Fullwood Holmes, Edale Road, Hope, Derbyshire

A substantial and characterful six-bedroom stone-built residence, occupying a truly idyllic and secluded position within the renowned Vale of Edale, at the heart of the Peak District National Park. This impressive home offers extensive and versatile accommodation, combining traditional features with modern comforts, all set within a spectacular rural landscape.

The property is approached via a wide gravelled courtyard providing generous parking and access to a range of traditional stone outbuildings. Attractive stone elevations and a balanced frontage create a striking first impression, while the surrounding gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.29 hectares (0.72 acres), offering space, privacy and a strong connection to the surrounding countryside.

Internally, the property has been newly decorated and retains a wealth of original character, including exposed beams, stone flagged flooring, quarry tiles and feature fireplaces. The accommodation benefits from oil-fired central heating (providing hot water) and double glazing throughout.

The ground floor is centered around a welcoming dining room featuring stone flagged floors, a fireplace and built-in storage.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and solid work surfaces, complemented by quarry tiled flooring and an original fireplace, providing a practical yet characterful space for everyday living.

A separate utility room offers additional workspace and storage.

The main reception room is generously proportioned, with a feature fireplace and stove, along with large windows allowing for an abundance of natural light.

A second lounge provides further flexible living accommodation, also benefiting from a fireplace and pleasant outlooks over the gardens.

Additional ground floor space includes a home office, cloakroom and a spacious hallway with stone flagged flooring, leading to a traditional staircase rising to the first floor.

Upstairs, a bright and airy landing—enhanced by a feature arched window—gives access to six well-proportioned bedrooms, many enjoying views across the surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite WC, while the remaining bedrooms are served by family bathrooms fitted with modern suites.

An extensive cellar, comprising four rooms and accessed both internally and externally, provides excellent storage or potential ancillary use.

*The property also benefits from the use of a stone barn , outbuildings & stone built double pig sty unit with open fronted storage. The range of outbuildings included are for ancillary use only. Business use may be available subject to consent from the National Trust and any necessary third-parties. An additional rent will be payable for business use.

Stone Barn: On the ground floor are two workrooms, a garage, an entrance lobby/store with staircase to -: 1st Floor – on which are two store rooms, large meeting room and adjacent rear store room.

Location
Fullwood Holmes is situated approximately 1 mile from the village of Hope, accessed via Edale Road (A625). The position offers the perfect balance of rural seclusion and accessibility, with local amenities, primary and secondary schooling, and rail connections available in Hope and nearby Edale. Both villages lie on the Sheffield to Manchester rail line, making the property well placed for commuting.

The surrounding Peak District National Park offers outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits directly from the doorstep.

Outside Services - The property served by mains electricity and water. Private drainage. The property has an oil fired boiler which heats the water and central heating system.

Outgoings and Council Tax - The tenant is to pay Council Tax, and all other outgoings relating to the property. The property is in Band G for Council Tax payable to High Peak Borough Council

*An Energy Performance Certificate is available for the property, in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations.

*The property is available to let under an Assured Periodic Tenancy

*The rent is to be payable monthly in advance by direct debit with the first payment being made on the commencement of the tenancy.

*The National Trust carries out rent reviews of the property in accordance with the Section 13 process.

*There is no deposit required.

*The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the building but the Tenant will be responsible for insuring the contents.

*Repairing Responsibilities : (Summary only) The Trust will keep in repair the structure and exterior of the Property and keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the Property for the supply of water, electricity, gas and sanitation and the installations in the Property for space heating and heating water, in addition to the maintenance of all mechanical and electrical appliances, which form part of the Contents of the Property.

*The Tenant will be responsible for maintaining internal decoration & the garden.

*The property shall be occupied as a single private residence only. There will be no right to assign, sub-let or part with possession for the whole or any part of the premises.

*Pets are permitted at the property, subject to prior written approval by the National Trust

*Applications for the tenancy of this property should be made by completing an application form, which will be made available following a viewing.

*A credit check will be carried out on the prospective tenants. Any offer of a tenancy will be subject to the credit check providing an acceptable result. If the prospective tenant cannot satisfy the National Trust that their financial standing is adequate to cover the rent required then the Trust may reject their application.

*The National Trust will not consider applicants who have not attended a viewing at the property

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