This stylish, unconventional family home and former church is located just outside the centre of Staveley, boasting stunning countryside views, and bordering the historic market town of Chesterfield. Rebuilt from within the results are beautiful. Full of creative ideas but still retaining a number of original features, this architecturally unique home is distinguished by its origin, wide open spaces, clean lines and bold exciting décor; the epitome of sophisticated contemporary living. 

Accommodation 

This beautiful home built in 1933, was originally part of St Joseph’s Catholic church. A red brick Gothic Revival design built in between the war years, showcasing striking mid 20th century gothic style pointed windows, with highly embellished, differently coloured and textured stained glass. The building has been sympathetically renovated into a beautifully presented modern family home, exuding contemporary luxury with flexible accommodation.

St Josephs conversion has been architecturally designed to directly satisfy contemporary day to day inside/outside living, boasting a host of modern features whilst retaining its history. The unique internal architecture of this property has discreet original ornamentation. The clean lines and cavernous atmosphere of the build is what makes it feel cutting edge, creating a sleek and modern home.  

To the downstairs, the room sizes are excellent, with spacious open plan reception areas which flows effortlessly from to another. The entrance hallway provides access to a utility and downstairs guest cloak room, then beyond into what can only can be described as the most breath taking open plan dining room, lounge and kitchen with bar area; showcasing a wide expanse of bi fold doors to the outside. In addition to the downstairs accommodation, there is a gym / home office and bar area, versatile enough to provide an additional snug if so desired. To the upstairs there are three double bedrooms, including the most magnificent principal suite with an open plan en suite bathroom and dressing area. Further accommodation on the upper floor consists of a luxuriously appointed family bathroom, a useful laundry area and two sets of double doors to the generously sized roof terrace.  The total accommodation of which extends to 2000sqft approx..

Externally, the entrance driveway provides off road parking for a numerous vehicles. The rear of the property allows for a beautifully terraced garden to be enjoyed, with lawns, a generous patio and outside dining area - perfect for adaptable outdoor living. 

This property is beautifully positioned to take in the far reaching views looking out to the most stunning open countryside, yet moments away from excellent transport links and all the amenities the nearby towns of Staveley, Chesterfield and the city of Sheffield has to offer. 

This really is a perfect bespoke family home which must be seen to truly appreciate its fantastic versatile accommodation and its picturesque setting. 

Ground Floor

This beautiful modern inspired home is certainly one to entertain and be sociable in. 

The front door of the property opens into a good sized entrance hallway, beautifully appointed with a decorative tiled floor, striking décor and enough space for storing outdoor attire. Here there is access to a lavishly appointed guest cloak room complete with contemporary fittings and a separate utility. 

An attractive glazed doorway gives access into the most impressive open plan living area, and the real treat of this property. Here there is more style alone than most places have in their entirety. This gloriously appointed room oozes sumptuous comfort, great space and openness.  The sheer height of the interior is evident, decorated with imposing plaster cornicing and flooded by natural light from the wide expanse of stylish bi-fold doors. These provide access to the outside rear terrace, creating urban chic in contrast with the historic character of the build, allowing for the outside to be enjoyed whatever the weather. 

Partitioned by clever décor this open plan room provides a decadent and spacious dining area providing seating for ten guests or more incorporating a show-stopping custom designed glazed wine room integrated beneath the staircase, which in turn leads to a bespoke made sleek kitchen. Complete with a good quantity of storage, integrated appliances, ceramic hob, a marble coloured ceramic kitchen island with breakfast bar, and plentiful work surface space. 

Facing the kitchen is an opulently appointed lounge, complete with in-wall TV with remote controlled feature fireplace beneath. This property is not short of spaces for entertaining and includes the most richly appointed bar area; a versatile reception space which could be utilised as a snug or music/games room. 

Further to the downstairs accommodation, the current owners have created a home gym, separate from the main living area. However, an adaptable room which could provide a perfect home office for any future owners. 

First Floor

The contemporary feel of this home continues seamlessly throughout the upper floor where are three double bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite is truly enviable, designed into the eaves of the property, generously proportioned and flooded by light. The historic architecture of the space couldn’t be more evident in the vaulted ceiling, curved gothic arched recess and original stained glass window, part of the original church. This room includes an open plan sumptuous ensuite bathroom with free standing bath and dressing area. Here there is access to a fabulous contemporary styled roof terrace edged with glass, providing the perfect area to sit out and enjoy the sunshine, as well as take in the splendid far reaching views.

This home further benefits from a spacious upstairs laundry area, perfectly located for ease and convenience and a large contemporary styled bathroom with oversized shower and exposed original brickwork. 

Outside

The property is set with the front elevation facing to the south. The home benefits from a gated entrance and is exceptionally private, providing parking for multiple vehicles. 

The outside space and garden is at the rear, private and secluded and a tremendous asset to this home. The lifestyle opportunities it presents are simply enviable. The current owners have maximised the outdoor space to the full, with a beautiful design. They have kept the area clean and modern, by creating pretty outdoor contemporary living areas which are versatile and idyllic, making it perfect for entertaining, relaxing in the sun, outside dining and for BBQs on the patio. The two tiered garden is mainly laid to lawn and is surrounded by wooden fencing. The property really does lend itself perfectly to entertaining and day to day family life.

Location

Staveley is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Chesterfield, located along the banks of the river Rother. It is within close proximity to junction 29A of the M1 and within easy reach of the National Rail Network and the Trans Pennine Cycle Trial. Transport links from here are excellent and the village itself is within easy reach of Sheffield, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Nottingham, Derby and the market towns of Matlock and Bakewell. 

Staveley and the surrounding villages of Barlborough, Clowne, Cresswell, Renishaw and Killamarsh along with the market towns of Chesterfield and Worksop provide an array of excellent local conveniences including doctors, local shops, post office and butchers. 

There is no shortage of places to eat locally and there are excellent local schools including the historic and leading independent school of Mount St Mary’s College as well as the well-known preparatory school Barlborough Hall. 

There is a wide variety of recreational activities on offer both locally and slightly further afield being so close to the Peak District National Park. The surrounding area is a magnet for walkers and within a short distance away there are a large number of places to visit such as Barlborough Link Golf Club, Whitwell Woods, Rother Valley Country Park, Creswell Craggs (currently on the list for World Heritage Site status) , Ecclesall woods, the National Trust properties of Hardwick Hall, Clumber Park  and the beautiful estate of Chatsworth (just 30 minutes’ drive), the places of which are endless. 

Directions

From Staveley head north on Inkersall Road towards Market Street / A619, then take the left onto Market Street / A619. After 0.1 miles at the roundabout, take the first exit onto Chesterfield Road / A619. After 0.4miles turn right onto St Josephs Court. 

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. There is an annual maintenance fee of £300 paid to the developer for the maintenance of the surrounding grounds. Council Tax Band - D. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. EPC Rating - C. Local Authority - Derbyshire Dales. Viewing Arrangements- Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country 

1967 & MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 - When instructed to market this property every effort was made by visual inspection and from information supplied by the vendor to provide these details which are for description purposes only. Certain information was not verified, and we advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction. In particular, none of the services or fittings and equipment have been tested nor have any boundaries been confirmed with the registered deed plans. Fine & Country or any persons in their employment cannot give any representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property and we would ask prospective purchasers to bear this in mind when formulating their offer. We advise purchasers to have these areas checked by their own surveyor, solicitor and tradesman. Fine & Country accept no responsibility for errors or omissions. These particulars do not form the basis of any contract nor constitute any part of an offer of a contract.

Agents Notes 

All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.