Stoneleigh, East Bank, Winster, DE4 2DT

Situated within this historic village within the outskirts of the Peak District National Park, this delightful three bedroom cottage presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking an easily managed home with ready access to the recreational delights of the surrounding countryside.

Renovated and upgraded over the last decade or so, the cottage retains typical country character features which blends with and is enhanced by quality modern improvements.

The cottage is stone-built beneath rendered elevations and a blue slate roof, featuring an attractive porch to the front.

Located at the rear, there is the advantage of private parking, stone-built workshop/store and a charming, tiered, garden, perhaps larger than expected and which provides a range of low maintenance patios and areas to take advantage of the far reaching views.

Winster boasts a thriving community and the benefit of two public houses, a general store, Doctors surgery and respected primary school.

Good road links connect neighbouring villages, notably nearby Elton, Youlgreave and Bonsall and just two miles away there are Darley Dale and Two Dales which offer a wide range of local shops and facilities for everyday life.

The neighbouring market towns of Matlock (5 miles), Bakewell (6 miles), Chesterfield (12 miles), and the cities of Sheffield Derby and Nottingham, are all considered to lie within daily commuting distance.

Accommodation Accessed from the front, a pedestrian gate leads from the roadside and to the entrance porch stone built with windows to each side and a traditional panelled front door.

Sitting room – 4.90m x 4.28m (16’ 1” x 14’) accessed off the hall and also via the ktichen.

The cosy room features a single ceiling beam, modern oak plank flooring, an exposed stone lintel and raised hearth to the chimney breast and which sites the cast iron solid fuel stove.

Kitchen - 4.90m x 2.85m (16’ 1” x 9’ 4”) and dining area 5.85m x 2.16m (19’ 2” x 7’ 1”) the kitchen being fitted with an extensive range of painted cupboards, drawers and granite work surfaces, set around a range style cooker.

There is a matching dresser providing additional storage, Belfast pot sink, extractor fan and integral fridge and freezer.

From the dining area at one end, there are two pairs of fully glazed French doors which allow external access to and from the gardens.

From the sitting room, stair lead off to the first floor landing with access to the bedrooms and bathroom accommodation.

Bedroom 1 – 3.85m x 3.30m (12’ 8” x 10’ 10”) with a modern front aspect double glazed sash window, wooden floor, range of built-in wardrobing, plujs separate cupboard housing the gas fired combination boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system.

Bedroom 2 – 3.85m x 3.04m (12’ 8” x 10’) a second double bedroom with a similar window to the front, and pine boarded floor.

Bedroom 3 – 3.21m x 2.03m (10’ 6” x 6’ 8”) a good sized third bedroom, equally suited as a study or hobby room.

Bathroom – 2.16m x 2.06m (7’ 1” x 6’ 9”) fitted with a modern white suite to include panelled bath with overhead shower and glazed screen, wall hung wash hand basin, WC.

There is a Velux roof light, chromed ladder radiator and access to eaves storage.

Outside & parking An attractive forecourt garden is behind natural stone walls, which shelter the property from the roadside.

The larger garden area is found at the rear and accessed higher up East Bank where a broad drive provides car standing for two vehicles, side by side.

The drive is separated from the gardens by a low wall and a useful stone and slate store / workshop.

Adjacent to the workshop is the first of a range of patio terraces with iron railings between the tiers and which extend to a further two or three areas, some stone paved, some gravelled, but each of which offering excellent vantage points for relaxation and outdoor entertainment, and to take advantage of the far reaching views across the rooftops of the village.

Tenure – Freehold services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing.

No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC rating – Current / Potential – to be confirmed council tax – Band C 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, take the A6 north travelling towards Darley Dale. After passing St Elphin’s Park, turn left onto Old Road.

Continue beyond Red House and at Four Lane Ends turn left. Continue over Darley Bridge, on through Wensley and on into Winster.

On entering the village, along Wensley Road, locate East Bank on the left.

Proceed up East Bank and as the road forks keep left and the property can be found slightly further up on the right hand side, identified by the agents For Sale board.

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office . Ref: FTM10914