Main Street, Middleton, DE4

Grant’s of Derbyshire are delighted to present this characterful three double-bedroom cottage, beautifully positioned in the heart of the historic village of Middleton-by-Wirksworth.

The property has undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment by the current owner, completed to a high standard throughout. The works have introduced a range of sympathetically designed contemporary updates, carefully chosen to compliment and preserve the property’s period charm.

Middleton-by-Wirksworth is a delightful village, renowned for its friendly community, two traditional pubs and immediate access to the High Peak Trail. The former railway line provides an impressive 17-mile route, popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders, offering superb opportunities to enjoy the surrounding Derbyshire countryside.

Just one mile to the south lies Wirksworth, widely regarded as one of the Peak District’s most vibrant and creative small towns. The town offers an excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants, artisan food producers, traditional pubs and boutique shops, all contributing to its thriving and welcoming atmosphere.

The accommodation comprises a welcoming, well-designed and generously proportioned cottage-style kitchen with dining area, complemented by a delightful wood-burning stove set within a characterful stone fireplace. There is underfloor heating in this room. An opening to the left leads into the charming lounge, which features an attractive brick fireplace.

To the rear of the property is a useful utility porch and a convenient guest cloakroom.

To the first floor are three generously sized double bedrooms and a well-equipped family bathroom.

The current owner has installed specialist network cables throughout the house, which provides a faster and more reliable internet connection than the standard household wiring.

Outside, the rear of the property enjoys a lawned garden with pleasant views towards the surrounding hills. A particularly useful detached double garage provides excellent storage and parking, complemented by a driveway offering space for up to three vehicles.

A viewing of this delightful property is highly recommended to fully appreciate the generous accommodation, period character, quality of refurbishment and enviable village location on offer.

Ground Floor

The property is accessed via a wrought iron gated front yard, with a stone step leading up to the UPVC double-glazed front door, which opens into the

Kitchen / Diner

3.57m x 7.36m

A generously sized cottage-style dining kitchen featuring attractive stone flooring with underfloor heating and fitted with a comprehensive range of wall, base and drawer units. The kitchen incorporates an integrated dishwasher and Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap.

Two rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows provide pleasant views over the garden, complemented by a further front-aspect UPVC double-glazed window. The three windows flood the room with an abundance of natural light.

The generously proportioned space provides ample room for a large dining table and chairs, making this an ideal setting for family meals and entertaining. A characterful stone fireplace with wood-burning stove provides a charming focal point and further enhances the cottage character of the room.

From the entrance of the kitchen a timber cottage style door to the left leads you into

Lounge

3.05m x 4.51m

A bright and welcoming lounge featuring a front-aspect UPVC double-glazed window, which fills the room with natural light.

Once again, this is a generously proportioned reception room, with a striking red brick fireplace providing an attractive focal point and further enhancing the character and charm of the property.

To the rear of the lounge, a timber door provides access to a useful under-stair storage cupboard, offering ample and practical additional storage space.

Rear Porch

1.7m x 1.45m

A useful rear porch provides practical additional space, with plumbing and room for a washing machine beneath an oak worktop, together with hanging space for coats. A wooden door directly ahead leads to the downstairs WC, while a partially glazed UPVC door to the right provides access to the rear garden.

WC

0.99m x 1.46m

A well-appointed guest cloakroom featuring a traditional close-coupled WC with high-level cistern, wall-mounted chrome heated towel rail and inset stainless-steel wash hand basin.

First Floor

3.06m x 1.96m

The staircase rises from the kitchen to the first floor, where a good-sized L-shaped landing with oak balustrade provides access via solid oak doors to the three double bedrooms and family bathroom. A UPVC double-glazed window enjoys a lovely view over the rear garden.

Bedroom Three

2.61m x 3.36m

A well proportioned double bedroom featuring a deep silled UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, allowing a generous level of natural light to flow into the space. The room offers ample floor area, providing flexibility for arranging a wide variety of bedroom furniture to suit your preferred layout.

Bedroom One

3.6m x 3.67m

A generously sized principle bedroom featuring a UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, allowing the room to be illuminated throughout the day. The live-edge wooden deep silled window is as an attractive feature that enhances the room. The generous floor area provides versatility for arranging a full range of bedroom furniture, giving you many layout options to suit your needs.

Bedroom Two

2.63m x 3.65m

Another spacious double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window with a rear aspect. The airing cupboard is situated in the corner of this room.

Bathroom

3.23m x 1.53m

A spacious family bathroom with good sized UPVC double glazed obscured glass window with rear aspect, which fills the room with natural light. This family bathroom comprises of a full size P shaped bath with traditional chrome mixer tap and electric shower over with a glass shower screen. There is a traditional close-coupled WC with high-level cistern, a good sized wall-mounted chrome heated towel rail and a wall mounted pedestal basin with chrome mixer tap.

Garage

4.4m x 5.2m

A stand alone, generously sized garage sits adjacent to the property. In front of the garage is a spacious driveway, providing off street parking for approximately three vehicles, making it ideal for families or those with multiple cars.

The garage is currently utilised as a workshop, though it could easily be adapted for a variety of uses depending on your needs. This valuable outbuilding is a great addition to the larger than average plot.

Garden

A generously sized rear garden approached via stone steps, opening out to a lovely outdoor space with scenic views beyond the boundary wall. An elevated patio area provides an ideal spot for alfresco dining or relaxing while enjoying the outlook over the rooftops of the village.

A pathway leads to the top of the garden, where a useful garden shed offers practical storage for tools and equipment. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, complemented by well established plants and shrubs that create attractive focal points.