Alderwasley, Belper, DE56

Set within approximately seven acres of land, in the highly desirable village of Alderwasley is Pendleton Cottage; a charming stone-built farmhouse which has been carefully modernised while preserving it’s original character, resulting in a beautifully presented family home. To the ground floor, the property features a stylish and contemporary kitchen, separate dining room, spacious and characterful lounge, an office/lobby area, useful utility room, downstairs WC and bright sunroom which overlooks the landscaped gardens. Upstairs, the property offers a principal bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. In addition to the main house, the property includes two separate one-bedroom holiday cottages, offering a fantastic business opportunity and one of which has permission to be used as a granny annexe if desired. The property enjoys impressive views over landscaped gardens and open fields, creating a peaceful rural setting. The grounds also feature an orchard, greenhouse, vegetable garden, an American-style barn with four stables, a workshop, and a modern garden office equipped with an air source heat pump. The property also benefits from solar panels and 30kw of battery storage. Viewing highly recommended.

Alderwasley

The village of Alderwasley is a short distance from the beautiful Peak District town of Wirksworth and just a few miles from the award-winning market town of Belper. With plenty of public footpaths nearby, countryside walks are offered in abundance including the famous 'Shining Cliff Woods' just a thirty minute walk away. A direct footpath leads from Pendleton Cottage to the nearest public house 'The Bear Inn and Hotel' which is only a fifteen minute walk away, offering the perfect spot for a Sunday lunch and the ideal place to relax with a drink in the beer garden.

Pendleton Cottage

Located down a rural and quiet lane (Pendleton Lane), Pendleton Cottage can is accessed via a large wooden gate that leads into a central courtyard.

Ground Floor

Accessed via a paved ramp and through a small garden gate, the part glazed main entrance door opens into the:

Dining Room

3.63m x 4.96m

A welcoming and bright room with new laminate flooring and dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows which overlook the beautiful landscaped gardens. Glazed doors open to both the sunroom and the kitchen and stairs rise to the first floor landing.

Kitchen

4.2m x 5.03m

A contemporary and characterful room with dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows and a continuation of new laminate flooring, featuring a stunning exposed stone wall with quaint postcard window hatch and exposed ceiling beams and lintels. This room is fitted with a range of stylish sky blue wall, base and drawer units with tiled splashbacks and a granite worktop over with ceramic butler sink and mixer tap. There's a large central breakfast island, also with a granite worktop and additional drawer units for further storage. There's space for a large free-standing fridge freezer as well as a cream Rangemaster cooker with extractor hood over.

Sunroom

3.57m x 3.35m

Entered from the dining room through glazed double doors, this newly built orangery-style conservatory offers an ideal spot to enjoy a morning cup of tea. It overlooks the beautifully landscaped gardens and home office, with uPVC double-glazed French doors providing direct access to the outside.

Living Room

5.65m x 4.01m

An inviting and spacious room with laminate flooring and dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows which flood this room with natural light. This room features an eye-catching exposed stone wall, exposed ceiling beams and an impressive stone fireplace with new modern log burner. A wooden latched door leads into the hallway.

Hallway

1.62m x 1.73m

With neutral flagstone flooring and stairs that rise to the first floor landing. There's a handy under-stairs storage cupboard and a step that leads down to the office/lobby area.

Office/Lobby

3.12m x 1.81m

With flagstone flooring, dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows and fitted wall units, this space would make the ideal home office or hobby room.

Utility Room

2.12m x 2.42m

Accessed via an opening from the hallway, this room has a continuation of flagstone flooring, a side aspect uPVC double glazed window and two exposed ceiling beams. Fitted with a range of cream wooden base units with a wooden worktop over and ceramic butler sink. There's space and plumbing for both an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer and a wooden latched door leads into the entrance hallway.

Entrance Hallway

1.01m x 2m

With a continuation of flagstone flooring and an attractive composite stable door with glazed panel which leads out to the front of the property and in turn, the central courtyard. There's ample space for coat and shoe storage here and a wooden latched door opens into the WC.

Downstairs WC

1m x 1.5m

A part tiled room with flagstone flooring and a side aspect uPVC double glazed window. Fitted with a two piece suite consisting of a wall hung wash hand basin and low level flush WC. This room also has a chrome ladder-style heated towel rail.

First Floor

One set of stairs rise from the dining room to a first floor landing, whilst a second set rise from the ground floor hallway to a second landing; these are connected via an upstairs hallway. Doors open to all bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Bedroom 1

4.15m x 3.09m

A spacious double bedroom with dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows which overlook the beautiful landscaped gardens. This room also has fitted wardrobes and a door leads into the en-suite bathroom.

En-suite Bathroom

2.68m x 1.81m

A part tiled room with a rear aspect uPVC double glazed window with obscured glass, laminate flooring and wall mounted radiator. This room is fitted with a three-piece suite consisting of wooden panelled bathtub with electric Triton shower over, vanity-style wash hand basin with countertop and a dual flush WC.

Bedroom 3

3.63m x 3.03m

A bright room, of double proportion with a large Velux roof light window and side aspect uPVC double glazed window with stunning views over the landscaped gardens and fields. This room is currently utilised as a home office.

Hallway

1.51m x 3.92m

Accessed via each landing, with a front aspect uPVC double glazed window with beautiful views over the landscaped gardens and fields beyond. With two useful fitted wardrobes, ideal for household storage and linen.

Bedroom 2

3.58m x 3.81m

Another spacious double bedroom with a rear aspect uPVC double glazed window and two fitted cupboards with latched wooden doors.

