The Square, Eyam, S32 5RB

A charming 17th century stone built cottage with a wealth of original features, located at the centre of the historic village of Eyam. Having the benefit of off road parking for 3 cars plus a double garage.  The immaculate accommodations offers: A good size double bedroom, shower room, mezzanine loft space, sitting room with multifuel stove, dining kitchen and pantry. There is a south facing forecourt garden with patio terrace.

TWIG COTTAGE, The Square, Eyam

A charming well-presented and characterful cottage – believed to date back to c.1620 – ideally located at the centre of the popular and historic village of Eyam. This delightful property has a wealth of character, including original exposed beamed ceilings and fine original fire openings. With accommodation offering: a double bedroom, bathroom with mezzanine over, dining kitchen, living room and pantry. There is a south facing garden, off road parking and a detached double garage.

Eyam is one of the Peak District’s most famous and picturesque villages, world-renowned for its remarkable historical courage during the 1665 Plague, when its residents selflessly quarantined to protect the surrounding region. Nestled in an elevated position within the Hope Valley, the village is defined by its fine stone-built period cottages, historic Plague cottages, and the imposing 17th-century Jacobean manor house, Eyam Hall. Enjoying an idyllic rural setting surrounded by limestone crags and moorland, the village offers residents excellent amenities including several shops, tea rooms, public house, primary school, post office and doctor's surgery. The village lies just off the A623, providing connections to the nearby market towns of Bakewell (7 miles) and Matlock (13 miles), as well as the major city of Sheffield (14 miles). For rail commuters, nearby stations along the Hope Valley Line at Grindleford and Hathersage offer regular services direct to Sheffield and Manchester. 

Entering the property via a stable style door with bull’s eye glazed panel which opens to:

LIVING ROOM

With front aspect double glazed casement windows over looking the forecourt garden, the living room has original exposed beams to the ceiling with a heavy central beam, fitted picture rail and a fine fireplace with a dressed stone surround with a corbelled lintel and stone hearth housing a multifuel stove. The room has built in storage cupboards, central heating radiator and television aerial point. A batten door with thumb latch opens to:

PANTRY

Having a stone cold-shelf, fitted storage shelving, and housing the Halstead gas-fired boiler, which provides hot water and central heating to the property.

From the living room, a further batten door with thumb-latch leads to:

DINING KITCHEN

With front-aspect double-glazed casement windows and exposed original beams to the ceiling, the kitchen area of the room is fitted with a range of bespoke pine furniture, with cupboards set beneath a solid timber worksurface. There is a wall-mounted plate rack, an under-mounted porcelain sink with mixer tap and space for a gas cooker. The kitchen area of the room has quarry tiles to the floor. The dining area of the room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a door opening to a deep storage cupboard with fitted shelving.

From the kitchen, a quarter-turn staircase rises to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Having a double-glazed window, central heating radiator, and batten doors with thumb latches opening to:

BEDROOM

A spacious double bedroom open to the apex of the roof, with exposed original roof purlins. There are dual-aspect double-glazed windows with superb views over the village, the front window having a fitted window seat. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. The room has an early original period feature fireplace with a cast iron grate and stone surround, creating a display niche.

SHOWER ROOM

Having panelling to dado height, and suite with: quadrant shower cubicle with mixer shower; pedestal wash hand basin; and low-level flush WC. There is a chrome-finished ladder-style towel radiator and an extractor fan.

From the landing, a retractable ladder gives access to:

MEZZANINE AREA

With a rear-aspect Velux window.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is a flagged forecourt terrace, enclosed by a stone wall, taking advantage of the southerly aspect and enjoying views over the village. Beyond the terrace is a lawned area over which neighbouring properties have access.  Adjacent to the property is an off-road parking space for three vehicles, with a raised bed with flowering plants. To the side of the parking space is:

DOUBLE GARAGE 5.47m x 5.25m 

A detached stone-built double garage, currently having a stud dividing wall. There is a pair of up-and-over vehicular access doors, power, and lighting.

The property has outside lighting, an outside power point, and an outside water supply.

SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION

All mains services are connected to the property.

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TENURE freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) ‘C’

DIRECTIONS

Entering the village from the A623 follow the B6521 into the village square. Turn left by the seat with the triple head lamp post signposted Eyam Hall and Museum. After passing the bus shelter take the drive on the right-hand side (by the double garage)  and bear left. Parking for the property is to the rear of the double garage. Continue on foot up the drive where the property can be found on the left.

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Disclaimer

All measurements in these details are approximate. None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Photographs and descriptions may have been enhanced by AI.