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About
A beautifully appointed contemporary home nestled in the heart of the charming market town of Wirksworth, enjoying truly spectacular far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.
Ground floor • A welcoming reception hall provides access to the principal accommodation.
• The stunning vaulted living-dining kitchen forms the heart of the home, featuring sleek contemporary cabinetry, high-quality integrated appliances, extensive roof glazing and a striking central island.
• A generous dining area sits beneath the vaulted ceiling, while bi-fold doors open onto a private east-facing terrace, perfectly positioned to enjoy the exceptional views, with a side door providing access to the rear patio.
• The superb sitting room is open to the kitchen, creating a sociable flow ideal for modern living, and features a log-burning stove together with a dramatic wall of glazing framing the outlook, with a side door providing convenient access to the garden.
• A useful utility room and guest WC provide practical everyday convenience.
• The principal bedroom suite enjoys fantastic views across the valley, and benefits from a dressing area and en-suite bathroom.
Lower Ground Floor • Two further double bedrooms are served by a contemporary shower room, and offer flexible accommodation for family, guests or home working.
• Both rooms are well positioned for privacy from the principal suite.
Gardens and grounds • Private east-facing terrace accessed via bi-fold doors from the kitchen-diner, showcasing delightful views across Wirksworth's rooftops to the Town Hall, St Mary's Church and the wooded hills beyond.
• Beautifully landscaped dining terrace with attractive raised beds and an eye-catching gabion wall, with steps leading up to the lawned garden.
• Landscaped gardens, with raised lawns, beautifully maintained stocked boarders, fruit trees, vegetables patches and a pond. • Elevated timber summer house enjoying a peaceful garden outlook.
• Limestone gravel pathways weave through the grounds, which lead to double gates to access Bowling Green Lane. There is a further pedestrian gate on the lower terrace.
• Steps lead down to a useful outdoor storage area with sheds.
Situation Perched in an elevated position above the heart of Wirksworth, this exceptional home enjoys far-reaching views across the town's historic rooftops, St Mary's Church spire and the rolling wooded hills that surround the valley.
Wirksworth is one of Derbyshire's most sought-after market towns, renowned for its rich heritage, thriving community and vibrant arts scene.
The town offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs, together with highly regarded schools and a variety of everyday amenities.
Surrounded by beautiful Derbyshire countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park, the area provides superb opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits.
Despite its tranquil setting, Wirksworth is well placed for commuting, with convenient access to Matlock, Ashbourne, Belper and Derby, while nearby rail services provide connections to the wider region.
Combining a stunning elevated setting with the convenience of town-centre living, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of both town and country.
Fixtures and fittings All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services The property is connected to mains water, drainage and gas. Heating is via a gas-fired underfloor central heating system.
The property is fitted with solar panels, further information is available upon request.
None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 2000 Mbps (data taken from on 06/08/2026).
Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different. We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from on 06/08/2026).
Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.
Tenure The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.
Title Number: DY473663 Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Planning The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations.
It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made. Note Vehicular access to the property is limited.
While it is believed that a small vehicle may be able to access the property, parking is recommended in the nearby permit-holder car parks or one of the many public parking facilities available locally.
Method of sale The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.
Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml) In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer.
Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, aml due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.
Plans and boundaries The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed.
The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership.
Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Local Authority Derbyshire Dales District Council Council Tax Band D Viewings Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP. Directions Postcode – DE4 4EF what3words – ///robots.plodding.enjoyable
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