Bathroom

2.19m x 1.68m

A part tiled room with laminate flooring and a rear aspect uPVC double glazed window with obscured glass. Fitted with a three-piece suite consisting of dual flush WC, 'P' shaped panelled bathtub with glass shower screen and mains shower over and a large wall-hung wash hand basin. This room also has a chrome ladder-style heated towel rail and spotlights to the ceiling.

Wren's Nest Holiday Cottage

Accessed from the central courtyard, through tall metal gates, Wren's Nest can be found on the left hand side of the driveway with a large gravelled parking area and quaint gravelled courtyard with picnic bench and log store. Wren's Nest also benefits from it's own solar panels, converting sunlight into clean, renewable electricity and reducing energy bills. The part glazed wooden front entrance door opens into the living room.

Holiday let information can be provided on request, after a viewing of the property.

Living Room

4.3m x 4.57m

A warm and welcoming room with karndean flooring, a front aspect, part glazed door and rear aspect window with obscured glass. Featuring a beautiful exposed stone wall and an eye-catching, Morse log burner, perfect for a cosy night in. An open staircase rises to the first floor bedroom and an opening leads into the kitche/diner.

Kitchen/Diner

2.94m x 3.14m

A characterful room with tiled flooring, exposed ceiling beams and beautiful exposed stone wall. A front aspect window overlooks the gravelled driveway and fields beyond. This room is fitted with a range of cream shaker style wall, base and drawer units with wooden worktops over and a composite beige one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap over. Integrated appliances include an induction NEFF hob with glass splashback, NEFF electric oven, NEFF slimline dishwasher and NEFF washing machine. There's also space for a tall free-standing fridge/freezer and a small dining table and chairs. A tall cupboard houses the hot water cylinder and expansion tank and this room also has an extractor fan. A part glazed wooden door with obscured glass leads into the shower room.

Shower Room

2.75m x 1.3m

A beautifully presented room with tiled flooring, ceiling beams and a rear aspect window with obscured glass and exposed stone windowsill. Fitted with a contemporary three-piece suite consisting of corner shower cubicle with mains waterfall shower over, a vanity style wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, granite counter top and shaker style cupboard below, alongside a dual flush WC. This room also has a chrome ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan and spotlights to the ceiling.

Bedroom

4.51m x 4.55m

A stunning double bedroom with exposed ceiling beams and a feature exposed stone wall.
A velux roof light window provides further natural light and side aspect window provides the most stunning countryside views across the acreage.

Sparrows Roost Holiday Cottage

Accessed from the central courtyard, through tall metal gates, Sparrows Roost can be found on the right hand side of the driveway. A large gravelled parking area is located opposite the cottage and there's a charming courtyard garden with spectacular countryside views, providing the perfect spot for a morning cup of tea or alfresco dining.
Sparrow's Roost also benefits from it's own solar panels, converting sunlight into clean, renewable electricity and reducing energy bills. The part glazed wooden stable door opens into the kitchen/diner.

Holiday let information can be provided on request, after a viewing of the property.

Open Plan Living, Kitchen/Diner

2.59m x 5.97m

An inviting room with a part glazed wooden stable door, karndean flooring and painted ceiling beams. Fitted with a range of cream shaker style wall, base and drawer units with granite worktops over and a beige composite one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a NEFF induction hob with stainless steel extractor hood over and glass splashback, a NEFF electric oven and an under-counter fridge. This room has ample space for a small table and chairs and continues into the living area - a characterful space with beautiful exposed stone wall and front aspect window with exposed stone features. With space for two small sofas, this room has a log-burner style Dimplex electric fire, perfect for a winters evening. An open staircase rises to the first floor.

Bedroom

2.71m x 2.99m

A beautifully decorated double bedroom with ceiling beams and an exposed stone wall. A side aspect window provides gorgeous views over the acreage and a handy wooden latched cupboard with hanging rail provides storage space. A part glazed panel door with obscured glass leads into the bathroom.

Bathroom

2.61m x 1.51m

A tastefully decorated room with tiled vinyl flooring and a side aspect window with obscured glass, exposed stone lintel and granite windowsill. Fitted with a three piece suite consisting of rectangular floating sink with granite counter top, dual flush WC and 'P' shaped panelled bath with electric Mira Azora shower over and curved glass shower screen. This room also has two chrome ladder style heated towel rails, an extractor fan and a loft hatch.

Council Tax Band Information

We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band G which is currently £3830 per annum.

The annual Council Tax charge has been supplied in good faith by the property owner and is for the tax year 2026/2027. It will likely be reviewed and changed by the Local Authority the following tax year and will be subject to an increase after the end of March.

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Garden

To the rear of the house there's a fully enclosed, south-west facing garden which has been beautifully landscaped, providing a wonderful space to relax and take in the surrounding countryside. With a large patio, perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining, with a large lawn and an array of beautiful plants and flowers including a range of spectacular roses. Further enhancements include a brand-new Clearview greenhouse and a fully insulated modern garden office/studio (4.48m x 3.01m) which has its own air-source heat pump.

Garden

The property sits within approximately 7 acres of secure, enclosed land, including two well-drained paddocks suitable for equestrian use. The upper paddock has a natural spring-fed water supply, while the lower paddock is fitted with a trough. The grounds are well organised and include an American-style barn (9.29m x 11.01m) with four stables, an orchard, a large chicken enclosure and a fenced vegetable garden. A large workshop is also located nearby (6.50m x 4.00m), providing useful additional space for storage or other uses.

Parking - Driveway

With a spacious central courtyard and additional gravelled driveway, there is ample space for multiple vehicles including large camper vans and farming vehicles.