The Dale, Wirksworth, Derbyshire

Brick built beneath a slate roof, this attractive end terrace cottage, which has seen a programme of upgrading over recent years, offers delightful, charming and very well presented accommodation. To the ground floor is a comfortable sitting room with feature fireplace and wood burning stove, and kitchen. Upstairs there is a contemporary shower room with exposed feature wall, and generous double bedroom. The cottage is currently run as a successful holiday let but is equally suited to those seeking an easily managed first home, or bolt hole for the second home owner, and a viewing is highly recommended.

The Dale, which is in a Conservation area, is a quiet residential quarter only a short distance from the town centre where a wide range of local shops, cultural and leisure facilities are available. Wirksworth offers a thriving community and is renowned for its heritage, period architecture, well dressings and a respected annual arts festival. Good road links lead to the neighbouring centres of employment including Matlock, Ashbourne and Bakewell whilst the cities of Derby and Nottingham to the south are within daily commuting distance. The wide recreational delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak Park countryside are readily accessible with Black Rocks, the High Peak Trail and Carsington Water all within easy reach.

ACCOMMODATION
A panelled front door, painted bright yellow, opens directly into the…

Sitting room – 3.58m x 3.35m (11’ 9” x 11’) with hardwood spring sash window facing the front, solid oak floor, and as a focal point to the room a feature gritstone fireplace with brick back and hearth houses a wood burning stove, plus the room also benefits from a Paladin cast iron radiator. To one alcove is a built-in cupboard, and a barn style sliding wooden door opens to the…

Kitchen – 3.58m x 1.63m (11’ 9” x 5’ 4”) fitted with a modest range of floor and wall units, with wooden work surfaces, Belfast sink, induction hob and under counter oven, plus fridge. There is also plumbing for an automatic washing machine (not currently plumbed in). A window faces the side, there is storage space beneath the stairs, and the benefit of underfloor heating to the Portuguese terracotta tiles.

A flight of wooden stairs rise to the first floor landing where a door opens to the…

Bedroom – 3.58m x 3.34m (11’ 9” x 11’) a good sized bedroom, easily able to accommodate a king size bed, with access to the roof void, two front facing spring sash windows, and a feature brick built chimney breast with gritstone lintel and tiled hearth. There is also the original wooden flooring, now painted, plus a Paladin cast iron radiator.

Shower room – 2.60m x 1.63m (8’ 6” x 5’ 4”) accessed off the landing and fitted in a contemporary style with double width shower cubicle with fixed glazed screens and mains shower with fixed overhead spray, plus handheld spray. An egg shaped hand basin with free standing tap sits on top of a wooden dresser with cabinet beneath, plus WC. There is a feature exposed stone wall, side facing window and Victorian style towel radiator. A cupboard houses the gas fired combi boiler and provides storage above.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
There is no outside space with the property and no private off road parking, however a residents parking permit is provided every year in the Council Tax bill which allows free parking between 3pm and 11am.

There is a shed to the rear.

TENURE – Freehold

SERVICES – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and hardwood double glazing. Upgrading works have included rewiring (2023), replumbing (2023), repointed (2024), new windows (2024), new boiler (2024) and cast iron radiators. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING – Current 58D / Potential 89B

COUNCIL TAX – The cottage is currently used as a holiday let and so falls under Business Rates, with a rateable value of £1,500 from 1st April 2026.

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, cross over the bridge and follow the A6 south to Cromford passing through Matlock Bath. On reaching the traffic light crossroads, turn right onto Market Place and proceed up The Hill out of village. Continue until reaching Wirksworth. At the square, turn right onto Market Place and then left onto The Dale. No. 6 can be found on the right hand side as the end property in the terrace of 3 houses.

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VIEWING – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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