1 bedroom cottage for sale

Situated on a quiet lane whilst still being in the very heart of the historic town of Wirksworth is Walnut Cottage, a charming one bedroomed terraced property. Retaining many original features, it is full of character and is well presented throughout. The accommodation itself briefly comprises entrance hallway, dining kitchen and a sitting room with cast iron range, a large double bedroom, a bathroom and an attic room. To the rear is a good sized shared garden laid mainly to lawn and having a pleasant seating area. There are excellent and far reaching views and the property benefits from gas central heating with the Worcester combination boiler having been installed just four years ago. No Upward Chain. Viewing Highly Recommended.

Ground Floor - To the front of the property is the entrance door opening into the

Entrance Hallway - 2.73m x 0.92m (8'11" x 3'0") - With the original red and black quarry tiles to the floor, there is space for the hanging of coats and storage of footwear. Sliding doors open to a neat built-in cupboard providing storage and housing the meter.
From the hallway is a ledge and brace door opening to the kitchen and a wooden panelled door providing access to the sitting room.

Sitting Room - 3.78m x 3.34m (12'4" x 10'11") - This is a warm and welcoming reception room with the stone fireplace providing a pleasant focal point. This houses the original cast iron Victorian range fire upon a stone hearth with timber mantel over. There is built-in shelving and a low level cupboard in the recess to the right of chimney breast and full height built-in storage cupboards to the left. The French doors to the rear of the room allow in plenty of natural light, provide a delightful and far reaching view as well as access onto the shared garden.

Dining Kitchen - 2.76m x 2.74m (max) (9'0" x 8'11" (max)) - Having tiled flooring, this kitchen is fitted with a range of base units with a wooden work surface, tiled splashbacks and open shelving above. There is space and an electric point for a cooker and under counter space for a fridge. The stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap is located beneath the multi-paned window to the front aspect. As well as a number of high level built-in cupboards providing useful storage, a ledge and brace door opens to reveal the understairs cupboard with further space for household items.
The wooden staircase leads up to the

First Floor -

Landing - With beautiful wide wooden floorboards which continue throughout this floor, doors open to the bedroom and bathroom and an additional door provides access to the attic room. A further door opens to a built-in cupboard which, as well as providing useful storage, houses the combination boiler which services the gas central heating system.

Bedroom - 3.77m x 3.32m (12'4" x 10'10") - This is a good sized double bedroom with fantastic far reaching views through the rear aspect window. This looks out over the garden, the neighbouring rooftops to the hillside beyond. There is a feature cast iron fireplace and hanging space and shelving to each side of the chimney breast. A door opens to an additional built-in storage cupboard.

Bathroom - 2.17m x 1.99m (max) (7'1" x 6'6" (max)) - With a window to the front aspect, this part tiled bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and a panelled bath with shower over. There is a chrome ladder heated towel radiator and a door opening to a cupboard which provides and good amount of storage and also has the necessary plumbing for a washing machine.

Second Floor - A wooden staircase leads up from the first floor, passing a window to the front aspect, into the

Attic Room - 3.65m x 3.63m (11'11" x 11'10") - Large enough to be used as a guest bedroom but would also work well as a home office. A Velux window to the rear aspect allows in natural light and provides stunning views. There is plenty of storage in the built-in cupboards under the eaves.

Outside - Immediately to the rear of the home is a good sized shared garden which is mostly lawned, used by six other properties for sitting out and clothes drying. There is also an external store with this property and adjacent to the steps leading from the cottage to the garden is a log store.

Parking - There is no allocated parking for this home. There is an unregulated community car park at the corner where North End meets Chapel Lane which is currently free of charge and is used by the residents of these roads on a first come first served basis. On street parking is also available nearby as well as at a number of community car parks via the resident's permit. Further details are available on request.

Council Tax Information - We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band A which is currently £1483 per annum.

Directional Notes - From our office at the Market Place, proceed along Harrison Drive in the direction of Cromford. Shortly after passing passing the Co-op on the left hand side, turn right onto North End and then immediately right onto Chapel Lane where the property will be found on the left hand side. We recommend parking on North End or Harrison Drive and walking across to the property.