A Picture Postcard Stone Cottage Opposite The Church…Which makes the superbly sociable secluded back garden even more surprising! Inside, this gorgeous 1800’s cottage has been immaculately updated. Outside, it’s all about friends & family having fun.

How’s this for an idyllic setting? This charming double fronted cottage sits opposite St. John The Baptist church on the outskirts of a popular Derbyshire village.

It may date back to the eighteen-hundreds but in recent years this cottage has been tastefully updated, extended and improved to create a beautifully stylish family home.

But that’s only half of the story…because this is a property where having fun is serious business!

The spectacular sociable kitchen, family room and secluded back garden are all perfect for outgoing families who love to entertain.

This is a property of two halves. With its beautiful box hedge, manicured lawn and pristine stonework the front of this cottage has a spacious lounge and a separate dining room on the ground floor.

Both rooms are tastefully traditional. Exposed beams, wooden mantels, a stunning fireplace and a gorgeous stove all add to the period charm. 

By contrast, the rear is thoroughly modern and all about getting together with friends and family to have fun.

There’s a superb kitchen/diner and a spacious family room, both displaying the very best of 21st century design. Checkout the island unit in the kitchen and the family room’s roof lantern and bi-fold doors…

Both rooms give access to the secluded back garden, so when the sun’s out you can throw open the doors and all spill outside.

Having a bar in the garden isn’t so unusual these days. 

Having a fully-stocked bar with a built-in BBQ and its own cool signage does take outdoor entertaining to the next level. 

But it’s not all about the bar. The garden has something for everyone, young and old. 

There’s a choice of seating areas, an immaculate lawn and a tranquil summer house where you can escape to chill out and relax. 

Upstairs has three double bedrooms (one with a stylish ensuite shower room) along with a truly opulent family bathroom.

This property is also ideal if you have an older relative living with you or a teenager looking for a little independence. That’s because there’s an additional double bedroom with en-suite, just off the dining room.

If you’re not a formal dining kind of family, the dining room could be used as another lounge, making a home-within-a-home that’s still handy for the kitchen.

This is a family-friendly property in more ways than one, as you can kiss goodbye to school run stress. 

Tibshelf Infant School (rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted) is only a five minute walk away.

Older kids have a little further to travel to Tibshelf Community School (a “Good” school). It’s not far - a 15 minute walk or a 2 minute bike ride away.

The village has a Co-op and a selection of local shops and takeaways to meet your day-to-day needs, all within walking distance. Alfreton is the nearest market town, it’s around 10 minutes drive away. 

On the subject of driving, there’s off street parking to the side of the property for at least 4 vehicles.

If you need to head further afield for business or pleasure, you’re less than 15 minutes drive from Junction 28 of the M1, where there’s also the McArthur Glen designer outlet mall. 

It only takes half an hour to get to Chesterfield with Nottingham’s vibrant city centre only a 45 minute drive away.

This spectacular period property has been updated and improved to create the ultimate home for outgoing, sociable families.