

This most attractive stone built character cottage has been sympathetically and expertly refurbished through recent decades and most recently extended on the ground floor to complement the original period building. Internal features include mullioned windows, exposed stonework and oak joinery, together with log stoves to elegant fireplaces in the reception rooms. Externally, there is similar attention to detail, with delightful garden, a substantial store / workshop and a block paved driveway providing car standing for two to three vehicles.

The cottage nestles off the main thoroughfare, yet with ready access to the local pub, village green and the delights of the surrounding countryside being on the doorstep.

Lea, along with the neighbouring villages of Holloway, Lea Bridge and Dethick, combine to boast a thriving community, with the benefit of a Post Office, butchers, tea rooms and respected primary school. The local road network links the market towns of Matlock (5 miles), Alfreton (5 miles), Bakewell (12 miles), Belper (6 miles). The wider recreational delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District are all close at hand.

ACCOMMODATION
From the enclosed garden a part glazed cottage door opens to the...

Kitchen - 3.76m x 3.60m (12' 4" x 11' 10") extensively fitted with oak fronted cupboards and drawers, complemented by leaded glazed display cabinets, plate, wine and spice racks. There is a 2 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit to one corner and set to an angle a position for a range style cooker. There are two integral fridges, concealed positions for other white goods, a small breakfast bar to one corner and concealed to one wall cupboard is the gas fired combination boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system. There are beams to the ceiling, windows to three elevations allowing excellent natural light. A pine ledged and braced door leads through into the...

Sitting room - 3.64m x 3.60m (11' 11" x 11' 10") now open plan to a garden room extension yet retaining a cottage feel. As a focal point to the room, an elegant carved stone fireplace houses a solid fuel cast iron stove.

Garden room - 3.64m x 3.16m (12' 5" x 9' 11") a broad stone step descends from the sitting room, there is feature exposed stonework, broad 4-panelled window overlooking the garden and a second window to the side, together with a part glazed panelled door allowing direct external access, and electric under floor heating.

Dining room - 3.78m x 3.02m (12' 5" x 9' 11") a multi-function reception room with mullioned windows to the front and rear, log burning stove set within a period stone fireplace and with stairs leading off to the first floor, with useful storage cupboard beneath.

Study landing (potential bedroom 3) - 3.77m x 3.07m (12' 5" x 9' 11") measured overall, open to the stairs and extensively fitted with a range of drawers, bookshelves and work desk. There is a further oak wall cupboard, access to the roof void and an oak silled mullioned window to the side.

Three steps rise to an inner landing where modern oak veneered doors lead off to the remaining rooms.

Bedroom 1 - 3.64m x 3.60m (11' 11" x 11' 10") maximum, with mullioned window overlooking the extension and towards the mature trees beyond. There is a range of built-in furniture and a feature fireplace with an ornate basket and painted surround. Roof void access.

Bath and shower room - well fitted with a modern suite to include a double end bath, wash hand basin with drawer storage beneath and a fitted WC. To one corner, a walk-in corner shower with mosaic tiled floor, dry board sides and glazed screen. The room is fully tiled, with two ladder radiators, and views above the garden.

Bedroom 2 - 3.60m x 3.60m (11' 10" x 11' 10") overall, windows to the front and rear again allow good natural light and a pleasant outlook.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
Off the lane, a broad block paved driveway spans the front of the house providing off street parking for two or three vehicles. A tall gate on one side gives pedestrian access to the garden, and into the garden room and kitchen entrances. It is clear much time and care has been spent creating this colourful cottage garden which includes mature herbaceous borders planted with an array of shrubs and flowers, set around a central lawn. There are stone paved sitting areas, steps and pathways, whilst towards the rear a substantial wooden store / workshop with electric power, and an adjacent log store.

TENURE - Freehold

SERVICES - All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution. An EICR is available.

EPC RATING - to be confirmed

COUNCIL TAX - Band D

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 south to Cromford and at the traffic light crossroads turn left onto Mill Road. Follow the road to Lea Bridge and on reaching John Smedley turn left passing under the walk bridge and continue up into Lea village. Continue past the Jug and Glass public house and, as you reach the brow, Beech Cottage is positioned off to the private lane on the right hand side.

WHAT3WORDS - badminton.madders.trainers

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

Ref: FTM11015